Martin Sports Car Club

Welcome, Motorsports Fans!

The Martin Sports Car Club is an amateur autocross club. Autocross events allow licensed drivers an opportunity to test their driving skills in a safe, low speed, and carefully controlled environment. Each event involves negotiating a car through a course marked by traffic cones. Each month's course is different and generally takes about one minute to negotiate, with each driver making 3-4 "runs" throughout the day. Read more...

MSCC Event Results
The official results are in! Read more...

Important Announcements:

New MSCC Website coming soon!

Effective January 2008:
MSCC will be limiting event participation to approximately 100 drivers. In summary:

"Hard" cap of 40 non-members
"Soft" cap of approximately 60 MSCC Members (all MSCC Members will be allowed to participate)
Pre-registration & pre-payment will be required for all non-members

2008 MSCC Membership Information:
Renewing Members...

$40 annual dues (did not increase this year)
All 2007 MSCC Members are eligible for renewal in 2008
A minimum of 10 Active Members Points must be earned in 2008 for Membership eligibility in 2009

New Members...

Official MSCC Punch Card will be issued and a $40.00 "initiation" fee will be required
6 official card punches must be earned prior to MSCC Membership eligibility (an official card punch is equal to 1 Active Member Point, for example: each event participation = 1 point, each meeting participation = 1 point)
MSCC Punch Cards will be issued at registration - NO REPLACEMENT IF LOST!
When MSCC Punch Card requirements are filled a MSCC Membership application will be issued and an additional $40.00 (application fee) will be required
After MSCC Membership application is completed and received by the club, normal "voting in" ritual takes place at monthly MSCC Club meeting.

Pre-registration Information:
Please keep an eye on this Website for information on the pre-registration process. Additional information can be found in the MSCC Message Boards (AutocrossForum.com)

2008 Event Information:
Event #1 - Sunday, January 6, 2008
Location: Lake County Technical Center - Click here for driving directions.
Karts are approved for this site

7:00 a.m. - Gates open
8:30 a.m. - Regular registration closes
9:00 a.m. - Late registration closes, A $10.00 LATE FEE WILL BE ASSESSED
9:00 a.m. - Tech inspection closes - NO EXCEPTIONS
9:30 a.m. - Instructional course walk-thru
9:45 a.m. - Mandatory driver's meeting
10:15 a.m. - First car out

- MSCC Members - $12.00
- MSCC Non-Members - $25.00
- Spectators - FREE!
PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE

MSCC Club Meeting Information:
Our regular club meetings are typically held at 7:30 pm on the 1st Thursday of each month (unless otherwise specified here).

Martin Sports Car Club On-Line is updated monthly by the Martin Sports Car Club, an independent club organized to develop and support auto sports in the Orlando area. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month, at 7:30 pm. Annual dues are $40. Autocross events are usually held on the SECOND weekend of each month year round, rain or shine. Contact the MSCC Event Director for more info.

For more information concerning this Web site or how to submit your own articles, contact the MSCC Pit Patter Editor.

GETTING STARTED
What is Autocrossing?
It is a form of timed racing that is usually conducted on a large paved surface such as a parking lot whereby competitors drive vehicles one-at-a-time through a short "road course" outlined by traffic cones.

Is Autocrossing safe?
Yes. Speeds are generally slow and rubber traffic cones are used to mark the course, so as not to damage competitors vehicles. Strict vehicle technical and safety inspections are conducted before each event. The highest degree of safety is enforced in every aspect of a Martin Sports Car Club event.

How can I join in on the fun?
Check our schedule of events and simply show up! You can sit back and watch or jump right in and compete. Many of our Members have years of racing experience and are eager to share their knowledge. Our qualified novice instructors perform "on-track" clinics before each event.

MEMBERSHIP
Memberships are available to those who are ready to volunteer their services to the club on a regular basis. All Members are encouraged to participate in course designing, equipment support, set-up and break-down, as well as monthly meeting participation. Without the help of our club Members, we would not be able to function as a successful organization. Participation is repaid with Active Member Points and end-of-season awards and trophies. Inactivity simply results in the loss of Membership privileges.