FCSCC 2008 AUTOCROSS RULES

This font indicates a change for this year.

2008 SCCA Solo II rules with the following exceptions:

1)   A driver may enter only one car in an event. For the "Autocrosser of the Year" runoff championship, the runoff vehicle will count as a legal second vehicle.

2)   Trophies are awarded to the top third of each class (e.g., 3 drivers: 1 trophy, 4 drivers: 2 trophies, etc.).

3)   Classes will be bumped according to current SCCA rules for the purpose of awarding trophies. Two cars make a class; cars will not bump out of their Category.
No bumping in Rookie classes (see Rule 12)
NOTE: Bumped cars are unbumped for season points.

4)   FCSCC holds an annual Autocross Championship Series with trophies for each class as well as an "Autocrosser of the Year" award. Only FCSCC members are eligible for points and trophies. Points are awarded as follows:

A driver must compete in more than half the points events in a class to be eligible for that class championship. The event in which a member has the lowest points (including 0) is dropped. New club members receive points from the date that a membership application and dues are received except for Rookie class, where points are retroactive to the beginning of the year, if the rookie becomes a member before September 1. Chairing an event counts as participating in an event.

5)   The current Autocrosser of the Year may participate in the following year's Runoff, as long as he or she has competed in, or worked a minimum of 2 hours in, 3 events, and is a member in good standing.

6)   Completely missing any gate (off course) will result in a DNF (O/C), although a time may be given. One on-course run is required to win a trophy or earn points.

7)   All drivers are expected to work at the event. Failure of any competitor to work as scheduled will be grounds for event disqualification and/or censure by the event chair or club official.

8)   All competitors are expected to show up on time for an event. Anyone arriving after the close of registration, if allowed to enter, will be assessed a $20 late fee and all missed runs will be forfeited. Acceptance of late entries will be at the discretion of the event chair.

9)   Any course layout may be pre-run by the Event Chair and/or designee to judge the safety and quality of the course.

10)   A safe controlled exit must be made at the completion of each run. Failure to exit safely may result in an off-course run or a disqualification.

11)   All protests must be submitted to a protest committee consisting of three impartial club officials. If a protest is upheld, disqualification may result. Random impounds may be conducted at the sole discretion of club officials.

12)   The current year's PAX/RTP factors will be used to score Ladies, Rookie, and other factored classes.
Current PAX/RTP factors are here.

13)   New participants may remain Rookies for their entire first year, unless they choose to participate in their respective open class. Rookies are divided into three indexed classes: Stock, Street Touring (for STS, STS2, STX, and STU), and Non-Stock (for Street Prepared, Street Modified, Prepared and Modified). Rookie Stock competitors must run tires with a treadwear rating of 140 or higher. Rookies who are FCSCC members accumulate points for the season championship using the same guidelines as open classes, but points accumulated in open classes do not count toward the Rookie Championship.

14)   First time autocrossers may participate in the First Timer class for competitiors new to the sport. New autocrossers may only participate in the First Timer class in their first event. Every effort will be made to provide an instructor to First Timer drivers. After competing as a First Timer in one event, autocrossers can then join the Rookie classes. The First Timer class will be factored using the current PAX/RTP index. Automobiles in the First Timer class must have a treadwear of 140 or higher. Event trophies will be awarded to First Timer participants, but not season points.

15)   First Timer and Rookie class drivers may request an FCSCC approved instructor. Instructors and/or passengers are not allowed in any other class except Demonstration Class.

16)   The Street Tire class is a PAX-factored class intended to provide a competitive venue for people without R-compound tires. Prohibited tires include all competition models and any tire with a treadwear index less than 140. Standard SCCA classes are used to determine PAX factors. Event and year-end trophies will be awarded as per the rules for other classes. Street Touring category (STS, STS2, STX, STU) cars are not allowed to run in the FCSCC Street Tire class.

17)   Entrants may elect to register in Demonstration Class. Drivers participating in the Demonstration Class may drive or ride as instructors with other Demonstration Class participants. No points or trophies will be awarded to Demonstration Class participants.

18)   All vehicles must be muffled, with a maximum sound-level of 90 dba at 100 feet. Event sound levels may be reduced by the event chair and/or club officials dependent upon requirements of the event site. After one warning, disqualification may result. Final judgment rests on acceptability of sound levels, regardless of measured sound level, and is based on evaluation of the sound's impact on the event environment and rests with the Event Chair or other FCSCC official.

19)   Karts and non-SCCA-classed SUV's are not permitted to enter our events. Pickup trucks are generally not permitted but may be allowed if, in the judgment of the technical committee and event chair, they do not present an undue hazard.

20)   It is the intention of the FCSCC to provide a quality autocross that is safe, fun, and fair to all contestants. Rules will be applied in the spirit of friendly competition and not where the letter of the law would create an inequitable situation for any driver or class. Club officials, the event chair and the technical committee reserve the right to disqualify participants and/or to direct participants and crew to leave the premises if their participation and/or presence presents a risk to the safety or well-being of themselves, other participants, the FCSCC, our hosts or our neighbors. Club officials retain final judgment in all cases.

By Dave W. Email: INFO@FCSCC.COM