About this event
We also require our current instructors to attend at least one clinic every couple years to shake the rust off, catch up on new protocols, and generally get refreshed and reinvigorated about instructing. This would be a perfect opportunity to satisfy that requirement. We use current instructors as mentors to the "potentials" so you must have a car with a passenger seat and equal restraints available.
The clinic is being run in conjunction with our Southern Fried Track Event June 21-22. We have also provided the option of participating in the lapping without doing the clinic. There is a price break for the lapping if you are signing up for both events.
Clinic attendees will have their day divided between classroom sessions, in-car sessions with mentors (Level II), and lapping sessions. Afterwards, you will be well versed in what we as a club and track event organization expect from our instructors. The Level II guys and gals will either be asked to join our instructor core, or will come away with a knowledge and plan of things to work on towards that goal.
Those of you lapping only will have more track time than you can shake a stick at... keep in mind though, HPDE protocols will still be in effect. While the passing zones will be more lenient for the advanced level of driver's in attendance, point-bys will still be required, and no passing in the the turns.
There will be an all-hands driver's meeting to go over all the on track rules before the start of the day.
The next page will detail all the requirements for attend this event
Event requirements
Special note for this event:
Due to the requirements for this event, it is being restricted to 'Approved' Triangle Z -- Tarheel SCC MotorsportReg members only. If you get a message stating you cannot register at this time, it probably means your MSR account has not been 'Approved' for Triangle Z -- Tarheel SCC as of yet. If this happens, please email us immediately so we can get you approved, or tell you what is needed so you can register for the event. This should only happen with new MotorsportReg accounts, or if you have done less than 2 events with us.
Instructor Clinic
It is highly recommended that any advanced level driver participate in the instructor clinic. Participation does not guarantee a spot on the instructor roster, however we probably will invite certain individuals that show exceptional skills to move on up. Space is limited for the clinic. TZC/THSCC will separate clinic attendees into two groups:
- Level I - classroom only ... this will be for advanced drivers wanting a taste and a lot of info about what we are looking for in our instructors. When you're not in class, you will be able to participate in the lapping
- Level II - classroom and track instruction ... Level II participants will be determined based on previous instructor recommendations, TZC/THSCC observations, and any current instructor for other groups who we feel the need to assess before assigning them a student (usually an instructor with less than 2 years or less than 10 events instructing). In addition to the classroom sessions, you will be paired up with a mentor, and you will go out on track and instruct them. They may, or may not, throw some common on-track "situations" at you to see how well you react to and/or prevent them.
Instructor Refresher/Mentor
Current instructors wishing to fulfill their clinic-every-other-year requirement should sign up for the clinic as well. All recent mini-clinic graduates should sign up for this if you have not already done the full clinic. Classroom participation will be mandatory, some of you may be asked to be mentors to the Level II clinic attendees.
The schedule for the clinic and refresher will be emailed to you
Advanced / Intermediate / Instructor Lapping
In an effort to make this weekend a little more attractive, we will have solo lapping throughout the day. The format will be a checker every 30 minutes, passing on the straights with a point-by. Clinic and Refresher participants will see a reduction in on-track time due to classroom sessions (thus the discounted price).
Rules of the Road
Even though this will be more of an open-type format, the rules on the track will not change. Lapping participants will use Red group rules: passing on any non-turn with a point (reviewed in the morning drivers meeting). Corner workers and flagging protocol will be standard HPDE fare, two-off rule will still be in effect.
- Previous solo HPDE experience is required as instructors will NOT be provided
- If you have not done an event with us previously, we reserve the right to require references as to solo experience and/or put a club member with you during your first session for a check-ride
- Intermediate level drivers MUST have previous venue experience
Pricing
- Instructor Clinic $150
- Instructor Refresher/Mentor $100
- Lapping only (with Sat/Sun HPDE) $175
- Lapping only (without Sat/Sun HPDE) $200
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As of January 1 2006, all helmets must be Snell 2000 specification. We will no longer accept M rated helmets of any year, nor will we accept Snell rated helmets older than 2000
- All participants cars must complete our annual safety inspection before attending their first event with us each year. The inspection must be done at any of our annual inspection days (announced on www.timetrials.net) or at any independent shop with access to a car lift. The inspection form must be filled out and signed or stamped by the mechanic. The form will be turned in at event check-in and a TZC/THSCC tech sticker will be issued. The annual inspection form can be found here
- All convertibles participating in the event (Clinic/Lapping/HPDE AND/OR Time Trial) must have an SCCA Approved 4-point structural roll bar built to SCCA GCR specifications for Time Trials. Factory roll-over protection is not acceptible for our events**. Please see our tech guide for more details.
- All participants, staff, and guests must sign the event insurance waiver at time of check-in. Everyone may also be required to sign the track's waiver as well. Armbands will be issued when the waiver(s) are signed and must be worn at all times
- Each track has its own set of rules and regulations regarding the use of its facilities. Each participant will be issued a copy of these rules and will be required to follow them and make sure any guests abide by them. Any infractions may be cause for expulsion from the event and any fees charged by the facility for any rules violations will be assessed to the individual(s) responsible
- All participants will be expected to read and follow the guidelines set forth by TZC / THSCC to ensure a safe, fun, and extremely rewarding event. Please download and read our rules and regulations document before arriving at the event.
Event Hotel (HQ):
$59 + tax for double occupancy... ask for Tarheel Sports Car Club booking (we've got 65 rooms reserved, they need to know you're with our group.)
Here are some other suggestions:
Holiday Inn Express, Camden, SC
Fairfield Inn, Camden, SC
We do not recommend staying at the Executive Inn in Kershaw. **Update 6/2008... we have heard from a trustworthy source that the Executive Inn has improved, and may be under new management. A stay there a couple months ago garnered an "it was fine" reveiew**
For registration information, or questions regarding the Lapping, please contact Stacy King at zstackgo@gmail.com
For clinic, refresher, or technical/safety questions, please contact Mark Vitacco at mvitacco@bellsouth.net
We would like to recognize our HPDE/TT program sponsors:
Carolina Auto Masters -- www.carolinaautomasters.com
Capri Flavors
Seaboard Industrial -- www.seaboardindustrial.com
Performance Chassis -- 919-319-3484
Atlantic Auto Exchange -- www.atlanticautoexchange.com
Competition Cages -- www.competitioncages.com
Hart Investment Mgmt, Inc -- 800-726-3480
Carolina Import Works -- 919-872-0350
Dave Davis Automotive -- 919-829-9599
Rush Hour Karting -- www.rushhourkarting.com
M&P Racing (Digital Scales Services) -- 919-790-9020
Coco's Trackschedule.com -- www.trackschedule.com
Asphalt Ventures -- www.asphaltventures.com
Rush Hour Karting -- www.rushhourkarting.com
BHP Brakes -- www.bhpbrakes.com
R&J Custom Exhaust, Inc.
Conover Motorsports -- www.raceconover.com
