ORPCA AutoCross
ORPCA Autocross Program
With continuous growth over the past five years, we can safely say that our Autocross program has arrived. We currently have an average of over 40 Porsche drivers entered at each event, and we allow other makes in just to keep things interesting. Autocross is the best way we can think of to teach Porsche drivers the handling and braking basics in a controlled environment. Whether you are a seasoned driver that needs a brush-up, or a novice with a desire to improve basic driving techniques, we can help. Need coaching or instruction? There are several skilled drivers that form our instructor base. They are happy to help, be it a casual question, a short dissertation, or some instructional “seat time”. This is a no charge item available to all drivers at our events.
What is an Autocross?
An autocross is a (relatively) slow speed timed event, where a solo driver competes against the clock on a course marked out with a set of orange cones. The course is designed by experienced autocrossers to provide opportunities to improve your driving and car handling skills, and to test the cornering, braking, and performance limits of you and your car. The course is laid out in a large, open "parking lot", speeds are kept down, generally below 50MPH, with a lot of the critical action in first or second gear and at very low speeds. There is an excellent tutorial on the PCA national website.
Requirements?
Participants must be 16 years of Age and a valid drivers license. Participants 16 to 18 years must sign a minor release of liability. A copy can be found at www.pca.org of from the event organizers.
Registration?
It is strongly suggested that you create an account and pre-register for events on http://orpca.motorsportreg.com/.
Pre-Registration for all events is open for ORPCA members on Feb. 1st. Non-ORPCA Members can pre-register for an event starting 2 weeks before the event date. All pre-registration is closed on the Wednesday before the event date. Registration is limited to 50 participates, with Non-ORPCA member pre-registration limited to 15 entries. It is strongly suggested that you pre-register for an event to ensure a spot. Walk-up registration is subject to availability.
Pre-registered participates will be emailed a copy of the course map after registration is closed on the Wednesday before an event.
What to Expect?
Each participant typically gets 5-6 timed runs each. Arrive at PIR by 7:00am to check in or register and walk the course prior to our 8:30am drivers meeting. The majorty of the events are located in the PIR South Pits. For those events in the PIR Pro Pits, Track crossing is at the Start/Finish line midway down the PIR front straight, and is closed from 9:00am until we are done.
What to bring: Helmet* (2000 or 2005 SA or M rated); bottled water; and a jacket.
*Limited Loaner Helmets Available
Contacts:
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If you are new to Autocross or have not participated with ORPCA in previous AX events please take the time to read all of the information here.
