How do I start SCCA?

Upon completion of one Driver School and three additional race weekends (you’re still a Novice for your first three), you are eligible to receive an SCCA Full Competition License. You have two years from the date of issue to complete the Novice requirements.

How do I start Autocrossing?

Here are 10 things to get you started in autocrossing:

Restrain yourself. Don’t modify anything on your car before you begin.
Find an autocrossing club. SCCA, Porsche, BMW, whatever.
Do your homework (#1).
Drive, drive, drive.
Make changes to your car.
Document everything.
Earn some humility.

Do you need a helmet for autocross?

If you’re getting into autocross, you’ll be required to wear a helmet and not just any helmet will do. When it comes to approved helmets for autocross, the current minimum safety rating is Snell M2015 or Snell SA2015 according to the SCCA National Solo Rules.

Can you make money Autocrossing?

First answer: exactly zero! There is no prize money, no guaranteed contract that gives you a car and gas and tires for free. Even if you are the national champion and win a set of tires, I know that you’ve spent way more than the value of a set of tires on autocross events.

How do you get good at autocross?

Andy Hollis’ Top 10 Autocross Tips

Position first, then speed. Positioning the car perfectly is more important than trying to attain the highest potential speed.
Turn earlier, and less. To go faster, the arc you are running must be bigger.
Brake earlier, and less.

How does Auto Cross work?

What is an autocross? Autocross events are low to medium speed car control events. Most events are held in large parking lots or airports but some events are held on race tracks and go-kart tracks. Courses are created using traffic cones, and sometimes outlined in chalk to help with visuals.

How do you get into racing?

Part 1 of 4: Learn the essentials of race car driving

Step 1: Try driving a go-kart.
Step 2: Get serious about karting.
Step 3: Take a racing class.
Step 4: Practice in your car.
Step 1: Join the SCCA.
Step 2: Get a race car for yourself.
Step 3: Get your safety equipment and gear.
Step 4: Start racing.

How much does it cost to autocross?

Entry fee: The average entry fee is between $20 and $30. Typically after the timed runs, clubs have fun runs that cost an additional $1 to $2 per run. Tire wear: It is a bit difficult to provide you a figure for tire wear. A lot depends on how you drive the car, the tires you have on the vehicle, etc.

How many cones do you need for autocross?

#1 – Seeing the course through the “Sea of Cones” An autocross course is set up with orange traffic cones. Some cones are on their sides with the narrow ends pointing to one side of a standing cone. Sometime two cones will be spaced a car width apart.

What should I bring to autocross?

What to bring with you on race day…

Your drivers license.
SCCA or club membership card (to get a discount on entry fees)
Copy of the current SCCA Solo II Rule Book.
Pad and pencil (to draw course map and write down advice)
Business cards for your new friends.
Helmet.
Neck Support.
Driving shoes.

Is autocross hard on your car?

Autocrossing is hard on the tires compared to every day driving. 2 things to keep in mind: 1. You tend to get a lot of seat time at a school, so you might see more wear than at the average autox event.

Does autocross damage your car?

Autocross will wear out tires. It has a small effect on brakes and your clutch. It will accelerate wear of shocks and other suspension bushings. With proper maintenance, it will have very little affect on the drivetrain.

How dangerous is autocross?

Yes, autocross is relatively safe, but as has been related in this thread, accidents can and do happen. If you hang around long enough, you’ll hear numerous stories of doom. But you will also see many thousands of runs where nothing bad happens, except the resultant lighter wallet from another set of Hoosiers 😉 .

How much does SCCA membership cost?

SCCA members receive a discounted subscription rate of only $16.99/year.

Can you drift in autocross?

If you want to drift, go to a drifting event. If you want to piss people off, go to an autocross, get shown the door, and get “uninvited” to future events. Besides being a safety (courseworker) issue, some clubs’ insurance does not cover drifting. Other times it is not allowed at the site.

Why is drifting so popular?

Drifting is popular because its nothing more than car control and showing off your skills around corners. Because it cool to watch a car sliding and being on the edge of control. It is true car-craft and the setup and driving skills of the car and driver are very much appreciated.

Is grip or drift faster?

In practice, grip racing will almost always be faster than drifting. All surfaces have a lower kinetic friction coefficient than their static friction coefficient, and the act of drifting simply doesn’t allow for the transfer of as much force to propel the car as grip runs can.

What is Autox?

Autocross (also called “Solo”, “Auto-x” or “Autoslalom”) is a timed competition in which drivers navigate one at a time through a defined course on either a sealed or an unsealed surface. It is a form of motorsports that emphasizes safe competition and active participation.

Who owns AutoX?

Jianxiong Xiao

What are the SCCA classes?

The classes in order of fastest to slowest are: Formula Atlantic® (FA), Formula 1000 (FB), Formula SCCA® (FE), Formula Continental® (FC), Formula Mazda (FM), Formula F (FF), Formula 500 (F500) and Formula Vee® (FV).

What is solo racing?

Solo events (also known as autocrosses) are an all forward motion driving skill contest. Each driver is individually timed to the thousandth of a second, over a short, miniature road course clearly defined using traffic cones. Cars compete one at a time, hence the name “Solo”, in a class with similar cars.

What is carcross racing?

Crosskart or off-road kart is a type of kart racing that takes place on autocross, rallycross, dirt oval or ice racing tracks instead of on paved tracks. Erland Andersson of Sweden is said to have invented the crosskart in the early 1980s.

What is low speed autocross?

Typically known as a parking lot autocross is a time trial event held in a parking lot or other suitable spot, like a race track or go-kart course. A course is set up in the lot using orange traffic cones.

What is slalom car racing?

Auto Slalom (Sometimes known as AutoCross or Solo II) events are low to medium speed auto time trials events, often run on parking lots and airport runways. One driver at a time negotiates a course laid out with the cones, or pylons, testing their skill against the clock.