220 Volt Autocross

Start 2010 off the right way on Saturday February 20th
Register Online at sdbmwcca.motorsportreg.com
Online Registration will be open from Jan 30 - Feb 14
The first 15 non-BMWs to register are guaranteed a spot

It’s a brand new year, so here’s a plug to help you keep another Resolution. Crank your voltage all the way up to 220 on 2/20 because we’ll have a mile-long course in the West Lot for you to get wired with your beloved Bimmer. Rain or shine, we have a day of play scheduled for you. In fact, if it is wet, you’ll have even MORE fun learning car control on Mother Nature’s biggest skidpad. Just beware of those ground loops. We have BMW South County in El Cajon to thank for supporting our Autocrosses again this year. Since Standard Time is still in effect with its early sunsets, we must limit entries to 90, but we’ll hold up to 15 spots for non-BMW drivers who register in advance. Online registration conveniently assures our local drivers, long-distance travelers and non-BMW competitors of a spot, so don’t miss it. You can register between January 30th and February 16th. Online registration always opens 3 weeks before the event and closes 3 days before. Don’t wait until the last minute because it’s still first-come, first-served (with no online waiting list). We’ll still offer registration on-site if any slots are available, with an entry limit of the first 90 drivers (75 BMWs and MINIs and the first 15 non-BMWs).

The entry fee is $60, including breakfast items, lunch and beverages. You can pay online if you register in advance at sdbmwcca.motorsportreg.com, or register on site with cash or check if you wait. You must be a BMW CCA member to participate, and you can join online at www.bmwcca.org in advance. Please print and bring your membership confirmation if you have not yet received your BMW CCA membership card. We check membership of all participants at the gate. Our Chapter autocross policy gives priority to members who are driving BMWs or MINIs. Members driving non-BMWs will be allowed to participate if space is available. If we still have openings after online registration, we will allow registration on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.

REMEMBER: IF REGISTERED ONLINE, BRING PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP AND ARRIVE BY 7:30 (BEFORE ON-SITE CUT-OFF) TO KEEP YOUR RESERVED SPOT

When you arrive:
1. If you registered online, stop at the gate to sign the waiver and notify the Gate Greeter. Your name will be checked off the pre-registration list. All participants must show their BMW CCA membership card. Those who did not register online will receive a numbered card at the gate in their order of arrival; take it to the Registration table. There is no guarantee that spots will be available for those who wait to register the day of the event.
2. Empty all loose items from your car, then go through the Tech Line and have your car inspected. Bring your Tech card and you will receive Tech and helmet stickers.
3. Take Gate card and Tech card to registration to get checked off for pre-registration or pay your $50 entry fee. You will receive car numbers to place on your side windows.
4. If you don't have a helmet, you can rent one from the club for $10.
5. Your entry fee of $60.00 includes one lunch and unlimited beverages. Additional lunches can be purchased at Registration for $5 each.
Gates will open at 6:30am; tech and registration will open at 7:00am. Tech will close at 8:20am and no cars will be inspected or allowed to run after this time. There is a mandatory drivers meeting at 8:30am and the course opens for runs at 9:00am.
Car Classifications: See the list below for our simple classifications. We also offer the "Gold Class" to any drivers who want to be classified with the Instructors. May the hottest shoe win.
Women drivers and Novices are classified based upon the car they are driving. We also award a Women's Class trophy to the woman with the fastest time, and two Novice trophies to the two fastest novices. This means women and novices will be eligible for multiple trophies. For example, a very fast novice could win a novice trophy and a trophy in his car class. Remember, you are only a novice for the first and second time you autocross, and if you win a trophy, you are now a ringer, not a novice.
Stock class may run any size wheel and tire, aftermarket shock absorbers, and any air filter or cat-back exhaust system. ANY other performance modification, including but not limited to springs, "R"-compound tires, and engine software, puts the car in Modified. We use the honor system. Please class your car accordingly.


QUESTIONS? For questions about the autocross, contact Dan Tackett at:
ATTENTION NEWCOMERS: See the Autocross Tips to get a better idea of how to prepare for this wonderfully addictive sport for your first time.
See you at Qualcomm Stadium!
Dan