Autocross

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.

What is an Autocross?

An autocross is a 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 Chair: Colm Gavin - autocross@gglotus.org
Feel free to email 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.

Check out results and stories about past GGLC Autocross events!

‍This season, we have “official” numbers. Please email your request for your numbers to: autocross@gglotus.org.‍

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. 8-10 people to help set up the course. You will need to be on site 7:00- 7:15, to get started.

Rule Summary

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FOLLOW LOCAL AND GGLC COVID-19 PROTOCOLS. NO EXCEPTIONS. NON-COMPLIANCES IS GROUND FOR EXPULSION!

IMPORTANT! Please review and familiarize yourself with the GGLC Autocross Rules.

‍ALLOWED & NOT ALLOWED CAR/VEHICLES: (These are guidelines. The GGLC Autocross Event Chair has the right to bar any vehicle from competing for safety.)

Allowed:
Sports cars, passenger sedans, go-karts (Check SCCA Solo Rules for a current list of allowed vehicles: SCCA Solo Classes)

Not Allowed:
‍Motorcycles (as defined by the California Vehicle Code), SUVs, Pick-Up Trucks, CUVs (vehicles with high center of gravity).

Tips and What to Bring

Bring Snacks and water.

Lunch will be provided and is included in the entry fee.

Sun-screen is a must if you're prone to burning.

It gets windy, so bring a warm jacket.

Motorsports are dangerous and may result in damage or injury, a waiver will need to be signed to gain entry to the site.

Helmets are required, Z90, DOT or better. There be some loaner helmets.

All occupants (driver and passenger) must have a helmet and seat belt on while on course. At most 2 occupants.

Video and digital cameras must be securely mounted, hand held cameras are not allowed in the car while on course.

Course workers should not use their phones for calls or texting while working!

Age limit is 18 to drive, 16 to ride, drivers must have valid driver's license.

Speed limit within the Autocross site is a maximum of 5 MPH.

READ and USE this article on Car Preparation

GGLC Event Autocross Format

‍5 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 Index 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 Index information may lead to artificially 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 throughout 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 someone 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 are required to honor your work assignment for the 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.

COMPETITION CLASSES

This season we have 9 classes that you can participate in. Please read over the details on the club page at 2024 Classes!. The Lotus Street, R-Tire and Race categories for Elise, Exige and Evoras have changed this season and replaced three new classes, MILD, MODERATE & EXTREME. Please click the link and use the Class Calculator to obtain your class. There are no class changes for Classic Lotus cars.

For Lotus Elise/Exige/Evora drivers, please choose your class that you want to participate in and also use the classification tool at Class Calculator to calculate your index points. For non-Lotus cars, please use the appropriate SCCA class.

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 2024 at this LINK

Orientation

Please watch this short orientation video:

Don't you feel better about your driving now? ;)

Registration

The GGLC uses MotorsportReg for secure registration for its events.