About this event
Welcome to Philly Region's 2019 Novice Autocross School!
The school will consist of a classroom session and a driving session, plus the chance to show what you learned.
There will be a classroom session at a The ARANDA Group in Jenkintown, PA (address below) on Friday May 31, at 6:30 PM. In the classroom session we will be discussing the finer points of car control. The Friday session is mandatory for those wishing to enter the school.
The driving portion of the school will be held on the runway course at Warminster Community Park on Saturday June 1, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Both the classroom session and the driving session will be taught by some of our finest national competitors.
The cost of the school is $125 for SCCA members and $135 for non-SCCA members. Lunch will be provided on Saturday.
Each student will also receive one free entry to a Philly Region Solo event (not including weekend membership fees) as part of the entry fee for the Novice School. There is an event scheduled for Sunday June 2 - so plan on coming out and putting what you learn to use at the event that day!!
Event Schedule
Classroom instruction:
Friday May 31, 2016 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Aranda Group
724 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Steven Rosenberg will be conducting the classroom session. Should any issues arise in locating the address, or your ability to attend Friday night, please contact Steven direct at 215-450-6666.
Course instruction:
Saturday June 1, 2019 at Warminster Community Park from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Instructions to find Warminster Community Park are as follows:
From North of Philadelphia:
I-95 North. Exit 37- West on Route 132 (Street Road) for about 10 miles. North on Route 332 (right onto Jacksonville Road). The second traffic light will be Bristol Road, turn right. At the next traffic light, there is a gate on the right, turn there.
From South of Philadelphia:
Blue Route (476) North. East on PA Turnpike. Get off at exit 343 (old exit 27). Continued below…
From Allentown:
Northeast Extension (476) South. East on PA Turnpike. Get off at exit 343 (old exit 27). Continued below…
From Harrisburg:
East on PA Turnpike. Get off at exit 343 (old exit 27). Continued below…
From New Jersey:
New Jersey Turnpike to Route 276 West (what will eventually become the PA Turnpike). Get off at exit 343 (old exit 27). Bear right after the toll booth to north on Route 611. Follow Rt. 611 for about 4.5 miles. East on Route 132 (right onto Street Road). Follow Rt. 132 for about 3.5 miles. North on Route 332 (left onto Jacksonville Road). The second traffic light will be Bristol Road, turn right. At the next traffic light, make a right turn through the gate.
Fees
SCCA Member Entry Fee: $125
Non-SCCA Member Entry Fee: $135
Event requirements
This event will be capped at 30 participants.
General Requirements
Drivers with more than two years of autocross experience are not eligible to participate in the novice school. Two driver cars will be allowed but not recommended. All Participants must have a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit and be at least 16 years of age.
Notes:
1. If a participant holds only a learner’s permit, an adult supervisor must accompany them.
2. If a participant is under 18 years of age, a minor waiver form must be signed by both parents/guardians. This form can be found here and must be signed in the presence of an SCCA member or notary.
SCCA Membership
All students must be SCCA members, or must purchase an SCCA weekend membership. The cost of this weekend membership is included in the $135 Non-SCCA Member registration fee.
School vehicle and safety equipment:
Vehicle: The Philly Region requires that you have at least TWO functioning seats along with functioning safety equipment for each seat. ALL Cars must pass a standard SCCA Solo safety tech inspection, which entails wheels on solid, tight battery, and all loose parts in the car, trunk and under the hood are removed. Cars will be taking multiple runs. Please be advised that if your car overheats, has clutch problems, or any other issues under these conditions, you might want to consider other alternatives.
Helmet: You should have properly rated helmet, Snell M or SA 2005 or better. If you do not we will have a limited number of loaner helmets in various sizes. All SCCA Solo rules will be strictly enforced.
