Autocross is back in Edmonton with StratoCross Time Trials held at Stratotech Raceway just 15 minutes north of Edmonton!

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What is an Autocross?

An Autocross is a race against the clock (as opposed to wheel-to-wheel) around a unique course defined by cones or pylons. It is one of the safest and lowest cost motorsports you can get into. Click Here to find out more!

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All are welcome to participate at these events, from the complete novice with their daily driver to the seasoned pro with a fully built race car.

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Click Here to view a write up about StratoCross. 

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2023 Dates:

Thursday May 11 - StratoCross #1

Thursday May 25 - StratoCross #2

Thursday June 22 - StratoCross #3

Wednesday July 19 - StratoCross #4

Thursday August 3 - StratoCross #5

Thursday August 17 - StratoCross #6

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Cost: $85 per driver 

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Requirements:

To compete at an event you will need:​

1. A driver license

2. A mechanically sound car

3. A Snell certified M/SA/K 2010 or newer helmet or ECE 22.05 

4. Register HERE on Motorsportreg.com

5. Send in an Online Self Tech & Sign the Annual Waiver (Click Here)

6. Have fun and help out!

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Classes & Vehicle Requirements: 

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*Go Karts are allowed at StratoCross events!

Click Here to view rules

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Schedule:

• 4pm Gates Open

• 5:30-6:00pm Practice runs (40km/h)

• 6:00pm Drivers Meeting

• 6:15pm First timed competition run

• 8:50pm Last car on track

• 9:00pm Awards

• 9:30pm Cleaned up and off site

 

Layout: 

Pylon marked Autocross elements are placed throughout the course near marshal stations. Each event has different elements. 

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Practice runs:

• 40 km/h max speed

• Learn the course & pick your lines

• Must remain minimum 10 car lengths distance from car ahead 

• No passing 

• May take as many as needed during the allotted time

• Speeding or dangerous driving will get you disqualified 

 

Competition runs:

• 2 run groups

• One drives while the other marshalls

• Drivers will be given multiple runs

• Cars will be launched every ~25 seconds 

• No passing

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Passengers:

• Only 1 allowed

• Must be wearing same safety gear as driver

• Must sign the event waiver

• Must be of 16 years of age or older

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Scoring: 

• Each standing pylon hit = 2 second penalty

• Wrong direction/missed gate = OFF Course

• Drop 2 or more tires off the pavement = OFF Course 

• Reverse = OFF Course

• Airplane loop (doing a 360 to get to a missed gate) = OFF Course

• Hit a pylon in the stop box = DNF

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Reruns:

• You catch up to a car and it slows you down (No passing allowed) 

• Timing Issues

• Course/Cone Issues

• If a pylon is out of place you can either slow down and honk your horn and get a rerun or use it to your advantage

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Awards​

• 1st & 2nd place in each class 

• The Slow Class - Fastest time gets the James May Award

 

Results:​

• Live results viewable at www.dmstiming.ca (Tap on the red Live Results  button)

• Final results to be posted up on website shortly after event finish.

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Championship

• Place in the Top 5 of your class or Top 10 in the overall standings to earn points towards the DMS Time Trials Championship presented by Motorsports Supplies!

• Click Here For More Info 

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When it's your groups turn to Drive:

• Line up single file in the staging lane. (Co-driven cars & specialty built cars will have a separate staging area) 

• A car will be launched every ~25 seconds 

• Once finished your run, slowly line back up in the staging lane. Repeat till you have completed all your runs.

• Once completed your final run head back into the pits and get ready to go Marshall 

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When it's your turn to Marshall:

• Head out to one of the designated Marshall stations. You can drive out to the stations

• Call in any cones that are hit by cars with the station's radio

• Reset the cones when safe to do so

• Red Flag any incoming cars if there is an incident ahead

• Stay off the track and keep a safe distance away when not resetting cones