About this event
Hello Performance Driving Enthusiast!
Thank-you for your interest in our TrackCross series. Before I tell you a little more about our TrackCross events, I want to let you know that this TrackCross event on April 4th is a "Collegiate Cup" edition which will allow participants to register which college they are representing, and then participate as a team with all of the other participants from the same college. We are expecting many college students to participate and represent the college car clubs they are in. Results will be tallied both individually and by college team, and the team which has the best times will receive a trophy, and more importantly, bragging rights.
AND HERE ARE THE DETAILS OF HOW OUR TRACKCROSS EVENTS WORK:
TrackCross is a like Autocross, however instead of driving around cones in a parking lot, participants are driving around the technical (i.e. "twisty") section of the Dominion Raceway Road Course. TrackCross speeds are a little faster than a typical Autocross event, and like Autocross, cars are staged so that there is no chance of two cars colliding into one another. Runs are timed so that you can monitor your progress AND also compare your times with other participant's times. There are no work assignments unless you want to help with the event in exchange for a discounted registration fee. The event is held rain or shine.
Number Of Runs: The number of runs depends on many variables, including car counts, course design/length, weather, and the number of problems/cleanups. The on-track activity starts with a 15-minute reconnaissance lap session. After that, the track goes hot with the run groups doing 20-minutes of timed runs . Again, depending on the car count, you can usually expect at least 10 to 12 runs, unless there are some major track clean-up delays.
Experience Level: While previous performance driving experience is NOT "required", our TrackCross events are NON-INSTRUCTED events. So, it is important that participants have at least a basic understanding of performance driving techniques and concepts, and having actual hands-on prior experience is very beneficial. There will be a 25-minute novice-level Classroom Session to review some basic performance driving concepts and techniques, and this session is mandatory for those without previous participation in organized performance driving events.
NOTE: The Novice Classroom Session will cover only the very basics of performance driving. If you would like, OR, feel you need, more in-depth and/or in-car instruction, please register for one of our HPDRE events instead ( Click Here For HPDRE Events )
If you have not run with us before, after the registration process you will need to submit documentation of your participation in 4 or more autocross and/or road course performance driving events within the last 2 years (email to Jim.Lorimer@DominionRaceway.com). If you can not provide that, then you must attend the Novice Classroom Session at 7:40 a.m.
ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $155, however if you register early (more than 6 weeks in advance), there is an Early Bird Discount! Once the Early Bird Discount ends the standard registration fee will be in effect for registrations received 10 or more days before the event. Registrations within 10-days of the event will have a Late Fee imposed.
** NOTE: Registration closes at midnight 3 days before the event. Register TODAY to ensure your spot AND get the discounted rate!
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course start and finish points may change during lunch, and/or, from event to event, for variety. The start-line can be anywhere from the braking markers into Turn 1 all the way down to the exit of Turn 2. The finish-line can be anywhere from the braking point into Turn 7 all the way up to the exit of Turn 12.
(Click on the following link to see an example of a DR TrackCross course: TrackCross Info and Sample Course Layout )
CAR CLASSING: See below for information about the various classes
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
- 7:00 Gates Open
- 7:00 to 8:00 Check-In (provide your filled-out and signed Tech Inspection Form at this time)
- 7:40 NOVICE Classroom Session in the Member Clubhouse
- (Mandatory for Novice; optional for others)
- 8:10 Drivers Meeting in the Member Clubhouse
- (Mandatory for ALL)
- 8:40 Reconnaissance Runs Begin For All Participants
- 9:00 Hot Runs Begin
- Noon - Worker Lunch Break
- 1:00 Afternoon Runs Begin
More info: TrackCross Info and Sample Course Layout
Questions? Please Click Here For The Road Course FAQ'S
Event requirements
AGE REQUIREMENT: All drivers must be age 18+ with a valid street license.
ALL CARS -- TECHNICAL INSPECTION: ** Your car MUST go through a Technical Inspection by a qualified person before arriving at the track ** If you have the technical and mechanical knowledge needed, you can do the technical inspection yourself, however, the underside of the car needs to be thoroughly inspected and typically that requires a lift or floor jacks & jack stands. Many race shops or car dealers will do a technical inspection for $50 to $100, which is a very small and great investment if you do not have the necessary knowledge and/or tools & equipment. Here is a link to the Suggested Technical Inspection Checklist Form: Tech Inspection Form (You MUST print, fill out, and bring it to the event to be able to participate!)
CONVERTIBLES need to pass "Broomstick Test" and may need additional rollover protection. **NO EXCEPTIONS!** Click Here For Convertible Requirements
CAR NUMBERS: All cars are required to have a number on both sides of the car. The numbers should be at least 8" tall, and should be a contrasting color to the color of the car. Painters tape is fine, however, here is a link to a company that can provide them: TrackDecals.com
PASSENGER POLICY: **NO PASSENGERS** unless they are approved instructors
CAR CLASSING: Basic car classing exists so drivers compete against those in similar cars or of a similar skill level.
Choose "Just-For-Fun" (A-JFF) if you don't care about car class, or if you are a novice and are just wanting to learn more about the sport.
Otherwise please choose one of the classes below ("S" = street; "C" = competition / race- or track-prepped) --- ("FWD" = Front-Wheel-Drive; "RWD" = Rear-Wheel-Drive; " AWD" = All-Wheel-Drive):
Classing Notes:
- Horsepower ratings for consideration above are at the crank, from manufacturer specifications and/or via best calculation on a dynamometer.
- If you swap your engine, add a supercharger/turbocharger, install a bigger turbo, run a very sticky tire, mount big aero, gut your interior, etc – your car goes to Competition class and probably bumps from 1 to 2 (even if it’s still a daily driver!)
Street car classes:
Shall be for street legal production cars that are stock or have limited/basic bolt-on modifications like intakes or exhausts or springs/shocks, DOT 140+ treadwear street tires, full interiors, and little to no weight reduction.
SF1 = Street FWD under 2.5L naturally aspirated
SF2 = Street FWD over 2.5L NA + all forced induction
SR1 = Street RWD under 2.5L naturally aspirated
SR2 = Street RWD over 2.5L NA + all forced induction
SA1 = Street AWD under 2.5L naturally aspirated
SA2 = Street AWD over 2.5L NA + all forced induction
EV = All EV's and BEV's
Competition car classes:
Shall be for street legal or non street legal competition or racing prepared cars with more extensive modifications like engine swaps or aftermarket forced induction, DOT R-compound tires or full slicks or any tire with less than 140 treadwear, gutted interiors, and/or significant weight reduction.
CF1 = Comp FWD under 2.5L naturally aspirated
CF2 = Comp FWD over 2.5L NA + all forced induction
CR1 = Comp RWD under 2.5L naturally aspirated
CR2 = Comp RWD over 2.5L NA + all forced induction
CA1 = Comp AWD under 2.5L naturally aspirated
CA2 = Comp AWD over 2.5L NA + all forced induction
Rental helmets are NOT available; participants must provide their own helmet.
Gift certificate entries are available, please email Jim.Lorimer@DominionRaceway.com
Touring laps may be available during lunch for an additional $20/car.
Passenger policy: no passengers unless they are approved instructors.
Questions? Please Click Here For The Road Course FAQ's
More questions? Please Jim.Lorimer@DominionRaceway.com
