About this event
VMSC NOVICE Autocross School MEMBERS ONLY!
True Novices please,2 YEARS of Autocross or less then 16 events (if in doubt contact Audie at autocross57@gmail.com).
20 STUDENTS ONLY - Full day school with one-on-one instruction.
Cost is $70.00 - Includes lunch from SubWay
Your credit card will not be charged until Friday morning April 26th.
Day includes AM driving on full course and seperate dedicated slalom and PM continues driving and course work with timed runs.
Some of the skills you will work on include:
- how to walk an autocross course (what it all means)
- seat position in the car and how it affects how you see the course
- launching: how to get the most from your gas pedal
- looking ahead (makes smoother drivers therefore faster drivers)
- hard controlled braking not to late but not to soon (braking -vs- gas)
- art of the slalom (dedicted 8 cone slalom to practice on)
- how to safely work and autocross course
- learn the limits of your car and tires
Some of the skills autocross teaches you:
- car handling and control
- becoming more aware of what's around you when you drive
- concentration
- fast thinking
- quick reaction times
Event requirements
MEMBERS will be given until April 14th to sign up and then it's open to the public.
You do need a valid driver's license and be able to present it at registration.
Minors (16 and 17) will need to fill out a waiver located on this page: https://www.vmsc.org/files/Minor_Waiver_2019.pdf and bring it.
NOTE: both parent’s signatures are required (if appropriate) and at least one parent must show up with minor age students at registration on the day of school. That parent may leave after there student is signed in.
If there is a problem or question please call Audie Chenery 804-564-8350 or email her at www.autocross57@gmail.com
SCHEDULE
7:30 to 8:00 Check-in and tech (please DO NOT be late)
8:10 - 8:40 General drivers meeting and classroom
8:45 - 9:20 Teacher and Student paired up WALK COURSE and CHECK out SLALOM
9:30 - 10:45 Group B runs Group A works
10:45 - 12:00 Group A runs Group B works
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch (Club provided)
12:50 Brief afternoon drivers meeting
1:00 - 2:15 Group A runs Group B works
2:30 - 3:45 Group B runs Group A works
4:00 All hands debriefing and cleanup