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Article by Steve Kidd

My apologies to all our Autocross competitors. Every year we run a series and honor a class winner for all classes where we have competitors that have run over half the events. This year the results didn't get published as quickly as usual, but they are shown below. Congratulations to our 2022 class winners! All will receive a really cool trophy with the insert shown below (thanks, Melissa). As discussed in a previous update, the 2022 AX season was cut short due to hurricanes and weather; however, we are hoping to have our usual seven (7) events in 2023 with some special 60th anniversary awards for class winners in December. On a special note, a huge thanks to Steve and Lynn B. who have been storing our AX trailer at no charge to the club for at least the past 15 years. Business expansion /construction made it necessary for us to temporarily move the trailer. Our President, Peter O, found a temporary spot on his large lot, and for that we are grateful. “Fueled by volunteers” is alive and well. Thanks again!

2022 Autocross Points FINAL-competitors attending 3 or more events only

1st = 9 points, 2nd = 6 points, 3rd = 4 points, 4th = 3 points, 5th = 2 points, 6th and greater = 1 point. (Blank = did not attend) Must compete in at least 3 of the 5 series events in the same class to be eligible for 2022 series trophy. Best 3 times counted.

Tentative AX schedule for the remainder of 2023

Event #4: 3/11//2023 @ St Lucie Fairgrounds, St Lucie, Florida. A NEW SITE FOR US, closer than Sebring (already completed).

Event #5: 4/15/2023 @ Sebring in conjunction with the Suncoast Region DE. Thanks again to our friends at Suncoast for the site. Registration open now – don't miss out!

Event #6: 9/9/2023 @ Sebring in conjunction with the Suncoast Region DE. Thanks again to our friends at Suncoast for the site. Registration opens about 6 weeks before event.

Event #7: 10/21/2023 @ St Lucie Fairgrounds, St Lucie, Florida. Registration opens about 6 weeks before the event

Most of the above dates & sites are subject to change due to weather, availability, and factors beyond our control.

2023 updates and reminders

• Everyone is required to pre-register & pre-pay for any AutoX on Clubregistration.net Please consult the GCR website and Kassette for all Autocross photos & results.

• A new helmet rental program has been instituted. We will be utilizing new/newer Snell-approved helmets, available for a $20.00 per person charge per event. Helmet reservation/ payment will be available as an event option on Club Registration. Please bring a helmet sock, and be prepared to leave your driver ’s license as a deposit.

• No passengers allowed except for an approved AX instructor either driving or in the car instructing.

• For 2023 please remember to be Covid-19 conscious. This means appropriate safety protocols will be enforced.

• If track tours are offered, rules will be strictly enforced.

• General questions? call Steve or Dottie Kidd at 954-562-5919. For AX rule questions, call Steve at 954-292-3915

Stay tuned for results from AX # 4 in the next issue of Die Porsche Kassette