OVR Autumn Classic XXXIII requirements on Aug 30, 2014 (169135) | MotorsportReg.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2014

6:00 PM – 9:30 PM    Registration

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM    Tech Inspection (Express Tech at Registration: bring your Log Book [and your helmet if you need a sticker]).

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2014

7:00 AM – 1:00 PM    Registration

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM    Late Entry Registration

7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Tech/Scales

*****REMINDER: On Saturday we run the long course (club course)! *****

 

NO SCHEDULE SCHEDULE

 

8:00 AM    15 minute practice/Qualifying sessions by group.

13 lap Champ races or 25 minutes (whichever comes first) by group.

NEAR NOON – 1 hour lunch

13 lap Champ races continue by group.

 

KEN BERCHAK 1 Hour Enduro race

                For SM, SRF, ITS, ITA, IT7, ITB, ITC, T3, T4, B-Spec, STL, SM5

 

PARTY AT THE HONDA PAVILION

30 minutes after last checker falls.  All are welcome.  Hot food, Yuengling, & drink provided.

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2014

7:00 AM – 11:30 AM    Registration

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM      Tech/Scales

*****REMINDER: On Sunday we run the short course (pro course)! *****

 

NO SCHEDULE SCHEDULE

 

8:00 AM    10 lap Qualifying Races or 20 minutes (whichever comes first) by group.

 

NEAR NOON – 1 hour lunch

 

13 lap Champ races or 25 minutes (whichever comes first) by group.

 

NOTES;

1. All times are EDT.
2. Trophies are available at the base of the tower 30 minutes after Provisional results become final.  No trophies will be mailed.
3. $20 of your entry fee is applied to the cost of worker lunches.  Any additional contributions you would like to offer will be welcomed and publicly recognized.  Volunteer workers made our races possible!
4. For Info & Entry Form log onto: www.ovr-scca.org

 

RACE GROUPS

Group 1 – SM, SM5

Group 2 – F500, F600, FV FST, FF, CFF

Group 3 – ITA, IT7, ITB, ITC, T3, T4, B-Spec, STL

Group 4 – SRF, SRF3

Group 5 – GT1, GT2, GT3, STU, ITR, ITE, ITS, SP, AS, ST, T1, T2, STO

Group 6 – GTL, EP, FP, HP, SPU

Group 7 – FS, FA, FC, CFC, FM, ASR, FE, FB, P1, P2, S2

Group 8 – SATURDAY ENDURO: SRF, SRF3, SM, ITS, ITA, IT7, ITB, ITC, T3, T4, B-Spec, STL, SM5

 

AUTUMN CLASSIC XXXIIi RACE OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD:          Lauri Burkons (330)338-7064 (CELL)

A.C.S. OPERATING:        Dave Bueno, Dan Hodge

A.C.S. SAFETY:                Andy Welden

CHAIRMAN S.O.M.:         Jerry Shiloff

S.O.M.:                                  Fred McAninch, Duane Harrington

BLACK FLAG:                  Debbie LaFond

RACE CHAIR:       Larry Hall (614) 561-0597 (Cell)

PRE/POST-EVENT RACE CO-CHAIR: Phil Alspach (614)888-8100

RACE COMMITTEE:      Barry Baker, Matt Downing, Frank Todaro, J. Summers

CHIEF OF ES-COURSE:       Dave Rupp

CHIEF OF F & C:              Jeff Knapp

CHIEF OF GRID:              TBA

CHIEF REGISTRAR:       Peggy Dietz,  Phone: 330-460-6706,

                                         2165 Stony Hill Road, Hinckley, OH 44233-9508

                                         email: fford18@roadrunner.com

CHIEF OF TIMING & SCORING:     Tony Kasper

CHIEF OF RESULTS:                       Dave Killian       

CHIEF OF INFORMATION:          Duane Ward

CHIEF OF SOUND CONTROL:       Jason Briggs

CHIEF OF TECH:                            Barry Baker

CHIEF PACE CAR DRIVER:            Phil Alspach

CHIEF STARTER:                                Diane Tedeschi

CHIEF OF PIT & PADDOCK:           Brian Flint

CHIEF OF ES, FIRE & RESCUE:     Dave Howard

MEDICAL DIRECTOR:                  Dr. Allison Frazier

GARAGE RENTAL:                            Peggy Dietz,  PH: 330-460-6706

MID-OHIO PHONE NUMBERS:      Information: 800-MIDOHIO

 Emergency: 419-884-4513         Registration: 419-884-4000, x3002

 

 

Supplementary Regulations  

 Sanction Numbers 14-RQ-3065-S & 14-RQ-3066-S                 

This event is governed by the 2014 SCCA General Competition Rules and by these Supplementary Regulations. This event is a Great Lakes Division Regional Championship Series Double event. Series rules and series classes rules are available on the GLDiv Web site at www.greatlakes-scca.org.

REGISTRATION:  Drivers can register online at www.motorsportsreg.com. Drivers without Internet access may request a paper entry form and mail it with their entry fees to the Chief Registrar:

Peggy Dietz, Chief Registrar, 2165 Stony Hill Road, Hinckley, OH 44233-9508

Phone: 330-460-6706, email: fford18@roadrunner.com

Phone/fax entries will not be accepted. Registrar is not responsible for any entry sent by a delivery service that requires a daytime signature or special pickup. Do not mail entries by any method that requires a signature upon delivery.

At-event registration will be held in the registration building located on the east track entrance on the left.

ENTRY FEES: Make checks payable to Ohio Valley Region, SCCA, Inc.

One day – 1 driver – 1 car	$290
Two days – 1 driver – 1 car	$380
*Two days – 2 drivers – 1 car	$390
One day – 1 driver – 1 car – 2 classes	$600
Two days – 1 driver – 2 cars – 2 classes	$600

*Each driver must complete an entry form and submit them at the same time (same envelop if mailed).

Additional fees:

SRF, SRF Gen 3, FE – 1 day	$10
SRF, SRF Gen 3. FE – 2 days	$20
Late fee (payment after or postmarked after August 22, 2014)	$50
Returned checks	$30

Cancellations: Phone cancellations must be followed up with a written cancellation to receive a refund.

Cancellation after August 22, 2014	$30
Cancellation – registration via MotorSportsReg.com	6%

Refunds: No refunds will be granted for cars that have been on track for the requested sanction number, no shows, or weather. Driver/entrant must notify Registration (before leaving the track) for cars that do not go through or pass tech to receive a refund.

ENTRY FEE PAYMENT: Drivers who complete their registration online, via the motorsportsreg.com website, may pay by credit card, or by check (mailed to the Registrar). An entry is not considered official unless accompanied by full payment of the entry fee. Drivers registering at the track or by mail may pay by check, cash, or credit card.

PASSES: Each entry receives four (4) passes, including the driver and entrant. Additional passes may be purchased at Registration for $10 each. Workers, guests, and crew must sign for their own passes and must arrive while Registration is open. Only the entrant, driver, or designee (authorized in writing) may change the crew list.

 

Drivers must present their current hard card competition license when registering. SCCA members must present a valid membership card for admission. Workers and members are limited to one guest each. Workers must present their license and membership card at registration. SCCA members, crew, and guests who arrive outside of the posted hours of registration will be required to purchase a spectator pass to gain admission.

Minor Waivers:  Single event waivers may be signed by one parent/legal guardian. Signatures must be witnessed by a notary (only on form MS2A), a licensed SCCA Registrar, or a Steward. Persons other than a parent/legal guardian may NOT sign minor waivers.  Annual Minor Waivers (pink Photo ID) must be signed by two parents/legal guardians. Fee: $5.

DRIVER ELIGIBILITY: Drivers must be a current member of the SCCA, and have a current SCCA Regional, National, Full Competition, SCCA Pro License, SCCA Novice Permit, or other license referenced by GCR 3.1.2.B & C. and Appendix C.2.8.B to participate in this event. If you do not have the proper credentials it is your responsibility to contact the Registrar prior to the event. Competitors whose licenses are pending must call the Registrar by August 27, 2014, so that the license can be confirmed. There will be a $10 charge for this service.

Minor drivers (15, 16, & 17 years old) MUST contact Steve Beckman at sbeckman@midohio.com or 419-884-4000, Ext 3003 for copies of Mid-Ohio's Minor Waiver, which is in addition to the SCCA Minor Waiver). These must be obtained at least one month in advance, as the waiver requires a Notary Public's signature. The completed waivers and information must be emailed to Steve Beckman at the address above. 

CAR ELIGIBILITY: Competition is open to all cars conforming to the GCR, as amended, and those supplemental classes listed in the 2014 Great Lakes Division Regional Champ Series Rules. All cars are required to use a fully operational AMB TranX260 transponder. The location of the test loop is the tech inspection area, and it will be staffed the same hours as the scales. Two cars, even though running different race groups, may not share the same transponder; however, the same car running with different drivers on different days may use the same transponder. The driver is responsible for providing correct information to Timing & Scoring.

COMPETITION NUMBERS:  Correct number must be on car prior to tech. Cars with incorrect numbers will be black flagged. We are NOT using reserved numbers. Confirmation postcard or e-mail will be sent only if a driver’s first choice of number is unavailable.

TECH: All drivers without a current year helmet sticker must present all driver gear as required by the GCR, vehicle logbook, and completed tech card to get their event tech sticker. If the car requires an annual tech, the driver must take it to Tech. Tech is located at the rear (South side) of the Maintenance Building.

EXPRESS TECH  (Friday evening only): Drivers with both a current annual tech and a current year helmet sticker (blue) may bring just the vehicle log book and completed tech card to get a tech sticker. Express Tech is a special window at Registration, or you can go to Tech at the Maintenance Building.

SCALES: Available at Tech: Saturday 7:30 AM-11:30 AM, Sunday &:30AM-9:00AM.  Scales may be made available at other times at the discretion of the Chief of Tech.

IMPOUND: Champ Races and Enduro: All competitors in each class MUST report to impound at Tech immediately following the completion of their cool off lap. Exception: No impound for the Sunday morning qualifying races.

GRID:  Starting positions for the Saturday Champ Race will be determined by the fastest time recorded for each car during the preceding qualifying session. Starting positions for the Sunday qualifying race will be determined by the finishing position in the Saturday Champ Race.  Starting positions for the Sunday Champ Race will be determined by the finishing position in the Sunday qualifying race. 

NOTE: Any protests not settled from the previous races or qualifying will have the protestee gridded at the rear of the field.

START/FINISH: The races will begin and end at the stripe in front of Timing and Scoring.

TIMED SESSIONS: The session clock will start when the first car crosses the start/finish line in the pit lane and will continue to run during all flag conditions with the exception of the red flag.

 

RACE LENGTH, COURSE, GROUPS, CLASSES: Champ Races will be 13 laps or 25 minutes (whichever comes first). Sunday morning qualifying races will be 10 laps or 20 minutes.

7 Race groups: (37 National/Regional classes + 6 Great Lakes Supplemental classes = 43 classes)

The Saturday Enduro will be 1 hour in length.

SATURDAY: 2.4 mile Club course.  SUNDAY: 2.25 mile Pro course.  Track Limit: 60 cars.

These classes have specific rules, published in the Great Lakes Regional Champ Series Rules: SP,SPU, ITE CFC, CFF, IT7,

RADIO FREQUENCIES: No radios will be permitted, as they interfere with track communications: 151.625, 151.805, and 154.600. These frequencies may be monitored, but cannot be used for communication by any participant.

SOUND CONTROL: Sound control will be enforced for this event. The sound meter is located just past the exit of turn 2 on the left. Participants must comply with the sound limit specified in the GCR (103 dB). Cars exceeding 103 dB in a session will be shown the closed black flag and the sound board for their first two readings. If a third reading greater than 103 dB is recorded in that session, the car will be black flagged, and the driver must report to the pits. The car may not return to the track until corrective steps have been taken per the GCR. Sound reading will be posted at the base of the tower.

PIT LANE & CLOTHING: Minimum age in the pits is 18 years. Shirts, long pants, and closed shoes are required in the pits. Crew members on pit lane must display their event credentials at all times.

RESULTS: Qualifying, provisional, and final results will be posted at the Tower (Driver Info). Drivers may obtain a copy of the Qualifying, Qualifying Race, and Final Race results from Driver Info after the results are final (approximately 30 minutes after the session ends).

AWARDS:

Trophy and checkered flag distribution – Champ Races (per class):

Number of Cars in Class	Positions Awarded
1-2	1st
3	1st, 2nd
4-7	1st, 2nd, 3rd
7-12	1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
13-19	1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
20+	1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

The Enduro will have 1^st, 2^nd, & 3^rd awards by class.

Sunday morning qualifying races do not have awards.

LAST LAP INDICATOR: The “1” sign will be displayed at start/finish to indicate the last lap has begun.

BLACK & MEATBALL FLAGS: The black flag may be displayed at the starters stand at start/finish and/or turn 11 on the left before the carousel turn and pit entrance. The driver must go to the black flag reporting area in pit lane (across from the start/finish stand).

SCHEDULE: This event is a “no schedule” event. Please be aware of which group is on track and listen to the PA announcements. The schedule may vary based on forces of nature and on-track incidents. Stewards will not take actions on minor schedule changes.

GARAGE RENTAL: Garages are $140 per garage (maximum of two cars per garage).

Contact:  Peggy Dietz, Registrar, 2165 Stony Hill Road, Hinckley, OH 44233-9508

               Phone: 330-460-6706, email: fford18@roadrunner.com

Make check payable to OVR-SCCA, Inc, or pay thru motorsportsreg.com. See the garage contract for cancellation details.

SPECIAL: Paddock speed limit is 10 mph. Anyone operating any motorized vehicle on the track property must have a valid driver’s license (any state) and present it to any official upon request. Bicycles, skates, Razors, scooters, and skateboards (with or w/o motor) are banned. Unlicensed motor scooters, motorcycles, ATVs, etc., cannot leave the paddock except to go to the grid or showers. Golf carts do not need a license.

Fuel spillage on any paved area of the facility is forbidden and may result in a black flag and liability for repairs if instructions from any officials are not obeyed promptly. All jack stand bases must be supported to prevent pavement indentation.

Camping will be permitted on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights only and is free of charge for this event Camping is limited to the paddock. (OVR is absorbing the track camping fee.)

No unmuffled engines may be operated between 7 PM and 7 AM unless traveling to or from Tech on Friday evening.

The infield will be OPEN for spectating. No trash is permitted; everything you carry in must be carried out. The grandstands will be closed.

No pets are permitted on track property. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Sale of any products on Mid-Ohio property is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from Mid-Ohio and OVR SCCA INC. Contact Mary Weir @ 614.793.4613.

Please use the provided receptacles for trash, oil, and other fluids. Do not leave any tires at the track, except with tire vendors.

All participants must vacate the premises by 6:30 PM Sunday. Any person remaining on track grounds after 6:30 PM will be billed for cost of security.