About this event
This event is co-hosted by Bridge City Autosports (http://www.bcautosports.club) and Willamette Motor Club (http://www.wmclub.org).
BCA AX#3/WMC AX#1 will be held at Oregon Raceway Park (Grass Valley, OR) on Saturday April 29th and Sunday April 30th, 2023.
Saturday is for points for WMC, Sunday is for points for BCA. Recall that both clubs drop the lowest two events for the year, so if you do not make it, it will not count against you.
We expect this event will draw some people that aren't autocrossers. That's awesome! Also means you members better sign up ASAP.
- Start time and schedule will be the same as a normal Bridge City Autosports event - there is only one registration period for everyone in the morning from 7am-8:30am, we will begin running at around 9am. A full schedule will be posted later.
- We will run the full track tying together sweeping corners with autocross elements along the straights.
- CAMPING, TOILETS, AND SHOWERS ARE AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT NO CHARGE.
- No walk-ups will be accepted.
- Roll bars are highly recommended in open-top cars
- Passengers will be allowed in all closed-top vehicles, or open-top vehicles with roll bar/harnesses. Hardtops do not count as a closed-top as they do not provide structural rigidity. Open-top cars without rollbar/harnesses may only have an approved instructor ride along.
This will be a fun event - but it will pose some challenges. Number one challenge is the course walk. This will be less like autocross in that it will not be a parking lot full of cones, and you wont have to think about what direction to go. We will do a single parade lap before beginning the day, and that will be the course walk. We will make sure that things are visible from a distance before arriving at them - LOOK AHEAD. We will make sure that cones are marked clearly, and not placed in spots to trick you when coming around a potentially blind corner. We will do our best to make sure that things flow.
We will have a cap of 65 people. We will only be breaking up into two run groups. Work sessions will be a bit longer. Keep in mind that this is a several mile course, so your actual time in grid will be reduced because you will spend more time on course. Conversely, it will be increased by the number of cars in grid. That should mean that the wait time between finishing and starting the next run will be fairly similar to a normal event.
We will shuttle people out to their work stations. We expect that due to course design there will hopefully be less cone action than normal - nothing overly tight. This will help keep things flowing. We will also have single flaggers spread about between stations in case of spinouts.
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.
There will be a lunch break around 12:30pm, lunch MAY be served at this event - we will offer it now and refund if necessary.
There is a track day on Monday of this event - registration is not open yet but will be soon. Plan accordingly!!
Event requirements
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A vehicle tech inspection is mandatory for all drivers wishing to participate in a Bridge City Autosports or Willamette Motor Club autocross event.
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SA/M/K2010 or newer helmets will be accepted.
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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 NEWER. 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.
