CAL CLUB Autocross-Champ Day/Practice July 2023
Storm Stadium - Lake ElsinoreAbout this event
Cal Club SCCA Autocross is excited to announce we'll be continuing our 2023 season with a full weekend Test-n-Tune and Champ Day July 8-9, 2023 at Storm Stadium in Lake Elsinore, CA.
We'll be running a Test-n-Tune practice day on Saturday and our typical Champ Day autocross event Sunday. You can sign up for either the Saturday practice, the Champ Day competition, or both (with a discounted price for participating in both).
Autocross, aka Solo, is a timed competition that challenges drivers to a course marked by cones laid out on an asphalt parking lot or a concrete aircraft runway. Safety is emphasized because cars enter the course one at a time and are spaced out to minimize risks to competitors and event workers. A key emphasis is placed on handling and car control, which breeds some of the most intense competition down to the hundredth or thousandth of a second! Learn more about us at solo2.com.
Cal Club Autocross is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). The event open to all SCCA members. If you’re not an SCCA member, do not worry. During the online registration process, you can buy a weekend membership (and that fee can be applied towards an annual membership should you decide to join later!).
Saturday Test-n-Tune Practice Autocross Event— July 8, 2023
- 12 (or more if we have time) timed runs are included with your registration
- One work assignment is required for each driving session.
- While the club provides water and snacks, still a good idea to bring some of your own.
- No overnight camping allowed
- If you bring an EZ-up, you must have 50 pounds of ballast at each corner
Schedule (subject to change depending on turnout)
- 7:00 am—Registration/tech open, course open for walking
- 8:00 am—Guided course walk
- *Novices and 1st Timers PLEASE READ* Mandatory for all drivers with less than 5 autocross events (with any club):
- please watch this short 5 minute Orientation Video;
- make sure you have done at least ONE course walk (attend the guided course walks); and
- attend the Driver's meeting.
- *Novices and 1st Timers PLEASE READ* Mandatory for all drivers with less than 5 autocross events (with any club):
- 8:30 am—Course closes for walking
- 8:40 am—Mandatory driver's/Safety meeting
- 8:30 am—Registration/tech close
- 8:55 am—First group workers check in/cars to grid
- 9:00 am - Run groups begin
- There will be a lunch break and all drivers will have a scheduled rest session that adjoins the lunch break (so you'll have 90 minutes to head out and grab a bite!).
Sunday Champ Day Autocross Event— July 9, 2023
Please don't let the "competition" part of our events intimidate you. Our competition days are novice friendly and great fun for all. It's the same great autocross challenge and fun, the only difference on Champ Day is: we keep score. We have free instruction and guided course walks available to help you get into the game quickly!
- 4 timed runs are included with your registration
- One work assignment is required.
- While the club provides water and snacks, still a good idea to bring some of your own.
- No overnight camping allowed
- If you bring an EZ-up, you must have 50 pounds of ballast at each corner
Schedule (subject to change depending on turnout)
- 7:00 am—Registration/tech open, course open for walking
- 8:00 am—Novice course walk
- *Novices and 1st Timers PLEASE READ* Mandatory for all drivers with less than 5 autocross events (with any club):
- please watch this short 5 minute Orientation Video;
- make sure you have done at least ONE course walk (attend the guided course walks); and
- attend the Driver's meeting.
- *Novices and 1st Timers PLEASE READ* Mandatory for all drivers with less than 5 autocross events (with any club):
- 8:30 am—Course closes for walking
- 8:40 am—Mandatory driver's/Safety meeting
- 8:30 am—Registration/tech close
- 8:55 am—First group workers check in/cars to grid
- 9:00 am - Run groups begin
Run Order (posted the week of the event)
Fees (Champ Day fees are fully refundable should you not attend the event)
- Online Pre-Registration
- Adult Champ Day competition only: $55
- Saturday Test-n-Tune Practice only: $90
- Split Test-n-Tune Practice entry (two drivers splitting a single entry): $105
- Full Weekend Entry (includes Saturday Practice and Champ Day): $125 (add $15 for a Saturday Split)
- Student entries will receive a $10 discount.
- Late or on site registration will be charged an additional $10 fee and subject to availability.
- X-Runs (Extra set of 4 runs with no additional work!) —$30 <- Subject to availability and only available on-site during registration. No online pre-registration for x-runs.
- An SCCA membership is required
- If you're not an SCCA member, you will need a weekend membership for $15 during the checkout process. This membership is good for the entire weekend. Your first two weekend membership can also go towards an annual SCCA membership should you decide to join later! Some restrictions do apply. See https://www.scca.com/pages/member-benefits for details.
How and What to Register For
You may register online for a discounted fee, or you may register on-site at the event for a higher fee. For the Champ Day segment, you can register in a class based upon your car and modifications, or you can register to run Time Only (if you register TO, you will not be able to choose when you run/work). A work assignment is required.
An extra set of 4 runs (called X-runs) may be available on-site for $30 (no additional work is required when you purchase X-runs). Your normal runs (in class or Time Only) must be purchased and completed prior to taking X-runs. X-Runs may be taken in the same group as your normal runs, but the group you take your X-runs in is based on first come-first serve during check-in at the event.
Annual Number holders receive early registration email for all events.
Note: Once on the practice entry list, your credit card will be charged unless your cancelation is received by Wednesday midnight, prior to the event. There will be no refunds or credits after that time. We sell out, we're holding that spot for you.
Weekend Details
When you arrive
- Sign the event waiver at our entrance gate
- Register and Tech your car
- Walk course (there will be no parade laps, this is your only chance to see the course before you run)
Driving Directions
Take the 15 freeway to Lake Elsinore. Exit on Diamond Drive/Railroad Canyon Road(Exit 73). Take Diamond Drive/Railroad Canyon Road south (which turns into Diamond Drive). In .6 miles turn right onto Malaga Road. (Google Map Link)
Event Chiefs
Event Master - Randy Gonzalez
Registration - Laura Corodimas
Timing and Scoring - Rick Brown
Course Designer - Reed Gibson
Workers - Neelu Yeoh
Tech - Kyle O'Rourke
Gate - Mike Parsons
Novice Coordinator - Tom Berry
Safety Steward - Bijan Yeoh
Event requirements
Requirements
- All entrants MUST BE SCCA members. Non-members can purchase a weekend membership for $15 during the online checkout process. Those purchasing a weekend membership will receive a credit of $15 towards the purchase of a yearly SCCA membership (subject to certain time limitations). See https://www.scca.com/pages/member-benefits for details.
- NOTE: If you have a valid SCCA membership but the system indicates it is not valid, be sure your name in this system is exactly as it is on your SCCA card.
- Persons aged 12 and older are allowed as passengers (passengers under 18 must have a minor waiver signed by both parents, see Special Rules below). Passengers must obtain a free passenger wristband available at registration.
Safety
- Held under the SCCA Solo Rules and the Cal Club Autocross Supplemental Regulations
- Helmets must conform to Snell 2010 or newer.
- No alcohol or other intoxicants may be used by anyone on the event site
- Speed limits - Pits 5 MPH; Access road 25 MPH
- Cars have the right of way
Special Rules
- Competitors and passengers 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
- Event officials reserve the right to make changes as needed without further notice
Special Requirements for Champ Day competition
Car Numbers and Class Letters Required for Champ Day
Click here for the complete SCCA National Rules >
Autocross Vehicle Number
Everyone is welcomed to sign up and run on Champ Day! In order to score points towards a year end class Trophy, you must have a current 2023 Annual Number that includes your own permanent car number. To check if a particular car number is available for purchase, check out our Annual Number Listings here. Points cards are available for purchase online here. Cost is $20 for each calendar year. Cards purchased the last three months of any calendar year will also be valid the following calendar year.
If you do not have a Annual Number, you can absolutely still run in competition but you must register with any open 6xx number on a first come first served basis. If you have already have magnets or vinyl numbers for your vehicle and you'd like to reuse them at our event rather than using blue tape, you can convert your existing number by placing a one "1" and the appropriate number of zeros in front of your existing number to create a four digit 1xxx number. This request can be accommodated at registration check in only. (For example: If you have magnets for number number 98, you may ask to register for number 1098).
Classing your Car
Classes are based off your car and its modifications. Click here to view the SCCA rule book to determine what class your car should be in. If you don’t know how to class your call, click here and create a new post on our forum thread. Alternatively, we can help you re-class your car on the day of registration if you are unsure.
If you are a new comer with 3 or less events in each of the last 3 years, you qualify to enter into our Novice class to compete with others with similar skill levels.
