About this event
Come join Tar Heel Sports Car Club (THSCC) for an evening of autocross on August 8th, 2026, at Southern National Motorsports Park (SNMP) in Lucama, NC. We will be using the infield of the oval for our autocross under the night lights! Since it is the summer, a good portion of the competition runs will be before it gets dark. We will be aiming to finish in time to have extra fun runs at the end, so that everyone gets a chance to run under the lights. There will be ride along novice instruction, first timers and beginners are welcome. At the end of the night after clean up has concluded, we will have a trophy ceremony with trophies for all of the classes, so stick around!
- Saturday, August 8th - THSCC Points Event #6
Check out some videos from previous SNMP events to see what it's like.
Nighttime Run : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq3R6iudECE
Daytime Run : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY2Of9RRBEc
If you have never autocrossed before, please check out the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_QdqbbIhco
Points Event #6 - Event Schedule
| Gates Open | 2:30 PM |
| Registration Check-In | 2:30 - 3:45 PM |
| Tech Inspection | 2:30 - 3:45 PM |
| Novice Walk | 3:45 PM |
| Drivers' Meeting | 4:15 PM |
| First Car Off | 4:45 PM |
| Wrap up | ~10:30 PM |
| Gates Close | 11:00 PM |
REGISTRATION
Registration: $52
When you arrive at the site, go to the start line and check your name off on the check in sheet. In order to drive you must check in before registration closes at 3:45PM. If you need to register, or to make changes to your registration, go to the orange trailer.
If you want to register with more than two drivers in a car you must contact us first.
Note: You can not register at the event with cash or card. You must register through MSR, preregistraion will close the night before the event. You may register at the site still through MSR, on your phone or computer on the day of the event for an additional $10 late entry fee.
Payment is deferred and accounts will not be charged until registration closes, if you cancel, or if you do not check in on the day of the event, you will not be charged.
If you would like to redeem an event voucher (i.e. Season Passes or Event Passes) please register normally online and then email the registrar, registrar@thscc.com, and your registration will be modified accordingly.
NAVIGATION
Southern National Motorsports Park is located minutes off I-95 & US-301, northeast of Kenly. You will need to enter through the side gate, not the main entrance. If you're coming from I-95, exit onto US-301 North. Turn rigth onto NC-581, go over the railroad tracks, and turn left onto Newsom Mill Road. SNMP is just over a mile down the road on the left. We will have signage and/or "pointer" cones to direct you which way to go. https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Dyt8HTUvc7Vfj4b7 Exact GPS coordinates are: 35.611952, -78.063203
NOVICES
Novice drivers must attend the mandatory novice course walk at 3:45PM. Information on novice instruction and novice grid will be shared during the novice walk and during the drivers meeting.
Stick around for the trophy ceremony at the end of the night after we clean up, it's fun and you might have won something! If we get a lot of novices we may go as far as 10th place for novice class trophies.
Check out our novice guide for more information : https://www.thscc.com/programs/autocross/novices
Event requirements
These requirements will be enforced throughout the event. If you do not feel you can comply with them, please do not sign up. We take the safety of everyone present seriously.
Full program policies and classing details: thscc.com/programs/autocross/rules
Drivers, Passengers, and Spectators
Everyone who enters the site must sign the waiver at the gate and will receive a wristband.
All participants (Drivers and Passengers) must be at least 16 years of age and hold a valid drivers license.
There is no fee for spectating, Spectators may ride along with experienced drivers (not with novices), but they must sign the ride along waiver and receive a ride along wrist band first. Spectators are only allowed in approved areas, not on course. Children must be supervised and pets must be on a leash or within an enclosure.
Classing and Numbers
All vehicles must properly display the class and number they are registered under. Numbers and letters must contrast with the vehicle's color so they are easy to read. Numbers must be at least 8" tall and letters must be at least 4" tall. Class and number must be displayed on both sides of the vehicle.
Novice drivers should use “NOV” or “N” plus their number instead of their full class. Please bring tape or other materials to mark both sides of your car.
Vehicle and Helmet Tech Inspection
All drivers must wear a helmet that meets SNELL 2010 or newer certification. We do have loaner helmets available but they may need to be shared if many people want to use them, so please bring your own helmet if you have one.
All vehicles must pass tech inspection or have received 2026 THSCC annual tech inspection.
Check this page for details on what will be checked in tech inspection and on annual tech: https://www.thscc.com/programs/autocross/tech-inspection
When your car is ready for tech, open the hood, trunk, any battery access panels, and leave your helmet out for inspection. A roving tech worker will come by to inspect the car, when they are done and if your car has passed, they will place a small sticker in the upper corner of the windshield. If there is an issue with your car or equipment, the tech worker will leave a note with an explanation.
MORE INFORMATION
THSCC.com resources
- Autocross program
- Classing and rules
- FAQ
- Club event calendar
- Membership — required before your first event
- Discord
If you have any questions please contact us at autocross@thscc.com or ask the THSCC community on Discord.
