Porsche Club of America - Chesapeake Region

AX 1 @ Ripken
2026-04-25 | Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen, Maryland, 21001
Autocross consists of navigating your car faster than your competition through a course delineated by soft orange traffic cones which will not damage your car. Events are run at speeds typically between 25-70 MPH, usually in 2nd gear. Autocross is a performance driving event emphasizing your car’s handling and is an exciting way to experience driving your car at its limit. You not only learn how to handle your car at speeds that you drive daily, but you also:

Gain confidence in your driving ability
Learn the limits of your car’s brakes
Learn correct seating, hand, and feet positions for optimum car control
Learn the limits of your car’s handling

Note, too, that Autocross is a social gathering of new and old friends and an opportunity to have lots of adrenaline-pumping fun!
Entry Details (all makes and models are welcome)

Date: Saturday April 25, 2026
Entry Fee:

PCA Member Pre-registration Entry fee: $60
Non-PCA Member Pre-registration Entry fee: $70
For those who are interested in autocross, but unsure if they want to try it (or just plain curious), we offer a “Taste of Autocross.” For $5, you will have the opportunity to ride with our instructors for several runs and experience the thrill!

MSR Registration will be capped at 80 drivers. If the cap is met after registration, you will be waitlisted and may be eligible to attend if entries become available.
There are no walk-ups available for this event.
Payment information will be taken on-line at registration, but not charged until 2-weeks before the race.

Venue:

Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD:

Ripken Stadium

Event Schedule: This is a rough schedule for the day of the event:
0700: The venue opens to participants
0730: Registration / Check-In opens
0730: Tech opens
0830: Course opens for walking
0830: Registration / Tech closes
0830 – 0850: Guided course walk
0900 – 0915: Driver meeting
0930: First car off
1530 (approx): Event complete
Class Structure:
Prior to registering, please review the details below to help you finish the registration process.

SCCA classes for non-Porsches: Rules and classes can be found here:

Via link to the rule book at the SCCA website: 2026 SCCA SOLO Rules (Jan Edition). (Car classes begin on p. 188 ff of the Jan edition.)

During registration, you will first select “Non-Porsche (using SCCA classing)” as your Class before selecting your specific 2025 SCCA class in the “Modifier” field.

Rules for CHS PCA AX events can be found here: Chesapeake PCA Autocross Rules

Porsche classes:

There are four categories – Showroom stock (S), Production (P), Improved (I), and Modified (M)
Classing information for Porsches is contained in the CHS PCA AX rules found on the Club website: Chesapeake PCA Autocross Rules.

Noise Restrictions:
Due to the proximity of condos to the racing area, the Chesapeake PCA will monitor and deal with the noise level of cars in accordance with the SCCA sound measurement procedure found in the 2026 SCCA SOLO Rules (Jan Edition) on p. 326 ff. In a nutshell, car noise will be measured and required to be below 108 dBc per the measurement protocol.
Registration:

Register for this event at MotorSportReg.com:

msreg.com/2026CHSPCA-AX1

Safeway to the Bay Tour
2026-04-25 | MD
This year brings a new end point for one of the best tours PCA Chesapeake has in its repertoire. We will end at the Rams Head Roadhouse for lunch. Guest Tour master Hank Lucas will lead us on his amazing driving tour through some of the most scenic and enjoyable roads in Anne Arundel and Calvert counties.
For more information on Rams Head Roadhouse: https://ramsheadroadhouse.com/.
REGISTER HERE
WHEN and WHERE

When: Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 am
Where: The Annapolis, MD, address will be sent to confirmed registrants by May 1st.
Participant’s Meeting: 10:15 am
Departure: First cars off at 10:30 am
Destination: Rams Head Roadhouse, 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401
Distance: 73 miles
ETA: Approximately 90 minutes

PARTICIPATION
By signing up for and joining any of our driving events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. PCA waiver forms must be completed and signed by all, online or on paper. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons.
REGISTRATION

Registration is open and will end on April 22nd at 1:00 pm.
$5 registration fee per adult; maximum fee $10 per car.
No fee for minors (17 and younger).
MotorsportReg charges a $2 service fee per registration (not for every person).
PCA members and their guests must be registered and confirmed to join this event.
Drivers must be adult (18 and older) PCA members with a valid driver’s license.
Route instructions, and other documents will be sent to confirmed registrants via email by 6:00 pm on May 1st.
All PCA members and their family are welcome.
You will be responsible for the cost of your own lunch.
To obtain a refund, cancellations must be made before the closing of registration.
If you have already registered and need help to cancel your registration, refer to this link for detailed instructions.

QUESTIONS: Please send questions to the Tour & Rally Committee, at tour@pcachs.org.
To preview and register for upcoming Tours, visit the Tour and Rally page on PCACHS.org: https://pcachs.org/tour-and-rally/
