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

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!

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.

Click Here to view a write up about StratoCross. 

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

Cost: $85 per driver 

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!

Classes & Vehicle Requirements

 

*Go Karts are allowed at StratoCross events!

Click Here to view rules

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. 

 

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

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

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

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

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.

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 

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 

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

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