About this event
*This is a special end of season event on a StratoCross "Light" Course! Course work is optional & there will be fun runs at the end on the StratoAttack course. Check classing for a few new updates for this event. Final chance to win a Trophy & send it!
StratoCross is Edmonton's very own Autocross competitions held at Stratotech Raceway, just 15 minutes north of Edmonton. Compete just for fun or go for the win in one of the 4 classes!
What is an Autocross? It's a race against the clock (as opposed to wheel-to-wheel) around a unique course defined by pylons. It is one of the safest and lowest cost motorsports you can get into.
All are welcome to participate at this event, from the complete novice with their daily driver to the seasoned pro with a fully built race car. No racing experience or special equipment, other than a helmet, is required.
Visit www.dmstiming.ca for more info
StratoCross is sponsored by:
- $145 Drive Only Entry (35 Spots Available)
- $85 Drive & Work Entry (10 Spots Available)
- Refundable cancelation ends 48 hours before the day of the event. No refunds available after.
- There are 4 classes: Sport l Tuner l Performance l Unlimited
- If your vehicle meets the classing requirements you may enter it.
Classing quick guide below. Click Here for full details & rules.
- 9:30am Gates open
- 10:30am - 11am Optional Practice runs (50km/h max)
- 11:00 am Drivers Meeting
- 11:10 am Timed competition runs
- 3:00 pm Awards
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm Open pit lane fun runs
- 5:30 pm Cleaned up and off site
- 40 km/h max speed
- Learn the course & pick your lines
- Must remain a minimum 10 car lengths distance from the car in front of you
- No passing
- Practice runs are optional
- May take as many as you want during the allotted time
- Speeding or dangerous driving will get you disqualified
- 2 run groups
- One group drives while the other marshalls
- 2 heats of 4 runs (8 runs total)
- Cars will be launched every ~25 seconds
- No passing
- Each standing pylon hit = 2 second penalty
- Wrong direction/missed gate = OFF Course
- Drop 2 or more tires off the pavement = OFF Course
- Reverse = OFF Course
- Airplane loop (doing a 360 to get to a missed gate) = OFF Course
- Hit a pylon in the stop box = DNF
- Only your single best run will be used for the final result standings
- You catch up to a car and it slows you down (No passing allowed)
- Timing Issues
- Course/Cone Issues
- If a pylon is out of place you can either slow down and honk your horn and get a rerun or use it to your advantage
- Class Standings
- Overall Standings
- Live results are viewable at www.dmstiming.ca (Tap on the red Live Results button)
- Final results to be posted up on website shortly after event finish.
- Top 3 in the Sport, Tuner & Performance Classes
- Fastest Overall Award
- Fastest Noob Award
- This event does not count towards the Championship
- If you're not satisfied with the event you will be refunded 50% of the event fee!
- Your Feed Back Is Wanted! Let me know how we can make these events even better. Email dan@dmstiming.ca
Event requirements
- A drivers license
- A mechanically sound car
- To register
- To fill out the online self tech form & sign the annual waiver (Click Here)
- A Snell certified M/SA/K 2015 or newer helmet or ECE 22.05
- Download & read through the StratoCross Drivers Orientation.pdf
- Suv’s, trucks, vans and other high center of gravity vehicles are prohibited for safety reasons. Vehicles track width must be greater than it's height. (Street trucks are allowed)
- Have a structure and bodywork that surrounds and protects the driver at least to their waist level when seated in their normal driving position.
- Exhaust noise level less than 94dbA from 100 feet away
- Performance brake pads & brake fluid is highly recommended
- Must have no fluid leaks that could drop oil or antifreeze on the track
- All loose items must be removed from the vehicle.
- 3 point seat belt at minimum (Exception for Karts)
- Kart Requirements View Here
- Only 1 allowed
- Must be wearing same safety gear as driver
- Must sign the event waiver
- Must be of 16 years of age or older