About this event
Event Schedule
We strongly encourage you to be on-site no later than 8:00AM. Setup will start at 8:00AM. The school will start at 9:00AM.
Entry Cap
Entry is limited to 25 Participants
The student cost is $85 for the weekend RAIN or SHINE (This will include entry fee next day.... October 2nd points event FREE)
Students on Saturday's school are responsible to bring your own lunch and drinks we will have water on hand
Other Information Next Day FREE!
If you register for the school, you may run the next day's ETR points event for free!
Registration and payment is required. No REFUNDS on cancelations. You can try and sell your spot to another student.
PAYMENT will be PROCESSED at the time you register.
CASH or CHECK payments and ETR membership verification must be made before you are on the list.
You must be an ETRSCCA member to participate. Proof of valid membership is required.
Any questions you may have email TEAMETR@charter.net
Novices
Why attend a novice school?
High intensity, learn to autocross with lots of seat time with very low student to instructor ratio
Who should take the school?
Anyone looking to learn how to autocross, or improve their car control skills in a safe environment.
SCCA Solo (autocross) is challenging, even for someone with well-developed car control skills. This one-day school accelerates the learning process by maximizing seat time on several of the individual elements often seen at a typical autocross event including slaloms, lane changes, sweeping turns, full acceleration, and threshold breaking.
The actual execution of skills training will you push the limits of you and your car under the watchful eye of some of the best autocrossers in the area, you can ride along with them to see first-hand how it's done, or have them use your vehicle to show you what it can do.
This Novice School is designed for both First Timer to "get your feet wet" or someone who has a few events under their belt looking to take it to the next level. As a new autocrosser, you'll learn how to prepare to walk the course and drive the course. One of our seasoned National level instructors will ride with you and help you navigate the course with great precision and get you started on your car control needs. This is your opportunity to see what it's like to be part of the ETRSCCA Solo community.
Once having experienced a Novice school you should be on your way to becoming a faster driver with much better control. Once introductions and car technical inspection is completed, we jump right into the driving for the day. With different drills to improve your car control and course element technique, you'll notice quick improvements throughout the day. Once the day has ended, you can then return the next day Sunday October 2nd and apply what you learned onto a large (approx 60 sec) full course solo points event to see how it all applies while it's still fresh in your mind, making you a faster and better driver.
If you have questions, just ask. You can join our forum here to ask for help.
Must-read information for novices
Autocross Frequently Asked Questions
Beginner's Checklist
TEAM ETR Stickers available
These are available for $5 per pair on site. If you are running for championship points, this decal is required. Positioning of the decals on the vehicle are at your discretion.
Event requirements
Please review the following information
Absolutely no donuts, burnouts, or other hoonage on or around the event site.
We value our event sites and inappropriate behavior cannot be tolerated. Please drive respectfully as you travel to and from the event.
Sound Policy
As there are residential areas near our site, the sound policy will be in effect with our normal limit of 96db and will strictly enforced. You can find the detailed sound policy here.
Your Vehicle Must Pass Tech
Before any car can run, it must be inspected to make sure it is safe and in compliance. The basics of the inspection include:
- Battery securely bolted down. (This is the most common problem)
- Tires – no cord showing
- Wheel bearings, shocks, steering, and suspension in good operating condition.
- Seat belts in good operating condition.
- Brakes – firm pedal with no detectable drop with car not running and proper level of fluid in reservoir.
- All loose items removed (radar detectors, floor mats, etc.)
- Hubcaps and wheel rings removed unless they bolt on.
- All lugs present and tight.
- Throttle return action safe and positive (no sticky throttles)
- No excessive fluid leaks.
Helmets
Loaner helmets are available. If you bring your own, it must be SNELL rated. Learn more about helmet requirements here.