About Autocross (AKA AX)
Autocross events are low-to-medium-speed races against the clock that offer a fun, affordable, and safe way to hone your driving skills and explore your car’s handling. Each run teaches you more about your car’s acceleration, braking, and cornering characteristics so that you’re soon enjoying the challenge of cutting seconds (and tenths) off your time. More experienced drivers find that autocross is a great way to fine-tune their precision-handling abilities and race their cars at modest cost and time commitment. Autocross is a test of driver skill and handling, not just horsepower!
Below is an onboard video of an autocross lap with one of our Chesapeake members.
When drivers are not running in a heat they perform important tasks that support the event, such as flagging the course and reporting downed cones. In fact, working the course is another great way to learn as you watch your fellow competitors drive. PCA Chesapeake also puts a strong emphasis on camaraderie, with participants enjoying their time together with other enthusiasts to talk about their cars and driving technique.
Autocross is available to both PCA Members and non-members and PCA Chesapeake operates an early-season AX School open to all. Check out our schedule and come join in the fun while safely driving your car the spirited way it was meant to be driven!
NEW PCA MEMBERS receive ONE Free Autocross entry as part of their membership.
Autocross Event Registration and Fees:
Registration for all AX events must be done online at www.motorsportreg.com
For questions, please contact autocross@pcachs.org
Typical Cost Schedule for Regular-Season Events:
$50 Pre-registration for PCA Members
$60 Pre-registration for non-PCA Members
$60 for on-site walkups by PCA Members
$65 for on-site walkups by non-PCA Members
Day of Event Schedule:
Participants must arrive on time and register prior to the published close of registration time. Below is a sample schedule that most events follow:
0700: The venue opens to participants
0730: Registration / Check-In opens
0745: Tech opens
0830: Course opens for walking
0850: Registration / Tech closes
0900 – 0910: Driver meeting
0910 – 0920: Novice course walk
0930: First car off
1400: Completely packed up
Rules:
CLICK HERE for information on autocross rules, conduct, scoring, and awards.
Results:
CLICK HERE to see autocross results.
Waivers:
Chesapeake prefers that everyone sign the electronic waivers when registering on Motorsportreg.com. However, you may also manually sign the appropriate waivers below:
- Release and Waiver of Liability – This will be provided on site. All attendees (drivers and non-drivers) must sign this waiver.
- Minor and Parent Form Waiver
Junior Participation Program (JPP):
In the Fall of 2001, PCA National set forth a program that would allow 16 and 17 year olds to participate in Autocross and Rally Driving events. CLICK HERE for additional information.
AutoX Chairs:
Greg Hartke and Mark Hubley
email: autocross@pcachs.org