Hey guys I just signed up for the club so I can start auto-xing in my e34! I have a few questions though: I am only 17 so I was wondering if there was any sort of waiver or something that needs to be signed by parents in order for me to compete? And if there is, where could I get one before Feb. 1st because I plan on going to that event and my dad is currently on deployment and my mom most likely won't want to go out to qualcomm for the day. I also know that the cars have to be inspected before you can drive, I was just wondering if a vaccuum leak would lead to me not being able to compete? I was also wondering about the helmets, I don't have a helmet, and I don't have money for one at the moment, is there a way to rent a helmet or something? I can get a motorcycle helmet though, but would that be allowed? thanks guys
Idk how to erase a thread on this forum, but I found the answers to all my questions. Next time I will make sure to search first.
You will need to have a waiver signed by both parents (or guardians). Many chapters have loaner helmets. Helmets must be Snell rated. The minimum rating for an autocross is Snell M95 or SA95. M for motorcycle, SA for Special Applications. DOT helmets will not be accepted. There generally is a tech inspection that varies from chapter to chapter. As long as you are not leaking fluids, I don't see a vacuum leak being a problem. Check with your chapter about tech, helmets and waiver.
Thanks steven s. Hey guys I do have one more question though. Since I just signed up, I don't think I will get my card by Feb. 1'st, where can I print out the receipt to show that I am a member of bmwcca? I searched everywhere on this site, am I blind or something because I absolutley can't find it?
Start 'em young! Heh. I notice that our new member, Autocross Boy, is referring to the San Diego Chapter. . . home of autocross in fourth gear! And I want you birds to note that he needs to get things squared away because WE START AUTOCROSSING IN FEBRUARY! EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT, SNOW-BELTERS! I'm sorry; I couldn't resist.
Haha yes I am in the SD chapter.. lol what are these things that i have to get squared away? btw do you know where I can find that receipt to print out? =0
When did you join, I mean what date. The company I work for prints and mails all the membership cards and we mail them weekly, in fact a bunch went out today. If you joined yesterday, we will print and mail Wed,Thur of next week after we get the records from National. I could also search by name and see if it went out already. Anyway, if you don't have a card in hand, I am betting they will let you play, or attend any events between now and next week. I have never seen someone get turned away at the door....except for perhaps Satch at a Kansas City Chapter Driving School Dinner. I think he had forgotton his meal ticket in his instructors packet. They let him in because, as it turns out, he was the evenings keynote speaker.... Oh the good ol'days.....
I signed up the night before last. And ok thanks man, I'll pm you. I already preregistered, so I would hope they let me in even without the card lol at that story, it kinda helps if you let your speaker into the event =D
Hey guys how much does fuel weight affect the car on the track a lot, like if I had half a tank, rather than a full tank, would it make a noticebale difference? And how much gas is usually used in a day of auto-xing?
At your first autocross, it will make no difference at all. You will be there to gain experience, not to win, so don't worry about details like this.
Thanks man I had a great time today, were any of you out there too? I'm addicted and driving home I was so tempted to take every turn as if I was timed getting home haha but I was able to resist the urge
Satch, If you still have your Texas Roundell, you could have run our Houston Chapter January AutoX. Scott
