About this event
PAX Challenge Event
PAX Challenge Events are planned for 2022 as evening events. These events are abbreviated events that will run until approximately 10pm. There will be a registration limit of 70 drivers. The event schedule is modified so please ensure that you know the schedule ahead of time.
Registration closes at 6pm the day before the event!
Welcome to the Ohio Valley Region of the SCCA
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All registration is pre-registration. There will be no walk-up registration.
Autocross, or "Solo," is a timed contest of driving skill. Speeds and hazards to spectators, participants, and property do not exceed those found in normal, legal highway driving. We think it is much more fun than street driving and you can't get a speeding ticket! Best of all, you can enter in your everyday street car!
Come join us at Fortress in Obetz. The site has great pavement that performs well even in the rain. It is a full facility site (restroom access, good viewing spots, grassy areas and a fenced in lot) that offers great course designs and the ability offer a safe operating environment. It is also reasonably close to local restaurants and sometimes offers food trucks for the events.
Safety is a high priority at our events and we request that all participant adhere to all safety rules and regulations. See our registration requirements for all necessary safety statements.
Car classing is done according SCCA PAX/RTP guidelines. If you are unsure of your car class please email ovrsoloreg@gmail.com for assistance. Here is a guide that may help you select your car class as well: SCCA Car Classifier
All cars require numbers and class designations. Minimum number height should be at least 8" with class indicators being a minimum of 4". Masking tape may be used. All number/class indicators need to be of a contrasting color and placed in an easily visible side panel of the car so that course workers can easily see them.
***Your SCCA Member#, First & Last Name MUST match your national SCCA Membership exactly***
***IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PARENTS: Minor waivers require signatures from BOTH parents. Minor waivers are required for minors that will be in "hot zones" at the event (i.e. grid, course). A separate spectator viewing area away from the hot zones will be marked, which will not require a waiver to occupy.
The minor waiver form is available here: http://ovr-scca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SCCA_Minor_SCCA_Official_1068_09_15.pdf
If you need to have parents sign at separate times it can be done via the Notarized form found here: http://ovr-scca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SCCA_Minor_SCCA_Official_1068_09_15.pdf
2022 OHIO VALLEY REGION PAX Challenge Event Schedule
4:00PM | Site Open |
4:30 - 5:45PM | Driver Check-in with Registration |
4:30 - 5:45PM | Tech Inspection Open |
5:30 - 6:15PM | Course Open for Walking |
5:45PM | Tech & Registration Closed |
5:45 - 6:15PM | Mandatory Novice Course Walk and Meeting |
6:15 - 6:30PM | Mandatory Driver's Meeting for ALL Drivers |
6:40PM | Drivers report to the Grid |
6:40PM | Workers report to Worker Chief |
6:45 - 7PM | 1st Car on Course |
Note: All events require all event participation. In order to keep events affordable and maintain an appropriate level of safety we require everyone to at the full event to fulfill their work assignments. Obviously life emergencies do happen so if you are attending an event and the need to leave early does occur we will manage it accordingly. All times recorded for the day will be dropped in fairness to the other competitors.
All registration is pre-registration. There will be no walk-up registration.
Event requirements
All registration is pre-registration. There will be no walk-up registration.
Special Note for 2022 and COVID-19: Our loaner helmet program is suspended until further notice. Due to concerns over our ability to properly sanitize our helmets between users and between events leave us the only choice of suspending the loaner program until further notice. We apologize for any convenience this may cause. You can purchase reasonably priced helmets through places like Summit Racing, Jegs and Amazon. If you have any questions or need some guidance please let us know.
BE SURE TO BRING:
- Your driver’s license
- Your SCCA Member Card (if you aren't a member don't worry about that!)
- A helmet that meets Snell certifications such as SA2010, SA2015, SA2020, M2010 or M2020. See here: SCCA Helmet Requirements
If you do not have a helmet, or have one that does not meet the safety standards referenced above, don't let that stop you from coming out. We have a few loaner helmets available at each event.- See note above regarding loaner helmets.
- If you have a roll cage in your car you must have a SA rated helmet.
- Magnetic class name and numbers, or have CONTRASTING painters tape or electrical tape to create your own on site. (Be mindful it needs to be CLEARLY visible from 50'+ away) (Not required for fun events)
- Water, and lots of it
- Lunch
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Rain gear
- Hat / cap
- Folding chair
- Tire pressure gauge
- Tools, jack, jack stands (if needed)
- Paper and a pen
- Bug spray
As you will learn, Autocrosses can range from simply a day and a time to hang out with friends to running national events that are very competitive. The amounts of money people spend preparing their cars also range significantly. At most events, you will see some very well-prepared cars that use special autocross tires (the tires have a softer rubber compound that heats up very quickly, and really sticks to the pavement) to people simply using their ordinary daily commuter street tires.
It can be extremely tempting to go out and buy some of these go-fast parts, but don’t spend your money now! Do a few more autocross events with your car as-is and get as much seat time as possible. Seat time is the best driver mod that you can do.
If you really want to do something to upgrade your car, go out and buy some better street tires after the ones you currently have on your car are worn out. If you intend to participate in high performance driving events in the near future, consider buying an inexpensive extra set of rims for these tires. The best thing you can do to decrease your lap times is to focus on learning as much as you possibly can about race driving techniques.
[Courtesy of www.SCCA.com and www.goaheadtakethewheel.com]
Note: All events require all day participation. In order to keep events affordable and maintain an appropriate level of safety we require everyone to at the full event to fulfill their work assignments. Obviously life emergencies do happen so if you are attending an event and the need to leave early does occur we will manage it accordingly. All times recorded for the day will be dropped in fairness to the other competitors.
All registration is pre-registration. There will be no walk-up registration.