Autocross
A THRILLING RIDE
“Solo®” is the brand name for SCCA® Autocross and on paper it seems very simple – use traffic cones to make a mini-road course in a parking lot or airport and see who can get the lowest time without hitting any cones or going off course.
Despite the low overall speeds attained during competition, it’s one of the most intense, rapid-fire forms of motorsports you can enter, with barriers to entry low enough that many drivers are able to be quite competitive at it.
Competitors range from the casual participant who may use the same car that they drive daily to work to the hard-core driver who has a dedicated competition car, special tires, and uses lots of vacation days to squeak out every last fraction of a second. In between the extremes, there are levels and classes for different degrees of car modification.
2024 AUTOCROSS Schedule
All events will be held at Barber Motorsports Park Proving Ground in Leeds, AL.
Registration can be made at Motorsportreg.com
Saturday, February 24 - Results
*Saturday, March 16 - Results
Saturday, April 13 - Results
*Saturday, May 25 - Register Here
Saturday, June 22
Saturday, July 20
Saturday, August 17
Saturday, September 21
Saturday, October 19
*Saturday, November 16
On dates with the (*) symbol, we will have full use of the pad for our course at Barber.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR AUTOCROSS
Try an Autocross event with us! To register, check out our events calendar with details on the next ‘cross. All transactions go through MSR, so you will need to sign up for a free account at motorsportreg.com to complete your registration.
WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED
Driver's License: You will need a current driver's license to enter an SCCA Solo event. Bring it with you to show the people working registration you’re good to go.
Helpful tip – If you are under 18, you will need both your parents to sign a minor waiver for you.
Vehicle in good working order: Although autocrossing doesn’t require the same safety gear that you might see in race cars, you will need to make sure that your car (or kart) is in good shape with no loose/worn suspension parts, your car battery is securely held in place, your tires have no cord or metal showing, your car’s brakes and seatbelts are in good shape and it has no big fluid leaks.
Helpful tip – When you get to an event, the tech inspector will make sure your car is ready to go.
Helmet: You will need a helmet when you’re driving on course, but you can usually use a “loaner” helmet provided by the host Region of the event. If you bring your own, it has to meet certain safety standards – more than just "DOT-Approved.” The most common certifications are Snell “M” and “SA” and need to have the number 2010 or higher after the letters. ECE R22.05 certified helmets are no longer allowed as of Dec. 31, 2022.
Helpful tip – If you’re not sure if your helmet is OK or not, show it to a tech inspector who can let you know if it’s acceptable.
Most of our Autocross events are held at the Barber Proving Grounds. Below you will find more information and event requirements for racing at this facility.
SUPPLEMENTALS FOR BARBER PROVING GROUND:
Registration and Payment must be done online via Motorsportreg.com.
If you're unsure of the classing, you can find guidance on ALSCCA's forum, Facebook Page or email the registrar with your car's details.
Waters will NOT be available to help reduce common touch points. Please bring you own hydration.
WAIVERS - Everyone on site at he PG during the event will be considered a participant (SCCA and BMP) or an invitee (BMP) and must have waivers signed for both Barber's and ALSCCA.
MINOR WAIVERS are critical and must be correctly completed and notarized PRIOR TO THE EVENT - This Waiver must be printed and executed in color. It can be found here: SCCA Minor Waiver Don't forget to bring it to the event.
Spectators and entrant visitors are discouraged for this event. Entrants are responsible for their guests. Entrants can be disqualified and asked to leave if their guests do not follow our policies and procedures.
Passengers are permitted. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to access any risk and to make the decision on whether or not to to ride with or allow others to ride with you. Non-Entrant passengers must be an SCCA Member or complete a Weekend Membership form which will be available at the trailer and waivers station. Trial Memberships for passengers are FREE.
The Skidpad is NOT included in this event. It has a special surface that can be damaged without water constantly spraying - stay off the skidpad.
We will run rain or shine.
Entrants will be responsible for reimbursing Barber for repairing any damage for off-course run or otherwise.
Any tire off course during a run, no matter how minor, will result in a DNF for that run
SOLO NATIONALS
Each year our club’s Autocross “Solo” talent is showcased at the SCCA Solo Nationals event. To get insight into how an Autocross event is run, and what it looks like to compete on a national level, take a ride with ALSCCA Autocross Program Manager, Nick Lindsay. For any questions regarding Autocross / Solo competition, feel free to email Nick.
BARBER PROVING GROUND
Take a spin on one of the courses at Barber Proving Ground.
