Sat, Sep 8, 2018

2018 PCA-GGR AX #7 (PCA-Zone 7 Event #9)

Alameda Point

About this event

September 8 (Saturday) - Autocross #7 of the 2018 Carlsen Porsche, PCA-GGR Autocross Series & PCA-Zone 7 Autocross #9 at Alameda Point

Welcome Porsche Drivers!!

This is Autocross #7 of the Porsche Club of America - Golden Gate Region 2018 AX Series, sponsored by Carlsen Porsche, and the final event of the PCA-Zone 7 series (#9)

For additional information on GGR and our autocross series, please visit the club website at http://www.pca-ggr.org/

Registration for drivers bringing a Porsche car to the event (PCA or not) and their PRE-approved 1st-time guests is now OPEN. For guest pre-approval email: autocross@pca-ggr.org

Registration for PCA members who would like to bring a non-Porsche car to the event is also now OPEN.

This event is not open to the general public (non-Porsche, non-PCA members)fyou register a non-Porsche car before this date, your registration will be declined and you will be refunded 75% of your payment.

There are no refunds after 9/1

Registration CLOSES on Tuesday 9/4 at 8PM PST or when we reach the event maximum of 100 cars

Pre-event, on-line registration prices, to be paid through MotorsportReg:

PCA members driving a Porsche: $65
Non-members driving a Porsche: $75

PCA members driving a non-Porsche: $90
Non-members driving a non-Porsche: $100 (pre-approved guests of PCA members only)

We reserve the right to verify PCA membership at registration.  Please bring your PCA membership card to ensure your discount.

On-site registration will be available from 7:30 am to 8:30 am if the event is not sold out (max 100 cars).  On-site registration prices:

PCA members driving a Porsche: $75
Non-members driving a Porsche: $85

PCA members driving a non-Porsche: $100
Non-members driving a non-Porsche: $110 (pre-approved guests of PCA members only)

REMINDER: Our events are open to the following participants only:

  1. Anyone participating in a Porsche, PCA member or not
  2. Invited 1st time guests of PCA members with prior approval from the Autocross Chair.  Please email autocross@pca-ggr.org for prior approvals.  **DO NOT REGISTER WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL**
  3. PCA members driving other car models (subject to approval/waitlisting if you have not brought your Porsche to an event for 1 year/12 months)

The location for this event is Alameda Point. We use a decommissioned runway on the former Alameda Naval Air Station.  The site doesn’t have a formal address, but if you set your GPS to the intersection of Panoramic Drive and West Red Line Avenue in Alameda, CA, you’ll get there.  Access to the site is through that gate at the end of Panoramic Drive.

Schedule:

Gates open at 7:00.
Registration and course walk 7:30 to 8:30
Mandatory Drivers meeting
at 8:45
First car on course: 9:00
Note: All times are estimated.

Cars will be tech inspected in the paddock before the drivers meeting or on grid.

If you don't have a permanent number already assigned by GGR or Zone 7, a car number will be automatically assigned to you.  If you've run with us before, you'll likely be assigned the same number.

A list of driver/car# will be emailed to the registrants one day before the event.

Send inquiries to autocross@pca-ggr.org

More details on our website: http://pca-ggr.org/autocross/

 

Ed Hunter

GGR Autocross Chair

Event requirements

Please verify that you meet at least one of the following conditions before you register for this event:
1) You will be driving a Porsche.
2) You are a PCA member and bringing your non-Porsche car (subject to approval/waitlisting if you have not brought your Porsche to an event for 1 year/12 months)
3) You are a guest of a PCA member AND you have been granted permission to register by the Autocross Chair (autocross@pca-ggr.com)

Do not register unless you meet at least one of the above conditions.  Refunds for erroneous registrations are at the discretion of the Autocross Chair.

ALL drivers, including on-line registrations, MUST CHECK-IN at the registration table before 8:30 am.  This is where you will select your run group, sign up for your worker position, and receive your registration sticker.  Put the registration sticker on your windshield.  Cars without a registration sticker are turned away from the grid and not allowed to run.

ALL drivers MUST WORK at an assigned worker position.  Dress appropriately for standing outside in the weather, which can include rain.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED with a 2005 or newer Snell certification.  Loaner helmets are available.

CARS WILL BE TECH INSPECTED IN THE PADDOCK before the drivers meeting.  Cars must be mechanically sound, in good running condition with no major leaks, and the interior must be empty of anything that could fly about during the event.  After you have checked in with registration, put your registration sticker on your windshield and prep your car for tech.  Put your helmet on one of the front seats and open all hoods and trunks.  That is the universal signal that your car is ready for a tech inspection by the roving tech inspectors.  If you pass inspection, the tech inspector will close the hoods and put a colored-dot sticker on your windshield.

Tech Inspection Checklist:

General

  • General appearance and safety OK
  • No loose parts
  • Battery secure
  • Faceshield on helmet or goggles if no windshield
  • Snell 2005 or newer helmet
  • Numbers adequately large to be easily visible from a distance

Engine & Transmission

  • No fluid leaks
  • All lines secure
  • Throttle linkage/cable/return spring OK

Chassis/Suspension

  • Zero to negative camber on 356
  • Pre-'60 356 has late spindles
  • Wheels torqued, no visible damage
  • Min. 1/32" tread on stock tires
  • No cord showing on R tires
  • 9 turn lug nut engagement
  • Wheel bearings/link pins tight
  • Break pedal firm

Interior & Trunks

  • Factory seat belts or better
  • No tonneau cover
  • No loose objects

If you don't have a permanent number already assigned by GGR, a car number will be automatically assigned to you.  If you've run with us before, you'll likely be assigned the same number.

A list of driver/car# will be emailed to the registrants one day before the event.

For PCA members, we allow their minor children to participate as long as they have a valid driver's license and at least one parent in attendance.  A special waiver form will be required at registration for minors, which must be signed by a parent or responsible adult.

Our events run rain or shine.  Refunds are not given for rain.

DRONES ARE PROHIBITED at PCA events.  Violators will be reported to Law Enforcement.

Alameda Point

Alameda, CA

Organizer

Autocross/Solo organized by

PCA - Golden Gate - Autocross

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Event over!