Ajay Brivic

Introduction by
Lone Star Region PCA Autocross Chairperson,  Jim Hedderick

What is Autocross?

Autocross (or AX) is an entry level competitive driving event around a course defined by traffic cones. Each “lap” is individually timed for each driver. There is no “wheel-to-wheel” competition with courses designed to be negotiated entirely in 2nd gear for most vehicles. A typical course is 45 to 60 seconds long.

Autocross gives you the opportunity to develop your car control skills in a relatively safe environment.

PCA National Autocross rules allow for any licensed driver age 16 or older to participate in Autocrossing.

Beginner PCA members are always welcome, and there are no prerequisites other than arriving with a vehicle in safe working condition. We require non-member entrants to be experienced to allow instructors to focus on PCA member beginners.

Up to two drivers can share a single vehicle allowing for multiple family members to participate.

Autocross Classes

Porsche Club of America has redefined their various Autocross classifications for the 2019 season.

Porsche Classes

  • 9AT – All 911 Turbo, 911 GTS, 99+ AWD, 2016+ Carrera S/GTS
  • GTR – Special GT, R, or “Tuner” Porsche Models, heavily modified Porsches
  • 9WC – 99+ 911 Carrera models except Turbo, AWD, 2016+ Carrera S/GTS
  • 9AC – All Air Cooled 911 models except turbo
  • BC1 – 97-08 Boxster/Cayman, 09-11 Boxster/Cayman Base Models
  • BC2 – 09-11 Boxster/Cayman S/GTS, All 2012+ Boxster/Cayman
  • PF – All Front Engine Porsches including SUV
  • P4 – 4-cylinder Air Cooled Porsches and 914-6
  • PRT – Any Porsche on sub-140 treadwear or race tires

Non-Porsche Classes

  • X1 – AWD Non-Porsches Cars on 140 or greater tread wear rating tires
  • X2 – RWD Non-Porsches Cars on 140 or greater tread wear rating tires
  • X3 – FWD cars and sub-100 hp 4-cylinder cars on 140 or greater tread wear rating tires
  • X4 – Significantly Modified Non-Porsches or on sub 140 tread wear tires

Other Classes

  • L – Ladies Class (Optional)
  • INS – Autocross Event Instructors

Lone Star Region PCA previous autocross events are listed here.

Ready to try your first Autocross? Click here for “Where Do I Start?”