Sanction Number – NorPac 98-01
Supplemental Regulations - NorPac Divisional Series
THE SAN FRANCISCO REGION DIVISIONAL
ROUND #1 - NORPAC DIVISIONAL SERIES
HOSTED BY THE SACRAMENTO CHAPTER
SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERCIA
This event is held under the SCCA Solo II rules.
Table of Contents
Event Officials:
EVENT SITE: Mather Regional Park EVENT DATE: June 27&28 1998
Rancho Cordova, CA
Site Regulations
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Alcohol & Drugs - No drugs or alcohol allowed
anywhere on the site at any time. The site is defined as within the fence
compound.
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Trash, Debris, & Hazardous Materials - Site must be left clean.
No trash, automotive parts, tires, or oil & gasoline shall be left
at the site. If any competitor leaves any debris and/or oil & gasoline,
the cost of disposing will be the responsibility of the competitor. Oil
and/or coolant fluid changes will not be permitted on the site.
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Overnight Camping - No overnight staying will be allowed.
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Open Fires & Smoking - No open fires or stove/BBQ's are allowed
on site. Smoking legal tobacco products is allowed on the pavement areas
only and all spent tobacco products must be stowed in the proper receptacle,
and not on the site grounds. Absolutely, no smoking will be permitted
in the grass/brush areas.
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Site Security - Site security will not be provided. The lost
of equipment, property, or vehicle will be the responsibility of the owner/competitor.
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Insurance Waiver Wristbands - All competitors and non-competitors
must sign the insurance waiver, and the insurance waiver wristband must
be worn on the wrist and in plain view at all times. Wearing the wristband
on hats is not acceptable for meeting the requirements of this rule.
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On-Site Buildings & Structures - All on-site buildings and structures
are "Off-Limits".
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On-Site Speed Limit - The speed limit, except for when the competitor
is on course for his/her official timed run, is 15 MPH on the site access
road and 5 MPH in the pit, grid, staging (start line), course finish, impound,
& paddock areas. Exhibition of speed and/or spinning the tires while
not on course for the official timed run is included in this rule.
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Sound Policy - The sound limit is 95 dBa at 100 feet. The 100 feet
reference/measurement point will be from the centerline of the course.
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Site Hours - Friday & Saturday evenings the site will close
at 8:15PM and the gate will be closed/locked at 8:30PM PDT. Saturday &
Sunday mornings, the gate will be unlocked by 6:45 AM.
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Trash Containers and Portable Toilets – Trash containers & portable
toilets will be provided. Do not obstruct the portable toilets. Blocking
the approach to the toilets will obstruct use and will prevent servicing.
Do not use for trash.
Registration Procedures
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Pre-registration - Pre-registration is required. Event entries will
not be accepted at the event site.
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SCCA Membership - All competitors must be a current SCCA member
and in good standing to compete in the event. All competitors must present
a valid SCCA membership card at the event registration.
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Valid Driver's License - All competitors will be required to present
a valid driver's license for the state of their legal residence at the
event registration.
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SCCA Rulebook - All competitors will be required to have a current
SCCA Solo II rulebook. All competitors must show their rulebook at Registration.
The registration process can not be completed without a current rulebook.
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Mail Entry - All entries must be mailed to the Chief of Registration:
The San Francisco Divisional, 1419 Deerfield Circle, Roseville, CA 95747.
Any entry form may be used providing that all the information, outlined
in registration procedure item number 6, is provided for each entrant.
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Entry Information - Each driver must provide the following information
on a separate form: name, mailing address, day & evening telephone
number(s), membership number and expiration, region, division, emergency
notification contact, competition class, car number first & second
choices, vehicle year make & model, color, and requested work assignment/position.
If you have an e-mail address, please include your e-mail address on the
entry form. If the competing vehicle is being driven by other competitors,
regardless of class entered, the entry form must state such information,
driver's name, car number, and class.
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Entry Late Penalty - All entries must be postmark no later than
June 17, 1998 to avoid a late entry penalty fee. After a June 17, 1998
postmark the late entry penalty fee will be 50% of the entry fee. An entry
with a postmark after June 23, 1998 will not be accepted, unless approved
by the Chief of Registration or the Event Chair. Any entry post mark after
the aforementioned dates and does not include the required late entry penalty
fee will be considered as "Incomplete". The competitor will not be allowed
to compete until the registration process is complete.
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Event Registration Check In - All competitors must check
in at registration, sign the insurance waiver, and if necessary complete
any incomplete registration item(s), prior to walking the course, Tech
Inspection, and competing in the event. The registration check-in will
be held at the site Friday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PDT and Saturday 7:00AM - 8:00AM.
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Event Registration Changes - Any event entry change will not be
accepted after Registration is closed Saturday morning.
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Entry Fee - $55.00 (US)
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Vehicle Numbers - Car numbering will be issued on a first-come,
first serve basis. The vehicle numbering will be per class. All two driver
cars, in the same class, must have a number lower than "40" for the first
driver. The second driver in the same class must have a "100+" number of
the first driver's number. I.E. The first driver has a number of "29",
the second driver will have a number of "129". This rule only applies to
drivers in the same class and does not apply to a car with two drivers
in two different classes such as, a driver in SS, and one in SSL.
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Supplemental Vehicle Classes - San Francisco Region local classes
Rookies, Street Tire, Open Street Prepared (OSP) and the Sacramento Chapter
local "B" Street Prepared Vintage (BSPV), and the respective ladies classes
will be allowed to compete in the event as supplemental classes, and are
eligible for event trophies and SFR series points only. The SFR Pax class
competitor must compete in their appropriate Open or Ladies classes. There
will not be a SFR Pax run group. The eligible vehicles for the BSPV class
are 1953-1982 Chevrolet Corvette equipped with M&H Race slick tires.
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Solo II Kart & Junior Driver Program Classes – Will not be allowed
in this event.
Event Procedures
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Course Walk - Course walk is permitted on Friday between
the hours of 5:00PM - 8:00PM. On event days, the course is open for walking
after the gate is open to 8:30AM and after the 2nd run group
for twenty minutes. All course inspections, orientations, and walks must
be done on foot. Bicycles or any other mode of movement will not be allowed.
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Driver's Meeting - A mandatory driver's meeting will be held on
Saturday at 8:30AM. If necessary, a meeting may be held Sunday Morning
at 8:30AM.
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Work Assignment - All competitors are required to work their assigned
work detail during their assigned work group both days. The event officials
may elect to change any competitor's work detail or group as necessary
to maintain the required & adequate staffing requirements for the event.
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Ladies Classes – Some Ladies Classes may be scheduled to
run with their respective open classes in the same heat/group. The open
class competitor(s) will complete their run cycle before the ladies class
competitor(s) start their run cycle in the heat/group. This means that
the open class driver(s) will make their first run, then the ladies class
competitor will make their run. The Ladies class will not start their run
cycle until all of the open class competitors have completed their run
cycle.
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Timing & Control Area - The Timing & Event Control Area
is "Off-Limits" by all competitors except for officiating their
assigned event work duties.
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Event Information - An Information Desk will be in operation for
posting all official event information, to answer competitor's question(s),
and provide necessary local information. Event information may be for event
changes, official posting of times & results, etc. If a competitor
has a question regarding the event or need local information, please contact
the Information Desk. The Information Desk will make every attempt to answer
any question that a competitor may have. If the Information Desk can not
answer the question or provide the requested information, an attempt to
contact an appropriate event official will be made. If a competitor has
a need to contact any event official and is unable to locate the appropriate
official, please contact the Information Desk for help.
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Event Run & Work Group Schedule - Event Official(s) have the
right to make changes as necessary to maintain the order of the event.
All attempts will be made to make the announcements in a timely manner.
Any change to the published schedule will be posted at the Information
Desk.
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Passengers - Passengers will not be allowed on any run.
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Number of Runs – All drivers will be offered three (3) runs.
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Fun Runs/Promotional Runs – Fun runs will not be sold or allowed
at this event. Promotional runs for the purpose of giving event sponsors,
VIPS, etc. a ride must be approved by the Event Chairperson and Divisional
Steward. In all cases, promotional runs should not occur during active
competition.
Timing & Scoring Procedures
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Official Run Time - The official run times will be recorded on the
Master Sequence Log. A copy of the master sequence log will be posted at
the Information Desk. Any run time announced over the public address system
or as indicated on the timing displays are "Unofficial" and for
information purposes only.
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Pylon Penalty Log - Each pylon penalty will be recorded on a Pylon
penalty Log by the course personnel. A copy of the Pylon Penalty Log will
be posted at the Information Desk.
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Timing Slips - Timing slips will not be provided.
(Note: Under consideration for safety to slow the cars down as they
come off course)
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Directional Pylons – Directional pylons (pylons which are laid down
on their side) are for informational purposes and do not count if hit.
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Total Score – The total score will consist of the best-timed run
from each course, combined to create one time.
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Display of Numbers & Class Identifier – All vehicles are required
to display the appropriate car number and class identifier on the side
body panel for the driver taking his/her official run. All numbers and
the class identifier must be legible in accordance to the Solo II rule
and must be visible for Timing & Scoring, and the Course Radio Station
personnel. Numbers and class identifiers placed on glass or windows will
not be allowed.
Grid Procedures
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Grid Position - Every competing vehicle will be assigned a permanent
grid position for the event. The ladies class competitor(s) will use the
same grid position as the open class competitor(s) in the same car. If
a ladies class competitor is not sharing their vehicle with a competitor
in the open class, they will be assigned a permanent grid position. All
grid positions will be assigned in numerical order by class and will run
in the established order. All drivers must be ready to make the run at
time of call by the grid personnel or that sequence of the run will be
forfeited. All competitors must return to their permanent assigned grid
position after the completion of each run. All competitors will be escorted
to the impound inspection area after the run group has completed all of
the official runs.
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Five (5) Minute Wait Period – All vehicles must wait at least five
(5) minutes before the same vehicle competes again. This rule applies to
all official re-runs and the exchange of co-drivers including the ladies
class drivers. The five (5) minute wait period will start when the vehicle
returns to the assigned home grid position.
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Mechanical Down Time - If a vehicle is unable to make the call to
begin their official run because of a mechanical failure or problem, the
driver may declare a 5-minute mechanical down time to make the necessary
repairs or adjustments. The 5-minute mechanical down time will commence
from the time that the Grid personnel advise the competitor/driver(s) that
the 5-minute rule is in effect. If the vehicle is not ready at the end
of the 5 minute downtime period, the competitor's run will scored as a
Did Not Start (DNS) and forfeited.
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Master Grid Sheet - A master grid position sheet will be posted
at the Information Desk. All competitors should verify their grid position
assignment prior to placing their vehicle on grid.
Safety Tech Inspection
& Impound Procedures
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Tech Inspection Location - The Tech inspection will be conducted
at the site Friday & Saturday. The hours of operation are Friday Evening
5:00PM-8: 00PM & Saturday Morning 7:00AM-8:15AM. There will be no tech
inspections after the Saturday morning session. All entrants are required
to have their vehicle inspected during the aforementioned time. All entrants
must complete the registration process before the vehicle is inspected.
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Tech Inspection – Every vehicle must be inspected for compliance
with Solo II section 3.3.C. All cars are required to be off the trailer
for the tech inspection. Tech will also assure that any required decals
are in place. (Check at registration for availability of decals)
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Required Decals – Required decals (car number and class designation)
shall be in place for tech inspection and impound. This includes SCCA Solo
II Event decals. The placement of decals shall be in accordance with Solo
II section 3.7.
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Tech Inspection Sticker - A tech inspection sticker will be affixed
to the vehicle after the completion of the safety tech inspection. If a
vehicle is deemed unsafe or does not meet the rules & regulations it
will not be issued an inspection sticker and will not be eligible to compete
in the event. If the vehicle can not meet the safety inspection requirements,
the entrant(s) may request a total refund of entry fees, or request to
compete in another car and/or class.
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Helmet Inspection - All helmets will be inspected for compliance
with Solo II section 4.3.A and a helmet inspection sticker will be affixed
to the helmet. Any helmet found not compliant with the Solo II safety rules
will be held by the event officials and returned to the owner after the
completion of the event.
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Mechanical & Component Failures or Vehicle Incidents - If a
vehicle should have a mechanical & component failure or is involved
in a vehicle incident it shall be inspected by the Chief of Tech Inspection
prior to returning to competition. The purpose of the inspection is to
insure the vehicle is deemed safe for competition and that safety has not
been compromised.
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Fluid Leaks - Any vehicle that is reported by course officials to
have a gasoline, oil, coolant, or water type fluid leak(s) while on course
must have the problem fixed prior to making any subsequent run(s) by any
driver. The Chief of Tech Inspection prior to making any subsequent run(s)
must inspect all repairs. If the fluid leak(s) can not be repaired the
vehicle can not compete.
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Impound Inspection - All vehicles must submit to a thirty (30)-minute
impound inspection after the completion of all official runs on each day.
The vehicle shall report directly to the impound area for the inspection
when directed to do so. If for some reason that the vehicle is unable to
complete all the official runs, the vehicle must be submitted to the impound
inspection in order to keep the official time runs made by that vehicle.
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Vehicle Weighing - The Prepared & Modified classes must have
their vehicles weighed each day. The impound officials will direct the
weighing activities. Each competitor must make sure that they follow the
directions of the impound officials regarding the placement of the vehicle
on the scales. The competitor will be responsible for adjusting the ramps
and scale pads correctly in order to properly weigh the vehicle. The impound
officials are not required to make the ramp and scale pad adjustments and
to push the vehicle onto the scale. All vehicles must be pushed, " not
driven" onto the scale.
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Scale - The scale will be made available at no cost for any competitor
to weigh their vehicle during the event. It is encouraged that the Prepared
& Modified vehicles verify their weight with the official event scale
prior to competition. The scale weight reading, as indicated by the scale
control unit, is the official weight for the event.
Safety Procedures
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Insurance Waiver - The insurance waiver must be signed by every
person that enters the event site. The competitor need to only sign the
waiver the one time however, a wristband must be worn on the wrist at all
times while at the event site. The event site includes both the competition
& social sites. If the competitor or visitor is not wearing the required
wristband they will be required to sign the waiver again and affix another
wristband on the wrist. Non-competitor visitors must sign the insurance
waiver each day and wear the wristband appropriately.
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Site Safety - Every person at the event shall be cognizant of their
and other's personal safety at all times.
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Vehicular Movement - All vehicles at the event site shall be driven
by a valid licensed driver.
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Photographers - All photographers must be accompanied by a spotter
at all times for their safety while taking photographs. The Chief of Safety,
the Event Chair, or the Operating Steward must give their approval prior
to the photographer entering the course area.
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Course Workers - Course workers must stand on their feet at all
times. Course flags must be in the hands of course workers at all times
and not rolled up. Do not turn your back to vehicles on course. All course
workers shall be aware of their surroundings at all times for their safety
and the safety of other workers.
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Animals and Minor Children - All animals must be on a leash at all
times. All animal waste product must be cleaned up immediately by the animal
owner. Children under the age of 12 are restricted from the grid, staging,
course, and finish areas during active competition.
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Cars Off The Ground – Cars may not be off the ground, in gear, while
running for tire shaving/cleaning or other reasons. EXCEPTION: Cars like
Formula 440's, with snowmobile derived drive trains, may be started with
the rear wheels off the ground. If a car with a snowmobile derived train
is started with the rear wheels on the ground, a driver must be on board.
Social Activity
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Saturday Night Social - A Saturday night social is planned at a
site near the competition site. All safety rules apply at the social site.
All visitors at the social that have not signed the insurance waiver will
be required to sign the waiver. All wristbands are required to be displayed
at the social event.
Event Awards
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Trophies - Event trophies will be awarded to
all classes. The awards will be given out according to the Solo II rule
section 11.1