5/21/2005 Autocross Registration - Open

[AlfaEric]

Registration is open.

http://www.nccbmwcca.org/index.php?a...s_registration

---Eric

[ChosenGSR]

As far as I understand "heat" is like your run group? Does that mean that heat 1 will run before heat 2 etc? What would you suggest for a noob?

[jkuper]

Second or third would be fine, if you want to get there early (8am), walk before each heat, watch as much as you can before you drive. If you don't mind being there all day....

[AlfaEric]

As far as I understand "heat" is like your run group? Does that mean that heat 1 will run before heat 2 etc? What would you suggest for a noob?

We run 3 heats and each heat is split into 2 run groups. The first half of the heat runs while the second half works, then they switch.

Heats begin at 9:30 AM, with each heat following at approximately two hour intervals. Registration closes at noon. You must register at the event at least one hour prior to your heat or before registration closes, whichever is earlier. All events open for registration and technical inspection at 8:00 AM.

For this event, I would say to go for heat 1 or 3. A lot of the experience people seem to be registering for heat 2. It is easier to get an instructor when they aren't driving.

During heat 1 an instructor will have more energy but by waiting for heat 3 you can arrive early and have more time to watch and learn the course.

---Eric

[ChosenGSR]

How does this registration (online) correlate to the registration at the event? At the Autocross school (porsche) I was told that there are practice runs that happen prior to the actual event, do we have that? I think heat 3 is definitely for me, I want to be able to soak in as much information as I can as I have no experience at all I'll definitely need an instructor or some help at least at first

[bren]

Practice runs? No.

I've done a few PCA events and never saw any practice runs there either. That must be what they call it when the BMW's show up and take FTD.

[AlfaEric]

How does this registration (online) correlate to the registration at the event? At the Autocross school (porsche) I was told that there are practice runs that happen prior to the actual event, do we have that? I think heat 3 is definitely for me, I want to be able to soak in as much information as I can as I have no experience at all I'll definitely need an instructor or some help at least at first

On-site registration is for people who didn't pre-register online. It is also where you will checkin and pay. Our events do fill up so I would highly recommend pre-registering (online).

No, we don't do practice runs. You just walk the course and drive. The "practice runs" were probably just for the school.

---Eric

[ChosenGSR]

I see… I might have misunderstood the instructor... It was very overwhelming, much information in so little time. I am sure it’s going to be a blast. Am I going to be the only first timer or are there usually a few of us?

Thanks Eric for all the info

[AlfaEric]

I see… I might have misunderstood the instructor... It was very overwhelming, much information in so little time. I am sure it’s going to be a blast. Am I going to be the only first timer or are there usually a few of us?

Thanks Eric for all the info

The first event of the season usually has the most new people. Right now, 5 people have registered this as their first event. 7 people have registered as "Novice" - Sorry Glenn and James, you don't qualify as novices.

---Eric

[ChosenGSR]

Wonderful Eric what is the entrance fee for autocrosses? I don't see it on the main site...

[AlfaEric]

Wonderful Eric what is the entrance fee for autocrosses? I don't see it on the main site...

For Bowie, I think it is $20 for members and $25 for non. Pete will have to confirm this.

---Eric

[Pete]

That is correct, $20 for members and $25 for non members. Keep in mind that Members get priority registration.

Eric, Shouldn't that be on the website? It was last year.

Pete
NCC Autocross Chairman

[AlfaEric]

That is correct, $20 for members and $25 for non members. Keep in mind that Members get priority registration.

Eric, Shouldn't that be on the website? It was last year.

Pete
NCC Autocross Chairman

Why are you asking me? I just handle the emails (lots and lots of emails).

The info is on the website but it is old. I sent you a PM about it.


For anyone interested in becoming a member, membership information is located here: http://www.nccbmwcca.org/index.php?membership

---Eric

[Dirichlet]

Are the results of the autox school going to be posted at any time... just curious. I'm looking forward to the first real event.
~Colin

[AlfaEric]

Are the results of the autox school going to be posted at any time... just curious. I'm looking forward to the first real event.
~Colin

Eventually... Just not for a while. There was some registration issues that are delaying them.

---Eric