About this event
SCCA Starting Line will be hosting a Starting Line Driver's Edge experience at FedEx Field in Landover, MD in conjunction with SCCA's Tire Rack WDCR National Tour. This weekend-long experience is geared toward those new to National Tours. The SCCA Starting Line Driver’s Edge uses a team of successful autocross veterans who remember what it was like the first few times they pulled up to the starting line to make a run on the big stage of national-level competition.
In short, you’ll be given the tools and an explanation of the ins and outs of a Tire Rack National Tour event, arming you with the information to conquer the event without the intimidation factor that comes from doing something new. Our coaches will walk you through the event information page, talk about run/work assignments, teach you how the grid works, what to do at impound, and the information available to you at the driver’s information center.
Most importantly, our championship-level coaches will help you throughout the weekend, checking in to help answer any questions that come up, touching base in grid before your run heat, and providing support and encouragement along the way. Think of them as your big brother or big sister for the weekend!
There is NO CHARGE to take part in the Starting Line Driver's Edge experience. If you are a driver that is new to National Tours, we encourage you to sign up and take part!
You can take part in the Starting Line Driver's Edge program and not the Evo Advantage Driving School and vice versa (or both!). Make sure the correct entries show up in your cart when checking out.
Evolution Performance Driving School will be hosting their Evo Advantage Driving School ahead of the Starting Line Driver's Edge on Friday morning. This school is great for any skill level, from seasoned veterans to the complete novice, and allows participants to get some great seat time as well as instruction before the weekend's competition. Instruction will take place on the event's Test & Tune course and is a scaled-down version of their Phase 1 School. The program will net students a minimum of 12 runs with Evo's team of National caliber instructors. The Evo Advantage Driving School is not limited to Starting Line Driver's Edge participants, nor do you have to take part in both the School and the Driver's Edge programs if you do not wish.
The Evo Advantage Driving School is limited to 24 students and is $125.00. Two-driver cars are allowed, just make sure to enter the other driver's name in your entry when asked.
For more information about the Evo Advantage Driving School, as well as other Evolution Performance Driving Schools, please contact Mike "Junior" Johnson at mike@epdsinc.com.
You can take part in the Evo Advantage Driving School and not the Starting Line Driver's Edge program and vice versa (or both!). Make sure the correct entries show up in your cart when checking out.
Site Directions:
FedEx Field
1600 FedEx Way
Landover, MD 20785
Schedule (all times are Eastern Time):
- Wednesday, April 6
- 7:00 pm - Starting Line Driver's Edge Zoom call
- Friday, April 8
- 7:00 am - Site Opens
- 8:15 am - Evo Advantage Driving School Drivers Meeting @ Test & Tune Course (Mandatory for Evo Advantage Participants)
- 8:30 am - Evo Advantage Driving School Instructed Sessions Begin
- 11:00 am - Share Test and Tune Course with Non-Evo Advantage Participants (Evo Advantage students will have a priority line)
- 12:00 pm - Evo Advantage Driving School wrap-up meeting
- 2:45 pm - First Starting Line Driver's Edge huddle (Behind Tech Trailer)
- 3:00 pm - National Tour Registration opens
- 4:45 pm - Second Starting Line Driver's Edge huddle (Behind Tech Trailer)
- 5:00 pm (approx) - National Tour course open for walking
- Saturday, April 9
- 6:30 am - Site Opens
- 6:45 am - Starting Line Driver's Edge huddle (Behind Tech Trailer)
- 8:30 am - National Tour Drivers Meeting @ Timing Trailer
- 8:45 am - Starting Line Driver's Edge huddle @ back of grid for Heat 1
- Start of 3rd runs for prior heat - Starting Line Driver's Edge huddle @ back of grid for Heats 2+
- 15 mins after last Impound is released - Starting Line Driver's Edge huddle/debrief (Behind Tech Trailer)
- Sunday, April 10
- 6:30 am - Site Opens
- 6:45 am - Starting Line Driver's Edge huddle (Behind Tech Trailer)
- 7:45 am - Starting Line Driver's Edge huddle @ back of grid for Heat 1
- Start of 3rd runs for prior heat - Starting Line Driver's Edge huddle @ back of grid for Heats 2+
For more information on the Starting Line Driver's Edge program, as well as other Starting Line Performance Driving Schools, please feel free to contact Tara Johns at tjohns@scca.com.
Cancellation Policy:
SCCA - National - Starting Line Driver's Edge:
We are offering Starting Line Driver's Edge at no cost to participants. As space is limited, if you need to cancel for any reason, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can open registration for any waitlist.
Evo Performance Driving School - Evo Advantage Driving School:
A full refund less a $25 processing fee will be issued up until 30 days prior to an event or school. Within 30 days of an event or school, an Evolution Gift Certificate will be given to any cancelling parties. Note: There will be no refund or Gift Certificate for cancellations within 14 days of an event or school.
SCCA Starting Line has the right to refuse entry or remove a student from a class for any reason deemed necessary to maintain a safe environment. Those removed will receive no refund.