2025 Autocross Rules and Points

A. GENERAL CONDUCT:
1. Unsafe behavior will not be tolerated. Anyone violating this rule will be asked to immediately leave the premises and will forfeit registration fees.
2. No alcohol or drugs are permitted on the premises, including during course setup and registration, run sessions, fun runs, and course breakdown.
3. No pets are allowed under any circumstances – No exceptions.
4. Lone Star Chapter autocross events run RAIN OR SHINE. In the event that severe weather causes the cancellation of an event (ice, tornado, etc), every effort will be made to notify attendees, generally via a posting to LSC BMW CCA Facebook page and via Twitter @LoneStarAutoX. In the event that lightning occurs in the area during an event, all participants will be encouraged to take shelter for 15-30 minutes.

B. REGISTRATION:
1. For the 2025 Season, all registration and payment for each event will be handled on-line at MotorsportReg. On-line registration for each event will commence at approximately 3 weeks prior to the event and subsequently close at 6 pm on the Wednesday prior to the event. Any prospective entrants that are experiencing technical problems with online registration or other related issues should contact the autocross chairman for further assistance. Registration and payment for the event will not be available on site.

2. BMW CCA members and their guests may compete in any automobile that passes a technical inspection. Licensed minors 16 years and older may participate in the event only with written parental consent via an eWaiver that will be shared during the registration process for each event. Minors under 16 may only ride in a vehicle owned and driven by their parent during fun runs (if conducted).
3. LSC BMW CCA autocross committee members will assist their guests with tech inspection to ensure their car can be safely driven on the course.
4. All persons present at the event must sign a waiver. The link to the event eWaiver will be shared during the registration process for each event.
5. All participants must submit their vehicle for Technical Inspection prior to the drivers meeting. An event organizer will assist in confirming driver(s), car number (s), and classification, At this time the driver will receive a course map and a “tech inspection passed” sticker that is placed on the outside of the front windshield in the upper corner on the driver’s side.
6. All participants must attend the drivers meeting. This meeting, led by the Event Chairperson, lasts about 10 minutes and addresses:
– Safety of all participants and bystanders – on and off the course
– Corner workers’ responsibilities (e.g., when to use red flags, proper 2-way radio operation, calling in time penalties for knocked down cones)
– Run classes and session times
– Course overview and Q&A
7. All participants must be available to work during the entire event, at the Event Chairperson’s direction. If you are unable to work your assigned time slots, please check with the Event Chairperson. Failure to work the event will result in a disqualification of all runs completed that day and forfeiture of any season points that would have been earned.
8. “Fun Runs” (if time permits, and approved by the Event Chairperson) will be held after the formal event is completed.
9. Refund policy. There are no refunds or cancelations once an event has been paid for.

C. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
1. A Snell M-2015/SA-2015 or newer helmet must be worn by any driver or passengers. There are loaner helmets available to be used by participants that do not have their own helmet.
2. Metal to metal seat belts for drivers and passengers must be worn at all times on the course.
3. ALL loose/non-permanent objects must be removed from car’s interior, glove box, and trunk for the vehicle to pass tech inspection. Please check under seats. Hubcaps must be removed.
4. OTEs (off track excursions) off the tarmac, striking the timer lights, or any other actions considered reckless will result in a mandatory meeting between the driver and the Event Chairperson before the driver is allowed back on course. The severity and cause of each incident will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Repercussions, if any, will be determined by the Event Chairperson. Complete destruction of a timer light generally results in a $300 fee for the responsible driver.

D. COMPETITION:
1. The number of timed runs per driver (usually 10) will be determined by the Event Chairperson.
2. Passengers are NOT permitted, however a designated instructor can ride with an entrant, and entrants may ride with a designated instructor in order to assist with the entrant learning the course.
3. An entrant may only compete and earn points in one class per event.
4. Time penalties:
– 1 second per each cone knocked “down and out” of square. This includes directional cones or cones that form a wall or a stop box. There is no maximum number of cone penalties per run.
– A car is disqualified for a given run for a DNF (did not finish) if it leaves the course and does not re-enter the course at the same location where it left. All cars that DNF should continue to follow the course to the Finish line. DNFs will not be given a run time, however drivers may request feedback as to where the DNF occurred.

E. EVENT SCORING SYSTEM FOR 2025:
Every car whose driver completes all required corner work duties is eligible to receive scoring points according to the time standing in the driver’s class. A driver is allowed to receive points in only one class and one position per event. Points will be scored as follows:
Position Points per Class
10 points- First place
8 points- Second place
6 points- Third place
4 points- Fourth place
3 points- Fifth place
2 points – Sixth place
1 point– Seventh place and all other participants in class

At the end of the year, trophies will be awarded in each class for the three highest points scores, with the exception of Novice Class where six trophies will be awarded (i.e., 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for Class C, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for Class D, etc.). Trophies are reserved for competitors who have attended AT LEAST five events in the same class for the 2024 year, with the seven highest scoring events (out of the scheduled events for 2024) being counted as points events. If a driver changes class(es) during the season, any points accumulated in a given class will remain with that class and cannot be combined with points in any other class. In the event of a position points tie at the end of the year in a particular class, each driver’s best times from all events in which the tying competitors both competed will be added up and the lowest aggregate time will determine the winner of that position.
The LSC Autocross Committee reserves the right to make modifications to the rules and regulations, car classifications, and base and modification points, as it sees appropriate to promote fair competition.

F. CAR CLASSIFICATIONS:
All cars are generally classified by their overall performance capabilities. There are two main groupings for classifying cars – BMWs and non-BMWs.
BMWs and MINIs may only register in classes P, C thru H (exceptions may be provided by the LSC Autocross committee) .
Non-BMWs may only register in classes P, X thru Z.
NOTE: Drivers may, at their option, register their car and compete in a more competitive class than that in which their car is normally classified. For example, a BMW whose base and modifications points falls into Class C may register for any or all events in class E. Drivers who intend to make modifications to their car as the season progresses would be best served to take advantage of this option!

Novice Class
Any driver new to autocross may register in the Novice Class with a BMW / Mini or other car. A driver that has participated in more than 4 events in a calendar year should not participate in the Novice Class in following years. In addition, if a driver places in the top 3 at any event in the Novice class, the driver is not eligible to participate in the Novice Class in following years.

BMWs
BMWs and MINIs are assigned base points for STOCK performance capabilities and receive additional points for MODIFICATIONS to the stock setup. The sum of these points will determine what class the vehicle will compete in. BMW and MINI compete in Class C through Class H, with Class H being the highest performance and/or more modified cars. BMW Electric Vehicles and those with performance hybrid powertrains compete in Class P.

Classification Point Ranges
Class C: 0 to 47 points
Class D: 48 to 55 points
Class E: 56 to 63 points
Class F: 64 to 71 points
Class G: 72 to 79 points
Class H: 80 points and higher

Non-BMWs
Non-BMW classes are P, X thru Z and placement is based on manufacturers’ published engine displacement specifications. Engine displacement is rounded to the nearest tenth of a liter. For example, 2,948cc = 2.9L, whereas 2,950cc = 3.0L.
–  A forced induction displacement multiplier of 1.5 is applied to all non-BMW turbocharged and supercharged engines. For example, a 2.0L turbo engine is classified as a 2.0L X 1.5 = 3.0L engine. This multiplier applies whether the forced induction is done by the original manufacturer or installed as an aftermarket upgrade.
–  Rotary engines are assessed a displacement multiplier of 2.0. For example, a 1.3L rotary engine is classified as a 1.3L X 2.0 = 2.6L engine
NOTE: Rotary engines that have forced induction are assessed both displacement multipliers. For example, a 1.3L turbo rotary engine is classified as 1.3L X 1.5 X 2 = 3.9L

Class P: BMW and Non-BMW vehicles that are Electric (EVs) or have a performance orientated Hybrid powertrain
Class X: Non-BMW vehicles less than 2.1 liters (except S2000 and Lotus Elise)
Class Y: Non-BMW vehicles greater than 2.1 liters and less than 4.0 liters. (including S2000 & Elise)
Class Z : Non-BMW vehicles 4.0 liters and above and fully electric cars

The use of “R” compound or “slick” tires on a Non-BMW moves the vehicle up to the next higher class.

Base Model Points (BMW / MINI)

Model	Start Year	End Year	Base Points
128i	2008	2013	48
135i	2008	2013	58
1600-2, 1602	1966	1975	0
1800TI – 4 Dr	1964	1966	0
228i/230i	2014		52
235i	2014	2014	58
M235i/M240i	2014		62
2000tii, 2002tii	1969	1974	6
2002	1968	1976	3
2002 Alpina	1967	1977	20
2800	1968	1971	10
3.0cs, 3.0csi	1971	1975	15
3.0s, 3.0si	1973	1976	10
318i E30M10	1983	1988	13
318i E30M42	1989	1990	22
318i/318ti E36	1991	1999	20
320i	1977	1983	3
320i F30	2013	2019	44
323i E36/E46	1998	2000	38
323i Euro	1977	1986	39
325i E36/E46	1992	2006	39
325e E30M20	1984	1986	20
325i E30M20	1987	1992	32
325i E90	2006	2006	41
328d F30	2014	2015	44
328i E36/E46	1996	2001	41
328i E90	2007	2013	45
328i/330i F30	2012	2019	50
330i E46	2001	2006	45
330i E46 ZHP	2003	2006	49
330i E90	2006	2006	47
335i E90	2007	2013	55
335d E90	2009	2010	49
335is E90	2011	2013	57
335i/340i F30	2012	2019	58
428i/430i coupe & gran coupe	2014		50
435i/440i coupe & gran coupe	2014		58
525i	1989	1990	11
525i	1991	1995	25
525i	2001	2003	28
525i	2004	2007	30
528e	1982	1985	3
528e	1986	1988	4
528i	1979	1981	10
528i	1997	2000	28
528i E60	2007	2010	32
528i (F10 – Inline 6)	2011	2011	34
528i (F10 – Inline 4)	2012	2016	38
530i	1975	1978	10
530i	1993	1995	28
530i	2001	2003	31
530i	2004	2007	33
533i	1982	1984	15
535d F10	2014	2017	38
535i E28	1985	1988	20
535i E34	1989	1993	28
535i E60	2007	2010	42
535i F10	2011	2017	42
540i E34	1994	1996	35
540i E39	1997	2003	37
545i E60	2004	2005	42
550i E60	2006	2010	44
550i F10	2011	2017	46
630csi	1977	1982	10
633csi	1983	1984	15
635csi	1985	1990	20
640i Coupe/Gran Coupe	2012	2018	42
645ci	2004	2005	42
650i	2006	2010	44
650i Coupe/Gran Coupe	2012	2018	46
733i/735i	1978	1987	12
735i	1988	1992	20
740e	2017	2019	30
740i	1993	1996	25
740i/740Li	2011		30
740iL	1993	2001	24
740Ld	2015		28
745iL	2002	2005	25
750i/750Li	2010		34
750iL	1991	2001	25
750i/Li	2006	2009	27
760i/Li	2003	2015	28
850csi	1994	1994	40
850i	1991	1993	20
Active Hybrid 3	2013		50
Active Hybrid 5	2012		40
Active Hybrid 7 i/Li	2010		30
Alpina B6	All	All	56
Alpina B7	All	All	36
i3	2014		24
i8	2014		60
1M	2011	2011	66
M2	2016	2018	70
M2 Comp Pkg	2019		72
M2 CS	2020		74
M3 E30	1988	1991	41
M3 E36	1995	1995	50
M3 E36	1996	2000	51
M3 E46	2001	2004	61
M3 E46 Comp Pkg	2005	2005	63
M3 E90/92	2008	2013	66
M3 F80	2015	2018	70
M3 F80 Comp Pkg	2015	2018	72
M3 LTW	1995	1995	53
M4 F82	2015		70
M4 F82 Comp Pkg	2016		72
M4 CS F82	2016		74
M4 GTS F82	2016		75
M5 E28	1987	1988	39
M5 E34	1991	1993	38
M5 E39	2000	2003	58
M5 E60	2005	2010	65
M5 F10	2013	2016	66
M6 E24	1987	1990	34
M6 E64	2005	2010	65
M6 F13	2013	2018	66
M Coupe/Roadster (Z3)	1998	2000	55
M Coupe/Roadster (Z3)	2001	2002	59
M Coupe/Roadster (Z4)	2006	2008	66
X1 sDrive 28i / X1 xDrive 28i	2013	2015	28
X1 sDrive 28i / X1 xDrive 28i	2016		26
X1 xDrive 35i	2013	2015	34
X3 2.5i	2004	2005	20
X3 3.0i	2004	2006	25
X3 3.0si	2007	2008	28
X3 sDrive 28i / X3 xDrive 28i	2011		28
X3 xDrive 28d	2015		24
X3 xDrive 35i	2011		32
X4 xDrive 28i	2015		30
X4 xDrive 35i/M40i	2015		34
X5 3.0i	2001	2006	20
X5 4.4i	2000	2006	25
X5 4.6is	2002	2003	28
X5 4.8is	2004	2006	30
X5 3.0si	2007	2008	23
X5 4.8i	2007	2008	28
X5 xDrive 30i	2009	2010	23
X5 xDrive 35d	2010	2010	26
X5 xDrive 48i	2009	2010	28
X5 sDrive 35i	2014		29
X5 xDrive 35i	2011		29
X5 xDrive 35d	2011		26
X5 xDrive 40e	2017		26
X5 xDrive 50i	2011		36
X5M	2010		44
X6 sDrive 35i / X6 xDrive 35i	2008		33
X6 xDrive 50i	2008		38
X6M	2010		44
Z3 1.9	1996	1998	26
Z3 2.3	1999	1999	40
Z3 2.5	2001	2002	42
Z3 2.8	1997	2000	45
Z3 3.0	2001	2002	50
Z4 2.5	2003	2004	47
Z4 3.0	2006	2006	55
Z4 3.0i	2006	2008	55
Z4 3.0si	2006	2008	57
Z4 Coupe 3.0si	2006	2008	59
Z4 sDrive 28i	2012	2016	57
Z4 sDrive 30i	2010	2010	57
Z4 sDrive 35i	2010	2016	59
Z4 sDrive 35is	2010	2016	61
Z8	2000	2004	58
Mini Cooper	2002	2006	30
Mini Cooper S	2002	2006	40
Mini Cooper S Works	2002	2006	47
Mini Cooper GP	2006	2006	54
Mini Clubman	2008	2016	33
Mini Clubman S	2008	2016	43
Mini Cooper	2007	2013	35
Mini Cooper S	2007	2013	45
Mini Cooper S Works	2008	2013	50
Mini Clubman S Works	2008	2014	48
Mini Countryman	2011		33
Mini Countryman S	2011		43
Mini Paceman	2014		33
Mini Paceman S	2014		43
Mini Cooper	2014		40
Mini Cooper S	2014		48
Mini Coupe	2012	2015	37
Mini Coupe S	2012	2015	47
Mini Roadster	2012	2015	37
Mini Roadster S	2012	2015	47

Modification Points (BMW / MINI)

Modification	Points	Multiples
MINI JCW Package 2010+	5
Factory Sports Package (is or ti Sport)	2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)	-3
Non-Z3/Z4 convertibles	-2
Wagon or GT (e.g. F30 based 328GT)	-1

ENGINE

Modification	Points	Multiples
Exhaust headers (Non OEM)	1
Aftermarket cat-back exhaust	1
Weber 32/36 DGV downdraft (each)	2	Yes
Sidedraft 2bbl carb (each)	2	Yes
Performance cam (Non OEM)	3
Increased Compression Pistons (Non OEM)	3
Lightened flywheel	3
Underdrive Pulley	3
Power chip/software update	3
ECU Upgrade (Turbo Cars)	5
Turbocharger/Supercharger (not factory installed)	10
Upgraded Motor Swaps	10
HFM upgrades + chip/software	5
Aftermarket filter (in factory airbox)	0
Unshielded / Unshielded aftermarket cone filter	1

DRIVELINE

Modification	Points	Multiples
Upgrade from open diff to OEM LSD (no ratio change)	2
Upgrade to higher ratio diff (LSD or not)	3
5/6 speed close ration transmission (Non OEM)	2
SMG or DCT	2
Factory AWD/4WD (M-models post 2017)	3

 SUSPENSION

Modification	Points	Multiples
Sport Shocks (Non Adjustable i.e. Bilstein Sports)	1
Sport Shocks (Single or Double Adjustable i.e. Koni)	2
Sport Springs (Fixed Height, Non-Adjustable)	1
Coilovers (i.e. Bilstein PSS9, KW’s, AST) If selected, do not   select shocks & springs.	4
Sway bar (Non OEM) (each)	1	Yes
Bolt-on chassis reinforcements (each) (X-braces, strut bars)	1	Yes
Modified front camber	2
Modified rear camber	0
Quick ratio steering	2
Active Roll Stabilization	2
Modification	Points	Multiples

WHEELS, TIRES & OTHER

Modification	Points	Note
Plus 0 – Any size tire on OE diameter wheel	0
Plus 1 – Any size tire on wheel 1″ > than OE	1
Plus 2 – Any size tire on wheel 2″ > than OE	2
Plus 3 – Any size tire on wheel 3″ > than OE	3
200 Treadwear Tires (RE-71, RS3/RS4, Yoko A052, etc)	5
R compound tires (<200 TW)	7	Multiples
Racing Seat(s) – (Only count once)	2
Extensive Lightening (fiberglass hood, seats removed)	5
Bolt-in or Welded-in roll bar/cage	0	Safety
4, 5, or 6 Point Harness	0	Safety