Autocross


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What's autocross? It's a safe, performance-handling experience in which participants learn how to quickly maneuver one's car around a course marked by pylons in an open parking lot. Instructors are available to teach the finer points of this low-speed event. Drivers compete against the clock, with one to three drivers on the course at any one time. Cars are kept a safe distance from each other. No modifications are necessary to one's car to compete.

The 2025 Autocross event is Aug. 23. Register here.

Thanks to region member Xavier Meilhon for stepping up to chair our AX events.

Questions? Email: autocross@porschepark.org

The region's autocross event is held at the Motorplex at Road America. Help is needed to make these events happen. If you're not inclined to participate in autocross but would like to help out at these events, please know your assistance would be most welcomed. We need people to help with course set up in the early part of the day as well as course workers to monitor the runs and restore safety cones to their original spot. We also need help with starting and timing. There's plenty to do and it's a fun way to volunteer for the club. 

Requirements

Helmets: 

Read the region's Fact Sheet about Helmets.

The helmet must be SNELL rated SA2020 or newer. Most events will still accept SA2015, but we are approaching end of life for these. It is best to try them on as opposed to buying online to ensure the proper fit. Road America does sell helmets, but inventory may be limited. Road America also rents helmets, and should be contacted well in advance of the event to ensure one can be reserved for the day. 

Also, any helmet approved for PCA Club Racing is permitted. Drivers under 18 must see the Junior Participation Program information for additional rules and liability waivers and must complete the Minor liability Waiver form.

Read how to properly fit a helmet.

These area retailers sell helmets. There may be others.

Pegasus Auto racing--New Berlin, Wis.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/group.asp?GroupID=HELMETSALL
2475 S. 179th Street, New Berlin WI 53146 USA

Competition Products--Oshkosh, Wis.
https://www.competitionproducts.com/Helmets/departments/1562/
280 W 35th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902 

NorthStar Motorsports-North Barrington Ill.
https://northstarmotorsports.com/collections/auto-racing-helmets
Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4F1drSy6uLxVAdbL6

Other things you should know for autocross:
Clothing: long pants such as jeans or cotton-based pants are best suited to protect against fire, albeit pretty rare in autocross settings. 100% synthetic clothing should be avoided.

Footwear: no open-toed sandals, flip flops or otherwise lose fit footwear.

Road America usually has either food and drinks available for purchase near the Motorplex or at least one of the locations by the paddock.

Bring your own beverages and hydrate often. If you don’t drink enough to go to the bathrooms during the day, you’re not drinking enough!

Valid driver's license (16 years or older) is required.

Checklist

In addition to your helmet and driver's license, make sure your brake lights are working, battery is securely mounted, seat belts are in good condition, lug nuts and bolts are properly torqued and vehicle is empty of all loose items, such as floor mats, etc.

 

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