Autocross

HP Autosport · 06-19-2009, 12:39 AM

July 26 - This event will be held in combination with the Car Control Clinic on July 25. You can learn and develop new car control skills, and put them to the test at our autocross.

Autocross events are low- to medium-speed auto racing events, that are often run in parking lots and on airport runways. Generally a course will be defined using traffic cones. One driver at a time negotiates a course laid out with the cones, or pylons, testing their skill against the clock. Time penalties are charged for disturbing cones, with a penalty of 1 second per cone. Generally, each driver takes 6 runs at an event, and is awarded the best time of all runs taken.

Autocross is an inexpensive, safe way to experience racing. It develops your driving ability, and helps you discover your car's capabilities and limitations -- making you a better, safer driver on the road. Many would-be race drivers use it as a jump point into the sport of road racing, but the greatest thrill of autocross is the challenge of beating your own time. It's fun! Want to read more? Check out our Autocross Primer (Microsoft Word format).

GGC does allow non-BMWs to participate in our autocross events, but all participants must be BMW CCA members. If you are not currently a member, you can add a BMW CCA membership during the registration process and pay during checkout.

To begin the registration process you must first establish a new account, select a driver number, and classify your car. Even if you have participated in autocross events with us in the past you must select a driver number and classify your car with our new GGC Autocross Tool.

Once you have a driver number and you have completed and saved your classification information, you can proceed with online registration and payment. You should not need to re-visit the GGC Autocross tool unless you decide to change your number or modify your car.

To register online for the autocross, first establish a new account with MotorsportReg. If you already have an account with MotorsportReg.com simply login and register for the autocross.

We no longer accept on-site registration. Event cost is $45 (bag lunch is optional for an extra $5). Our lunch break is only 45 minutes long. You must return on-time! The Driver Meeting begins at 9am. If you miss the Driver Meeting you will not be allowed to participate in the event

Anyone going?

HP Autosport · 07-15-2009, 11:59 PM

Anyone on the E90post signed up for this one?

Splinter4784 · 07-23-2009, 06:19 AM

i am
this sounds awsome, are we allowed to drift?

S4to335 · 07-23-2009, 10:33 AM

Is it at Marina? I might try to go...I dunno

Chowbow · 07-23-2009, 08:18 PM

Not to steal the thunder, but this weekend there's also the American Auto-X guys running @ Great America in Santa Clara. It is the first weekend for this site, so it will be a tester, but it is in a really convenient location for those in the Bay Area.

4 run groups - 5 runs per person, $40. Open both 7/25 and 7/26.

I'll be attending both days.

06-19-2009, 12:39 AM	#1
HP Autosport Supreme Allied Commander 4211 Rep 56,220 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AP, Brembo, GIAC, Koni, Ohlins, Performance Friction, www.hpautosport.com iTrader: (36)	Autocross - July 26th BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter July 26 - This event will be held in combination with the Car Control Clinic on July 25. You can learn and develop new car control skills, and put them to the test at our autocross. Autocross events are low- to medium-speed auto racing events, that are often run in parking lots and on airport runways. Generally a course will be defined using traffic cones. One driver at a time negotiates a course laid out with the cones, or pylons, testing their skill against the clock. Time penalties are charged for disturbing cones, with a penalty of 1 second per cone. Generally, each driver takes 6 runs at an event, and is awarded the best time of all runs taken. Autocross is an inexpensive, safe way to experience racing. It develops your driving ability, and helps you discover your car's capabilities and limitations -- making you a better, safer driver on the road. Many would-be race drivers use it as a jump point into the sport of road racing, but the greatest thrill of autocross is the challenge of beating your own time. It's fun! Want to read more? Check out our Autocross Primer (Microsoft Word format). GGC does allow non-BMWs to participate in our autocross events, but all participants must be BMW CCA members. If you are not currently a member, you can add a BMW CCA membership during the registration process and pay during checkout. To begin the registration process you must first establish a new account, select a driver number, and classify your car. Even if you have participated in autocross events with us in the past you must select a driver number and classify your car with our new GGC Autocross Tool. Once you have a driver number and you have completed and saved your classification information, you can proceed with online registration and payment. You should not need to re-visit the GGC Autocross tool unless you decide to change your number or modify your car. To register online for the autocross, first establish a new account with MotorsportReg. If you already have an account with MotorsportReg.com simply login and register for the autocross. We no longer accept on-site registration. Event cost is $45 (bag lunch is optional for an extra $5). Our lunch break is only 45 minutes long. You must return on-time! The Driver Meeting begins at 9am. If you miss the Driver Meeting you will not be allowed to participate in the event Anyone going?
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HP Autosport Supreme Allied Commander 4211 Rep 56,220 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AP, Brembo, GIAC, Koni, Ohlins, Performance Friction, www.hpautosport.com iTrader: (36)	Anyone on the E90post signed up for this one?
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07-23-2009, 06:19 AM	#3
Splinter4784 414 little horsies 58 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beverly Hills iTrader: (2)	i am this sounds awsome, are we allowed to drift? __________________ Race Precision Inc
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S4to335 Brigadier General 475 Rep 4,380 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi A4 / 91 Track Miata Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [8.00]	Is it at Marina? I might try to go...I dunno __________________ Car is now gone .... :-(
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Chowbow pew pew 169 Rep 6,781 Posts Drives: 三三五i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2015 BMW 328i wagon [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i sedan [10.00] 1997 BMW 328i track ... [10.00]	Not to steal the thunder, but this weekend there's also the American Auto-X guys running @ Great America in Santa Clara. It is the first weekend for this site, so it will be a tester, but it is in a really convenient location for those in the Bay Area. 4 run groups - 5 runs per person, $40. Open both 7/25 and 7/26. I'll be attending both days. __________________ CSL replicas are now CSL counterfeits. Jesus saves, like Valentine1.
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