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2026 Zone 7 Autocross Rules Committee:
This committee consists of: Zone 7 National Representative (Brian Adkins), Zone 7 Autocross Chair (Brant Ballantyne), Past Zone 7 Autocross Chair (Grady Carter), a representative from each Zone 7 Region that has an autocross program (Dave Dunwoodie, LPR; Steve Forshay, GGR; Drew Powers, RED; John Leet, SVR; Matt Britter, SEQ), and, if required to have an odd-number of committee members, an At-Large Member (Tara Shapowal-Lau) selected by the Zone Autocross Chair.
The Z7ARC will oversee the process to modify, adapt, and improve the rules; as well as to serve as the deciding body of any protests which may arise. There is an annual rules proposal period, from April 1 through September 30, during which time suggestions for rule changes should be sent to any Z7ARC member. Suggestions for improving the rules are highly encouraged and the rules are intended to undergo a process of continuous improvement. Here is the current running list of changes to be considered for next year’s autocross season:
Autocross Rules discussion list for 2026
Suggestions received during the proposal period will be tabulated for review and debate amongst the committee. After the close of the comment period, the Z7ARC will create a draft rule change proposal based on the submissions and comments received and any additional input the members of the committee may have. All submissions from the membership will be reviewed and discussed but not necessarily accepted by the rules committee. Additionally, the rules committee is empowered to propose changes of their own. A complete draft rule-set proposal, incorporating Z7ARC’s agreed-upon revisions, will be placed on the website for a further 30-day (November/December) comment period.
Using this proposal and any further comments, the committee will generate the official rules proposal. The proposal will be distributed to the region presidents and posted on the Zone 7 website. Presidents will vote to approve or reject the proposals at the Fall Presidents’ meeting, normally held in late February.
Rule changes will go into effect at the conclusion of the Presidents’ meeting, unless otherwise stated.
The goal of having a formal, recognized committee and process will help all input be heard and evaluated in a fair manner. With members’ input we hope to improve the autocross competition experience for the zone.
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