

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 WMC Introduction to Autocross + AX #1
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Saturday March 28th, 2026.  Charles Cope Memorial Introduction to Autocross + AX #1. 

Keizer Volcanoes Stadium Parking Lot

Please join us for our Annual Charles Cope Memorial Introduction to Autocross + AX #1 (Formerly Novice School and Driver Skills Clinic). 

Introduction to Autocross:  This year's event will be a combined "Novice School/Introduction to Autocross" and a Championship Points Autocross event.

The morning session will start with all of this year's students driving. Each student will have a dedicated instructor for their driving session.  The instructor will greet their student when they arrive, walk them through the registration and vehicle tech inspection process, provide individualized course walks and answer any questions regarding WMC, autocross, and the event.  The primary emphasis of the student/instructor session is to provide hands-on competitive driving experience in a safe, closed-course environment.
Students will learn all aspects of autocross, including how to read a course map, steps to upgrade your car's performance, chassis setup, and how to be a corner worker when others are driving. 

PRE-REGISTRATION on MOTORSPORTREG.COM REQUIRED.

Sign in and Vehicle Technical Inspection 7:30AM to 8:30AM, Drivers meeting and chalk talk 8:45AM. Rain or shine.  Additional accommodations will be made or refunds will be provided if there is snow or ice. Students and Instructors, please arrive as close to 7:30AM as possible.  All other drivers/competitors, please arrive by 8:00AM.  NOTE: For technical inspection, your car will be evaluated for safety.  No loose items inside the vehicle, seat belts in good working order, batteries in a secure mount (no bungees), no leaking fluids.  Additionally, in general, SUV's will not be allowed.  Vehicles need to have low center-of-gravity to reduce risk of rollover.  A good rule of thumb is that the vehicle must be wider at the tires than it is tall.  Less than 1:1 height to width ratio.

If you are uncertain if your vehicle will be allowed, send email to president@wmclub.org

20 Student maximum, loaner safety equipment is available at no cost.  That said, we encourage you to bring your own approved safety helmet.

Cost is $50 per student, or $70 if you become a WMC Member.  WMC membership provides savings on this event plus all upcoming WMC events.

All students and competition drivers must have a valid Driver's License.  Drivers under 18 must be accompanied at sign-in by parent or legal guardian, or bring a notarized release signed by parent or guardian.

Release of liability waiver form signature required.  Lunch break will only be around a half hour and will depend on progress of students, we recommend to bring your own lunch, or use the nearby Keizer Station food options.

Skills course teaches the dynamic benefits of chassis balance by driver input and optimizing grip. Maximizing braking and traction, limit of grip control. How to find “The Line” Emergency car control and braking. Basics of general high performance driving skills “At the Limit”. Autocross Tips and tricks to make your introduction to formal motor-sports more fun and productive. Avoid that “Sea of Cones” experience that intimidates new drivers. 

Limited openings for students so Sign up NOW.



AX#1 - For those entering the competition in a class or not-for-points, see below:

Set up Your MSR account (FREE) for future use. MAKE SURE TO USE THE RACE NUMBERS YOU HAVE USED PREVIOUSLY WITH WMC!! If this is your first time be aware that your requested number may not be the one you get.

Morning Run Groups: All Students, Street Classes, Novice and (Not for Points) NFP.                            

Afternoon Run Groups:  All Street Touring, All CAM, All Xtreme Street, EVX, Street Modified &amp; Modified, Street Prepared, and (Not for Points) NFP.

Cost:    
$35 per Driver for non-members     
$30 per 2025 WMC Member
If you wish to become a member first, please click the Willamette Motor Club link, and register.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Keizer
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Stadium
- **lat**: 45.015261183333
- **long**: -122.99472221667
- **full address**: Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Stadium, Keizer, Oregon, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Stadium, Keizer, Oregon, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, sports, contests, meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 WMC Introduction to Autocross + AX #1 ?
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