About this event
StratoCross Challenge Day is a special one day Autocross competition that has drivers completing a challenging course in both forward & reverse directions. Best times are combined & class winners are awarded trophies, with 1st place positions winning a free pass to The StratoCup on September 14th!
Driver's get 2 low speed practice runs followed by 4 competition runs at each course direction throughout the day.
What is an Autocross? An Autocross is a race against the clock (as opposed to wheel-to-wheel) around a unique course defined by pylons. It is one of the safest and lowest cost motorsports you can get into. Click Here to find out more.
All are welcome to participate at this event, from the complete novice with their daily driver to the seasoned pro with a fully built race car. No racing experience or special equipment, other than a helmet, is required.
This competition is held at Stratotech Raceway, just 15 minutes north of Edmonton, AB.
More info at www.dmstiming.ca
StratoCross is sponsored by:
- $120 Early Bird - Ends April 15th!
- $140 Regular
- $160 Last Minute - 2 days before
- This event is limited to the first 60 to register
- Refundable cancelation ends 48 hours before the day of the event. No refunds available after.
- A.M Course Forward Direction
- P.M Course Reverse Direction
- There are 4 classes: Sport l Tuner l Performance l Unlimited
- If your vehicle meets the classing requirements you may enter it.
- Classing quick guide below. Click Here for full details & rules.
- 8:00am Gates open
- 9:30am Drivers Meeting
- 9:45am Timed competition runs begin
- 3:30pm Last car on track
- 3:45pm Awards
- 5:00pm Cleaned up and off site
- Taken before your competition runs
- 2 runs per driver for each course direction
- 40 km/h max speed
- Learn the course & pick your lines
- Must remain a minimum 10 car lengths distance from the car in front of you
- No passing
- Speeding or dangerous driving will get you disqualified
- 2 run groups
- One group drives while the other marshals
- 2 heats of 4 runs (8 runs total)
- Cars will be launched every ~25 seconds
- No passing
- Each standing pylon hit = 2 second penalty
- Wrong direction/missed gate = OFF Course
- Drop 2 or more tires off the pavement = OFF Course
- Reverse = OFF Course
- Airplane loop (doing a 360 to get to a missed gate) = OFF Course
- Hit a pylon in the stop box = DNF
- Only your single best run from each direction will be used for the final result standings
- You catch up to a car and it slows you down (No passing allowed)
- Timing Issues
- Course/Cone Issues
- If a pylon is out of place you can either slow down and honk your horn and get a rerun or use it to your advantage
- Class Standings
- Overall Standings
- Live results are viewable at www.dmstiming.ca (Tap on the red Live Results button)
- Final results to be posted up on website shortly after event finish.
- Top 3 in each Class
- Fastest Noob Award
- Finish within the Top 5 of your class or the Top 10 Overall to receive points towards the 2024 DMS Time Trials Championships!
- Click Here For More Info
Event requirements
- A drivers license
- A mechanically sound car
- To register
- To fill out the online self tech form & sign the annual waiver (Click Here)
- A Snell certified M/SA/K 2015 or newer helmet or ECE 22.05
- Download & read through the StratoCross Drivers Orientation.pdf
- Suv’s, trucks, vans and other high center of gravity vehicles are prohibited for safety reasons. Vehicles track width must be greater than it's height. (Street trucks are allowed)
- Have a structure and bodywork that surrounds and protects the driver at least to their waist level when seated in their normal driving position.
- Exhaust noise level less than 94dbA from 100 feet away
- Performance brake pads & brake fluid is highly recommended
- Must have no fluid leaks that could drop oil or antifreeze on the track
- All loose items must be removed from the vehicle.
- 3 point seat belt at minimum (Exception for Karts)
- Kart Requirements View Here
- Only 1 allowed
- Must be wearing same safety gear as driver
- Must sign the event waiver
- Must be of 16 years of age or older