Autocross Series

Prepare to Autocross!

This year, the Rocky Mountain Chapter has scheduled 5 autocross events. Unfortunately, with the loss of the DIA location as an autocross venue, our schedule has been abbreviated due to a limited number of sites that we can run on. Participation is open to everyone, no matter what your ability or car preparation. Our focus is improving performance-driving skills, with some friendly competition added in. This year, you will need to participate in all but one of the “Series” events (4 out of 5 with the current schedule of 5 events) to be eligible for a year-end trophies in your class. But, like last year, everyone is welcome to participate in the Driver’s Championship to be eligible for that events prizes, the only difference is that this event will also count as a “Series” event as well. A note to previous participants: You will need to re-class your vehicle, as a few system changes have been made since last year.

Series Events
Series events are events that you may earn trophies for each event, in each class for that day, in addition to qualifying for year-end trophies. One will get both runs in the morning as well as the afternoon. The morning runs will allow you to get familiar with the course and to practice performance-driving and autocross skills. After morning runs, we will break for lunch, which will be provided. In the afternoon, we will have the competition runs for event-day trophies.

Driver’s Championship
This event will show who the best of the best is for the 2008 season. Everyone is welcome to compete in each class to see who is the best in each class. We are currently working on modifying last years formula to even out all of participant classes so anyone, in any class, will have the ability to win Top Driver honors. Overall times will be based off of your best morning run time added to your best afternoon run time. Top Driver trophies will be up for grabs in all individual classes as well as the Top Overall Driver.

School Event
The Autocross program will be running a traditional autocross school this year.  The goal of the school is to teach students what are some of the keys to performance driving and how to manage adverse situations one may encounter either on an autocross course, or in a real life driving situation. There will be NO COMPETITION, just a fun filled day of learning.

2008 Autocross Schedule

Date Location Event Description (click link for details or to register) Saturday Apr 19 Dick's Sporting Goods Park - Commerce City Autocross Point Series #1 Saturday Jun 28 Arapahoe Park Autocross School Sunday Jun 29 Dick's Sporting Goods Park - Commerce City Autocross Point Series #2 Saturday Jul 26 Dick's Sporting Goods Park - Commerce City Autocross Point Series #3 Saturday Aug 9 Dick's Sporting Goods Park - Commerce City Autocross Point Series #4 Saturday Sep 27 Dick's Sporting Goods Park - Commerce City Autocross Point Series #5 Saturday Oct 25  TBA Autocross Awards Banquet

Prepare yourself for these events

1. Plan to show up early and check in upon arriving – Get your grid assignment, and pick up your lunch ticket. There is always a tent setup to house all administrative functions; this will be the spot to take care of all event business. Please do not go to the trailer to ask questions. The trailer personnel are usually very busy getting setup and planning a safe day.
2. Make sure your vehicle is cleaned out and ready for tech inspection and get your car number put on as soon as you arrive.
3. Get your car to grid as soon as possible. Tech inspection is done in grid.
4. Participants are responsible for their own belongings. If you bring valuables, please have someone watch them, while you work or run. RMC BMW CCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
5. No racing, fast driving, or showing off in the pit, staging or grid areas. Save your fast skills for the course. Anyone found burning out or driving fast in the pits or grid area will be asked to leave the event without refund. There are no exceptions! Safety is our primary goal at any RMC BMW CCA event.
6. Spectators are allowed but cannot be in the "hot" areas.
7. Every registered driver will have a work assignment if they are not driving or resting.
8. Bring water! Even if it is not hot out, you will dehydrate quickly. Some water maybe provided, but do not rely on it.

Autocross events are open to all BMW CCA members. Beginners, convertibles and roadsters are welcome. BMW X5, X3 and Porsche Cayennes may participate, but only the street tires. Other trucks, SUVs and high center of gravity vehicles are not permitted. Event registration will open on the latter of four weeks prior to the event or immediately after the preceding event. Registration will close at precisely 6:00 PM the Thursday prior to the event, or earlier if the event cap of 100 participants is reached. If you have questions, send them to axinfo@rmcbmwcca.org and a member of the autocross committee will reply.

Helmets, rated Snell 2000 or newer are required. The club also has a few loaners available for daily rental for $15/day. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 16 years of age. If you plan to buy a helmet, read Bell Helmet's How to Fit Guide. Although Autocrossing is a safe sport, it is a timed event. As such most insurance policies will not cover your vehicle or harm that could result from participating. We recommend that you check with your insurance carrier to get more information.

What Would You Like to Do?

	Register for the next event Note that you must create an account on this web site through which you will enter your contact information, define the vehicle that you plan to use at driving events, register for events or change your registration.  You will be prompted to login to this account prior to registering or changing your registration.  Please join us for the 2008 Autocross Series - Details coming soon! Don't forget to: Specify your Autocross Work Assignment Preferences Verify, change or cancel your event registration via your My Events page
	Event cancellation/refund Should you find that you are unable to participate in an autocross for which you have previously registered, please return to the event registration page where a single click will allow you to cancel your registration prior to the event registration closing time.  Doing so allows other drivers to participate. No cancellations or refunds will be granted unless the entire event is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather or venue/lot cancellations.  Cancellations, no shows, failure to pass the technical inspection or equipment failure will not result in a refund or credit.
	Specify work assignment preferences Every autocross participant is given a work assignment to help run the events. Use the Autocross Work Assignment Preferences page to indicate your interests and experience.  This will enable us to better match people with the assignments that they prefer.
	Review the waiver forms Everyone entering the autocross site is required to sign a waiver and release of liability agreement.  We have provided online copies and encouraged you to review the waiver forms in advance.  Please note that riders/passengers on all autocross runs must be of driving age, that is 16+ years of age or 15 with a driving learners permit. Adult release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement Minor's waiver and release of liability and indemnity agreement
	Preparing to autocross for the first time If you are not familiar with autocross, the preparing to autocross page is a good place to start!
	Class your car Use this link to determine the class (performance group) in which your car will compete without registering for an event.  You will be taken through this step as well as reserving your car number when you register for your first event of the season. Please be sure that you re-class your car anytime that you upgrade or make performance modifications throughout the season.
	View assigned classes & numbers Use this to determine if your desired car number is available for this seasons events.  Drivers must use the same class & number to accumulate points toward the season point series standings.  Car number allocation is accomplished via the event registration process.
	Find autocross venue information Maps, directions and aerial photos of event venues are available here.
	Contact the autocross staff Send general questions to axinfo@rmcbmwcca.org, or contact any us at the address links below! Brad Huseman Autocross Chairperson Arnie Coleman Chief of Safety & Chief Instructor Doug Bartlett Chief of Timing & Scoring Eric Mees Chief of Tech Michael Feldpusch Chief of Course Cathy Hamilton Chief of Registration Steve Hamilton Chief of Workers Michael Smith Chief of Equipment David Jobusch Committee Member At-large Darlene Irvin Member Services & Concessions

2008 Autocross Results
Date	Series #	Summary Results	All Run Results	Points	Raw Results	PAX Results
Sat April 19	#1	morning afternoon	morning afternoon	points	morning afternoon	morning afternoon
Sun June 29	#2	morning afternoon	morning afternoon	points	morning afternoon	morning afternoon
Sat July 26	#3	morning afternoon	morning afternoon	points	morning afternoon	morning afternoon
Sat Aug 9	#4	morning afternoon	morning afternoon	points	morning afternoon	morning afternoon
Sat Sep 27	#5	morning afternoon	morning afternoon	points	morning afternoon	morning afternoon

Autocross "Hall of Champions" - season point series class champions since 2003

Past Season Autocross Results (2002-2007)