Welcome! So you've taken the first step to starting autocross. Kudos! Check out the lists below to help you prepare for you first event to make it enjoyable and fun.

Items you'll need

  • Drivers License. You must be 16 years old with a valid drivers license. Permits do not count.
  • If you are under 18 years old you must have parental consent.

Items you'll want to bring include

  • DOT-approved helmet if you have one. We have loaner helmets to use if you don't have one.
  • Water : Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated through the day.
  • Sunscreen, Hats, Umbrellas or whatever you prefer for protection from the sun. Texas summers get toasty, so bring what you need to keep your skin from burning.
  • Wind jacket or rain coat if inclement weather is expected. Texas weather changes throughout the day so it's good to pack these just in case.
  • Tire Gauge : We have an air compressor on site to fill your tires. Bring a tire gauge to check and monitor tire pressures.
  • Tools : Pushing your car to the limits will start to expose weak points. You may need to adjust things that loosen so it's good to have tools to fix things.
  • Quart of Oil : Make sure to check your oil level before heading to the event but bring a spare quart if your car is prone to burning oil.
  • A copy of the SCCA Rulebook. Click Here to Download a copy to your phone. Gotta love technology!

Morning tasks to complete

  • Sign the Waiver: As soon as you arrive on site either at the gate or the trailer. This includes both drivers and spectators.
  • Register : As soon as you arrive on site you'll want to go check in at the trailer. The people working registration will get you entered into the computer and help find out what class your car falls under.
  • Tape : After you've registered and gotten your car Class and Number you'll want to label your car as such. Numbers should be at least 8" tall and letters should be at least 4" tall. Don't use blue tape on a blue car, white tape on a white car, etc. Make sure the numbers and letters are legible and don't make a 5 look like an S and vice versa. We have tape provided at the event either in the trailer or in Tech Inspection.
  • Prepparing your car : You will need to remove the driver's side floor mat and remove all loose items in the car before heading over to Tech Inspection.
  • Tech Inspection : Once you've registered and added your Number and Class to your car you'll want to bring your car over to the Tech Inspection area where they'll check for items such as wheel bearing, seat belts, gas pedal return, etc. You can view the full list here.

Novice Course Walk

Course is usually open for walking starting around 9:00 to 9:30 am but around 9:45 am we have the Novice Stewards walk the novices through the course giving them tips on taking the proper line and noting key cones to look for. It is highly recommended to attend the Novice Course Walk.