Autocross


Autocross is a relatively cheap form of racing with higher speeds than a Motorkhana with the use of mainly 2nd/3rd gear, and no reversing.
Chicanes are used to keep speeds down on longer straights.
Autocross is an ideal environment in which to learn or improve car control skills. A circuit is laid out using plastic cones on a large grass or sealed area, whereas the winner is the competitor with the fastest overall accumulated time from normally 3 runs. You race individually, with another car starting 30 seconds or so behind you with 2-3 cars on the track at once but well separated. Usually there will be at least 3 courses, with 2 runs at each course with your best time out of the 2 counting.

Location
Sealed events – Ruapuna Raceway 107 Hasketts Rd
Grass events – 94 Camwell Park. Off Flaxton Rd, Rangiora. Please respect property owners and neighbours by keeping speeds down on Camwell park and the driveway into property, under 15 kph on shingle driveway.
 
Time
See individual event info for timing
Late sign-in on the day can not be accepted, please arrive early to help the organisers
Check event regulations to ensure accurate timing

Classes (updated from 2023/24 season)
Overall, Junior (aged 20 and under), Ladies
2WD 0-1500cc
2WD 1501-2000cc
2WD 2001+cc
4WD

How to enter
All entries to be placed via online.motorsport.org.nz or the Motorsport NZ app

If you have not used this system before or need any tips, please first visit this page on our website, please get in touch if you continue to need assistance.

Event regulations are posted for each event on the calendar page, please read these to ensure you have all the correct info for each individual event.
Entries will generally open approx 3-4 weeks out from each event.
Seal events often attract a large entry list so please enter as early as possible to ensure you don’t miss out and to allow organisers time to get ready.
There is a max entry number at which point no more entries will be accepted, don’t leave entering until late or you will likely miss out

On arrival at the event please report to the organisers. For seal events this is in the office at the pit garage end of the control tower complex

Entry Fee
Entries placed online by the Thursday before the event – $80/seal. $50/grass
Late entries – $100/seal. $70/grass
Payment by cash on the day at grass events, eftpos at seal events
Pre payments are encouraged to save time and can be made through the entry system or to the CCC account 02 0865 0020166 25. Please ensure to use a useful reference and get in early, paying after the closing date may not be seen in time by the organisers.
If you enter but can no longer make it, please edit your entry to be withdrawn. If pre paid you must contact us to arrange a refund based on that event’s refund policy (generally a full refund if asked early enough).
 
Driver Requirements
No licence needed. Club membership required after first 2 events. Drivers must be over 12 years of age, 12-16 years old with parental consent.
Max 2 drivers per car.
Car Requirements
Road legal or race car meeting Motorsport NZ Schedule A

Additional to the requirements of Appendix Two, Schedule A, Article 4.6 in the Motorsport NZ Manual; All Open Top Vehicles (not including targa top) must be fitted with a compliant rollbar (see event regulations for full details).
For road registered vehicles with a current WOF and licence a non-homologated safety rollbar/cage can be accepted at the scrutineer’s discretion (it will require sufficient height and strength of build and mounting on a case by case basis).
Non road legal open vehicles must be fitted with a homologated safety rollbar (half cage) minimum and be fully compliant with Schedule A.
In all cases, the occupant’s helmet must be no higher than the highest point of the roll protection in a normal seating position (the bar, not the padding).

Additional notes on vehicle requirements:
– Cars are checked by a scrutineer so you must ensure your car is suitable, Ask if you have any questions
– Road cars running regularly we highly recommend you get a Motorsport NZ Logbook, saves you needing scrutineering as often
– Adding a bolt on hard top does not remove the open car requirements
– Road legal means presented in the state it passed the WOF. eg. if you make modifications after that WOF check it is no longer valid, eg if installing a race seat/harness it must be done as per Schedule A

Tyres:
Grass events – Road Tyres only – No Rally tyres, mud and snows or knobblies of any kind (see regs for full details)
Tarmac events – Road Legal Tyres only (including semi slicks on which it is possible to get a warrant) – No slicks or pure race tyres

 
Safety Gear:
Approved helmet (See part 4.1 in Schedule A)
Overalls minimum 100% Cotton (FIA/SFI approved race suit highly recommended)
Fire extinguisher highly recommended (must meet Schedule A requirements: double strap metal bracket securely bolted)

Passengers:
Permitted under Motorsport NZ regulations. Full roll cage and supporting safety gear required.
Indemnity form to be completed, passengers aged 12-15 need parental consent form.
Example video of what the seal Autocross courses are usually like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywtaHaWYgGM
Canterbury Car Club
107 Hasketts Rd, Templeton, Christchurch
P.O. Box 16610, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone: 03 349 6003
Email: admin@canterburycarclub.co.nz