Autocross Solo Technical Driving Event

Racing Event Teaches Emergency Driving

Drivers of many skill levels will experience emergency driving firsthand when they race against the clock at The Shops at Ithaca Mall.  On Saturday, September 4 the Southern New York Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is presenting an Autocross Solo Technical Driving Event.  From 8:00AM-4PM drivers can race individually with most kinds of cars and go-carts in an enclosed pile-on course in the parking lot behind Target and Regal Cinemas.  “For our younger drivers, it really teaches them about a car, about emergency driving—they don’t panic,” says Darryl Lindsay of the Southern New York SCCA.  “It’s something you can take your family car to.  There’s not the danger of being on a racetrack with other cars at extremely high speeds.” 

Registration starts at 8:00AM, with car inspections from 8:30-9:30 AM.  Following inspection, there is a drivers’ meeting, a novice driver walk-through and racing, finishing up with prizes.  Previous experience in racing and a vehicle-safety inspection before registration are not necessary.  “We tell everybody that all you need is a car—not a truck or SUV—we provide the helmet and instructions, and we’ll teach you,” Lindsay explains.    

The cost to participate is $30 for SCCA members and $45 for non-SCCA members, and all drivers must possess a currently valid automobile Driver’s license, or a valid automobile permit.  Licensed underage drivers and those racing with a permit must follow the restrictions of their license or permit as they would on a public road.  Lifted or 4X4 vehicles are not permitted to race.  Racing will take place rain or shine.  For more information visit the Glen SCCA website at www.snyr-scca.org/ or the Mall website at www.TheShopsatIthacaMall.com, or call the Mall Customer Service at (607)257-5337.

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The Shops at Ithaca Mall, formerly the Pyramid Mall, is located off Triphammer Road, in Ithaca, New York.  The Shopping Center is anchored by Target, Sears, BonTon, Dicks and Best Buy.  The Shops at Ithaca Mall is managed by Triax Management Group.

Visit www.TheShopsatIthacaMall.com for information about new openings, Mall events, store sales and employment opportunities.