Club Info

Club Information

ESCA was formed on August 3, 1963 in Santa Rosa, CA.  Our purpose is to: encourage, present, and participate in sports car events, and exhibitions; encourage safe and sportsman like conduct on public roads; exchange technical information on engine performance and handling; and meet other sports car enthusiasts.
Read Club By-Laws

Auto-Cross Events

Autocrossing is a low speed, timed event that is safe, challenging and fun. A course usually includes a combination of straight-aways, S-turns, and sweeping turns and is outlined with pylons. One entrant at a time is given a practice lap and one or more timed laps during which he tries to go as fast as possible without hitting any pylons. Autocrossing gives the driver a chance to learn better driving skills as well as respect for a well maintained, good handling automobile. ESCA presents several autocrosses each year.

Club Events are currently held in Santa Rosa, CA

   * * Things Tech Inspector looks at * * 

• Helmet must be Snell Approved 2005 or newer. We will place a sticker on the helmet if it passes inspection. (Snell 2000 is not allowed)
• No loose items in car
• Ensure the battery is properly tied down
• Wheel bearing movement
• Lug Nuts all are present and tight
• Tires, have good tread depth with no bulges, cuts or cords
• Firm brake pedal
• Tight steering wheel
• Engine fluid caps are present and secure
• Engine hoses, wires, and belts are in good shape and free of cracks.
• Seat Belts present & secure:   Two-strap shoulder harnesses shall not be worn in open automobiles,which are not equipped with roll bars.
• Roll bars are REQUIRED in all purpose-built competition cars and any other open cockpit AUTOMOBILES using racing (non-D.O.T. approved) tires.

  * * Getting your car through Tech Inspection * * 

First thing before you register your car and have been assigned worker position:

•  Empty all loose items from your Car, Including the Trunk
• Get in Tech Line, Put blue Registration Card on your windshield or dash
• Open Hood & Trunk or Hatch
• Have Helmet out and ready to be Inspected
• Remove wheel covers or Hub Caps

If your car does not have a Tech Sticker when you drive up to the Grid you will not be allowed to autocross.!!!!

Rallye Events

A rallye is jokingly referred to as the longest distance between two points. In a variety rallye, participants are given a set of instructions for a route several miles long. It is a test of the ability of the driver and navigator to follow those instructions as they travel on the roads looking for signs and situations that fit the definitions of the rallye. A rallye is not a speed event. ESCA sponsors the annual April Fool’s Rallye which is open to the public as well as several others for the enjoyment of the club members. Several of ESCA’s rallies have won the N.C.S.C.C. Variety Rally of the Year Award.

Tour Events

Tours are casual club events, drives planned along scenic routes or to places of interest. These usually take place on weekends, however, we do have some overnight tours to special activities and events. Recent tours include trips through the wine country, to the Infineon Raceway Classic Car Races, and to restaurants.

Social Events

Each year we have a summer party and a Christmas party. Other activities have included potluck dinners, cruises, and picnics.

ESCA Meetings

All ESCA regular meetings are at The Round Table Pizza Parlor, 1003 Guerneville Road, in Santa Rosa and start at 8:00 PM.
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Contact ESCA

Empire Sports Car Association
P.O. Box 2242
Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Contact Bob & Marci Jenkins via email at: thebeard@sonic.net