The 41st annual autocross event, hosted by the De Anza College Auto Tech Club, will be held on May 16. With a crowd that is usually 300 or more, over 200 participants are expected to compete.

“It’s one big show to show what we are capable of pulling off,” Auto Tech Club Vice President Jason Deperalta said. 

“The competition will be fierce. Drew Sack, a member of the Auto Tech Club, will be competing for his fourth consecutive win for the class dubbed H-stock,” said Deperalta.

The De Anza club will drive a Datsun 510. The Datsun includes Eibach progressive rate springs, Tokico Illumina five way adjustable gas shocks and energy suspension polyurethane bushings.

De Anza parking lot B will be turned into a racetrack featuring up to 250 racing slots, with obstacles that will push driver’s handling and power driving skills.

“It’s going to be my first run and first completion,” Bryan Delohery, a first time participant, said. “I’ve only had my car for a year.”

“I bought the car for $3,000 and have put in $6,400 worth in parts and work,” Delohery said. His car will be featured in a race class named Vintage Street Prepared.

With hundreds of drivers pushing their machines and skills to the limit, the competition will be thrilling for both spectators and drivers alike.

“Participants even come from Reno and bring their buggies. As far as other participants, non-De Anza students will make up half the competition,” Deperalta said.