What happens during an autox?
Note: This is from the San Francisco Region SCCA, I found it to be most concise guide for the autox beginner. Car Prep When you get to the event site, get your car prepped for the upcoming tech inspection. Remove all the loose items from the interior and trunk. If you have hubcaps or lug nut covers on your wheels, remove them as well. This might be a good time to make sure your tire pressures are where you want them. If you are fortunate enough to be running race tires, get changed over to them ASAP. Registration Registering for an autocross event requires a valid driver’s license and an entry fee (usually $20 to $30). Knowing your class and car number ahead of time will also make things run smoother. You will also be asked to sign an insurance waiver. If the region offers online registration take advantage of that to make things easier for you and the organizers. Tech Inspection Your car must pass a tech inspection before you can compete. They will check to make sure your car is safe
Car Prep When you get to the event site, get your car prepped for the upcoming tech inspection. Remove all the loose items from the interior and trunk. If you have hubcaps or lug nut covers on your wheels, remove them as well. This might be a good time to make sure your tire pressures are where you want them. If you are fortunate enough to be running race tires, get changed over to them ASAP. Registration Registering for an autocross event requires a valid driver’s license and an entry fee (usually $25 to $35). Knowing your class and car number ahead of time will also make things run smoother. You will also be asked to sign an insurance waiver. If the region offers online registration take advantage of that to make things easier for you and the organizers. Tech Inspection Your car must pass a tech inspection before you can compete. They will check to make sure your car is safe to compete by checking over various items on your car (tires, wheels, battery, brakes, etc). They will also re
