The Okanagan Precision Driving Association (OPDA) is pleased to announce its second annual Introduction to Autocross driver training program scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2025.
The goal of our Introduction to Autocross day is to introduce beginners to the fun and exciting sport of Autocross. Sorry, experienced Autocrossers will not be accepted.
This is a full day of Autocross driver training beginning with classroom instruction, followed by graduated in-car, on-course training and culminating in Autocross mini-competition.
For 2025, entrants will receive a free 2025 membership in the Okanagan Precision Driving Association. An OPDA membership, normally costing $50, entitles members to register and compete in any 2025 Okanagan Autocross event.
The event is open to all age groups and no experience is required. Participants must hold a valid driver’s license and provide their own car or arrange to share a car with another participant. A certified helmet is required but one will be provided if not available (supplies are limited).
Our aim is to provide each student with individual instruction from seasoned Autocross competitors. Accordingly, attendance will be capped at 20 students in order to provide a high instructor to student ratio.
Students can familiarize themselves with the basics of Autocross by viewing this video prior to the event.
Event Details
| When | Saturday, April 19, 2025, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Where | Okanagan College West Parking Lot, 1000 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, BC |
| What to bring | Driver’s license, competition-capable car, helmet if available. |
| What you get | A full day of Autocross driver training and a complementary 2024 Okanagan Precision Driving Association membership. |
| Entry Fee | $75 (includes 2024 OPDA membership worth $50) |
| Registration | 2025 OPDA Introduction to Autocross Registration |
Event Curriculum
Morning (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Registration
- Introductions
- Classroom Instruction
- Car Preparation
- Car Classification
- Competitive Driving Theory
- On-course Instruction
- Introduction to Autocross Competition Fundamentals
Afternoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Multiple accompanied Autoslalom runs followed by debrief
- Mini-competition
- Event debrief and next steps