SUV, Vans and Trucks 

Summary from 2.13.1 High-Center of Gravity Vehicles of Audi Club North America, Event Guidelines Performance Driver Education March 1, 2024

Clinics, Autocross, Winter Driving Schools

High-center-of-gravity vehicles (Truck, Van, SUV-Sport Utility Vehicle, CUV-Crossover Utility Vehicle, SAV-Sport Activity Vehicle) may participate, at the discretion of the club and event master, at low speed events where maximum speed is not to exceed 50mph if the activity is:

• Driver Skills or exercises at a driving school held in a confined area 
• Autocross or gymkhana events if the maximum speed is controlled/limited 
• Teen clinics, safety schools, “car control clinics” 
• Winter driving schools, in snow or ice conditions 

High Performance Driving Schools (HPDE's) and other "at speed" events.

Certain high-center-of-gravity vehicles are permitted in Audi Club Driving School events held “at speed” (DE-Driver Education, HPDE, instructed or non-instructed lapping, track days) at the discretion of the club and event master.

Many crossover vehicles newer than 2015 will qualify. They must have a NHTSA 4 Star or better rollover rating for the exact year, make and model of vehicle (https://www.nhtsa.gov/ratings)

All participating vehicles must use “street” tires which have UTQG 201 or greater, and may be limited to slower run groups at the discretion of event officials (Event Master, Safety Steward or Chief Instructor). Note that the facility may also restrict the types of vehicles allowed. 

Vehicles that do not meet the above criteria and pickup trucks, vans and off-road type vehicles are not permitted.

A partial list of SOME (not all) acceptable vehicles follows (Appendix D)

Acura RDX (2007+), ZDX (2010+), MDX (2011+),

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quattrofoglio

Audi Q3 (2014+), Q5/SQ5/HEV (2009+), Audi A6 allroad (2001+), Audi A4 allroad (2013+), etron (2019+), Q7/SQ7 (2012+), Q8/SQ8/RSQ8

BMW X1 (2013+), X2 M35i, X3 (2006+), X4 (2014+), X5/X5M (2006+), X6/X6M (2009+)

Cadillac SRX (2010+), XT4 FWD/AWD (2019+), XT6 FWD/AWD (2020+)

Chevrolet Blazer FWD/AWD (2019+)

Ford Edge (2007+), Bronco Sport 4WD (2021+), Escape FWD/AWD (2020+), Mustang Mach-E RWD (2021+)

Genesis GV80 RWD/AWD (2021+)

Honda CR-V (2007+), Crosstour (2010+), Passport 2WD/AWD (2019+)

Hyundai Santa Fe (2007+), Tucson (2009+), Kona FWD/AWD (2019+), Palisade FWD/AWD (2020+)

Infiniti QX50 FWD/AWD (2019+)

Jaguar F-PACE (2017+), I-PACE (2019+)

Jeep Cherokee (2013+)

Kia Soul (2008+), Sorento (2009+), Niro Hybrid FWD (2019+), Seltos FWD/AWD (2021+), Telluride FWD/AWD (2020+)

Land Rover SVR (2020+)

Lexus RX (2008+)

Lamborghini Urus AWD (2018+)

Lincoln MKX (2007+)

Mazda CX-3 (2015+), CX-5 (2013+), CX-7 (2007+), CX-30 FWD/AWD (2020+), CX-9 FWD/AWD (2011+)

Mercedes-Benz GLA (2014+), GLK (2009+), AMG GLC (2016+), AMG GLS63, GLB 250 FWD/AWD (2021+), GLE 350 RWD AWD (2021+)

Maserati Levante Trofeo (2019)

MINI Countryman (2010+)

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross FWD/AWD (2020+), Outlander PHEV AWD (2018+)

Nissan Murano (2009+), Kicks FWD (2019+), Rogue FWD/AWD (2021+)

Porsche Macan (2014+), Cayenne (2006+)

Subaru Forester (2009+), Outback (2006+), Ascent AWD (2019+)

Tesla Model X, Model Y RWD (2021+), Model Y Long Range AWD (2020+)

Toyota RAV4 (2006+), Venza (2009+), Highlander FWD/AWD (2020+),

Volkswagen Tiguan (2009+), Touareg (2006+), Atlas Cross Sport FWD/AWD (2020+), ID.4 AWD/RWD (2021+),

Volvo XC60 (2008+), V90 T6, XC40 FWD/AWD (2020+)

The Event Master, registrar, safety steward and/or chief driving instructor has final authority to impose more stringent requirements for any event, and also has complete authority to exclude any vehicle for any reason, including those shown in the ACNA Vehicle Participation Exception List. 

Safety is the single most important concern at all events where ACNA chapters are involved. All technical inspection items used by the chapter apply to these vehicles.

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