About this event
Have you always wanted to know what it’s like to put the pedal to the metal in your car in a safe environment, at an event sponsored by experienced racers?
Here’s your chance!
The Chattanooga Region of the Sports Car Club of America is sponsoring an Autocross Open House on Sept. 30. It’s an opportunity to drive a car at speed, or ride along as a passenger, on a track marked by traffic cones in a safe parking lot.
It’s one car at a time, so it’s very safe. In fact, we have safety stewards who are responsible for making sure everyone -- drivers, workers and spectators -- stays safe.
It’s a great way to be introduced to the safest form of motorsports and to meet lots of friendly people who like to go fast. We have loaner helmets available, and we’ll provide one FREE ride to everyone who wants to sample the experience.
We’ll even have free hotdogs and cold drinks for everyone. All we ask is that you sign a waiver form and wear a wristband to indicate that you’re signed in.
If you want to participate as a novice, you can pretty much drive any car or truck (no vans, sorry) and we’ll provide free instruction to first-timers. The fee for that is $35 plus $15 for the SCCA. You can register at the high school on the day of the event.
The SCCA is the oldest motorsports organization in America, founded in 1944. It has thousands of members in 116 regions across the country. The Chattanooga region sponsors an autocross championship season every year. The web site is www.crscca.org.
Media coverage ahead of and at this event is welcome. Events run rain or shine.
For more information, contact Beth F. Cox, regional executive, at 423-886-2950 or send email to bethfrancescox@gmail.com
8:00AM - 9:30AM Registration & Tech Inspection
9:15AM - 10:00AM Course open for walking
9:45AM Novice Course Walk & Meeting
10:00AM Drivers Meeting
10:30AM First car on course
~4:00PM Results
SCCA Members: $35
Non-Members: $50
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Points events will count towards the end of season championship.
We will be making sound checks. 100 db limit.
All participants will be assigned a work station during the sessions they are not driving.
Make sure to bring your valid SCCA Membership card and drivers license to the event!
A limited number of loaner helmets are available
Weekend Membership Forms MUST be filled out for all Non-Members who wish to drive in the Event
ALL persons entering the lot are REQUIRED sign the Liability Release Waiver and wear an Arm Band.
Minor Waivers will be filled out at the Registration Trailer.
Event requirements
If you have a child under the age of 18, you will have to fill out a Minor Waiver form. If both parents are present, both may sign the Minor Waiver in the presence of the Registrar. This waiver will be valid for the remainder of the current year. If one parent/guardian is present, they may sign the Minor Waiver and it will be good for the current Event only. The parents will also be required to sign the standard Event Waiver and beneath sign 'parent of' and sign their Minor Child's name.
If your child is under 12 years of age, they will NOT be allowed to ride as a passenger during the Event, NO Exceptions. We appreciate you respecting our safety guidelines.
Teens MUST be 16 years of age to work out on course with a parent/guardian or experienced course worker.
If this is your first time, we will have a Novice Instructor show you to course during the 'Novice Walk-Through', prior to the Driver's Meeting. If you need a navigator to ride with you during your runs please make the Event Chair or Registrar aware and we will be sure that you needs are met. We want this to be a FUN experience for you!
Helmets are required, hands must remain in the vehicles at ALL times. Alcohol and Drugs are NOT allowed at any time.