About the ASCC
In continuous existence since its founding in the early 1950's
the
Akron Sports
Car Club has served its members well in a variety of automotive pursuits.
Originally serving the needs of "real" sports car enthusiasts through a variety of
related pursuits such as TSD (Time, Speed, Distance) Rallyes and Gymkahanas the
organization has evolved into two highly focused groups.
TSD Rallyes have given way to a lower intensity but by no means
less competitive
'Gimmick Rallye' which are Rallyes based on answering questions related to a
theme. Each of the 6-7 Rallyes put on by the club over the year has a particular
theme and all Rallyes are organized and staged by members of the club. For example,
Akron Sports Car Club's largest and best-known Rallye is the 'One Lap of Akron'
Rallye, held in the spring of the year and attended on average by 90 to 100
participants. The theme of this Rallye is to take one lap of Akron while following
a written set of route instructions and answering questions along the way by
observing businesses, street signs and sometimes even mailboxes. Other annual
Rallyes are the 'Romona Mona' and 'Punkin' Patch' Rallyes. The remainders of the
events take on a theme and flavor as determined by the member(s) who is writing and
organizing the Rallye.
Rallyes are held monthly, generally on the fourth Sunday of every
month,
March through October. Cost for driver and navigator to participate generally runs
from $7 to $10. For more information contact the Rallye Coordinator, located in the
'Board Members' section.
The other group within the Akron Sports Car Club is collectively
referred
to as Autocrossers. From its humble beginnings as a Gymkahana, which was basically
a very low-speed test of precision driving, Autocross has become the entry level
into amateur motorsports. The essence of Autocross is to negotiate a course
outlined with traffic pylons one car at a time in the least amount of time without
hitting or knocking over any pylons. Cars are grouped together according to
performance potential thereby preventing a Corvette directly competing against a
Honda.
In Autocrossing there is virtually a class for every conceivable
type of
vehicle, from the Geo Metro to an open-wheeled Formula car. Car preparation for the
beginner can be limited to having a safe, streetable vehicle, cleaning out all of
the loose items in it, adding some air to the tires and using shoe polish to write
the appropriate car number and class letters on the windows. From there, car
preparation moves up in steps allowing you to become as competitive as your desires
and pocketbook allow.
Autocrosses are held on the third Sunday of every month April
through
October with an Autocross Driver's School held the third Saturday in May. Cost to
participate is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information
contact the Autocross Coordinator, located in the 'Board Members' section.