Autocross Information

Welcome to the home page for the 2005 Boston Chapter Autocross Series.

The 2005 Autocross Series is open to Boston Chapter BMW CCA members. If you are not a member of the Boston Chapter BMW CCA, you may join for only $40 per year. If you are a BMW CCA member, you may add the Boston Chapter to your current membership.

Drivers who do not show up for events or who don't follow the rules may be banned from the Autocross Series.

Please read these instructions carefully, even if you are a Boston Chapter Autocross veteran. There are some important rule changes for 2005.

Summary of 2005 Changes

The changes for the 2005 season include event format, registration, event management, and tech changes.

Event Format

Due to a variety of reasons, most importantly safety, we will be running only ONE course this year. Registration will be limited to 95 cars: 62 BMWs and 33 Non-BMWs.

Registration

There is a new registration policy for this year. We will be running registration much more like a Driving School. You must register for each event separately. Payment for each event will be made within 3 days of registration. There will be no refunds under any circumstances.

If a driver can not make an event and contacts the registrar at least five days in advance they will not be Red Listed. After a second time on the Red List, the driver will be not allowed to register for a Boston Chapter Autocross event for four (4) events, including going into the following year's season.

The message should be clear: only register if you're absolutely positive you'll be there. For more information, please see Eligibility and Registration.

Inspection and Modifications Form

All participants in the Boston Chapter CCA Autocross Series who intend to compete for a season trophy in a BMW class will need to complete an Inspection and Modifications Form (IMF). The IMF is turned in during Tech at the first event of the season. The IMF accomplishes a number of objectives. It gives the committee an exact account of all modifications for the record, it allows for future classification data, and it will result in a tech inspection sticker that will be good for the entire 2005 season (in most cases).

If you are a casual autocrosser, first timer, or just trying it out, no IMF is required. You will need to have your car teched before running in each event and you will not be eligible for the season championship.

One way to get an IMF is to simply print the self classification results when you finish that process. Another way is to download, print, and fill out the hardcopy IMF. In the case of any discrepancies, the hardcopy IMF will be the one Tech uses for class verification.

The Inspection and Modifications Form can be downloaded in DOC (188k) or PDF (45k) format.

Event Management

The goal is to have a new course every two events, while reversing direction each event. Driver's meeting is at 8:30 am sharp. Strict scheduling is required if we are to run more cars per course than last year.

Split run groups will be the format for 2005. This format allows for two off-times per driver (neither running nor working). There are no lunch breaks under this format. Please plan accordingly.

Tech Inspections

Continued for 2005: There is a new format this year for Tech. Every driver will have a choice. New or casual competitors in either BMWs or other makes will be able to tech as usual.

If a BMW driver wishes to qualify for the season's championship within their respective classes, they will need to complete a Inspection and Modifications Form (IMF). The IMF will need to be completed and brought to the first event. The IMF includes a full disclosure of modifications, a calculation of points, and intended autocross class.

Autocross staff will give the car a tech inspection, successful completion of which will result in a 2005 Tech Sticker. After you have your 2005 Tech Sticker, no further tech inspection will be needed for the season. The only exception will be cars running R-compound tires which will require a wheel bearing check each event.

Non-BMW drivers may also have a 2005 Tech Sticker, but no IMF form is required.

Note: all drivers must still use the self-classification page to determine their class while registering. The IMF is simply our way of confirming and recording this data for the more serious competitors.

Meanwhile, if you're a casual autocrosser, perhaps a first timer who just wants to come out and have a bit of fun and try the sport, simply complete the self-classification, register, and show up. We'll perform a safety inspection and you'll be ready to go. Welcome!

Schedule

The 2005 schedule includes eight Timed Events, one Test and Tune event, and an Evolution School.

Because there are 8 events in the season, you will have to get points in at least 5 events to qualify for a trophy.

More 2005 Autocross Series Information

• Classes, Points, and Trophies: Car classification, season points, and trophies awarded.
• Eligibility and Registration: Driver eligibility, event registration, no-show policy, cancellations, and refunds.
• Day Of Event Information: Daily autocross schedule, visitor policy, tech inspections, work policy, and course assignment.
• Directions To Site: Directions to the autocross site.
• Car Classification: Determine your car's autocross class.

More 2005 Boston Chapter Autocross Events

Besides the seven timed events, the Autocross Committee has these events planned for 2005.

• Autocross EVO school, Saturday, Sunday, April 8-9
• Autocross Test And Tune, Sunday, May 14

More Autocross Resources

These links to external web sites are great for any Autocrosser, novice or expert.

• Kate Hughes' Solo II Novice Handbook
• Bob Tunnell's Advice For The First Time Autocrosser
• SCCA Solo II Class Reference