About this event
Thanks for checking out the Badlands Region SCCA. On the weekend of July 27/28, 2024 we will be hosting our 10th Annual SCCA Autocross on Grand Forks Air Force Base, which is just West of Grand Forks, ND on HWY2. The event this year will benefit The Fischer House Foundation, see link Below. The full registration cost of every participant from this event will of the event will be donated.
***PLEASE READ THIS**** Anyone who wishes to access the base as either a participant and/or spectator/guest will need to be pre-vetted by the Air Force's security forces, unless you are Military/someone with regular access to the base. Pre-vetting ended on July 17th.
For more information on the Badlands SCCA and this event, please locate our page on Facebook. There is an event page that will contain more information, and we will make a number of updates the week of the event on the public page, and this will our primary place to provide updates/maps/etc.
Info on our Charity for this event will be:
https://www.fisherhouse.org/
Event requirements
A couple things to note:
- Please be onto the Air Base no later than 900am so you can check in and get your car tech'd, course walk, and be ready for the 10am Drivers Meeting.
- We will not be doing a group course walk after the drivers meeting. If you would like to find someone to walk with you and show you the course, please ask.
- When arriving to the base, have your ID ready and advise the Security Forces team that you are on the Autocross EAL
- All participants are required to have their own helmet that is Snell rated(M or SA 2010 or newer). We do have a select number of loaner helmets available(with Drivers License as collateral). Keep in mind, that there well be many others who also will want to use them. Helmets will only be available for registered drivers.
- All cars must pass a tech inspection prior to the event, tech will close at 930am. We will do tech / registration / check in right where you access the site.
- Common tech issues - battery hold down is loose, interior is not cleaned out, loose spare tire, car leaking fluids, drivers side floor matt not removed.
- Please check these before the event, and fix.
- After tech, you can proceed driectly to a grid spot for the day.
- Common tech issues - battery hold down is loose, interior is not cleaned out, loose spare tire, car leaking fluids, drivers side floor matt not removed.
- If you are not a regular participant and are not sure where you car classes, you can look up in the SCCA rule book, or we will run a catch all class - NC for those who do not wish to class their car.
- Link to help class your car: https://www.scca-classifier.com/a/index.html
- If you need help classing your car, please email our club's email or make a post on the Facebook Page. One tip when looking in the SCCA Rulebook is using (CTRL + F, and searching your car model ex: Mustang, Miata, WRX)
- Trucks/SUVs are not allowed with out prior approval from SCCA. Email us for more info.
- Unless they are an SCCA Member that has prior approval, minors are not allowed to drive or ride in cars on course.
Event Entry Fees:
$25/Day + $20 for non a SCCA Weekend Membership if needed. During registration you will have to pick which days you plan to attend, and the SCCA Weekend Membership Option.
If you have further questions or need help with classing please contact us at one of the below options:
•Email: sccabadlands@gmail.com
•Badlands SCCA Facebook Page
Notice to Participants: In light of the current COVID-19 situation, every attempt will be made to minimize the risks of exposure to the virus. New processes and procedures are being developed and will be put into place for events going forward.
Ultimately, it is your responsibility to assess the risk to you, both on-track and off, and to make the decision on whether or not to participate. If you are feeling unwell or are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath please stay home. If you have been in contact with someone who has been experiencing these symptoms in the last two weeks, please stay home.
While on site please take the health and safety of your fellow participants, volunteers and staff into consideration and practice social distancing, wear a mask, and wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer frequently.