2019 Cal Club Autocross School and Sunday Practice info on Nov 30, 2019 (631523) | MotorsportReg.com

This year's Autocross School will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana! There will be an open practice the following day on December 1, 2019 —included for free to all attendees of the school.  Students are encouraged to attend both days to maximize the learning experience. 

The purpose of the school is to introduce drivers to proper autocross techniques and car handling. Everyone skill level is welcome, from beginners and intermediates looking to improve, to those who would just like to improve their basic car handling skills. 

Our main goal is for students to have fun and build confidence as they learn:

• The basics of analyzing the course during the course walk
• Basic car handling techniques and driving skills
• Competitive driving strategies

Students will be paired with an instructor, based on car type and skill level. Our instructors include SCCA National Champions and National trophy winners. Saturday will include a “chalk-talk” in the morning to familiarize all participants in the basics of autocross, course element identification, and driving technique. 

Instructors will be available during all of Sunday’s run groups at the open practice. We expect all Sunday drivers to get approximately 12 runs each during the day.

Fees

• $147.00 – Autocross School Saturday and free open practice Sunday ($15.00 Discount for current SCCA members)
  • Includes lunch on Saturday
  • This weekend entry can be used to give yourself $15 off a yearly SCCA membership. See SCCA.com for details. 
• $95.00 – Sunday Only Open Practice Entry ($15.00 Discount for current SCCA members)
  • Free professional photographs of your car on track

11/30 Saturday School Schedule (note times are subject to change) 

7:00 a.m. - Check-in and tech inspection
7:45 a.m. - Mandatory drivers meeting and "Ground School/Chalk Talk"
12:00 p.m. - Lunch (approximate)
5:00 p.m. - End of event (approximate)

In order to maximize this school, it is essential that everyone arrives on-time.

12/1 Sunday Open Practice Schedule (note times are subject to change)

6:30 a.m. - Tech and registration open; course open for walking
7:00 a.m. - Beginner's guided course walk
7:30 a.m. - Course closed for walking
8:00 a.m. - MANDATORY DRIVERS SAFETY MEETING. Beginner's meeting will follow immediately after Safety Meeting.
8:15 a.m. - Call for workers
8:30 a.m. - First car out; tech and registration close

Directions to Auto Club Speedway

Exit the 210 or 10 freeways at Cherry, head South (from the 210) or North (from the 10), you will see the large entryway gate. Tell the guard you are with the SCCA, they will tell you which lot we are in (usually we're in Lot 6). 

Safety

• Held under the SCCA Solo Rules and the Cal Club Autocross Supplemental Regulations
• Helmets must conform to Snell 2005 or newer, M2005 or ECE. Some loaner helmets will be available (driver’s license will be held as collateral)
• One common issue during tech inspection are batteries not securely fastened. Please check to make sure you have a safe and secure way to keep your battery in place or you will NOT be able to participate.
• No alcohol or other intoxicants may be used by anyone on the event site.
• In-car cameras are only allowed if securely attached to the car per SCCA rules and are approved during Tech Inspection.
• Speed limits - Pits 5 MPH; Access road 25 MPH
• Cars have the right of way
• Photographers wishing to photograph from on-course must have a "spotter" and get prior permission from the Event Master and Solo Safety Steward. 

Special Rules

• Competitors under 18 years old MUST have a waiver signed by BOTH parents; waiver forms are available online here:
  • SCCA Official Witness Signature Required Version (an SCCA Official can act as witness to BOTH parents signatures...can be completed with both parents present at gate)
  • CA Notary Required (A CA Notary's signature is required and both parents are not required to attend the event)
  • Note: If the minor is a spectator and not participating in the event, only 1 parent's signature is required.
• Closed exhaust - 100db @ 50' noise standard
• No passengers, other than official instructors, will be allowed at the school event. Passengers are allowed on Sunday Practice Day.
• No sharing of entry for this event.
• Two individual registered students MAX per car. 
• Event officials reserve the right to make changes as needed without further notice

Event Officials

Novice Coordinator – Leonard Cachola
Event Master – Sean Fenstermacher
Registration – NA
Timing and Scoring – NA
Course Designer –  Anthony Porta
Tech – Kyle O'Rourke 
Gate – Kevin Pao
Safety Steward – QV Dang
Workers – Neelu Yeoh

This event is sanctioned by the SCCA and operated by the Cal Club Autocross Region. It is held under the SCCA Solo Rules and Cal Club Autocross Supplemental Regulations.