About this event
PCA-GGR Autocross #1 on Saturday, February 28th, at Crows Landing NAS sponsored by Porsche Redwood City.
Attention: The PCA Zone 7 Autocross Car Classes have changed for 2026:
- A new Novice Class, “N-01” was added – this is exclusively for novice Porsche car drivers who have attended 10 or less autocross events (regardless of club affiliation) in their driving history.
- The prior “A” Class was eliminated – now, the entry point for unmodified “as delivered” Porsche cars is the Optioned (“O”) Class.
- Three Modified “M” Classes were added for cars with weight and aero modifications that enable competitive advantages beyond those of the Prepared “P” Classes but which fall short of the even more extensive modifications allowed in the Unlimited “U” Class.
- Optioned “O”, Prepared “P”, Unlimited “U” and “Fun” Classes carry over from the previous ruleset.
Please carefully read through the Zone 7 Car Classification Rules document to fully understand the rules, and register your car accordingly for 2026 autocross events: https://zone7.pca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Z7-Autocross-Rules.pdf
Registration opens at 6:00 pm Pacific on Monday, February 9th. Event capacity 76.
- PCA Members driving Porsches are strongly encouraged to register in Zone 7 Classes for $85 including the $15 discount.
- Fun Class registrations for non-Porsche cars are welcome for $100. Fun Class registrations will be waitlisted after 15 (max).
- Newer drivers are welcome! Those with experience at five (5) or less events may request an Instructor on registration. Drivers requesting instruction will be waitlisted after 10 (max).
Co-drivers sharing one car will be assigned to separate run groups and must run with unique car numbers. Each driver should register individually, indicating in the process that they are sharing a car, and including the co-driver’s name (LastName, FirstName).
Registration closes at 6:00 pm Pacific on Wednesday, February 25th, or when our limit of 76 participants is reached. Fees are non-refundable after registration closes.
Drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid, government-issued driver’s license to register and participate in this event. Drivers may be asked to show their license.
The SpeedWaiver link for this event is: https://pcaggrax.speedwaiver.com/nwmdx Kindly sign your Speedwaiver immediately after registration using your name exactly as listed in MSReg, even if there is some chance you might not attend. Adult guests may attend but must also sign the SpeedWaiver in advance. Minor guests require special paper waivers signed in advance by both parents – please contact the Autocross Director for information.
Drivers must acknowledge the PCA Zone 7 policy on personal transportation devices during registration: “The use of personal transportation devices, including but not limited to bicycles, scooters and skateboards, whether powered or non-powered, is solely at the operator’s own risk. The Autocross Director retains sole discretion to restrict, limit or prohibit use of such devices for any reason.” Note: It is also suggested that such devices be used primarily at a walking pace as speed on course is a safety and a competition issue.
Run Group and Work Assignments will be added to the registration info on MSReg after registration closes ~2 days prior to the event under the "Entries" section for the event.
- Live timing will be available here: PCA-GGR Live Timing Website (Clokkr)
- This is an all-day event. Half-day participation is not available.
- Lunch sandwiches and bottled water will be provided as part of your registration.
- With 2+ people in a car, at least one must be a trained PCA Zone 7 Autocross Instructor.
- Further PCA-GGR Autocross details are here: PCA-GGR Autocross Website
PCA-LPR (Loma Prieta Region) will host their autocross #1 event at the same location on Sunday, March 1st. See LPR-PCA AX #1 to register. Attend both events for a full weekend of autocross driving fun.
PCA-GGR Event Schedule (plan - subject to adjustment):
- 7:00 am: Site Opens
- 7:00 to 7:45 am:
- All drivers and guests must pass through check-in on arrival, show their confirmed Speedwaiver and make their way to the paddock areas.
- Course set-up is in process: Drivers, please respect and allow this exclusive time for the course designer, set-up team and safety staff to do their work without questions and distractions!
- Cars are emptied of loose items and prepped for running. Cars and driver helmets are accessible in paddock area(s) for safety inspection by Tech staff.
- Drivers ensure car numbers on both sides of their cars are readable from 75 ft (~8" high bold numbers with painter's tape that contrasts well over the car color).
- 7:45 to 8:25 am: Course available for walking. All drivers should walk the course at least once (allow 15 min per walk at a good pace). A good time to use the rest room.
- 8:00 am sharp: Student and novice driver course walk led by the Chief Instructor starting at the trailer.
- 8:15 am: Drivers in Run Group 1 move their cars to grid (chevron pattern).
- 8:30 am: Mandatory Drivers Meeting at the trailer.
- 8:45 am:
- Drivers in Run Group 2 immediately check-in for work at the trailer, get their work assignments and radios, and quickly get to their workstations.
- Safety Steward (or designee) may survey the workstations to ensure workers understand areas of coverage and where to stand for safety when course is hot.
- Drivers in Run Group 1 on grid ready to run
- 9:00 am: First car from Run Group 1 on course
- ~10:15 - 10:25 am:
- Drivers in Run Group 2 quickly get back to their cars, get their helmets, and get their cars on grid in chevron pattern ready to run.
- Drivers in Run Group 1 promptly check-in for work at the trailer, get their work assignments from staff, and quickly get out to their respective workstations.
- 10:45 am: First car from Run Group 2 on course.
- ~12:00 - 12:15 pm: Lunch break for approximately 30 minutes. Sandwiches (selected at registration) and water are provided at the trailer.
- 12:45 pm: Begin afternoon session
- Run Group 2 drivers promptly check-in at the trailer for work assignments.
- Run Group 1 drivers promptly get their cars on grid.
- 1:00 pm: First car from Run Group 1 on course.
- ~2:15 - 2:25 pm:
- Drivers in Run Group 2 quickly get back to their cars, get their helmets, and get their cars on grid in chevron pattern ready to run.
- Drivers in Run Group 1 promptly check-in for work at the trailer (for those working the course – please, no packing of cars or other activity that would delay the event), get their work assignments from staff, and quickly get out to their respective workstations.
- 2:45 pm: First car from Run Group 2 on course.
- 4:00 – 4:15 pm: Last car finishes.
- 4:15 to 4:50 pm: Course clean-up.
- Course workers bring fire extinguishers, flags and radios back to the trailer.
- Course clean-up team completes their work.
All times are estimated and are at the discretion of the PCA-GGR Autocross Director.
What to bring:
- Chair and possibly a personal umbrella for sunshade.
- Painter's tape (2” wide preferred) which contrasts well with your car's paint color, or printed vinyl / magnetic car numbers. Car numbers must be visible from a 75' distance on both sides of the car.
- Sunscreen, hat, layers for cooler mornings and warmer afternoons, possibly with significant winds (No RED clothing as that could be mistaken for a safety flag).
Event requirements
All drivers are responsible for bringing a safe car to the event. Cars must be mechanically sound, in good running order with no significant leaks, and the interior and storage areas must be free of all loose items. In preparation for the event, please self-confirm that your car meets safety requirements PCA Autocross Safety Inspection Checklist.
- HELMETS ARE REQUIRED with a 2010 or newer Snell Certification, which will be checked on Tech inspection. A small number of loaner helmets are available at the trailer. A driver's license may be required in exchange for use of a loaner helmet.
- All drivers must have their car and helmet inspected and approved for safety by the onsite Tech staff prior to the start of the event. Drivers without car and helmet inspection stickers or without car numbers displayed on both sides of the car will forfeit his/her run(s) until the issue is resolved.
- This is a volunteer participation event. All drivers are volunteers who MUST WORK at an assigned worker position. Most worker positions require standing for over an hour per session. Dress appropriately for working outdoors in the predicted weather conditions. Avoid red clothing as this could be mistaken as a red safety flag.
- Participants are expected to participate in the Morning and Afternoon sessions.
- No Firearms, Alcohol or Drugs permitted!! No drones are allowed.
- Note: Drivers without a pre-assigned PCA-GGR seasonal number may select a number from the list of available numbers, which can become their seasonal number pending active participation in multiple PCA-GGR events over 1-2 seasons.
Events run rain or shine. Refunds are not provided for inclement weather.
For questions, contact the PCA-GGR Autocross Director at autocross@pca-ggr.org
