about akron sports car club

In continuous existence since its founding in the early 1950's the Akron Sports Car Club has served its members well in a variety of automotive pursuits. Originally serving the needs of "real" sports car enthusiasts through a variety of related pursuits such as Gymkhanas and TSD (Time, Speed, Distance) Rallyes the organization has evolved into two highly focused groups.

One group within the Akron Sports Car Club is referred to as Autocross. From its humble beginnings as a Gymkhana, which was basically a very low-speed test of precision driving, Autocross has become the entry level into amateur motorsports. The essence of Autocross is to negotiate a course outlined with traffic pylons one car at a time in the least amount of time without hitting or knocking over any pylons. Cars are grouped together according to performance potential thereby preventing a Corvette directly competing against a Honda.

In Autocrossing there is virtually a class for every conceivable type of vehicle, from the Geo Metro to an open-wheeled Formula car. Car preparation for the beginner can be limited to having a safe, streetable vehicle, cleaning out all of the loose items in it, adding some air to the tires and getting some cheap magnetic vent covers to make numbers. If you can't afford magnets or can't find them, contact us for help or bring along some paper, markers, and tape to make numbers to go in the window. You can also visit AXTime to print club approved numbers. We used to allow for shoe polish in the windows, but it has became too difficult to read the class and number. From there, car preparation moves up in steps allowing you to become as competitive as your desires and pocketbook allow.

Autocrosses are typically held on Sunday's in April through October with an Autocross Driver's School held in May. Cost to participate is $25 for members and $35 for non-members if you Pre-register at AXTime. There is a $5 penalty for registering on-site. For more information contact the Autocross Coordinator, located in the Officers section.

The next group within the ASCC is Rallye. TSD Rallyes have given way to a lower intensity but by no means less competitive 'Gimmick Rallye' which are Rallyes based on answering questions related to a theme. Each of the 6-7 Rallyes put on by the club over the year has a particular theme and all Rallyes are organized and staged by members of the club. For example, Akron Sports Car Club's largest and best-known Rallye is the 'One Lap of Akron' Rallye, held in the spring of the year and attended on average by 90 to 100 participants. The theme of this Rallye is to take one lap of Akron while following a written set of route instructions and answering questions along the way by observing businesses, street signs and sometimes even mailboxes. Other annual Rallyes are the 'Romona Mona' and 'Punkin' Patch' Rallyes. The remainders of the events take on a theme and flavor as determined by the member(s) who is writing and organizing the Rallye.

Rallyes are usually held monthly from September to March, generally on a Saturday or Sunday. Cost per driver and navigator to participate generally runs from $20 to $25. For more information contact the Rallye Coordinator, located in the Officers section.

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