Helmets with only a DOT rating are not allowed due to our insurance requirements. D on't worry about not knowing what to do or not being any good at it. NWR has a active and popular novice program headed up by Michael Lee . It's a lot like Snow Ski racing, except with cars. Basically, it's a timed event, with each competitor negotiating the designated course in the least amount of time.
Electronic timers log the time to a thousandth of a second.
Each entrant gets 3 or 4 attempts at the course, with the best one used for the competition. Penalties are added to a time if the driver deviates from the course. Speeds are around 20 to 60 MPH, with very little risk to either the car or participant. Most of this will apply to our NWR, but keep in mind, all regions do things a little different. The drivers eye view of autocrossing.