ARIZONA REGION PCA AUTOCROSS FAQ

Autocross is the sport of trying to navigate your car through a defined course of pylons usually on a large parking lot, faster than your competition. Autocross courses are set up using soft orange traffic pylon cones (which will not damage your car) and events are run at speeds usually between 40-65 MPH, usually all in 2nd gear. Autocross is a "performance driving event" and a safe way to learn how to drive your car at its limits. You not only learn how to handle your car at speeds that you drive daily, but you also:

• Gain confidence in your driving ability.
• Learn the limits of your car's brakes.
• Learn correct seating, hand, and feet positions.
• Learn the limits of your car's tire adhesion.
• Most importantly, autocross is a social gathering of friends with a common interest and is simply a ton of fun!
  

AX Checklist:

• Bring a Snell Approved SA 2000 helmet or newer. Don't show up without a helmet - WE ONLY
  HAVE THREE LOANER HELMETS AVAILABLE.

• We recommend wearing long cotton pants or jeans (no shorts), a cotton shirt and good, narrow tennis shoes (no open toe shoes). Racing shoes and gloves are always nice but not required.

• You will be assigned an instructor at the track, if requested.

• Check your vehicle seat belts. No fraying or tears.

• Fill your tires to 2-3 lbs. over the factory settings. Check your tire pressure throughout the day.

• Bring an extra quart of oil just in case. Check your oil level throughout the day.