CAL CLUB Autocross Event & Test n' Tune Sept 26-27

 

We continue our 2020 season at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA on September 26-27, 2020! We will have a Saturday Test n Tune followed by a Sunday Autocross Event. 

NOTICE: Due to the current COVID-19 situation we will be modifying some of our operating procedures. Prior to completing your registration please take a moment to read through the guide attached below. It details our response plan which is required by Auto Club Speedway. Take special notice of our new policy regarding spectators.  To stay in conformance this event WILL ALLOW ONE CREW MEMBER OVER THE AGE OF 18 PER ENTERED CAR.  

Cal Cub SCCA Supplemental Safety Guidelines COVID-19 PUBLIC.pdf

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 Sunday Autocross and Saturday Test n Tune are 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 that goes towards an annual membership should you decide to join later!

Sunday Autocross Event—September 27th

Sunday Event Details 

• 4 timed runs are included with your registration
• You may purchase an extra 4 runs (called X-runs) online or onsite (subject to availability) with no additional work required!
• Free Fun Runs following competition, if enough interest
• Please bring water and snacks
• One work assignment is required
• No overnight camping allowed (you may leave your car and gear on site, however)
• If you bring an EZ-up, you must have 50 pounds of ballast at each corner

Schedule (subject to change) 

We will have two grids, A and B, and will be swapping workers while the course is hot. Our goal is to run everyone in the morning and have time left over for those who want to do Free Fun Runs. 

• 7:00 am—Registration/tech open, course open for walking 
• 8:00 am—Novice course walk
• 8:20 am—Course closes for walking
• 8:30 am—Mandatory driver's/safety meeting
• 8:45 am—First group workers check in/cars to grid/Junior Karts run
• 9:00 am—Registration/tech close; run groups begin

Run Order (posted the week of the event)

Fees (fees are fully refundable should you not attend the event)

• Online Pre-Registration 
  • Adult —$35
  • Student—$25
  • X-Runs (Extra set of 4 runs with no additional work!) —$25 
• 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, both Saturday and Sunday. 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. 

If you pre-register for the Sunday event only and do not attend, your credit card will not be charged. If you are registered for both Saturday and Sunday and do not attend Sunday, please email our treasurer at treasurer@solo2.com for a Sunday refund.  

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. 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) is available for purchase online or on-site for $25 (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.  So you can have 8 runs on Sunday for only up to $60 if you pre-register! 

Free Fun Runs may be available in the afternoon after class competition is completed (provided we have a minimum number of drivers).

Saturday Test n Tune—September 26th

The purpose of Saturday is for drivers to test and tune setup changes. There is no live timing on Saturdays, and the times are not audited or posted online like they would be for Sundays (but you will get time slips). We encourage those looking for practice and seat time to come out on Sundays, do 8 runs (including X-runs) for up to $60, and then sticking around after for more Free Fun Runs. Better yet, do both days! 

Saturday space is capped to ensure a lot of runs, so be sure to register early for your best chance at acceptance. Registering for the event late DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR ENTRY. However, once you are on the confirmed entry list, your entry is then guaranteed. To avoid confusion once the practice sells out, we have added a new 'Waitlist Saturday' registration option. If the Test n Tune is sold out by the time you register, the only registration open will be for the waitlist. 

The Details 

• People usually get 12 runs
• Work assignment is required
• Bring water and snacks
• No overnight camping allowed (you may leave your car and gear on site, however)
• If you bring an EZ-up, you must have 50 pounds of ballast at each corner

Schedule (subject to change)

• 7:00 am—Tech/registration opens; course opens for walking
• 8:00 am—Course closes for walking
• 8:10 am—Mandatory driver's/safety meeting
• 8:20 am—First group workers check-in; tech/registration closes
• 8:30 am—Run groups begin

Fees (Unlike Sunday, cancellation deadline is 11:59:59pm the Wednesday before the event)

• Single entry—$80
• Split Entry—$95 (two drivers sharing the same car, one set of ~12 runs, and one normal work assignment)
• 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, both Saturday and Sunday. 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. 

Note: Once on the entry list, your credit card will be charged unless your cancellation is received by Wednesday midnight, prior to the event. There will be no refunds or credits after that time.

Weekend Details

When you arrive

• Sign the event waiver at our entrance gate
• Register
• 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

Exit 210 or 10 freeways at Cherry, then 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). 

Hand Wash Stations

We have taken the precaution of renting (3) handwash stations for the weekend in addition to the usual port-a-potties. We've also confirmed with the vendor that hand sanitizer will be filled up in all of the portable restrooms. We ask that if you are experiencing cold/flu like symptoms, please consider staying home and joining us at a future event. 

No Loaner Helmets This Weekend

Event Chiefs

Event Master - Randy Gonzalez
Registration - Sara Odeoso
Timing and Scoring - Rick Brown
Course Designer - Reed Gibson
Workers - Neelu Yeoh
Tech - Kyle O'Rourke
Gate -  Xavier Hererra-Kheen
Novice Coordinator - James Yom
Safety Steward - Anthony Porta 
Youth Steward - Ugh!  No karts likely until next season.