About this event
Attention novice drivers!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive your car in a safe, controlled environment where you could probe its limits without getting ticketed by the local constabulary? Have you heard people talking about "autocrossing" their cars and wondered what they meant? Have you been interested in motorsports your whole life but never realized that you could be participating in your own car at a local event site? Do you feel like your car is unsatisfied with its Cars and Coffee lifestyle and yearns to be driven hard? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes" then here's your opportunity!
It's been several years, but we're once again offering an Autocross School for novice drivers. What's a novice driver? Any driver who has never been to an autocross before, or who has been to less than five autocross events. Come learn the basics of high-performance driving in an autocross setting using traffic cones to define a temporary race course. Your race is against the clock, not against other drivers wheel-to-wheel. In this course you'll learn how to navigate a course and drive quickly through elements such as slaloms, offset gates, and sweepers. You'll learn about car control and how your car handles at its limits. All in a safe, noncompetitive environment where YOU control how hard you're willing to push yourself and your car.
Location: Expo NM Midway Lot - Enter at Gate 3 (San Pedro & Copper)
Schedule:
- 7:15 AM Setup
- 7:30 to 8:15 AM Registration
- 7:30 to 8:30 AM Tech Inspection
- 8:30 AM School starts
- ~12:00 to 12:30 PM Lunch (bring your own)
- 3:00 to 3:30 PM School ends and Teardown
Event requirements
You must have a valid drivers license to attend our driving events. You must sign the event waiver and wear a wristband during the event. Snell-rated SA2010 or M2010 or newer helmets are required when driving (note that helmets that are only DOT rated may not be used). A few loaner helmets will be available on site, but may need to be shared with other drivers.
Remember to bring your own lunch, use sunscreen and a hat, and pack plenty of water for the day.
Please review the following documents:
RGR COVID-19 Supplemental Rules
General auto-x information: RGR SCCA Solo FAQ
RGR Solo Rules and Classing: RGR SCCA Solo Rules and Classing Info
RGR auto-x contacts: RGR SCCA Solo Contacts