About this event
Autocrossing has been a premier activity for the New Jersey Chapter from the beginning. If you have questions about what an autocross is or how the event is organized, please go here. Each driver will usually get at least 8 timed runs during the day. Your best time counts toward the competition. Each cone that is knocked down, or displaced from the box in which it stands, adds a 2 second penalty.
The Venue: The TD Bank Ballpark lot allows courses that yield typical run times of about 45 seconds. Most drivers run the course using 2nd gear.
Minimum Age and License: Drivers must be at least 18 years of age and have full driver's license.
Car requirements: You do not need to own or drive a BMW to participante. However, your car should be in safe condition to run at an autocross. Please consult the tech document here.
BMW CCA Membership: You do not need to be a member of the BMW Car Club of America to participate. However there is a $10 surcharge for non-members. The club welcomes new members. To encourage membership there is a one-time discount of the autocross fee for new members.
New Member Discount: If you join the BMW CCA within 60 days prior to this event you may email the registrar for a $25 credit toward the event. Go to the national BMW CCA website to join. Please email the receipt you receive from BMW CCA to the registrar: Matthew.Cahn@gmail.com.
Entry Fee:
| Members | Pre-registration up until the day of the event | $50 |
| Members | Same-day registration | $60 |
| Non-members | Pre-registration up until the day of the event | $60 |
| Non-members | Same-day registration | $70 |
Passengers: In accordance with National BMW CCA policies, only autocross instructors or other designated advanced drivers may take passengers. Passengers under 18 years of age must be at least 4' 9". A minor waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. A passenger must wear a properly-fitting helmet. A limited number of loaner helmets are available.
Schedule:
- 8:00 am to 9:00 am Registration and Self Tech
- ~8:30 to 9:30 am Open Course Walk
- 9:00 am Novice Walk/Advanced Walk
- 9:30 am Driver's Meeting (Mandatory)
- 10:00 am First Car off
- 4:00 pm Event ends
Event requirements
Car Classification
All vehicle marques are welcome but only BMWs will be classified and given points toward the NJ Chapter Champ Series.
Cars are grouped according to performance potential, using a formula based in part on the Golden Gate Chapter (GGC) classification page:
http://www.bmwautocross.com/autocross/classify.php. Please do not create an account on the GGC web page.
If you are driving a BMW, please use the link to determine the total points of your car before the event -- you will be asked for this during the registration process. (All non-BMW's are X class).
Your class will be confirmed at check-in. Our class system for BMWs is as follows:
| Class | Point Range |
|---|---|
| E | 0-39 |
| D | 40-49 |
| C | 50-59 |
| B | 60-69 |
| A | 70-79 |
| AA | 80+ |
| X | All non-BMW's |
There will be a novice class for first-timers.
Helmet requirements: Helmets are required to participate and must be Snell 2010 or newer with a legible, holographic Snell sticker. Helmets that are only DOT labeled are not acceptable. A limited number of loaner helmets are be available. Disposable balaclavas (helmet socks) are available at the event for $2. We request that you purchase and wear one of these if you use one of our loaner helmets.
Shared cars: Two drivers can share a car, but each driver must register.
Waivers: please read the insurance liability release form. All participants and spectators will be required to sign this form at the event, and it is recommended that you read it before the event. Spectators who are minors must have both parents complete and sign the minor release form.
Damage responsibility: Participants are responsible for any damage they cause to the event facility or to the club's equipment.
Vehicle requirements: All vehicles must undergo a "Self-Tech" prior to the event per the NJ BMW CCA website. At the event, vehicles may be subject to a spot-check to check for brake pedal travel, steering wheel play, secure wheel mountings, fluid leakage and looseness of components, like batteries. Convertibles are acceptable at the event. BMW "X" vehicles (X1, X3, X4, X5, X6) are acceptable. If you wish to bring another marque SUV/SAV vehicle please email Matthew.Cahn@gmail.com the registrar in advance for approval. Noise restriction: Cars with unmodified factory exhaust systems are acceptable. If your car is equipped with an after-market exhaust, event officials may evaluate your car to determine whether it conforms to the venue limitations.