The Golden Gate Lotus Club announces a tentative schedule of dates for our Lotus Autocrosses in 2023.
GGLC Autocrosses are designed to allow the Lotus and sports car enthusiast enjoy driving in controlled
conditions without random traffic and law enforcement. GGLC autocross is the perfect place to explore the
the capability of your car.
What is an Autocross?
An autocross is a driving event where you can drive your car on a closed temporary course. A typical
autocross course is marked out with orange traffic pylons and is driven at lower speeds. Drivers are timed while on
course and hitting a pylon adds a 1 second penalty. Typically the course is layed out to test a driver's skill and the
cars handling and agility. GGLC events are low-key, fun and encourage drivers to enjoy and learn about their cars.
GGLC AUTOCROSS FORMAT GGLC Autocross events will be will have a limited number of drivers to allow drivers to get a large number
of runs. Drivers are broken into groups and the groups rotate between running and working. All drivers are
required to work.
Drivers are asked to arrive early to help set-up and to attend a driver's meeting before the first run group.
GGLC Autocross Chair: Colm Gavin - autocross"at"gglotus.org Feel free to email Colm any questions concerning the GGLC Autocrosses.
For newbies and novices, there will be experienced drivers available at the event to give you tips and coaching.
Click here for results and stories about past GGLC Autocross events - Past Events
This season, we have “official” numbers. Please email your request for your numbers to: autocross"at"gglotus.org
Assistance- putting on a autocross, is very much a volunteer effort. There are a couple of areas, that we require a pool of helpers to cover. Two or three to get the
equipment set up. 8-10 people to help set up the course. You will need to be on site 7:00- 7:15, to get started.
IMPORTANT! Please review and familiarize yourself with the GGLC Autocross Rules.
ALLOWED & NOT ALLOWED CAR/VEHICLES: (These are guidelines. The GGLC Autocross Event Chair has the right to bar any vehicle from competeting
for safety.)
Allowed: Sports cars, passenger sedans, go-karts (Check SCCA Solo Rules for a current list of allowed vehicles)
SCCA Solo Classes)
Not Allowed: Motorcycles (as defined by the California Vehicle Code), SUVs, Pick-Up Trucks, CUVs (vehicles with high center of
gravity).
