Autocross Questions, Just to clarify Options

[EdwardBlume]

Jeff,

Can the registration form include a the second driver fee for the autocross? Its OK to have a 2 drivers per car.
What the AX fee you estimate?
Can we round up more local 914 folks to learn how to run an AX at the LPR April 25th event? Otherwise, its going to be really hard to run.

[Demick]

1. What time should I have our group meet at Candlestick?
People should aim to show up at 8:00am. People who are going to help to setup the autox should show up at 6:45am, and we will arrange with those people individually.


2 Is there a particular part of the parking lot that we will hold the AX so I can give a detailed map, or should I leave it generic?

The GGR site has general instructions for getting to the site:

http://www.pca-ggr.org/acvenues.html

There is only one entrance to the parking lot that will be open (both for us and GGR), so there is only one way in. There will be someone at the gate having everyone sign insurance waiver forms. Please specify to that person that you are there for the WCC autox, and they will direct you where to go.

3. I will also point out that they should bring a Snell 95-approved helmet and their car will be required to pass the tech inspection – wheel bolt torques, secured battery, no fluid leaks.

Heavy encouragement on bringing their own helmet. We will be very limited with loaners so we will have to rotate the loaners between drivers as they go out on course. It needs only to be a Snell 90 approved helmet or newer. Motorcycle helmets with the Snell 90 rating are fine. Cars will be inspected for the following:

-Firm brake pedal (at least as firm as can be expected in a 914)
-Battery must be securely fastened.
-Throttle return spring functioning properly.
-Front wheel bearings properly adjusted.
-No gross fluid leaks
-No cords exposed on any tires.
-No loose body pieces (especially on wheels - remove any snap-on caps or rings)
-Factory seat belts or better.
-Helmet: SA-90 or M-90 or later.

Most common way to fail tech is the wheel bearings or a loose battery. Encourage everyone to check their battery and wheel bearings before coming to the autox.


4. Lunch is not provided and there are no restaurants nearby, so they need to bring their own lunch arrangements. There is a possibility of a roach coach catering truck, but not a guarantee.
In 6 years for autocrossing at Candlestick I've never seen a catering truck. There is a good deli nearby (although a kind of scary neighborhood) that we can direct people to if they don't have lunch.


5. They should visit the GGR website for more details.

Yes. GGR Frequently asked questions are here:

http://www.pca-ggr.org/autocrossinfo.html

6. Are toilets available?
yes - port-o-potties are available.

7. Do they need chairs, suncreen,

There won't be much time for sitting (either driving or working the whole time except lunch). So chairs are optional. Sunscreen and water is important.


I also know Rob mentioned that he needed to get the trailer to the site, he needed a person with a truck and hitch. Has someone agreed to do that or do I need to find someone?
I don't know about the trailer situation.

What else do I need to tell / ask them to bring or be prepared for?

Pretty much covered here. People should be instructed to arrive at the site at 8:00, and park in the WCC 914 area. Unload EVERYTHING from their cars (trunks included). Then check in at the 'registration' table (everyone will already be registered so no real registration happens here). Then walk the course. People usually do this in groups - so join up with some others and walk the course. Mainly just try and make a mental map in your mind where the course goes, where the turns are, etc. Between 8:30 and 9:00 we will have a drivers meeting which everyone must be at. Any further instructions will be given there.

Rob will chime in if I missed anything.

Demick