About this event
Saturday April 5th, 2025. Charles Cope Memorial Introduction to Autocross + AX #1.
Keizer Volcanoes Stadium Parking Lot
Please join us for our Annual Charles Cope Memorial Introduction to Autocross + AX #1 (Formerly Novice School and Driver Skills Clinic).
Introduction to Autocross: If you have attended one of our prior Novice School events, this year will be different. It will be a combined "Novice School/Introduction to Autocross" and a Championship Points Autocross event.
The morning session will start with all of this year's students driving. Each student will have a dedicated instructor for their driving session. The instructor will greet their student when they arrive, walk them through the registration and vehicle tech inspection process, provide individualized course walks and answer any questions regarding WMC, autocross, and the event. The primary emphasis of the student/instructor session is to provide hands-on competitive driving experience in a safe, closed-course environment.
Students will learn all aspects of autocross, including how to read a course map, steps to upgrade your car's performance, chassis setup, and how to be a corner worker when others are driving.
Click the following link for the Event Flyer: 2025 Intro to Autocross + AX1.pdf
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Sign in and Vehicle Technical Inspection 7:30AM to 8:30AM, Drivers meeting and chalk talk 8:45AM. Rain or shine. Additional accommodations will be made or refunds will be provided if there is snow or ice. Students and Instructors, please arrive as close to 7:30AM as possible. All other drivers/competitors, please arrive by 8:00AM. NOTE: For technical inspection, your car will be evaluated for safety. No loose items inside the vehicle, seat belts in good working order, batteries in a secure mount (no bungees), no leaking fluids. Additionally, in general, SUV's will not be allowed. Vehicles need to have low center-of-gravity to reduce risk of rollover. A good rule of thumb is that the vehicle must be wider at the tires than it is tall. Less than 1:1 height to width ratio.
If you are uncertain if your vehicle will be allowed, send email to president@wmclub.org
20 Student maximum, loaner safety equipment is available at no cost. That said, we encourage you to bring your own approved safety helmet.
Cost is $50 per student, or $70 if you become a WMC Member. WMC membership provides savings on this event plus all upcoming WMC events.
All students and competition drivers must have a valid Driver's License. Drivers under 18 must be accompanied at sign-in by parent or legal guardian, or bring a notarized release signed by parent or guardian.
Release of liability waiver form signature required. Lunch break will only be around a half hour and will depend on progress of students, we recommend to bring your own lunch, or use the nearby Keizer Station food options.
Skills course teaches the dynamic benefits of chassis balance by driver input and optimizing grip. Maximizing braking and traction, limit of grip control. How to find “The Line” Emergency car control and braking. Basics of general high performance driving skills “At the Limit”. Autocross Tips and tricks to make your introduction to formal motor-sports more fun and productive. Avoid that “Sea of Cones” experience that intimidates new drivers.
Limited openings for students so Sign up NOW.
AX#1 - For those entering the competition in a class or not-for-points, see below:
Set up Your MSR account (FREE) for future use. MAKE SURE TO USE THE RACE NUMBERS YOU HAVE USED PREVIOUSLY WITH WMC!! If this is your first time be aware that your requested number may not be the one you get.
Morning Run Groups: All Street Touring, Heritage Classic, and (Not for Points) NFP.
Afternoon Run Groups: All Street, All CAM, All Xtreme Street, EVX, Street Modified & Modified, Street Prepared, and (Not for Points) NFP.
Cost:
$35 per Driver for non-members
$30 per 2025 WMC Member
If you wish to become a member first, please click the Willamette Motor Club link, and register.
NOTE: There are 2 restrictions in place for this event:
1) There will be a 50 car entry limit per AM and PM Session (100 cars total). Register early to guarantee a spot.
2) Noise restrictions are in place for this event, set at 92db @ 50 feet
7:30AM - 8:30AM is Morning Session Check-in, Tech and Course Walk. Drivers Meeting at 8:45AM. Morning session driving and work, 9:00AM-Noon.
Noon-1:00PM is Afternoon Session Check-in, Tech and Course Walk. Drivers Meeting a little after 1:00PM. Afternoon session driving and work, 1:15PM-4:30PM.
Drivers in the morning session need to arrive by 8:00AM to ensure enough time to get tech'ed, check-in, and perform at least one course walk.
If you are driving in the afternoon session, please arrive by Noon.
If you are unsure of your vehicle class, here are a couple of links to help you make that determination:
Link to download the most current SCCA Solo Rulebook: https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-cars-and-rules
Link to an online tool developed by SCCA to help refine your search: https://www.scca-classifier.com/a/index.html
Event requirements
Please fill out all the pages of your MSR registration, we are planning on using this for autocross, hill climb and other functions. make sure your email is kept current as you will not be spammed, but all future WMC event information will be emailed to any who have us on their club list.
SAFETY: You must wear an approved helmet (Snell M2010 or SA2010 or newer) in order to participate. Some loaner helmets are available, but there are not enough for everyone. If you own or have access to a legal helmet, please bring it. Shoes are also required (no sandals, open toe shoes). Your car MUST be equipped with seatbelts and be in good working order (brakes, tires, etc.). No studded or temporary use tires. No loose objects in the car. No loose or bungee corded batteries, solid mount only. Noises restrictions are in place for this event, set at 92db @ 50 feet.
PLEASE DRIVE AT A REASONABLE SPEED WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE EVENT SITE TO ENSURE THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO USE THIS SITE.
