Total agreement on memorizing the course. Unfortunately, our club only allows enough time for about 2 walk throughs before we start running. The good news is thet we get 2 "practice" laps where times don't count. Some people take the practice laps at full speed. I'm not sure why. I like to take them at a pace where I have the time to remember the course.
I run in autocrosses, but not in my SVX, so I can't be part of the Offical SVX Team.
For new auto-xers (or potential auto-xers), check out this link:
http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm
Pay special attention to the Course Walking Tips and the Driving Tips.
Matt