Sun, Jun 11, 2017

Autocross Sunday #6

El Toro Field

About this event

The Cal Club SCCA Autocross Sunday Championship Series continues as we return to our favorite, albeit ever shrinking summer home, El Toro. This is the 6th of a scheduled 13 events of the 2017 season. Class battles are heating up as early leaders emerge looking to be challenged by the rest. 

Solo, or autocross, is a low speed, timed, handling event set up as a small road course lined with orange traffic cones on a large parking lot or aircraft taxi way. The emphasis is on handling and car control and the courses are laid out so that the top speed is limited to what would be encountered during normal driving. 

Autocross Sunday events are open to all SCCA members. If you’re not an SCCA member, do not worry. Non-members can purchase an SCCA weekend membership with online registration during the checkout process, or at the event for $15.

Autocross Sunday is a half-day commitment. You will either run in the morning or the afternoon, depending on your class. The run order is usually posted one week prior to the event. There is also an option of running Time Only (TO) and not in a class; TO is split into AM and PM run groups. Regardless if you run TO or in your class, if you’re running in the morning, it’s suggested to be on site at 7 am. If you’re running in the afternoon, it’s suggested to be on site at 11 am as tech and registration close at noon.

RUN ORDER

The Details

  • 3-4 runs
  • May purchase an additional 3-4 runs (called X-runs) onsite; subject to availability
  • Required work assignment
  • Half day time commitment
  • Bring water and snacks
  • No overnight camping allowed (you may leave your car and gear on site, however)
  • Persons aged 12 and older are allowed as passengers
  • If you bring an EZ-up, you mush have 50 points of ballast at each corner

Fees

  • Regular Entry
    • $35 online advance registration, up to one week prior to the event
    • $40 online advance registration, less than one week from the event
    • $45 day-of registration on-site
  • Students (24 and younger with current student ID)
    • $30 online advance registration
    • $35 day-of registration on-site
  • Junior Karts
    • $15
  • X-Runs
    • $25 (must be purchased at the event)
  • An SCCA membership is required
    • A temporary membership can be purchased for $15 the morning of the event

You may pay online or at the event with cash, check, or credit card. Please note we are going cash-less starting in 2018.

How and What to Register For

You may register online for a discounted fee, or you may register day-of at the event for the regular fee. You can register in a class based upon your car and modifications, or you can register to run Time Only in either the morning or afternoon groups. Work is required when you run. 

An additional set of runs (called X-runs) are available for $25 (no additional work is required when you purchase X-runs). Your normal runs (in class or Time Only) must be purchased and completed prior to taking X-runs. 

Sunday Schedule (note afternoon times are subject to change)

7:00 am – 12:00 pm - Tech and registration open
7:00 - 8:20 am - Course available for walking
8:00 am - Guided course walk (ideal for newcomers)
8:20 am - Course closes for walking
8:30 am – Mandatory driver’s safety meeting; novice meeting will follow immediately after safety meeting
8:45 am - Call for first group workers
9:00 am - First car out in AM groups
12:00 pm - Tech and registration Close
12:30 pm (ish) – Lunch walk
1:00 pm (ish) – First car out in PM groups

When you arrive

  • Sign the event waiver at our entrance
  • Register
  • Tech your car (don’t forget to put on your numbers and class first)
  • Walk course

Directions

View the map below or click here >


 

Event Chiefs

Event Master - KJ Christopher
Registration -  George Schilling
Timing and Scoring - Rick Brown
Course Designer - Tom Frecentese
Workers - Neelu Yeoh
Tech - Randy Gonzalez
Gate - Kevin Pao
Novice Coordinator - Leonard Cachola
Safety Steward - Stanley Kowalski
Youth Steward -  Steve Ekstrand

 

Event requirements

Requirements

All entrants MUST BE SCCA members. Non-members can purchase an SCCA weekend membership on this site during the checkout process or at the event for $15 BEFORE going to registration. Those purchasing a weekend membership will receive a credit of $15 toward the purchase of a yearly SCCA membership. 

NOTE:  If you have a valid SCCA membership but the system indicates it is not valid, be sure your name in this system is exactly as it is on your SCCA card.

Persons aged 12 and older are allowed as passengers. An SCCA membership is required. Passengers may get a free temporary membership at registration.

Car Numbers and Class Letters Required for Autocross Sunday Events

Click here for the complete SCCA National Rules >

Newcomers

Two guided course walks are offered for everyone: the first at 8:00 a.m. and the second five minutes after the start of lunch. There will be a mandatory newcomers meeting at approximately 8:30 am following the guided course walk, and again following the afternoon course walk for those competing in the afternoon.

Autocross Sunday Vehicle Number

You must have a vehicle number in order to compete on Autocross Sundays. The best way to get a number is to purchase a permanent number via a points cards. Points cards are available for purchase online here. Cost is $20 for each calendar year (cards purchased the last three months of any calendar year will also be valid the following calendar year). Please note that an Autocross Sunday points card is required to compete for year-end awards, Team Championship, and Team Challenge. 

If you’re not ready to purchase a points card, a random 6xx number will be assigned to you at the registration table along with a matching paper number that can be taped to your car. If you have already have a permanent number on your vehicle, you may have the option to use a random 6xx number or convert your existing number by placing a one (1) and the appropriate number of zeros in front of your existing number to create a 1xxx number. In either case, the cost for a temporary number is $5 per event and can be paid at the registration table.

Classing your Car

As stated earlier, you can register to run Time Only or you can register in a class. Classes are based off your car and its modifications. Click here to view the SCCA rule book to determine what class your car should be in. If you don’t know how to class your call, click here and create a new post on our forum thread.

Safety

  • Held under the SCCA Solo Rules and the Cal Club Autocross Supplemental Regulations
  • Helmets must conform to Snell 2005 or newer. Some loaner helmets will be available (driver’s license will be held as collateral)
  • No alcohol or other intoxicants may be used by anyone on the event site.
  • Speed limits - Pits 5 MPH; Access road 25 MPH
  • Cars have the right of way

Special Rules

  • Competitors under 18 years old MUST have a waiver signed by BOTH parents; waiver forms are available online here:
    • SCCA Official Witness Signature Required Version (an SCCA Official can act as witness to BOTH parents signatures...can be completed with both parents present at gate)
    • CA Notary Required (A CA Notary's signature is required and both parents are not required to attend the event)
    • Note: If the minor is a spectator and not participating in the event, only 1 parent's signature is required.
  • Closed exhaust - 100db @ 50' noise standard
  • Event officials reserve the right to make changes as needed without further notice

Entries (167)

SM
Scott Mullens
IS
Ian Stewart
CT
Catherine Tran
DG
Don Green
RP
Rocco Pedreira
KN
Konstantin Nikiforov
AK
Austin Kirk
JL
Jonathan Ly

El Toro Field

Irvine, CA

Organizer

Autocross/Solo organized by

SCCA - SoCal Solo II

Event over!