The second edition of the Cayman Auto Slalom is gearing up to provide local drivers the opportunity to test their driving precision.
The event, put on by Cayman Motoring Federation, is set for 13 July from 12-6pm at the parking lot opposite Priced Right near the airport.
This skill building event isn’t about raw speed unlike racing, but instead it’s about the art of vehicle control, precision and handling – a timed motorsport known as autocross.
Autocross challenges drivers to navigate a cone-marked course on a closed, paved surface, one at a time, aiming for the fastest time without displacing cones, making this event a great opportunity for aspiring racers, young drivers and anyone who wants to improve their driving skills in a controlled environment.
This hands-on training imparts vital real-world driving techniques such as effective braking and acceleration control, emergency handling, spatial awareness and improved cornering skills.
It also instils a crucial respect for rules and discipline behind the wheel, the federation said, aligning with its commitment to the #RoadToZero campaign, which advocates for zero road fatalities through education, community programmes and responsible motoring.
Jane Scaletta, president of the Cayman Motoring Federation, told the Compass that the organisation actively monitors the impact of these events by collecting participation data, including numbers, age, gender and experience level.
“Our intention would be to partner with the RCIPS … to track whether the road accidents or infractions decline among participants or in the community,” she said.
“As we are a grassroots federation, we anticipate over the next few years that we will see growth in our autocross engagement, which will then allow us to provide opportunities for those who wish to compete regionally or internationally. At this stage, it is more about learning, driving skills, safety and sportsmanship, hopefully translating to driving more responsibly on the road and, of course, having some fun,” Scaletta added.
While currently focused on learning, safety and sportsmanship, the motoring federation anticipates that growth in autocross engagement will eventually lead to opportunities for local drivers to compete regionally or internationally.
This event marks the second autocross session the motoring federation has hosted and the first this year, with plans for two to three more events later in the year.
The federation emphasises that “developing a strong culture of driver education and vehicle control is essential for building safer roads”.
Anyone interested in participating or for more information, email [email protected] or visit the Cayman Motoring Federation website.
