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GGLC Autocrosses
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The Golden Gate Lotus Club is pleased to announce a full season of Lotus Autocrosses in 2010! 7 events are on the 2010 calendar for the GGLC Series, plus two 2-day autocross schools Join the fun!

The 2010 GGLC Autocross series is sponsored by Boardwalk Lotus

GGLC Autocrosses are designed to allow the Lotus and sports car enthusiast enjoy driving in controlled conditions without random traffic and law enforcement. GGLC autocross is the perfect place to explore the the capability of your car.

The GGLC Autocross season will begin with a practice event followed by a Autocross Clinic. The next 6 events will be points events leading to the 2010 champions. Of the 6 points events, you'll be able to throw out your 2 worst scores.
 

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GGLC 2010 Autocrosses
  • Saturday, April 10th
  • Sat, May 1 (GGLC AutoX School)
  • Sun, May 2 (GGLC AutoX School)
  • Saturday, May 15
  • Saturday, June 5
  • Sat, June 26 (GGLC AutoX School)
  • Sun, June 27 (GGLC AutoX School)
  • Saturday, July 31
  • Sunday, Aug 8
  • Sunday, Sept 19th Points Event
  • Saturday, Oct 16
  • 2009 Points Standing
    WHAT IS AN AUTOCROSS?
    An autocross is a performance driving event where you can drive your car on a closed temporary course. A typical autocross course is marked out with orange traffic pylons and is driven at lower speeds. Drivers are timed while on course and hitting a pylon adds a 1 second penalty. Typically the course is layed out to test a driver's skill and the cars handling and agility. GGLC events are low-key, fun and encourage drivers to enjoy and learn about their cars.

    GGLC AUTOCROSS FORMAT
    GGLC Autocross events will be will have a limited number of drivers to allow drivers to get a large number of runs. Drivers are broken into groups and the groups rotate between running and working. All drivers are required to work.

    Drivers are asked to arrive early to help set-up and to attend a driver's meeting before the first run group.

    GGLC Autocross Chairs: Alexander Komlik and Colm Gavin - autox"at"gglotus.org
    Feel free to email Alexander and Colm any questions concerning the GGLC Autocrosses.

    For newbies and novices, there will be experienced drivers available at the event to give you tips and coaching. Plus, as an added bonus, the GGLC is co-presenting with the BMW Car Club two 2-day EVO Autocross schools at Great America in Santa Clara. The 2-day schools are broken into Phase 1 and Phase 2. Drivers can choose to do both days or just Phase 1 or Phase 2.

    Click here for results and stories about past GGLC Autocross events - Past Events

    This season, we have “official” numbers. Please email your request for your numbers to: autox"at"gglotus.org

    Starting with the 2010 Autocross season the Golden Gate Lotus Club is creating a single consolidated trophy for all Elise/Exige variants that replaces all older classes for street and race tires. The new trophy uses a PAX Index which is a commonly used handicapping system for comparing times of cars which are not in the same class. The index is composed of data from across the country, and tries to take the driver out of the equation and compare only the cars. The PAX index value is multiplied against your raw run time to provide single comparable time that shows the driver performance within the car. The points and overall winners for the 2010 GGLC Elise/Exige trophy will be based on the PAX indexed times only.

    Assistance- putting on a autocross, is very much a volunteer effort. There are a couple of areas, that we require a pool of helpers to cover. Two or three to get the equipment set up. Four or five to help set up the course. You will need to be on site 7:15- 7:30, to get started.

    Thanks and see you at the autocross,
    Alex and Colm
    Event Chairs


     

    GGLC Autocross - Sunday September 19, 2010 - Points Event
    Marina Airport, Marina CA

    Registration is open and closes Sept. 16th.
    Overflow will go onto the waitlist

    This will be a points event for club members.

    This is event is open members and non-club members. (Only participating GGLC members can register during first week of registration. During this first week if you can not proceed to registration (past this page) this means your club membership on this site is not confirmed. Send us email to clear this up.) Club members are also given preference on the waitlist.

    Entry Fee(includes sandwich and drink for lunch):

  • GGLC Members: $60
  • Non-Members: $70

    GGLC Typical Run/Work Group Order:
    "A" runs, "C" works
    "B" runs, "A" works
    "C" runs, "B" works

    WHAT IS NEEDED & RULES:

  • Bring water, there's no water on-site.
  • Sun-screen is a must if you're prone to burning. It gets windy, so bring a warm jacket.
  • Helmets are required, DOT or better. A few loaner helmets will be available.
  • All occupants (driver and passenger) must have a helmet and seat belt on while on course.
  • Age limit is 18 to drive, 16 to ride, drivers must have valid driver's license.
  • Speed limit within the AutoX site is a maximum of 15 MPH

    This will be a points event for club members. Three timed runs, counting towards the point series for each GGLC member. With fun runs (timed) for the rest of the day. Non club members think of this as a fun/practice event . 1 second penalty per cone hit .

    Only GGLC members can compete for points. Others should only register choosing fun/practice option provided.

    GGLC members running for points must properly fill out their car class and tire (PAX) information. Remember, we will score your points using indexed times based on this information. It is your responsiblity to enter correct information. When unsure please contact us for clarification. See below on details of indexed times calculation.

    Incorrect car class and tire (PAX) information may lead to artifically low indexed times which in turn will unjustly place you ahead of others. If this happens and others protest event organizers will correct results once the truth is established.

    We use permanent number system throuout entire year race season and don't allow duplicate numbers. Acceptable numbers are given from the pool 1...999. Leading zeroes are ignored (i.e. 042 and 42 is the same number). Once the number is used it stays with that driver.

    If you want to use your own car numbers or want to change number please contact us to make sure your desired number is not taken already by some one else. Chuforia graffix is the official graphics provider for the GGLC. You can order numbers or any other car graphics from them.

    If you drive at the event you're required to honor your work assignment.

    If you sign up for event you are required to honor your work assignment for entire day. If you have some kind of emergency situation please exercise common courtesy and work it out with event chair so that your position can be covered.

    SCHEDULE (typical)
    7:00-8:00 Arrival & Set-up
    8:00-8:40 Check-in, Tech inspection & Course Walk-Thru
    8:40-9:00 Driver's Meeting (Mandatory)
    9:00-12:00 Morning runs - Groups alternate Running and Working
    12:00-12:45 Lunch
    12:45-4:15 Afternoon runs - Group alternate Running and Working

    COMPETITION CLASSES
    Members of GGLC club can choose to compete for points in one of 2 classes:
    Class Cars allowed Class Index
    Elise Any production modification of Elise or Exige on any tires Use Classification Tool
    Open Virtual class for all other car makes/models. Choose appropriate SCCA Solo-2 Class to make your indexed time come out right. Based on SCCA Class

    If you compete in Federal Elise or Exige please use GGLC Elise/Exige Classification Tool which allows us to determine your class and the PAX Index. Select the appropriate options for your car and press the "Classify" button to get your GGLC autocross class (Lotus Elise/Exige only). Enter this class information into the registration form here during sign-up. If you have any questions about this page or the classing system please contact EVENT CHAIRMAN

    If you want to compete for season points in Open class you need to know your SCCA Solo-2 car class. Check out this page for reference. You can find PAX values for 2010 at this LINK

    This GGLC Autocross takes place at the Marina Municipal Airport in Marina California. The Airport is located on Reservation Rd. in Marina (about 5-6 miles north of Monterey).

    DIRECTIONS TO THE MARINA AIRPORT
    WEATHER - Marina CA

    GGLC Autocross Registration

    The GGLC is using MotorsportReg.com for registration. MotorsportReg.com is a secure site that allows you to pay with your credit card. Lunch is included in your entry.
    Registration is open at MotorsportsReg.com www.MotorsportReg.com



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