About this event
Performance Driving Experience (PDX)
Ever noticed the phrase "Professional driver on a closed course" at the bottom of your TV screen during an ad? We have a closed course - Come be the driver!
A PDX event gives you the chance to drive your car on a racetrack. All you need is a registered street car, a valid driver's license and a helmet. You will improve your driving skills and learn how to better control your car at higher speeds than are legal on public roads. And you'll have fun!
Club Trial
If you're ready to have your on-track performance timed, then a Club Trial is for you. Club Trials build on the experience drivers have gained in PDX while enabling them to officially track their lap times to see improvement. A Club Trial is the second level of the SCCA Time Trials program
*If you bring people along, be sure to remind them to ask about “Instructor Ride Along” opportunities available to them for a small fee while they are on site.
Who and what cars are elgible?
All drivers must be at least 18 years of age and possess a current valid driver's license issued by his or her state of residence. Drivers between the ages of 16 and 18 may be allowed but must have prior approval from the Chief Driving Instructor and the Safety Steward of the event and must have approval of SCCA Club Racing to participate via an SCCA competition license with Minor Waiver on file or other written approval.
Convertibles*, unless they are equipped with a hard top or an approved roll bar/hoop, are not allowed. Convertibles with factory rollover protection are allowed (e.g. most "pop-ups"). It is the entrant's responsibility to confirm that his or her owner's manual lists "roll over protection," and this must be presented at Tech Inspection. Vehicles with other removable tops (t-tops, targa tops, etc.) must meet appropriate safety regulations. Be sure to check this link to Level 1 PDX Rules.
*Note: The 2002 Porsche Boxster, the Honda S2000 and the MINI Cooper Convertibles have been approved by the manufacturer as having factory rollover protection and may enter a SCCA Track Day (PDX) Event.
Should I do anything before I arrive at a PDX?
Please refer to our Track Day - ToDo List and Track Flags pages on the SCCA Chicago Region website.
Event requirements
Note that there are two sets of Supplementary Regulations - one for the PDX (Level I Time Trial) and one for the Club Trial.
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
CHICAGO REGION, SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. PRESENTS
- The Level I Time Trial (PDX) July 21, 14 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway Rockton, IL.
- Time Trial Sanction No: 14-PDX-3333-S
- This event is organized by the Chicago and Milwaukee Regions, Sports Car Club of America, Inc., (SCCA), and will be held under the 2014 SCCA Time Trial Rules and official updates, except as modified by these Supplemental Regulations.
- Name and address of organizers:
Chicago Region, Sports Car Club of America, Inc.
921 Lawn Circle
Western Springs, IL 60558-2262 - Chief Steward: George Laws
Safety Steward: Jack Novak
Chief Registrar: Linda Novak
Chief Driving Instructor: Jim Marinangel - This is a Level 1 Time Trial Event. All drivers must be 16 years of age and possess a current valid driver's license issued by his or her state of residence. Drivers under 18 must possess a completed SCCA MS-L minor waiver (Form MS-L).
- PDX Group Assignment will be made at the event.
- All drivers need to present a completed tech sheet and your helmet to Registration at the event. Once the tech sheet is certified, you will be given a car number to place on your vehicle's windshield. This car number will allow you to get on the track. NOVICE DRIVERS: You will need to present your tech sheet and your car to the Chief Technical Officer.
- Registration information
1.Registration for this event is online only at www.MotorsportReg.com. Emails will not be accepted as entries.
The registrar for this event is:
Linda Novak
847-934-3905
LMNovak@comcast.net
If you cannot register on line, you must fill out the entire entry form. Please mail the form with your payment by check to the registrar.
Entry fees:
Pre-registered At the Track Weekend Membership*
$225 $275 $15
*All participants are required to be SCCA members. Anyone who does not have an annual membership on their person will be required to purchase a weekend membership on site.
Pertinent dates for this event (all dates 2014):
Opening date for receipt of entries 12:01 AM CDT-- June 11
Early discount fee expires 11:59 PM CDT-- June 17
Late fee of $30 Noon CDT -- July 14
Online registration closes 11:59 PM CDT – July 17
Cancellation Fee $10
After 11:59 PM CDT July 17th, entry fee will be credited toward future PDX events.
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Other information
- Please read full rule set at: http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/assets/2014_PDX_CT%20Driver_Rules_final.pdf
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Schedule
- Registration and technical inspection 6:30 to 8:00 AM
- Mandatory drivers' meeting 8:00 AM
- On track activities commence 9:00 AM
- The sound limit for this event is 103dB.
- The below radio frequencies are reserved for race operations and may not be used by competitors. Race officials reserve the right to designate other frequencies for race administration.
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150.890 |
151.625 |
151.895 |
154.570 |
154.600 |
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451.825 |
452.750 |
456.825 |
456.900 |
457.075 |
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457.750 |
463.225 |
464.325 |
464.375 |
464.525 |
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468.225 |
469.325 |
469.375 |
469.525 |
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- Drivers may be held responsible for damages to property, including track and environmental damage.
- All tow vehicles/trailers must be parked perpendicular to the paddock road.
- When entering the track from the pits, drivers must keep their cars to the right of the blend line until it ends. When leaving the pits, scrubbing of tires is not permitted until past the end of the blend line.
- Convertibles must have roll over protection as defined in Eligibility of Vehicles section of the 2014 Time Trials Rules.
- All participants must have a Snell M-2000 or better helmet. Loaner helmets may be available at the event.
- PDX groupings and speed limits will be determined by the Chief Driving Instructor.
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Attached are the Blackhawk Farms Raceway track rules. They are considered part of these supplementary regulations and are enforceable as such. Special Time Trial amendments to these rules:
- On track hours will be per schedule and/or adjusted as needed for race operations.
- No race engines may be run past 15 minutes after the last checkered flag of each day or the time published in the track rules, whichever is later. All competitors must vacate the premises by 9:30PM Monday.
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
CHICAGO REGION, SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. PRESENTS
- The Level I Club Trial (CT) July 21, 2014 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway Rockton, IL
- Time Trial Sanction No: 14-CT-3334-S
- This event is organized by the Chicago and Milwaukee Regions, Sports Car Club of America, Inc., (SCCA), and will be held under the 2014 SCCA Time Trial Rules and official updates, except as modified by these Supplemental Regulations.
- Name and address of organizers:
Chicago Region, Sports Car Club of America, Inc.
921 Lawn Circle
Western Springs, IL 60558-2262 - Chief Steward: George Laws
Safety Steward: Jack Novak
Chief Registrar: Linda Novak
Chief Driving Instructor: Jim Marinangel - This is a Level 2 Time Trial Event. All drivers must be 16 years of age and possess a current valid driver's license issued by his or her state of residence. Drivers under 18 must possess a completed SCCA MS-L minor waiver (Form MS-L).
- Club Trial Group Assignments will be made at the event.
- All drivers need to present a completed tech sheet and your helmet to registration at the event. Once the tech sheet is certified, you will be given a car number to place on your vehicle's windshield. This car number will allow you to get on the track. NOVICE DRIVERS: You will need to present your tech sheet and your car to the Chief Technical Officer.
- Registration information
1.Registration for this event is online only at www.MotorsportReg.com. Emails will not be accepted as entries.
The registrar for this event is:
Linda Novak
847-934-3905
LMNovak@comcast.net
If you cannot register on line, you must fill out the entire entry form. Please mail the form with your payment by check to the registrar.
Entry fees:
Pre-registered At the Track Weekend Membership*
$225 $275 $15
Transponder: $30
*All participants are required to be SCCA members. Anyone who does not have an annual membership on their person will be required to purchase a weekend membership on site.
Pertinent dates for this event (all dates 2014):
Opening date for receipt of entries 12:01 AM CDT-- June 11
Early discount fee expires 11:59 PM CDT – June 17
Late Fee of $30 starts Noon CDT -- July 14
Online registration closes 11:59 PM CDT – July 17
Cancellation Fee $10 – After 11:59 PM CDT July 17, entry fee will be credited toward future PDX and/or Club Trial events.
-
Other information
- Please read full rule set at: http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/assets/2014_PDX_CT%20Driver_Rules_final.pdf
-
Schedule
- Registration and technical inspection 6:30 to 8:00 AM
- Mandatory Drivers meeting 8:00 AM
- On track activities commence 9:00 AM
- The sound limit for this event is 103dB.
- The below radio frequencies are reserved for race operations and may not be used by competitors. Race officials reserve the right to designate other frequencies for race administration.
|
150.890 |
151.625 |
151.895 |
154.570 |
154.600 |
|
451.825 |
452.750 |
456.825 |
456.900 |
457.075 |
|
457.750 |
463.225 |
464.325 |
464.375 |
464.525 |
|
468.225 |
469.325 |
469.375 |
469.525 |
|
- Drivers may be held responsible for damages to property, including track and environmental damage.
- All tow vehicles/trailers must be parked perpendicular to the paddock road.
- When entering the track from the pits, drivers must keep their cars to the right of the blend line until it ends. When leaving the pits, scrubbing of tires is not permitted until past the end of the blend line.
- Convertibles must have roll over protection as defined in Eligibility of Vehicles section of the 2014 Time Trials Rules.
- All participants must have a Snell M-2000 or better helmet. Loaner helmets may be available at the event.
- PDX groupings and speed limits will be determined by the Chief Driving Instructor.
-
Attached are the Blackhawk Farms Raceway track rules. They are considered part of these supplementary regulations and are enforceable as such. Special Time Trial amendments to these rules:
- On track hours will be per schedule and/or adjusted as needed for race operations.
- No race engines may be run past 15 minutes after the last checkered flag of each day or the time published in the track rules, whichever is later. All competitors must vacate the premises by 9:30PM Monday.
