About this event
The Perfect Run
This is a new FAST Special Event. The perfect run. It is our eternal quest. Every humble autocrosser knows that it cannot be achieved. Try as we might, we'll get one part of a course nearly perfect, and make some small mistake somewhere else. Putting it ALL together in one run? It never happens. Even the National Champions can tell you where they made their mistakes or could have gone a little faster. There's always more time out there.
The point of this event is to split the course up into segments, so that you can work each segment individually. You get to drive JUST that segment, optimize your approach and your exit for JUST that segment, without regard for the rest of the course, or mistakes you may have made anywhere else. And at the end, we take your best time for each segment and add them together to get your best time on your theoretical "Perfect Run"!
If that's not enough, after we've done all of that, we'll take a run or two around the complete course, so that you can compare just how close to "perfect" you are when you have to run the full course. In theory, you shouldn't be able to match your "perfect run", because you can't fully optimize your position for each segment when you're actually chaining the segments together. The compromise required by that reality will slow you down a little.
So, to recap and clarify...
We'll be setting up a full autocross course. We'll split that course into 5 segments. Each segment will be run individually (sort of like we do for our Novice School) for 4-6 runs for best time. Then we'll move to the next segment, and so on. Your "official" time for this event will be the sum of your best segment times.
After we've run all of the segments, we'll run the full course for as many runs as we have time for. (might be 1 or 2 runs, might be more)
Event Requirements:
Must have competed in at least 3 autocrosses. While there is ample opportunity for learning at this event, it's NOT a school, and we're NOT providing formal instruction.
Being a special event, entry is limited to 36 drivers, and thus the entry fee must be a little higher.
Driver Registration - $64.50
Guest Registration - $7.50
NOTE: We are now allowing later registration subject to a late fee. Registration for every event will officially close at 11:59pm on the Monday prior to the event. After that, if registration is not full, it may be re-opened until 8pm Wednesday. Driver entries accepted after Monday will be subject to a $20 Procrastination Fee! Don't want to pay extra? Don't procrastinate!
| FAST Classic Schedule |
| Begin | End | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | 7:30 | 9:00 |
| CHECK-IN & TECH | 8:15 | 8:45 |
| Course Walk | 8:45 | 9:45 |
| Driver's Meeting | 9:45 | 10:00 |
| Segment 1 | 10:00 | 10:45 |
| Segment 2 | 10:45 | 11:30 |
| Segment 3 | 11:30 | 12:15 |
| World Famous FAST Lunch | 12:15 | 1:00 |
| Segment 4 | 1:00 | 1:45 |
| Segment 5 | 1:45 | 2:30 |
| Full Course Group 1 | 2:30 | 3:00 |
| Full Course Group 2 | 3:00 | 3:30 |
| Pack Up & Awards | 3:30 | 4:00 |
| Post-Event Hang-out @ Hungry Harry's | 4:30 | ??? |
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Event requirements
| PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS INFO! |
Pre-Registration
- Pre-Registration with payment is required for all drivers. No walk-ups!
- Entry fee includes cold beverages and driver's lunch.
- Guests must register separately for this event, which also includes lunch.
- Please familiarize yourself with our Refund and Cancel Policy. There are no refunds and event credit is only given in certain circumstances. It is best to only register if you are reasonably certain that you can attend.
Site-Specific Info
- We only man the gate during the specified time for check-in, so plan on being there on time! If you are late, you might not get in!
- We must limit guests to 15 total, so only one guest per driver, and once we reach 15, we can accept no more. (sorry, the airport limits us to 70 persons total)
- IMPORTANT: Guests at our Brooksville events must REGISTER SEPARATELY.
- We cannot add drivers or guests after online registration is closed.
- If a name is not on the entry list as either a driver or a guest, we cannot let them in the gate!
Driver, Guest and Passenger Requirements
- No children (under 16) and no pets allowed on site. Sorry, our events are inherently dangerous and are not insured as "spectator events".
- Drivers under age 18 must be fully licensed (no permits) and have a parent or guardian to sign the insurance waiver allowing them to participate.
- All participants must show their valid driver's license and sign an insurance liability waiver at check-in. No exceptions! This waiver effectively says that you are responsible for damage to your own vehicle, property and person. Autocross is among the safest motorsports you'll find, and FAST does everything possible to ensure a safe event. You compete/attend/participate at your own risk. But, you really should read that waiver and fully understand it before you sign it!
- Passengers must meet the same license requirements as drivers and are only permitted in a car if the driver or passenger qualifies as an instructor.
- Drivers and passengers must wear a DOT approved helmet. We have loaner helmets available at no charge.
- Shorts and T-shirt or other comfortable attire suitable for the weather are appropriate.
- Closed toed shoes are required!
Safety, Vehicle Requirements & Classing
- Safety is the most important aspect of what we do. Please take a moment to read our Safety Rules.
- Each competition vehicle must pass a safety inspection. You can pre-check your car against our Safety Inspection Checklist.
- To classify your car and familiarize yourself with the FAST preparation rules, begin with our Classing Overview page.
Work Assignments
- Each registered driver must work at least one session. (volunteers are welcome throughout the day!)
- Special work assignments are first-come, first served and based on experience and our needs. Your requested assignment is not guaranteed. Most entrants will be required to work course.
- If you have physical limitations, be sure to request a work assignment that is within your abilities AND state your limitations in your profile.
- NOTE: Certain information that does not often change is stored in your user account profile so that you don't have to enter it each time you register. This includes work assignment preferences and disability info. You can view or edit that information at any time by going to My Account > Edit My Information > Edit Clubs > Edit (on the FAST organization).
Info Links
- Everything you need to know and more is on the FAST Website. Really! Go check it out!
- If this is your first time, be sure to Read This and you'll have no surprises.
- Want some inside secrets about this registration system? Check out these Registration Tips.
- Be sure to check the Upcoming Events section of the FAST Forum for the latest info about this event usually including the course map a few days before the event.
- If you have questions about classing or anything else, send an email to info@drivefast.org
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