About this event
Twickenham Auto Club's Autocross School: Beyond the Basics
You're invited to participate in TAC's Autocross School: Beyond the Basics. This school is geared toward autocrossers with moderate experience level (not a beginner course). Maybe you want to break past a plateau, hone in on getting faster, or just practice with an instructor. There will be a classroom session on Friday evening (it is highly recommended that you do not skip this). Saturday will primarily consist of seat time. The morning will start with a quick review, then the rest of the morning will focus on mastering individual features. A timed autocross course will then be set up in the afternoon where you will learn to combine features. We will walk the course and look for items discussed from the classroom. You'll learn how to break down the course to find the best line (where to drive), while considering the best way to drive that line (handling). Students will not be required to work corners -- the day will be devoted to improving your skill set.
Date
June 2-3, 2017
Cost & Payment
$95 (includes lunch on Saturday)
Online registration and pre-payment are required (walk-ups will not be permitted). After completing this registration, you will be sent an email invoice (via Square). Once paid, you will be confirmed and your name will be shown on the entry list.
Entry Cap & Payment
The school will be limited to 21 students, allowing plenty of seat time and one-on-one instruction. In order to give our members priority, the school will be open for registration according to the following schedule:
5/10 - 5/25 -- Registration open to paid TAC or TVR members only
5/26 - 5/31 -- Registration open to anyone.
Experience Requirements
Must not be brand new to autocross. Must have a minimum of a full season of autocross or similar experience. This equates to about 10 autocrosses within a 3 year period. Exceptions may be made during the final week of registration, but only if there are open slots.
Friday - Classroom Session
Location: Straight-To-Ale @ Campus 805 (we'll be in the "New Little Room")
6:00 PM | Student Check-in
6:15 PM | Classroom Session Starts
8:00 PM | Classroom Session Ends
Saturday - Autocross School
Location: Milton Frank Stadium - 2801 15th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
6:35 AM | Setup Begins
7:30 - 8:15 AM | Check-in & Tech (you must check-in just like a normal autocross)
8:30 AM | Student and Instructor Meeting
9:00 AM | School Starts
4:30 PM | School Ends
5:30 PM | Must be off site
Subject to change - listen for announcements
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are allowed and fees will be refunded up until May 27th at midnight. From May 28th on, there will be no refunds. If you need to cancel, please go to the "Event Dashboard" and click "Cancel Registration". A refund will be made within 72 hours.
Event requirements
Requirements
- Bring a valid drivers license with you.
- Autocrossers under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent or legal guardian sign a minor's competition waiver. Waivers are available at the trailer during registration.
- Helmets are required, but we have loaners available.
- Bring proof of payment.
Sound Policy
TAC/TVR has a strict sound policy, due to our residential location and agreement with the Milton Frank Stadium owners. Your car must not be louder than 96 dB without exception. Sound will be monitored approximately 50 feet from the course. The type of exhaust (stock vs aftermarket) is not restricted, but it must not exceed 96 dB. If your car exceeds 96 dB on a run, you will be notified, the run will be scored as a DNF, and not allowed to run again. If you show that a modification has been made to reduce noise (driving at half throttle does not count), then you will be allowed to run again. If your car exceeds the limit a second time, you will not be allowed to run for the rest of the day. We want EVERYONE to have a great day autocrossing, please make this easy by fixing your car before the event!
Payment
Online registration and pre-payment are required (walk-ups will not be permitted). After completing this registration, you will be sent an email invoice (via Square). Once paid, you will be confirmed and your name will be shown on the entry list.