2023 Redwood Region Autocross #1/Zone 7 Event

PCA REDWOOD REGION AUTOCROSS #1

Sunday, April 30, 2023 @ Thunderhill Raceway Park

Worker Assignments: RED 4-30-23 Worker Assignments Sheet.pdf

Course Map: 2023-04-30 Thunder Hill RR AX #1 Drivers Map.pdf

***Note: THIS ZONE EVENT IS PART OF A 2-DAY EVENT, co-hosted by Sacramento Valley Region. Register separately through SVR for Saturday 4/29

There will be a group non-hosted dinner on Saturday night where we can share stories of the day. You can add your name to the list on the SVR registration page

• Registration closes at midnight on Wednesday, April 26, 2022, or when a 65-registrant limit has been reached
• The price, to be paid through MotorsportReg.com is: 
  • $80.00 with a $10 discount extended to current PCA members and an additional $10 discount if driving a classified Porsche
• If there is a second driver in the same car they must be registered separately and assigned a different car number
• This is an all-day event. Participants are required to take part in both Morning and Afternoon sessions
• NO walk-up registrations will be accepted. All drivers must register here prior to the closing of registration
• Spending the weekend? Search nearby Thunderhill Raceway hotels here
• Planning on camping at Thunderhill on Saturday night? Thunderhill charges $20 per person per night and you can sign up on Redwood's or SVR's registration page
• The location for this event is Thunderhill Raceway Park. Location details can be found here

Schedule:

• 7:00 am: Gates open
• 7:30 to 8:30 am: All participants must check in at the registration trailer
• 8:00 - 8:30 am: Cars tech inspected on grid  
• Cars must be presented and ready for tech by no later than 8:15 am
• 8:30 am: Instructor-led course walk begins
• 8:45 am: Mandatory drivers meeting 
• ~9:00 am: First car on course
• ~12:00 pm: Break for lunch (~30 min)
• We will have a morning session and an afternoon session. Depending on the size of the run groups and how efficiently we all work together between run groups we will strive to get 6-8 runs throughout the day if not more. Let's all work together and make things run efficiently and smoothly, so we can maximize our time.
• All times are estimated and may be adjusted at the discretion of the AX Chair.

What to bring:

• Lunch 
• Water (the club does provide some water)
• Hat and sunscreen 
• Folding chair
• Magnets or painter’s tape for car numbers. Bring a bright contrasting colored painter’s tape. (e.g., No blue tape for blue cars.) Please have car numbers LARGE enough to be visible by worker stations and the trailer
• Snell K, M or SA-rated helmets rated 2010 and newer. Loaner helmets are NOT available.

Please Note: 

• All drivers must check in at the trailer and display assigned car number(s) before moving to grid.  
• All drivers MUST WORK at an assigned worker position.  The majority of worker positions require standing for approximately one hour per shift.  Dress appropriately for standing outside in the weather.
• In-car instruction will be provided for new drivers
• No drones allowed
• No alcohol or drugs permitted

Questions? Contact Autocross Chairs:

Stacy O'Connell

Thunderhill Requirements: 

• Please treat local businesses with care, caution and respect if you have a reason to visit them.  The town of Willows is thankful for your business but understandably concerned about exposure.

Important Links: 

• This event takes place at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, CA.  
• Live timing during the event will available on the Redwood live timing website
• More information on Redwood Autocross can be found on the PCA Redwood Autocross page
• More information on Zone 7 Autocross can be found on the PCA Zone 7 Autocross Website
• Information on Zone 7 rules and car classification can be found on the ZONE 7 website: PCA ZONE 7 RULES AND CAR CLASSIFICATION