"Our cars are meant to be driven, not polished." - Dr. Ferry Porsche
An autocross is a low speed driving skill event navigating through cones. It is done mostly in second gear with speeds between 30 and 65 miles per hour. Come prepared for fun!
Registration
IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED ONLINE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUN.
The only exception will be if you have never autocrossed before and you come out to watch and you realize this is just way to much fun to put off any longer. Then we'll let you run.
Online registration is required. Registration will open approximately two weeks before the event.
Events will be limited to 30 participants. Anyone may sign-up when registration opens, but PCA members will be given priority until Wednesday prior to the event.
The entry fee is $10 for PCA members and $20 for non-members.
Please let us know if you have registered but will not be able to attend.
If there are fewer than 12 registered drivers by midnight Wednesday prior to the event, the event may be canceled.
Online registration will close at midnight Friday before the event.
While autocross is an all weather sport, we are doing this for fun. Standing in a downpour and hiding from lightning is not fun. We reserve the right to cancel the event based on weather predictions. If light rain or clearing is predicted, we will probably still have the event. Driving in the wet can be fun.
Check your email before leaving for Road Yoder. Especially if rain is predicted.
What To Bring
Bring a lunch.
LOANER HELMETS - we only have two. On medium and one large. We highly recommend you buy one if you come consistently. They're cheap. Check the local motorcycle shops. Open face is okay although some prefer a closed face helmet for convertibles. Must have SNELL 2015 or 2010 rating. D.O.T. only is not acceptable.
We have a portable toilet on site.
Schedule
Now the fun part!
7:30 Course setup & registration. Everyone must sign our Insurance Waiver. Let us know if minors will be attending.
8:30 Walk the course and get cars inspected and finish setup.
Check that everyone has signed the waiver and point out the insurance certificate
The insurance does not cover your car – more info is in the binder
Safety is our primary concern
Drive SLOWLY through grid and paddock
5 mph and no tire warming
If you spin, both feet in.
Spinning is the primary risk at an autocross
The course is designed for some run-off area
If you try to recover, you will not stay in the run-off area
Brake to stop the car and clutch to not stop the engine
Remind starter to check belts and helmet strap
Corner workers
Hold the radio 12” away
no cameras, phones or sitting
remain alert - do not turn your back on moving cars
watch the cones emerge behind the car and reposition cones that wobble
for small events, take your time with the cones
Cone penalty 2 seconds
tipped over or out of the box
pointer cones do not count, only upright cones
all cones on course count, even before and after the timer
If you see a cone down while driving, stop and point it out or you will get the penalty
Also stop if you see anything unsafe (worker in your way)
You will get a re-run
Red flag instructions
Corner workers - use the red flag to stop cars on course
animal crossing the course or a tractor pulling hay bales
corner worker who has not safely cleared the course
any unsafe condition requiring the cars to stop
Hold the flag and do not roll it up
Drivers come to a full stop
Proceed off course safely at a reasonable speed
Drivers will get a re-run
No alcohol
Only drivers and approved instructors are allowed in cars
Find a volunteer to submit the observers report
Emergency Plan
Hutchinson Hospital/Reno County EMS, 620-665-2120
Haven Community EMS, 620-465-3618
Reno County Sheriff, 620-694-2735
Directions to Road Yoder (old runway west of Sunflower Glider Port)
From K96 (west of Yoder) go South on Halstead RoadWest on Red Rock Road about 1.3 miles.South on gravel road.Continue south on old runway
DRIVE SLOWLY ON THE RUNWAY NEAR THE HOUSE We do not want to risk losing access to this site.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Autocross 8 '24
Autocross
Nov 2, 2024
AutoX (Autocross) is a very exciting form of motorsport held at typical street and highway speeds. It emphasizes precise car control in a fun, low-cost, friendly and safe environment. Learn and rapidly refine advanced driving skills and techniques in the non-threatening environment of a course marked by soft traffic cones in a airstrip. Enjoy your Porsche’s capabilities like nowhere else and drive it the way it was designed. AutoX is easy on your car and all Porsches can participate. Car control skills you gain allow you to explore the limits of your car which makes you a safer driver on the street. Discover the fun and camaraderie of AutoX!
30 Max Participants
Minimum 12 registrations required or event will cancel
All drivers 18+ welcome but PCA members have priority
All cars that pass tech inspection are welcome
Please find more details on our autocross page about safety and what to bring to these events.