PDX MINI is joining the Willamette Motor Club this weekend for their autocross event, this weekend!:

Details on participation are below.

PDX MINI JOINS THE WILLAMETTE MOTOR CLUB – May, 21st, 2006: THAT’S THIS SUNDAY

Championship Performance Autocross Series

Have you ever wanted to test your car (and yourself) against the clock in a relatively safe, low-speed environment? Then autocrossing is for you. Cars run one at a time against the clock on a parking lot course marked by traffic cones. No previous experience is necessary; novices are welcome. All you need is a driver’s license, an automotive helmet and a car that can pass a basic mechanical safety inspection – they can even supply the helmet! Cars are run in classes against cars with similar performance. So you’ll run with cars similar in horsepower, engine displacement and overall size to your MINI.
Willamette Motor Club (www.wmclub.org) puts on several autocrosses a year in the Salem area. They will be holding an Autocross event May 21st at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. The Willamette Motor Club would love to have as many PDX MINI members come out to participate, watch and generally have a great time.

If you’ve never participated in an autocross, the MINI is the perfect car for the activity. However, the Willamette Motor Club is open to anyone, no matter what you drive. Certainly, some members have sports cars, but many others have pickup trucks and econoboxes. They are an equal opportunity club! All you need is an interest in things automotive.

Contact web@wmclub.org for info and participation instructions.

If you choose not to participate in the autocross, come anyway! Hang out and maybe get a ride with someone else.

For Event Details call WMC:

EVENT DETAILS ARE BELOW

WMC Championship Performance Autocross Series 2006

Mayhem at the Fairgrounds
Autocross Event #3
May 21, 2006

Morning Run Groups:
6:30 - 7:15 AM Club Member Set Up
7:30 - 8:45 AM Registration,
Tech, Course Walk
8:45 - 9:00 AM Drivers Meeting
9:00 -12:00 Classes Run:
A-H & S Stock
A-F & S Modified
STX &STS

Afternoon Run Groups:
11:30-12:45 PM Registration, Tech
Course Walk, Lunch
12:20-1:00 PM Drivers Meeting
1:00 - 4:00 Classes Run:
A-F Street Prepared
A-F Prepared
OSPO & OSPU

Cost: $25 per Driver
$20 per WMC Member
$39 if you become a WMC
Member the day of the event.

NOVICES: If you’ve never run an autocross before, a novice class will be running all day long. We will register and tech your car when you arrive during scheduled registration times.

SAFETY: You must wear an approved helmet (DOT or Snell 95 or better) in order to compete. Some loaner helmets are available, but are in short supply. Shoes are also required (no sandals, open toes shoes). Your car MUST be equipped with seatbelts and be in good working order (brakes, tires, etc.). No studded or temporary use tires. No loose objects in the car. No loose bungee corded batteries-solid mount only.

ALSO: Noise restrictions are also in place for this event, set at 92db @ 50 ft.

LOCATION:
Oregon State Fair:
2330 17th St NE
Salem, OR 97303, US
Phone: 503-947-3247

Directions:

Go to the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. From I-5 N or S, take Market St. Exit, travel West on Market, take a right on 17th Street, and proceed to the Fairgrounds. The autocross entrance will be by the Pavilion.

Click on this enormous link for Mapquest directions to the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...anquet%20Rooms

Please drive at a reasonable speed when entering and exiting the event site, to ensure that we can continue to use this site.