About this event
Triangle Z Club / Tarheel Sports Car Club
2008 Southern Fried Track Event
HPDE & Time Trial
CMP is one of the most challenging (and sometimes frustrating) tracks on the east coast. One of Alan Wilson's designs (Barber, Mid-America, Miller) it is one of the most rewarding circuits to learn. With both high-speed and slower technical sections, it has something for everyone. Major changes to the track and facilities for 2008 will make this a very popular event. Strategic repaving of the track and paddock areas, new day garages and classrooms, a new skidpad, and most importantly, a re-configure of the infamous T12-T14 complex.
All experience levels: $300
Optional Skid Pad: $20 (Required for Green Group)
Optional Time Trial (for prepped cars only): $30/$20
One-Day discount available for advanced and solo drivers (choose your group on the order form to see the option
Wet Skid Pad Only: $40
We're excited to be offering an option of the wet skid pad exercises by itself. This could be used for people wanting to attend the event, get some seat time to experience some extreme vehicle dynamics with out the risks (however small they may be) of driving on track. You'll have access to the event paddock, and we can even arrange for some rides with one of our instructors during some hot laps. You will also be eligble for parade lapping during the lunch hours when available. Add a second day of skid pad seat time for only $10 more.
This event is a two day high performance driver's education event with an optional time trial for qualified drivers. You can expect three 25 to 30 minute driving sessions each day with classroom discussions held between sessions. We will also have a wet skid pad available (Green and Yellow groups will have dedicated sessions.) Students will be grouped based on experience level into FOUR groups:
- GREEN for novice and beginner students (generally 0-3 events)
- YELLOW for novice/intermediate students (2-20 events depending on various factors)
- BLUE for upper intermediate/advanced students (10-40 events)
- RED for advanced solo/instructor overflow (30+ with verifiable solo experience)
Solo attendees please note: If you have not driven at one of our events in the last 12 months, you must submit contact information for the club with which you drove most recently. We reserve the right to place an instructor with you for a check-ride, with or without references. Please make sure your previous event history is up to date on MotorsportReg.com.
An instructor is included with your entry fee, some advanced drivers may be asked to drive solo if we do not have enough instructors. If you have not participated in an event with TZC/THSCC, you will have an instructor your first day with us unless we have some mutual track friends that can vouch for your experience level.
Instructor group will be the WHITE group but you are allowed to drive in student groups so long as you follow the passing rules designated for THAT particular run group.
If you are an instructor for other clubs, but have not instructed with us before, and yo are interested in instructing with us, please email Mark Vitacco ASAP
RULES AND PROCEDURES: All participants; students, solo drivers, and instructors should download and review our event rules and procedures. These rules are in place for your safety and for the safety of those around you. They also help ensure our events run smoothly and efficiently. Tech Inspection: All cars, students' and instructors', must pass our annual safety inspection before your first event with us each year. You can download the form and take it to your mechanic for them to complete and sign/stamp the form. Bring it with you to event check-in and we will review it, then issue an annual tech sticker for your car, good for the remaining events this year. You can download the form from www.timetrials.net ** A member is any dues-paying member in good standing with any of the host clubs: Triangle Z Club, Tarheel Sports Car Club ** If you don't know how to get your member discount, please email me We would like to recognize our HPDE/TT program sponsors: Carolina Auto Masters -- www.carolinaautomasters.com For time trial information, technical/safety issues, or instructing questions, please contact Mark Vitacco
HELMETS: All participants will be required to wear a Snell SA rated helmet (no motorcycle helmets) year 2000 or better. This requirement was put into effect January 1, 2006.
*As of February 2008, we now accept 2005 and newer '987' Porsche Boxsters for our HPDE program without additional roll over protection. Drivers MUST be able to meet the "broomstick" test with helmet on and seated in a normal, on-track driving position. They are not approved for time trial use. Any questions, please email us.
Pre-registration is required. If you register online, but choose not to take advantage of online payment, your entry will not be confirmed until your paper entry and check have been recieved by the event registrar. Your entry will be placed 'on hold' until we receive your check or you pay online.
Beginner or Intermediate: $320 (includes wet skid pad)
Advanced or Solo: $300 (does not include wet skid pad)
Optional Skid Pad: $20
Optional Time Trial (for prepped cars only): $30/$20
Refund/Credit Schedule
**** NO SHOWS WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR A CREDIT ****
be handled after event close-out
Colony Inn
2020 West Dekalb St
Camden, SC, 29020
Phone: 1-800-356-9801 Fax: (803)432-5508
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
Event requirements
All experience levels: $300
Optional Skid Pad: $20 (Required for Green Group)
Optional Time Trial (for prepped cars only): $30/$20
Wet Skid Pad Only: $40/$50
Any driver with a valid US-issued driver's license (under 18 must have parent or legal guardian present) may attend. Car must pass an annual safety inspection (detailed below) to show they have been checked over and are appropriately maintained for high-speed track use (not racing). Drivers must wear a helmet and proper clothing (detailed below).
Time Trial
The time trial is a separate optional, competitive event open to drivers with the proper qualifications and cars built to SCCA Time Trial specifications. (Detailed on previous page.)
- This is NOT a race school - Our events focus on learning proper high performance driving technique that will translate well into both street and track use. We focus our instruction on car control, on-track protocol, and advanced techniques that will be used with most clubs that run on-track driving events. We pride ourselves on the safety of our participants and our guests. We have developed an event that we feel offers the most for your track dollar while keeping the costs reasonable and the risks minimal
- 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. We have a very limited supply of loaner helmets that can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
- 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 must be turned in at event check-in and a TZC/THSCC Annual Tech Sticker will be issued. The annual inspection form can be found here
- All convertibles participating in the event (HPDE AND/OR Time Trial) must have an SCCA Approved 4-point sctructural 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.
Refund/Credit Schedule
- With 30+ days notice: Total fee minus $25 handling fee; refund or credit handled immediately
- With be handled after event close-out
- With –4 to Day-of: Credit towards future event only, minus $100 cancellation fee; credit handled after event close-out
