San Diego Autocrosses, Crash at my place Options

[DonTraver]

Was talking to Joe Sharp at the BBQ yesterday, he said that a few of you guys where talking about coming down and running the autocrosses in San Diego. Cool

If any of you guys want to or decide to come down the night before instead of getting up and driving down the morning of, what time would that be, 4am, uggg, your welcome to crash at my place. I live about 3 miles from Qualcomm. I live in Normal Heights, it's like a little hidden neighborhood in SD. Plenty of Rest., etc withing walking distance.

Just let me know'

Later, Don

[DonTraver]

Here's some info I pulled of the SDR Website.

Autocross are exhilaratingly fun and competitive events. Most Autocrosses are held in the large parking lot at Qualcomm Stadium.

How do you get ready?
Don't worry about any advanced driving skills being needed! We'll have an instructor help you get comfortable with your car and how you'll be using it. You'll be amazed how much you'll learn and how much more comfortable you'll become with your Porsche in just one or two autocrosses!

Make sure your car is prepared - ensure everything is tight, well maintained and ready to be driven a bit harder than you normally would. If you have doubts, visit your favorite Porsche repair facility and have a "safety inspection" performed. Make sure your gas tank is full, your tires are properly inflated, and you have enough brakes and tires for a "road trip". If you wouldn't drive cross country on those tires, they're not ready for an autocross! Take everything out of your car that may go flying around while cornering hard. Bring a helmet (see the rules for requirements). If you don't have a qualified one, be prepared to rent one at the event. Bring a small cooler with drinks and snacks. You won't really have time to leave for lunch, but we do typically have a "roach coach" come through. And don't forget the sunscreen!

Typical Autocross Schedule
TIME EVENT

6:30 AM Tech Inspection opens
6:45 AM Registration opens, $60 per driver ($40 if pre-registered)
7:25 AM Track walk with Chief Driving Instructor
7:30 AM $10 Registration late fee if not in Tech Inspection line
8:00 AM No admittance if not in Tech Inspection line
8:30 AM Mandatory Drivers meeting
9:00 AM Practice sessions begin
NOON Lunch available, usually while practice sessions in progress
2:00 PM Timed Runs begin
5:00 PM Timed runs are finished. Track closed. Pick-up track and pit area
5:45 PM Awards

The tech inspection is easy enough, car needs to be in good condition, ie, brakes, tires, battery, seat belts, helmet.

To get all the rules, go to www.pcasdr.org, all the rules are posted for autocross, Drivers Ed, and Time Trial. Some rules are specific for different events, more safety equip for DE and Time Trial. Arm restraints are NOT required for Autocross.

Hope this helps, Later, Don