Autocross Update

GCR Classified

Steve Kidd, Autocross Chair

Our 1st AutoX of 2021 is now history and from the feedback we got, the event was outstanding. Thanks to all the participants and volunteers that stepped up and helped solve our worker shortage. We did have a number of surprises that tested our ability to adjust on the fly and luckily turn lemons into lemonade. The first curve ball we encountered was a change in location. Originally we were scheduled to run on the concrete strip opposite the paddock, however the site was changed by the track to the skid pad. Not a bad deal in my opinion, however we needed to notify participants of the change. About the same time as the notifications went out, cancellations started coming in, but most were not due to the site change. Autocrossers tend to be a resourceful and helpful bunch and thankfully everyone stepped up and filled in the gaps for a job well done. Everyone got 10 runs, and for those that wanted, a track tour...and most of all everyone had a great time. Check the other page of this article for pictures and insight on this autox As many of you have seen, Covid-19 has changed the way we run AX events. Social distanced course walking will be available and masks required when necessary. If you have registered, but did not sign the on line CDW and PCA waiver please go back into club registration to sign. A copy of the driver meeting notes and self tech form will hopefully be sent out to all paid registrants a few days before any event. An AX registration is not considered complete unless you sign both the PCA general waiver, COVID waiver, as well as any requirements the track/venue has to enter the complex. To continue offering a world class AX program we need a new site. This could be a BIG parking lot, air strip or similar piece of pavement in the Tri-County area to hold our AutoX events. In the past we have used shopping center lots, sporting and gaming venues, and school/government parking facilities. We most recently used the BBT Center parking lot which was great...big, centrally located and reasonably priced. A repaving project put an end to that lot ...hopefully temporary, but it very well could be permanent. What we need is an “in” someone that has a connection to a suitable property and can help us get our foot in the door. Do you know of a site? Are you the person with the “in”? Please call me at 954- 292-3915 if you can help finding a new AX site. In 2020 all of our AX events were at Sebring in conjunction with Club Race or a regional DE. While this has proved doable, members have expressed a preference not to drive so far. Preferably, the site should be no more than a 1 hour drive from North Broward/South Palm Beach..

Tentative AX schedule for 2021

Event #1 1/09/2021 @ Sebring: Results are posted on the GCR website, along with class champions from 2020

Event #2 2/06/2021 @ Sebring: Club race AX challenge. Our only PCA member/Porsche only event. Great competition

Event #3 5/22/2021 @Sebring: Very similar to event #1or a surprise location...

Event #4 tentative: Possible “piggy back” on the Zonefest AX at Muscle Car city in Melbourne or another club event or a new surprise location in Broward.

Summer break

Event #5 9/11/2021 @ Sebring or ???

Event #6 10/09/2021 @ Sebring or ???

Event #7 Tentative Mid November. Location TBA possibly FAU or ???

Most of the above dates & sites are subject to change due to weather, availability and factors beyond our control. Watch for emails being sent out often. News, reminders and 2021 updates: • Everyone is now required to pre-register for any AutoX on Clubregistration.net… Please consult the GCR website and Kassette for all Autocross photos & results. • Porsche classes are loosely based on the PCR’s for medium size regions, with minor regional adjustments. The major difference will be the addition of SN (stock car/novice driver) for men and ladies. These classes are strictly for newcomers only. Please see Steve for any car class questions or if you wish to run as a novice. We reserve the right to make additional class/rule changes as needed. • Our 2021 series is planned to be 5-7 events, depending on site eligibility. To be eligible for an end of the year award, competitors must run in over half the events in the same class. Each competitor’s top finishes will be calculated and an end of the year class champion and possibly runner-up (depending on class size) will be chosen. In case of a tie, additional events will be added until the tie is broken. Year-end class champion awards may be presented.