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Autocross Day of Event Information
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Be sure to read and understand all of this information before you go to the autocross
site.
Warning: We will be very carefully checking BMW CCA membership cards
at the gate. Remember to bring your BMW CCA membership card to every event.
Waiver Of Liability Form
When you arrive at the site, your name will be checked against a list kept by the
gate keeper. If you are a registered driver or a registered guest, then you and
everyone in your car gets in.
All participants, guests, and spectators 16 or older must sign the waiver of liability
form. Everyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian sign a release form at the
site.
The forms are signed when you enter the gate at the autocross site.
You must preregister online in order to attend Boston Chapter Autocross Series events.
In order to provide as many runs as possible, it is important to arrive on time,
and preferably early. When you arrive, you must check in at the gate. You must show
your BMW CCA membership card and you must sign the waiver.
Daily Schedule
Find a parking spot, unload your car, and prepare it for Tech Inspection.
You will then drive your car over to the Tech Staging Area, which will be in the
center of the runway in the paddock area. You will need to stay with your car as
you drive it through the tech lines.
Upon passing Tech Inspection, a small sticker will be placed on your windshield
to indicate that you are good to go. Cars that do not have this sticker will not
be allowed to run.
After you have completed Tech Inspection, return your car to your parking spot.
You may walk the course and socialize until the Driver's Meeting.
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2006 Daily Autocross Schedule |
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Gate Opens |
7:00 am |
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Registration |
7:00 am to 8:00 am |
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Tech Inspection |
7:30 am to 8:45 am |
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Driver's Meeting |
8:30 am |
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First Car Off |
9:00 am |
Visitor Policy
Visitors are encouraged. Autocrossing is fun to watch!
Visitors must pre-register. If you want to visit the autocross site during
an event, please drop an email to autocross@boston-bmwcca.org,
and ask to be put on the guest list.
Spectators must not ever cross an active autocross course, and must stand well off
of the runways. Also, please be very attentive to cars that are running. Should
you are unsure where you can safely spectate from, please ask at the timing tent.
Passengers at an autocross are permitted but they must be 16 or older and they must
wear an approved helmet. All course workers must be 16 or older.
Tech Inspections
Your car must be in good repair, and pass the on-site technical inspection. Vehicles
are allowed to run at the sole discretion of the Autocross Chair. Each car must
pass Tech Inspection to participate in the event.
Continued for 2006: A tech inspection good for the whole season is now available.
This season long inspection is attractive to many drivers but is voluntary. BMW
drivers competing for season points must submit a completed IMF (Inspection and
Modification Form) to qualify. Non-BMW drivers and casual drivers may also get a
2006 Tech Inspection sticker by completing an IMF.
A 1995 or newer Snell-approved helmet is required for the Boston Chapter
Autocross Series. Both Snell SA (special applications) and Snell MA (motorcycle)
ratings are accepted. Loaner helmets may be available, so feel free to come if you
don't have your own helmet.
The biggest problem discovered during Tech Inspection is loose objects inside the
car. Cell phone in the door pocket? Jack stand loose in the trunk? Change in the
ash tray? Clean it out, or don't run.
The determination of whether a car is excessively loud will be at the discretion
of the Autocross Chair and Chief of Tech. An exception might be made for an unmuffled
car that is still reasonably quiet. Exceptions to this policy may be made at the
discretion of the Autocross Chair.
To help ensure that your vehicle and helmet fully comply with our technical requirements,
please review the following Technical Inspection Checklist:
Helmet
- Each driver must wear a helmet. The helmet must be rated Snell 1995 (or
later) or Snell SA 1995 (or later).
- Non-compliant helmets will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.
Engine Compartment
- Motor mounts solid.
- Battery securely mounted.
- No cracked hoses, belts tight.
- No oil, gas, antifreeze, hydraulic, or other fluid leaks.
- Throttle must be free with no binding.
- Brake fluid reservoir must be full, no dirty brake fluid
Wheels and Suspension
- Tires must have adequate tread; no cracks, blisters, or cords showing.
- Lug nuts must be torqued to spec.
- Hubcaps must be removed.
- Wheel bearings must not show excessive play and must be properly adjusted.
Interior
- Solid brake pedal feel with no bleed down.
- Seat belts must not frayed or cut.
- All loose items removed from interior, glove box, and trunk.
Driver's Meeting
All participants must attend the Driver's Meeting.
Safety topics and special announcements are covered in this meeting. The Driver's
Meeting is where you learn your run group assignment.
Run Groups
Each event's participants are assigned to one of three run groups based on the car's
class and number of participants in each class.
Cars are classified when you register for the event. Each run group is made up of
the participants from a number of classes. For example, a run group may consist
of classes A, B, and C.
After the Driver's Meeting, the first run group lines up in the staging area. The
second run group works while the first run group drives.
Drivers from the second run group receive their work assignments immediately after
the Driver's Meeting. You may work as the starter, control, timing, or one of the
flag stations.
Each run group is split. Half of each run group will line up and take all their
morning or afternoon runs at once, while the other half of each run group is on
break. Use this time to get a quick lunch as there will be no formal lunch breaks.
Each driver will have two such breaks.
After everyone in the first group have completed three or four runs, the second
run group stages (lines up) to drive. The first run group reports to the timing
and scoring booth for their work assignments.
Work Policy
All autocross registrants are required to work their assigned position. You will
be required to work twice in one day.
Please report to the timing and scoring booth promptly when your name is called.
Please try to report about 5 minutes early, so that we can minimize downtime between
worker changes.
If you need to leave the event early, please notify the Autocross Registrar at least
5 days before the event so that we can try to give you a morning work assignment.
Persons who do not report for their work assignment on time, or don't report at
all, will be disqualified from the event.
Habitual offenders will be disqualified from the entire autocross series.
Prepare For The Weather
You need to come prepared to brave the elements. There is no running water at the
site.
More 2006 Autocross Series Information
- 2006 Boston Chapter Autocross
Series: Introduction, general information, other autocross events and resources.
- Classes, Points, and Trophies:
Car classification, season points, and trophies awarded.
- Eligibility and Registration:
Driver eligibility, event registration, no-show policy, cancellations, and refunds.
- Directions To Site:
Directions to the autocross site.
- Car Classification:
Determine your car's autocross class.
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