California Speedway July 8-10 NMCA Autocross!

[Hotchkis]

Hey Everybody! Here's the rules and classes! Get signed up today!





Hotchkis Sport Suspension/Baer Brakes NMRA/NMCA Autocross

Why try autocross?
Imagine standing on the throttle, then pushing on the brakes to maximum, and then turning the steering wheel hard to make the corner. Now think about doing this in a friendly, safe, no pressure environment. This is autocross, and yes, it is fun!
In years past, attending a car show meant driving to the show, finding a nice parking place, unfolding the lawn chairs and pulling out the build book. While a static car show can still be enjoyable, getting behind the wheel and pushing your favorite project car/ truck to the limit is thrilling.
In the interest of safety and enjoyment, autocross events are held in large, wide open parking lots. A course is set up using orange cones, and the driver navigates the course as quickly as possible. Each vehicle is timed, and to encourage safe in control driving, hitting cones results in time penalties. (Penalty is 2 seconds per cone.) Autocross events are “Time Trial” type single car competitions with no wheel to wheel racing. Vehicles stage and then start on a light, run the course and then finish through a timing beam before coming to a complete stop in the stop box area.
Just bring your registered/street legal vehicle to the Hotchkis/Baer Autocross registration/tech area next to the course entrance to get inspected. Once passed you are ready to run.
Who can participate?
Any registered participant of a NMRA/NMCA event can run the Autocross. Though a separate registration and inspection is required to run the autocross course.

Rules and Regulations for the Hotchkis/ Baer Autocross:
All Autocross participants must be NMRA/NMCA event participants. The NMRA Registration number will be the Autocross entry number.
2. The Autocross entry number must be displayed and easily read. Further instructions will be at the Hotchkis/Baer tech inspection area.
3. Participants must use DOT approved tires with a minimum of 180 tread wear. (No shaving or softening) No R compound or racing tires for official timed runs. Unapproved tires may be used for a limited number of exhibition, non scored runs per day. To be determined as time allows.
4. No passengers or drivers under the age of 18. Passengers must sign the same liability waiver as driver.
5. Wristbands will be issued to drivers and must be worn at all times.
5. Helmet use is required. A limited number of loaner helmets will be available.
6. Participating cars must pass a basic safety inspection that will include, but may not be limited to, the following:
A. Functional seatbelts.
B. Proper brake pedal pressure and travel.
C. Sufficient throttle return spring and secured battery.
D. All lugnuts in place and tight.
E. Hubcaps are to be removed.
F. Valid driver’s license & Proof of insurance.
G. Registered - Street legal vehicle. No Race Cars.
H. All loose items to be removed from vehicle.
(Floor mats, items hanging from rearview mirror, cassettes, CDs, and glove box, console, trunk items.)
I. Vehicles with fluid leaks will not be permitted on the autocross course

7. Vehicles must be in finished condition with floors, doors, fenders & pickup beds where required.
8. No unsafe driving will be tolerated. Management will have COMPLETE discretion to deny anyone participation in the Hotchkis/Baer Autocross for any reason.
9. CLASSES –
Modern Muscle 1993 - present
Street Machine- 1973 - 92
Muscle Machine - 1955 - 72
Street Rod - 1954 & older
Truck Class – Any year that is currently registered as a truck with the DMV
Turn and Burn- Open to any street legal, registered car or truck. Lowest combined ET of quarter mile and autocross course. To be eligible driver must bring an official time slip (matching the vehicle) to the autocross course. Drag strip ET and autocross time will be added up for final time.

[Cobra 498]

I am in for both Saturday and Sunday maybe the GT will run better with my cat delete option.
I hope this isn't the weekend they are shutting down the 405, I think it is the following one correct? Does anyone know what the deal is on running 1/4 mile and autox, what is the charge for doing 1/4 too.

[mpozzi]

Bruce ...

You shouldn't be anywhere near the 405 as the event's in Fontana at California Speedway (near the 10). I think there's a separate fee for the autocross/brake challenge and another for the drag racing. Both are reasonable, though. Have fun ...

Mary Pozzi

[hotrod69camaro]

They contacted me. I didnt get back to Leslie in time. I'll follow up tomorrow. Then said 100 cars is the target. Mary, Are you in or out?

[stewdaddy23]

Signed up, called and paid. Can't wait.

[mpozzi]

Out! I'll be in Columbus that same weekend.

Mary P.

[CarlC]

It's a 180 mile round trip Larry.

[SLO_Z28]

No contingency.

I see you are in Ventura. I'm in TO. Maybe we should caravan?

Yeah, definitly. My friend in camarillo is also going.

[mdprovee]

Any have any idea how many runs you might get in a day? Trying to figure out if I need to do Sat and Sun.

[bosses son]

does anyone know if there will be camping at the track?

[Rod]

does anyone know if there will be camping at the track?

good question!! but you can sleep in the back of the wagon!!!!

what days are you doing?? I have sat and sun

ROAD TRIP!!!!!!

[bosses son]

not sure if we are going just yet but i really want to! if we do it would be for sat and sunday.

[SLO_Z28]

not sure if we are going just yet but i really want to! if we do it would be for sat and sunday.

Make it happen!

[bosses son]

What hotel is everyone staying at?

[bosses son]

Newman crew is in! See you all there.

[Larry Callahan]

My tickets arrived in the mail yesterday. Now, I'm not 100% certain I can make it.

Doh!!!

[SLO_Z28]

My tickets arrived in the mail yesterday. Now, I'm not 100% certain I can make it.

Doh!!!

Make it happen! If theres a will theres a way!

[Rod]

Newman crew is in! See you all there.

Newman!! I will text you Bro! are you driving down or towing?

[bosses son]

Newman!! I will text you Bro! are you driving down or towing?

i think we we are towing? we might have a full truck, i think Dave and James will be tagging along as well. Do you know where you guys are staying yet? What day are you going down?

[dogz67chevelle]

i think we we are towing? we might have a full truck, i think Dave and James will be tagging along as well. Do you know where you guys are staying yet? What day are you going down?

Kyle, I'm staying at the Hilton Garden Inn. May tag along on the way back up.

deanna