About this event
We are excited to team up with our friends in the Potomac Region to host this event in conjunction with the Potomac Region HPDE and additional events hosted by PCA National. This event is considered Points Event #5 for Chesapeake and Points Event #3 for Potomac regions.
Autocross is a sport of navigating your car through a defined course of pylons (usually on a large parking lot) faster than your competition. Autocross courses are set up using soft orange traffic pylons which will not damage your car, but they do melt! Events are run at speeds typically between 25-50 MPH, usually in 2nd gear. Autocross is a "performance driving event" and a safe way to learn how to drive your car at its limit. You not only learn how to handle your car at speeds that you drive daily, but you also:
- Gain confidence in your driving ability
- Learn the limits of your car's brakes
- Learn correct seating, hand, and feet positions
- Learn the limits of your car's tire adhesion
Finally, Autocross is a social gathering of new and old friends and LOTS OF FUN!
Entry Details:
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Non-DE Entry Fee (those not also attending the DE portion of the PCA Experience):
- PCA Member Pre-registration Entry fee: $50 (walk-up registration $60 - spot cannot be guaranteed)
- Non-PCA Member Pre-Registration Entry fee: $60 (walk-up registration $60 - spot cannot be guaranteed)
- This includes a continental breakfast and lunch
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DE Entry Fee (those attending the DE portion of the PCA Experience:
- Pre-registration Entry fee: $20 (walk-up registration will not be available).
- Note: DE entry does not include continental breakfast and lunch.
- Payment is required for pre-registration. If you do not wish to pay online, please contact the event registrar to arrange alternate registration and payment (click the 'Send a message' Organizer link).
- MSR Registration will be capped at 70 drivers with a limited number of walkups available onsite. Exact cash and credit cards will be accepted on the day of the event.
- For those of you who are interested in autocross but aren't sure if you want to give it a try, we offer a "Taste of the Autocross." This program allows you to ride along for a few runs with an experienced instructor. The cost at this event is $5 (updated 7/18/19).
- For those interested in attending the PCA Experience Barbecue, a separate registration is required here.
Schedule: This is a rough schedule for the day of the event:
0800: The venue opens to participants
0815: Registration / Check-In opens, Continental Breakfast available
0830: Tech opens
0930: Course opens for walking
0950: Registration / Tech closes
1000 - 1010: Driver meeting
1010 - 1020: Novice course walk
1030: First car off for Heat 1
~1230: Lunch
~1300: Heat 2 begins
Class Structure:
Prior to registering, please review the details below to help you finish the registration process.
New for 2019: We have added the SCCA PAX Index for non-Porsches.
SCCA classes: Rules and classes can be found here. During registration, you will select "Other PAX (non-Porsche)" as your Class first before selecting your SCCA class in the "PAX" field. If you don't know it, select "NONPORSCHE".
Porsche classes: Select the following Porsche class as your Class first and then "none" for the PAX field:
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S1 |
968 (All) |
P1 |
356 (All) |
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S2 |
911 Carrera (993:1995-1998) |
P2 |
911 (1965-1969) |
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S3 |
911 Carrera (996:1999-2004) |
P3 |
911SC (1978-1983) |
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S4 |
993 Turbo (All) |
P4 |
911 Carrera 2 (964:1990-1994) |
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S5 |
997S X51 (2007-2009) 997S/GTS (2006-2012) 997 Turbo (All) GT2/ GT2 RS/GT3/GT3 RS (All) Carrera GT (980: 2003-2006) |
P5 |
911 Turbo (1976-1989) |
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P6
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911 Carrera (996:1999-2004) |
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P7
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997S except X51 (2005-2009) |
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P8
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996 Turbo (Non-GT2) |
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I
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Any Porsche exceeding Street Prepared allowances (All) |
Guest |
Any |
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M
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Any Porsche exceeding I Class allowances (All) |
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FAQs:
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For anyone who is a participant in the DE or Autocross, they can drive their car over to the PCA Experience to check out the event when they are done with the Autocross or in between groups for the DE
- We will let the parking folks know that if a car has a tech sticker from DE or Autocross, they do not need a parking pass
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If participants have families who were going to be at the event to watch them (in a separate car), but they want to drive to the PCA Experience, they need to register and get a parking pass (they need to have signed a PCA waiver at the gate)
- If they want to ride a shuttle bus from the Autocross pad or the DE paddock to Washington Circuit, they are welcome to do so
Event requirements
Waivers: You will be required to sign a waiver at the event site.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license, but our JPP (Junior Participation Program) allows any 16-18 year old child/grandchild of an active (in good standing) PCA member to participate in autocross events providing they have a valid license (this means their license allows them to drive on the street by themselves). The parent or grandparent has to be present at the autocross, and must complete a "Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability" form. The minor participant must complete a "Minor's Assumption of Risk Acknowledgement" form. All participants must complete a “Waiver and Release of Liability" form. Copies of these forms can be found below, on the Chesapeake Region website, the national PCA website, or from the event organizers on the day of the event:
- Release and Waiver of Liability
- Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability form
- Minor's Assumption of Risk Acknowledgement form
Helmets: Each driver must wear an "M" or "SA" rated helmet carrying a 2010 or later Snell Memorial Foundation approval sticker. For those purchasing a new helmet, a 2010 "SA" rated helmet is strongly recommended, but an "M" rated helmet is acceptable. Loaner helmets and head socks are available for new drivers.
