Next CalClub region event is in Fontana 1/15/17. Next San Diego region event is 1/22/17
The original post below outlines how the autocross works.
Note, I have edited this first post to better reflect LA region specific info now that I have attended an event.
Long version:
I've been having such a great time running with the great group of folks who run in the CAM class down in San Diego that in addition to running with them I thought it would be cool to generate more interest in the LA region. The SCCA autocross courses I've run at El Torro and Qualcomm are the longest and most fun autocross courses I've ever run! They tend to be about 1 minute long with no repeated sections and have more varied course design than a lot of the goodguys or Hotchkis courses. Don't get me wrong those other courses are fun too, but I can't help be really enjoy a longer more varied course.
Logistics and cost.
Saturday's are practice days and require registering far in advance and spots are limited. So far I haven't tried to attend a practice day.
Sunday is the competition day (aka championship day).EDIT: For the LA region you want to sign up online. Online the cost is $30. If you register in person the day of the event the cost is $40 dollars.
Competition day usually you get 3 or 4 timed runs that count towards the win. Extra runs (X runs) are usually available but must be purchased when you sign in at the event. At LA you don't have to work extra for the xruns and you may be able to run them before the end of the day. The cost of the fun runs are in the LA region is $25. So for $55 you will either get 6 or 8 runs on an amazing and long course. Once you are an SCCA member this is the cheapest autocross seat time of any of the events in this area. More importantly, you only have to be onsite for less than half a day to get those runs rather than all day at some other events. Typically I'm at the event for 3 hour or less and that includes plenty of bench racing time with other folks.
You have to be an SCCA member which costs $45-100 depending on a few things and lasts for 12 months from day of purchase. Alternatively you can do like I did and buy a weekend pass for $15 which if you decide to later become a member within either 30 or 60 days will be credited back to you. This is what I did.
Points Cards. If you want to make a run for the season's points in your class you must purchase a points card for the calendar year for $30. In the LA region you don't need a points card to run and this far in the season I don't think it's worth it.
Total cost if you just want to come "try it out" will be $45. but if you get the membership stuff taken care of future events only cost your $30. You can also easily get 6-8 long runs in for $70 if you also purchase x-runs which is less than the going rate for the single day Hotchkis autocross and Camarillo autocross.
You do your 3-4 runs in a single session. Your session lasts about an hour and cars are run through the full line up before you get your next run.
You have to "work" a session (again about an hour). This gets some flack from some people but its not too bad as it gives you a close up view of the action and if your work session is before your run session you can get a great view of the line being taken by the fast guys in your area of the track.
The CAM rules are pretty broad and forgiving when it comes to car mods which is perfect for the pro touring crowd. Nearly anything goes with respect to performance mods as long as you have 200tw tires and keep the spirit of a street car. If you have questions then read the 2 page rules I linked above.
There are three CAM sub-classes but depending on turnout cars may all be lumped into a single CAM class.
CAMT - Traditional. Body styles originating from 1954 - 1972 with minimum weight of 3,000 lbs and minimum wheelbase of 108"
CAMS - Sport. Minimum wheelbase of 90" and weight of 2,350 lbs or 2,500 lbs if lexan windshield. This class is basically for Cobra's vettes and other short wheelbase or super lightweight cars.
CAMC - Contemporary. Body styles originating from 1978 on with minimum weight of 3,000 lbs and minimum wheelbase of 100"
Chad, it's great you are getting this going, I won't be able to make the 12th, but would like to come up another day if invited! Do I have to follow your lead/etiquette and lose the first time on purpose? Anyway just want to add all are welcome in San Diego the 21st, we will have the BBQ stocked!
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Last edited by Tomswheels; 06-05-2015 at 01:03 PM.
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Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
The SoCal SCCA CAM Autocross thread
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