2023 NCC Autocross Novice School

This is the one and only NCC Autocross School for the 2023 Season.

Please plan to be on site by 8:30 a.m. and anticipate being "in school" until 4 p.m. on event day.

NCC Autocross schools are intended for first time or novice autocross participants that have previously attended no more than 1 school or 5 events. All makes and models are welcome, you just need to be a BMWCCA member (details below).

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COVID-19 Precautions: The situation and best practices evolve.  Therefore, we will be implementing restrictions based on the guidance and regulations in-place by National, State, and Local Governments at the time of the event.  Anticipate requirements for social distancing, plan on providing your own mask for the event, and plan on bringing enough food and water to make it through the day.  If possible, BRING YOUR OWN HELMET.

We offer free loaner helmets; however, they are in limited supply.  If you have your own helmet, please bring it.

(revised January 8, 2023)

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------If you are bringing your own helmet, all helmets must be Snell certified SA2015, SA 2020, M2015, or M2020.------

------SA 2010 and M2010 Helmets are NO LONGER ACCEPTED at our events.-------

Registration opens on Tuesday, February 22, 2023 and closes on Tuesday, March 22, 2023 at midnight (or when the event is full).  This event will sell out, so register early.  Registration cost is $130.00.

Location:

Summit Point Motorsports Park - Potomac Circuit

201 Motorsports Park Circle

Summit Point, WV 25446

Autocross is a safe, low-speed motorsport where competitors drive against the clock to turn in the best times as they navigate a driving course defined by orange parking cones in a large, open lot. Our NCC Autocross school is the best way for new and budding autocross participants to learn more about autocross and improve their driving performance through in-car instruction by some of the best instructors in the Washington DC area. Come join us for a fun and educational day filled with safe but adrenaline raising motorsport.

Sessions will include a variety of topics to help novice participants better understand what goes on in a day of autocross, and what they will likely be seeing and hearing around them as they participate in the motorsport. Instruction on how to prepare both the car and driver for autocross, how to register, tech inspect, work a course, and safety topics will get you up to speed with the day-of operations for participating in autocross. Then, drivers will learn how to make the most of their runs by examining techniques like walking the course to determine good run lines, throttle modulation (your gas pedal is not an on-off switch!), and when to brake. Discussions will also cover basic handling conditions such as 'oversteer' and 'understeer' you may have heard of, and how to correct them, and try to prevent these issues to give you your best runs.

It's time to put all of your newfound knowledge to work. Get ready to buckle up and drive, as you will get run after run to put your training and skills to the test with a series of handling and stopping challenges as you gear up to run a full autocross course. With one of our excellent instructors at your side, you will continue to receive guidance to improve your performance and lower your lap times. As you learn how to pick your turn-in points, choose your braking zones and work the throttle wisely, you will notice a consistent improvement in how your car handles confidently and smartly through the sea of cones.

There is no better way to get started in autocross than with the NCC Autocross school. Whether you've done a few events in the past, or if you've never been out to a course before, you'll find the program educational and the skills you learn useful not just on the autocross course, but for all of the driving you do. Our staff is ready to answer any questions you will have and will ensure you get personalized attention and instruction to overcome any concerns or issues. We are ready to introduce you to the fast and fun world of autocross, are you ready to join? Register now as space in our schools are limited to ensure small class groups and personalized instruction.