About this event
The 2017 Twickenham Auto Club and Tennessee Valley Region SCCA Autocross Series
You're invited to participate in TAC/TVR's autocross series. Autocross is a timed competition through a road course marked by cones. Your single fastest run is used to determine your position. Your car will be classed with similar cars to keep competition fair and emphasize improving driving skill. If you're not quite ready to drive, you're welcome to stop by and ask for a ride-a-long. We have many expert drivers willing to help you get started.
Schedule
6:35 AM | Setup Begins
7:45 AM | Tech / Registration Opens
8:15 AM | Course Open for Walking
8:45 AM | Tech / Registration Closes
8:45 AM | Novice Walk-thru
9:15 AM | Mandatory Driver's Meeting
9:30 AM | Competition Begins
5:30 PM | Must be off site
Subject to change - listen for announcements during the event
Run Groups
Efficiency is a priority with TAC and TVR -- we aim to provide the maximum number of runs possible! We typically use a "2 run group" format, however as attendance approaches 100 drivers we will likely use a "3 run group" format. The final number of run groups will be decided by the Event Master and announced at the drivers meeting.
Cost
Car
$35 - member
$40 - non-member
Jr Kart
$25 - member
$30 - non-member
Please pre-register online! There is a $5 charge for not registering online.
Membership and Season Passes
TAC Membership: Join at an event or monthly meeting -- $20 single, $25 family (pays for itself).
TVR Membership: Join online at SCCA.com.
Season Pass: Purchase at an event or monthly meeting -- $220 includes 12 championship points events (savings of up to $240!).
Championship Series Points
The Championship Series will determine the most consistently outstanding drivers for the year within a class and Top 10 PAX and RAW. You will accrue points for all the events you participated in as long as you become a member of TAC or TVR by the final event of the year. You must also compete in more than half of the points events of the year and in a single class to earn points. Further details can be found in our autocross rules here: 2017 Official Autocross Schedule and Rules
Novices and the Novice Championship
We welcome all new drivers to our events. If this is your first year autocrossing (or if you have minimal experience), you may register in our Novice class. If you have never autocrossed, we strongly recommend you enter the Novice class and attend our Novice Walk-thru. During the Novice Walk-thru a veteran driver will show you the basics and give course-specific tips. Entering the Novice class is in no way a restriction -- you may actually get more exposure. Please review the following:
An open letter for all novices: Letter
NEW Novice Guide: Novice Guide
NEW Novice class drivers will be able to qualify for the year-end Novice Championship event. The winner of the Novice Championship will receive a free Season Pass and Membership! Details about how to win will be posted here: Novice Championship
Classing
Our events follow SCCA classing rules. Classing tables for most cars can be found in Appendix A of the rules. If you are have further questions, feel free to ask on our very active forum HERE. We sell numbers/letters on site for $1 each.
Loaner Helmets
We have loaner helmets available on site which you can use for free. We require head socks to be worn -- these can be purchased at registration for $1 and they are yours to keep.
Links
Live Timing: http://live.teamtac.org/
Event Results: http://schedule.teamtac.org
Forum: http://teamtac.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamtachsv/
Event requirements
Requirements
- Bring a valid drivers license with you to the event.
- Autocrossers under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent or legal guardian sign a minor's competition waiver.
- Helmets are required, but we have loaners available.
- All drivers must fulfill their work assignments. Work assignments will be given at the drivers meeting. We do not allow working only half of the day.
Sound Policy
TAC/TVR has a strict sound policy, due to our residential location and agreement with the Milton Frank Stadium owners. Your car must not be louder than 96 dB without exception. Sound will be monitored approximately 50 feet from the course. The type of exhaust (stock vs aftermarket) is not restricted, but it must not exceed 96 dB. If your car exceeds 96 dB on a run, you will be notified, the run will be scored as a DNF, and not allowed to run again. If you show that a modification has been made to reduce noise (driving at half throttle does not count), then you will be allowed to run again. If your car exceeds the limit a second time, you will not be allowed to run for the rest of the day. We want EVERYONE to have a great day autocrossing, please make this easy by fixing your car before the event!
Payment
Cash and check will be accepted for payment. If you have a slalom pass, remember to bring it to registration!