BCA - Autocross #8.5 - PIR South (2 Days/2 Course)
Portland Int'l RacewayAbout this event
Autocross #8.5 (last month was 7, but mislabeled as 8) will be held at PIR South (Portland, OR) on Saturday/Sunday September 30th/October 1st, 2023.
Saturday will have one autocross course, everyone will run twice (morning and afternoon), and is NOT for points.
Sunday will have one course and is a points event.
Online registration will remain open - however a late registration fee will apply beginning September 27th.
We highly recommend pre-registering for events, because walk-up availability is not guaranteed. Remember we can only accept cash or checks at the gate!
May it be your best year ever, and always remember to enjoy the ride!
Please remember to have your vehicle ready for tech inspection the morning of the event, if you do not participate in the annual tech program.
Gates open around 7:00am
Registration/tech open around 7:20am
Course walk opens around 7:40am
Registration closes at 8:30am
Mandatory drivers meeting is at 8:45am
Saturday will have a lunch break around 12:30pm. There is just enough time to run into town for food, but bringing food is recommended.
Afternoon course will begin around 1:30pm.
Event requirements
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A vehicle tech inspection is mandatory for all drivers wishing to participate in a Bridge City Autosports autocross event.
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SA/M/K2010 or 2015 helmets will be accepted, as well as any others approved by SCCA.
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We have loaner helmets available, but please do not count on loaners permanently, as we may not have enough.
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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR VEHICLE AND ITS CONDITION PRIOR TO AN EVENT PLEASE CONTACT US TO ASK.
Failure to pass any of the 19 listed inspection points below will result in your vehicle being barred from grid and entering our competition until corrected.
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HELMET: SNELL SA, K, OR M 2010 OR LATER. OLDER HELMETS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. FACE SHIELD IS REQUIRED FOR CARS WITHOUT WINDSHIELDS. LOANER HELMETS ARE AVAILABLE BUT WE REQUEST YOU LIMIT YOUR REQUIREMENT FOR ONE TO ONE OR TWO TIMES ONLY.
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SEATBELTS/HARNESSES: MUST BE PRESENT AND ADEQUATE. WHERE INSTALLATION IS OTHER THAN FACTORY DESIGN, THE SEAT BELTS (AND HARNESS IF USED) MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER’S DIRECTIONS USING PROPER HARDWARE, IS IN GOOD CONDITION, SECURE, AND TIGHT.
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BRAKE PEDAL: FREE RETURN AND IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION. FIRM BRAKE PEDAL.
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WINDSHIELDS/WINDOWS: NO MAJOR CRACKS. BOLT-ON WINDSHIELDS MAY BE REMOVED.
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GAS CAP: GASKET INTACT AND GAS CAP TIGHTENED
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RUST: NO RUST OR DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION OR CHASSIS PARTS THAT AFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE CHASSIS OR BRAKES.
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STEERING AND SUSPENSION: NO EXCESSIVE LOOSENESS IN STEERING OR SUSPENSION. AXLE AND SHOCK BOLT TIGHT. BALL JOINTS IN GOOD CONDITION. TIE RODS SECURE. CHECK AXLE BOOTS AND OIL SEALS IN GOOD CONDITION. CHECK HALF-SHAFT BOLTS AND SHOCK BOLTS.
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WHEEL BEARINGS: CORRECT ADJUSTMENT, CHECK FOR PLAY, AND NO DAMAGE.
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WHEELS: NO CRACKS. NO BENDS. ALL LUG NUTS MUST BE TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS, MINIMUM ON DIAMETER OF ENGAGEMENT. SNAP-ON WHEEL COVERS AND TRIM MUST BE REMOVED FROM STEEL WHEELS.
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TIRES: MUST BE FREE OF VISIBLE CRACKS OR BELT SHOWING.
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BRAKE FLUID: LEVEL IN RESERVOIR BETWEEN MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM LINE.
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BATTERY: SECURELY FASTENED AND IN GOOD CONDITION. NO ACID LEAKS OR CORROSION. THE POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL ON ALL BATTERIES SHOULD BE COVERED BY CAP OR TAPE.
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EXHAUST: MUST BE IN SAFE CONDITION, NO LEAKS, SECURELY MOUNTED.
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FLUID LEAKS: NO FLUID LEAKS OF ANY KIND (OIL, GAS, BRAKE, COOLANT, OR TRANSMISSION FLUID).
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THROTTLE RETURN: FREELY OPERATING AND GOOD SPRINGS ON CARS SO EQUIPPED.
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DOORS, HOODS AND DECK LIDS: MUST FASTEN SECURELY.
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CAR INTERIOR: LOOSE ITEMS REMOVED FROM TRUNK AND INTERIOR.
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NOISE: A MAXIMUM NOISE LEVEL OF 96DB IS ALLOWED. VEHICLES WHICH EXCEED THAT LIMIT WILL BE REMOVED FROM GRID UNTIL CORRECTED.
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CAR NUMBERS: CAR NUMBERS MUST BE AFFIXED ON BOTH SIDES OF CAR.
