What is an Autocross

The emphasis is on car control and driver inputs.  AX gives you the opportunity to develop your own skill set, as well as learn the limits of your vehicle in a safe and controlled environment.  Combined with a Car Control Clinic, your confidence and ability will improve markedly.

Beginners are always welcome, and there are no pre-requisites other than arriving with a vehicle in safe working condition.   The PCA AX rules allow for any licensed driver age 16 or older to participate in AX.  Helmets meeting a Snell 2000 rating or newer are required and each club has loaner helmets available.  Before each event begins, there is a guided Course Walk that takes you step by step through the driving line and explains how to navigate through the cones.  This is especially helpful for first-timers and those that want a second perspective.

There are many couples or parent/child combos that take turns driving the family car on the course.  It’s a great way to create a little friendly competition.  Additionally, there are many women solo drivers that are more than happy to give pointers to new comers of the female persuasion, so don't let that fact put you off participating - besides, you know you are the better driver!

There are many facets to PCA, as can be seen on our main page and throughout the national organization.  You owe it to yourself to try Autocross.  It is a great entry level, competitive event that requires little car prep, time or money.  We hope to see you soon.

Click for more on "What is Autocross" Click here to access the PCA Autocross page.

Click here for video clips of a PCA Autocross event in California.

Click the buttons below for clips from Porsche Parade AX events. Note that these seem to run best in Real Player or Quicktime - not so well in Windows Media Player. If you have problems, you may also (on PC's) right click on the buttons below and select "Save Target As" to download the video clip to a folder on your computer, then select "Open" to view the video (this works with Windows Media Player). These are largish files of 20 to 30 MB, but they will download within about 45 seconds over a cable connection.

Click here for some photos of Porsches at a recent Houston event.

PCA Autocross Dates and Facility Schedules

LSR Performance Driving School - October 10 - 12

Click here for more information.

SCCA and BMW Autocrosses (LSR Members are welcome)

There will be 6-8 competition runs and the event will usually conclude by 3:00pm.
Ther is a limit of 80 entries (a limited number of onsite entries may be available...20 or so)
(Online Pre-Registration closes at 12 noon on the Friday or Saturday before the event)
$25 for BMW and PCA members $30 for all others
Click here for directions to AutoCross venues.

Volunteers and Instructors

To prepare for a designated AX schedule for 2009, we need to build a cadre of volunteers and instructors and form an autocross committee.  Additionally, any interested drivers should participate in the BMW and SCCA events, as these two clubs welcome us with open arms. Interested persons should contact Matt Kucharski. There will be opportunities to observe, assist, and DRIVE at the Houston Police Academy (BMW) and Gulf Greyhound Park (SCCA) events on the following dates:

Things you will be able to do on-line:

Determine your PCA AX Class .  For BMW Club select PCA.  For SCCA, you will have to consult the SCCA Class Rules.

Register for an AX event.  We reciprocate membership pricing for BMW events.  Select the appropriate host from the drop-down menu. Obtain a permanent AX number, if you do not have one.  This is a city-wide list and will apply to all Houston events.

View a list of permanently assigned AX numbers.

Other information

Click here for course maps for the SCCA Autocross events at Gulf Greyhound Park.Click here and here for maps of courses at the Houston Police Academy (BMW events). Click here for the National PCA Autocross Rules