The Sierra Sports Car Club has been holding SCCA sanctioned Solo
autocross events for over 30 years. We typically hold an event on
the first Sunday of every month except December, when we have the
annual Christmas party. Check out the News link for our calendar of
events.
Solo autocross is a great way to test the limits of your car
and hone your driving skills. No special equipment is needed, and
loaner helmets are provided by the club if you don't have your own.
Beginners are welcome, and first-timers can run for only $15.00! Our
courses are typically laid out on airfields or parking lots, and send
drivers on a timed course marked with pylons. Runs usually last between
40-60 seconds, and you get 4-5 attempts to make your best timed run.
We have participants ranging from novices to national champions, coming
from as far away as Phoenix and New Mexico.
Our events are run/work,
so if you wish to run, you will have to report for your work assignment
on the course when you are not running. Spectators are welcome and
it's free to look and maybe even get a ride along, as long as you
sign an insurance waiver.
Cars on the course usually run in second
gear, occasionally reaching third in the straightaways, so you are
never really driving above the state speed limits. The difference
is, it's like driving 60 mph in a 25 mph zone! Safety is key at these
events, and we have never had an injury or collision to date. All
cars must pass a safety/tech inspection before going on course. If
you would like to attend an event and have never autocrossed before,
check out "
Getting Started" to help you know what to expect and how
to prepare for what could be a life changing experience. Did I mention
that it can be addictive?
Updated 5/4/08
Results are posted for the
May 4 event. We had a great turnout with plenty of novices
and out-of-towners to make things interesting. Lots of Mustangs
and Miatae, and a few carts mixed in to make the PAXinators nervous.
Dave Rock wasn't having anything to do with those pesky karts, and
took top PAX despite them.
The next club meeting is 5/27/08 at the
Country House Restaurant on Hwy. 92, 7:00PM.
The next event will
be at the Bisbee/Douglas Airport. With the new
timing system, we are out to see what kind of mileage we can get out
of that long, narrow taxiway. Should be fun.
Starting January,
you must be an SCCA member to run at our events. Weekend memberships
are available if you don't plan to run often. See the News for
more details.
MINORS (under 18) You need to have your parents
show up at the event and sign a minor waiver in front of a club officer
if you plan to go out on course as a driver or passenger. This
is NOT OPTIONAL. Once you do it once, you are good for
the rest of the year. If you do not have a completed minor waiver,
you cannot drive or ride along. Again, no exceptions will be
made.
