About this event
September 29 (Sunday) - Autocross #7 of the 2019 Carlsen Porsche, PCA-GGR Autocross Series & Day 2 of the FALL PCA Zone 7 event at Marina
Welcome Porsche Drivers!!
This is Autocross #7 of the Porsche Club of America - Golden Gate Region 2019 AX Series, sponsored by Carlsen Porsche, and also day 2 of the FALL PCA Zone 7 event at Marina. Loma Prieta Region will be hosting day 1 on Saturday September 28. Don't forget to register for that separately.
For additional information on GGR and our autocross series, please visit the club website at http://www.pca-ggr.org/
Registration is now CLOSED as we have reached our event cap of 70 cars. If you are running in the Zone 7 series and would like to lobby for an exception, please email the AX chair. Registration for the next GGR AX back at Alameda will open 3-4 weeks prior to that date Oct 19. Additionally, there is an LPR AX (also at Marina) the day prior to this event (registration still open as of this moment...)
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 OPENS on 9/15, IF registration has not met 70. If you register ANY non-Porsche car before this date, your registration will be declined and you will be refunded your payment, less $25.
Pre-event, on-line registration prices, to be paid through MotorsportReg:
PCA members driving a Porsche: $55
PCA members driving a non-Porsche: $65
Non-members driving a Porsche: $65
Non-members driving a non-Porsche: $75 (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. On-site registration prices:
PCA members driving a Porsche: $65
PCA members driving a non-Porsche: $75
Non-members driving a Porsche: $75
Non-members driving a non-Porsche: $85 (pre-approved guests of PCA members only)
LUNCHES ARE AVAILABLE FOR $8.50. LUNCHES MUST BE PRE-ORDERED. YOU WILL PAY FOR YOUR LUNCH ON-SITE AT REGISTRATION.
Our events are open to the following participants only:
- Anyone participating in a Porsche, PCA member or not
- 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**
- 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 Marina Airport. Marina is on Highway 1 about 6 miles north of Monterey. The airport is just east of the town. The address for the site is 3200 Imjin Road, Marina, CA 93933.
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 in the paddock..
If you don't have a permanent number already assigned by GGR or Zone 7, you can choose a free number in Motorsportreg. If you've run with us before, you'll likely be assigned the same number.
Car numbers and worker assignments are available on Motorsportreg
Send inquiries to autocross@pca-ggr.org
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 and include a $25 fee.
ALL drivers, including on-line registrations, MUST CHECK-IN at the registration table before 8:30 am.
ALL drivers must attend the drivers meeting typically between 8:30-8:45. If you do not attend you may not run.
ALL drivers MUST WORK at an assigned worker position. Dress appropriately for standing outside in the weather, which can include rain or sun depending on the season.
If you drive in the morning, you must work in the morning. If you run in the afternoon, you must work in the afternoon. You must check in for work in order to get credit. If you do not check-in we may drop your times. If you dodge work, you will be banned from future events. Let us know if you plan to leave for the afternoon (ideally during registration), but if you decide not to run in the afternoon for whatever reason, do let us know so we don't ban you.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED with a 2005 or newer Snell certification. Loaner helmets are available.
CARS WILL BE TECH INSPECTED IN THE PADDOCK (parking area) 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 number on both sides of the car. If you use tape, use a contrasting color (no blue tape on a blue car). We have various colored tape at the registration table. 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 tech sticker on your windshield. We will tech your car at every event, even if you have a tech sticker, the initial inspection will be more though.
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, you can choose a number during registration. If you've run with us before, you'll likely be assigned the same number. You can lookup your number on-line on motorsportsreg. It will also be listed at registration if you forget.
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.