Martin Sports Car Club

About Martin Sports Car Club...

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.

Autocross events also allow people to spend quality social time with others sharing similar interests. The Martin Sports Car Club is a private non-profit organization made possible by the generosity of it's active Members. Decisions concerning club management and events are governed by an executive board containing five members. Regular monthly club meetings are held on the first Thursday evening of each month and are open to all motorsports enthusiasts. Driving events are usually held each second weekend of the month, unless otherwise noted in the Event Schedule.

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.