About this event
The Arctic Alaska Region, of the Sports Car Club of America, will be sanctioning a Test & Tune on April 20, 2024 followed by Points Event #1 on April 21, 2024. It’s been a long winter snowy winter, and to get back into the grove of Autocross join us for Saturday's Test & Tune! Sunday will be our timed driving competition through a course laid out with pylons (traffic cones) giving each entrant as many runs each day that we can fit in, for their best scored time! Come join your fellow Alaskan driving enthusiasts for a year of fun with cars!
Saturday's Test & Tune Schedule:
Please plan to be onsite and ready for Technical Inspection by 7:30
7:00AM - Setup start
7:00-8:00 AM - Onsite check in
8:00 AM - Tech Inspection Opens
8:30 AM - Course Open to Walk
10:00 AM - Driver's meeting - MANDATORY
10:30 AM - Expected First Car on Course
Sunday's Autocross Schedule:
7:00AM - Setup start
7:00-8:00 AM - Onsite check in
8:00 AM — Tech Inspection Opens
8:30 AM - Course Open to Walk
10:00 AM - Driver's meeting - MANDATORY
10:30 AM - Expected First Car on Course
On Saturday, all participants will need to come by the Registration Table upon arrival. On Sunday all competitors will need to come by the Registration Table upon arrival.
You will then prepare your car for tech inspection (self tech with guidance).
Please arrive early to allow time to settle your gear, prepare your car, and get through Tech Inspection. Remember, all loose items will need to be out of your car and your battery will need to be solidly secured—no bungee cords!
Our Driver's Meeting will include a brief talk by the Safety Steward and the Solo Team will cover the responsibilities each of you will have while working corners during your "work group"! This event is a go—rain or shine—and as you'll be working opposite your "run group" please bring hats, layers for body warmth, sunblock, and foot wear for the elements.
Water will be provided by the Region, and we plan on grilling hot dogs for lunch on both days.
For beginner autocrossers please follow these links for more information:
https://www.scca.com/articles/1997602-solo-tech-101-before-you-show-up
https://www.scca.com/pages/i-want-to-autocross
Please remember to bring your valid Driver's License!
Event requirements
REGISTRATION and ENTRY FEES
The entry fee for SCCA Members into only Saturday’s Test & Tune are $30 or into only Sunday's Points Event are $50 or into both Saturday's Test & Tune and Sunday's Points Event are $70. SCCA offers a Weekend Membership for those new to the sport for $20, in addition to the $50 entry fee. This Weekend Membership makes you an SCCA Weekend Member and will give you a $20 discount towards a full SCCA membership, a copy of SportsCar (our national magazine), and is valid for all SCCA-sanctioned events held during that weekend.
DRIVERS LICENSES, MINOR WAIVERS and HELMETS
Drivers License: Competitors must present a valid driver’s license and sign the Event Waiver.
Minor Annual Waivers: If under 18-years-of-age, competitors will need a Minor Annual Waiver which must be completed prior to the event. If both parents have joint custody then both parents must create an SCCA account (do not need to join SCCA, only create an account). If legal sole custodian then only that custodian needs to create an SCCA account along with the minor.
The Annual Waiver Minor License will be issued to the Minor by the SCCA National Office.
HOW TO COMPLETE DIGITAL MINOR WAIVER
NOTE BOTH PARENTS AND MINOR MUST CREATE GUEST ACCOUNTS ON SCCA IF THEY ARE NOT MEMBERS.
1. Login with your SCCA Member # at my.scca.com
a. AGAIN, Nonmembers can create a guest account to get a unique SCCA Member #
2. Go to Online Store - Licenses & Waivers
3. Add proper license to cart
a. Be prepared to upload a photo of yourself
b. Parents must have the Minor’s name, date of birth & SCCA Member #
c. Minors must have names and SCCA Member #s for parents/legal guardians
4. Follow the prompts at the top right of the screen
a. Legal Sole Custodians must indicate sole custody with checkbox
5. Complete checkout
If you have questions about the Minor Annual Waiver email: membership@scca.com
Helmets: Competitors must have helmets on during competition. All helmets meeting the latest or two immediately preceding Snell Foundation standards (SA2020, SA2015, SA2010, SAH2010, M2020, M2015, M2010, K2020 K2010,) SFI standards 31.1, 41.1,31.1A, 31.2A, 41.1A, 41.2A or British spec BS6658-85 type A/FR are acceptable.
CLASSES, CAR PREPARATION AND MODIFICATIONS
The Region utilizes the 2023 SCCA National Solo Rules classifications.
This Regional event will have three Classes: Novice for those new to the sport, Open is our intermediate class for those Region competitors looking for fun with some competition, and Expert which is the "Deep End of The Pool," with very stiff competition.
All of these classes are explained in the 2024 Autocross Supplemental Rules and can be found on the Region Website at www.alaskascca.org/events .
Each student will be required self tech (supervised) their vehicle immediately following Registration. Vehicles shall have mufflers, working seatbelts, and NO leaking fluids, in addition to the other items on the Tech Sheet.
Region will be enforcing a sound limit rule to ensure that we are able to continue to enjoy our sport. The details are outlined in Appendix I of the 2024 National Rules. Basically, sound level readings may be taken at a location on the edge of the courses and competitors who exceed the maximum sound level will be given the opportunity to make repairs to meet the acceptable sound level. If on subsequent runs the competitor does not meet the acceptable level, they will not be allowed to continue to compete.
