Sand & Sage Sports Car Autoclub Autocross

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Proposed Event: The Sand and Sage Sports Car Club Autocross The Sand and Sage Sports Car Club is a Tri -Cities based car club that specializes in hosting precision driving competitions commonly referred to as Autocross. The SSSCC has been active in the Tri - Cities since the 1950's, and is well known among local government and law enforcement as the best LEGAL way to learn how to find the limits of your car and your own driving skills. What is Autocross? Autocross is a timed practice of navigating a course defined by traffic cones. It is generally low to moderate speeds (15-45 MPH mostly, never over highway speed). There is only one car on the course at any time. Time penalties are given for hitting a cone, or driving the course incorrectly. At the end of the day the best time is compared to other similar cars, and awards are given for the fastest drivers in each class. Who can participate in Autocross? Anyone with a valid driver's license can participate in one of 12 competitive classes. There is a novice class for new, inexperienced participants. Then, depending on the car you drive, there are street tire or race tire classes you can participate in. There are even go-kart classes for children as young as 7 years old. The SSSCC prides itself on being a family friendly club. We have several families in which every family member competes in the events. Autocross is the largest completely amateur motorsport in the world. By not having a professional level, it is also one of the most friendly sports. What is required to participate? You must have a vehicle which is capable of passing a technical inspection. Everything must be in safe working order, and there must not be any loose items in the vehicle. You must wear a DOT approved helmet while driving. You can provide your own helmet, or we have a few loaners. You must have a valid driver's license with you. You must be able to perform a work assignment while your class is not competing. Proposed Event The event proposed for Kittitas County is a unique opportunity for the autocross community in the Northwest. The National Championships of our sport are held in Nebraska on an old Air Force Base and are run on a concrete surface. The opportunity to run on concrete is very rare anywhere but even more so in the Northwest. As there are a large number of National level competitors in the Northwest headed to the championships, the opportunity to practice on concrete as well as tune their cars for the surface is sure to draw a large number of participants. We will be promoting this event locally to encourage people to legally drive their cars in a spirited manor and hope to draw a good number to try the sport. Still, we expect that by far the largest