Event will be conducted according to the Autocross rules and regulations of the Porsche Club of America. Details here PCA Autocross Minimum Standards.

Per PCA rules: If two people are in a car then at least one must be a PCA-LA Approved Autocross Instructor wearing the appropriate instructor wristband, and the other must be a registered entrant in the event, for the sole purpose of instruction. No other passengers are allowed, including back seat passengers.

HELMETS: Required and must be Snell certified SA or M 2015 or 2020. We have a few loaner helmets available. SA2015 helmets will be allowed through February 28, 2026. Effective March 1, 2026, Snell SA2015 helmets will no longer be permitted.

CAR NUMBERS: Car numbers are automatically assigned when you register, it may take a few seconds for the drop-down list to populate. This number will be your driver/car number for use at all PCA-LA Autocross events. Numbers shall be at least 6" high in a color that contrasts with the car. Number needs to be placed on both the driver door and the passenger door. You can use blue painter's tape as long as it contrasts with the color of the car. Driver numbers 1-99 are reserved for veteran autocrossers, please add your requested number in the "Notes to Registrar" or email Karen Guthorn to request yours, email link here.

TECH INSPECTION: All entrants must bring a Tech Inspection form to the event and have it with them when they go through the Tech Line. Upon arrival, park your car, remove your floor mats and other loose items and be sure you have your car numbers on both doors as stated above. Drive your car to the Tech Line where the Tech Team will check your helmet, your car, and sign off on your form. Please drive as directed with your completed Tech form and driver's license to the Registration table. The Tech form can be downloaded here.

If desired: Prior to the event, Tech inspections can be performed by PCA Los Angeles sponsor Autowerkes (link) or by any qualified PCA or Porsche Owner's Club inspection station. This form must be stamped and signed by the Tech Inspection Station. Please note that you still must present your completed and stamped Tech Form and helmet to the Tech Chair in the Tech Line for their signature before going to registration. You don't need to bring your car through the line, just walk up.

Registration Table: After Tech is complete, they will direct you to drive to the Registration table where you will turn in your completed Tech form, show your Driver's License and be given your Run Group sticker and wristband. Place your Run Group sticker on the top left corner of your windshield. Put your wristband on your left wrist for the Starter to easily see.

CLASSING GUIDE for Porsches and Non-Porsches
Non-Porsches can now enter the Porsche Points Classes (CC01-CC18).
X-Class is now for Porsches and Non-Porsches not interested in classing their car and just want to drive for fun.

ATTENTION: All Electric Vehicles (EV's) and vehicles running on Hoosiers (or any tires with 100 treadwear or less) will be classed with 200 tw tires and then bumped up 2 classes.

Car Classing for Porsches: To compete for points in your appropriate car class then it is mandatory that you and your Porsche be registered on the Zone 8 Car Classification Website. Please note that tires with a treadwear rating of 200 or less are not allowed in the Stock (SS) class and must register in Points Class (CC). Here are some helpful instructions for navigating the Zone 8 Car classification website. Female drivers are welcome to use the Ladies version of these classes. Points are earned and a Championship Award is given for drivers that complete at least 6 events in their class and have the most points at year-end.

Car Classing for Non-Porsches: Cars other than Porsches can now compete in the Points Class (CC Class) which was previously only for Porsches. You must register on the PCALA Autocross Website for Non-Porsche classing which will assign you the appropriate class, BE SURE to also click on the two tabs at the bottom to add your upgrades and tire info! Please note this classifier is ONLY for Non-Porsches. Here are some helpful instructions for navigating the PCA-LA Autocross Website for Non-Porsche classing. Female drivers are welcome to use the Ladies version of these classes. Points are earned and a Championship Award is given for drivers that complete at least 6 events in their class and have the most points at year-end.

X Class for Porsches and Non-Porsches: If you only want to drive and you don’t want to compete against other cars with similar performance points then you can register in X Class. If you choose to drive your Porsche in X Class then you do not need to register on the Zone 8 Car Classification Website. No awards are given in X Class and you will not earn any points.

NOVICE Class: This class is only for Porsche drivers that are new to Autocross. Drivers are only eligible to drive in this class for their first 6 events within one calendar year, after which they are required to move to the correct class for their car. You may choose to leave this class before 6 events but then you cannot return to it. Cars do not need to be classed to run in Novice. Female drivers are welcome to use the Ladies version of this class. Points are earned in Novice and a Championship Award is given for drivers that complete 6 events in Novice and have the most points at year-end. NOTE: You must attend and have a valid TIMED run in 51% of the events offered this year so you will need to drive in 7 events in 2025 to qualify for a year-end award. That means your 7th and subsequent events will be in a different class.

HELPFUL LINKS:

PCA Membership and PCA Test Drive Membership
PCA Autocross Minimum Standards.
PCA Safety Checklist
Tech Inspection form
Zone 8 Qualified Pre-Event Inspection Stations
Zone 8 Car Classification Website
PCALA Autocross Website for Non-Porsche classing
Helpful information for classing your car
PCA_LA Autocross 101.pdf
PCA Los Angeles Autocross Year-End Awards 2025