Sat, Mar 30, 2024

AMP Summer Championship Series - Round 1

Atlanta Motorsports Park

About this event

 

Requirements to Race:

  • AMP follows SCCA (General Competition Rules) for wheel to wheel racing with AMP specific supplemental rules added for contact (see below).
  • Drivers must hold a valid racing license from an accredited organization like SCCA, NASA, INEX, SVRA, and WRL. Any driver who does not have a valid racing license but has competed in an AMP Racing Series event in 2022 or 2023 will be grandfathered in. All drivers who have not competed at AMP in the last 2 seasons or do not hold a valid racing license will be required to complete the 1-Day AMP Race Series Sign-Off Program powered by Primal Racing.
  • The AMP Race Series Sign-Off Program is not a racing license and not valid for entry into any other racing series. Races completed without a provisional racing license do not qualify for credit towards a Novice license.
  • AMP holds all drivers to a high level of sportsmanship and must follow the AMP Sporting Code at all times when competing in an AMP hosted racing event.
  • The sound limit for cars on track is 98db at 50' NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • The DRIVERS MEETING is MANDATORY for all racers. You must attend to receive your daily drivers band. 
  • If you have any questions about rules or qualifications. Please contact "racedirector@atlantamotorsportspark.com"

 

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- Main Track Race Schedule -

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Race Format & Season Points:

  • The 2024 Championship Series will consist of 14 races over 7 race dates. A driver's best 12 finishes will count towards their Season Points total.
  • Championship Series race format consists of 1x 30-min Practice/Qually Session and 2x 20-min sprint races. Your fastest lap time from the Practice/Qually session will set grid order for Race #1. Finishing order from Race #1 will set the grid for Race #2. 
  • 100 Points are awarded for winning a race, with 10 points subtracted for each position behind 1st. A minimum of 25 Points are awarded if you take the green flag but but do not finish the race or place lower than 8th in your class. 
  • In Nov/Dec AMP will host 2x Enduro Weekends which include Friday Practice and Sat/Sun Racing. More info and formatting will be posted on event registration.
  • A class must have 5 or more drivers to count towards season points and be eligible for daily podium awards. Cars not assigned a class will be grouped into either the Open Class or Downforce Unlimited Class depending on which group they run with.

 

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- 2024 Championship Points Standings -

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Race Classes:

Group 1 (Downforce)

  • Praga R1
  • Radical SR1
  • Radical SR3
  • Radical SR8
  • Radical SR10
  • Rush SR1
  • Spec Racer Ford
  • KTM X-BOW GT4

 

Group 2 (Street Car)

  • Historics 1.6L & 2.5L
  • MX5 Cup
  • Spec E30
  • Spec E46
  • Spec Miata
  • Spec 924
  • Spec 944

 

When Contact Occurs:

  • All racers are required to run an in car camera for incident review. If contact is made during a race, both drivers will be required to produce their in-car camera footage to the race director for immediate review before the next race.
  • A driver is automatically presumed at fault regardless of how contact was made if they do not produce an onboard video for review.
  • On the 1st contact, drivers at fault in what would be considered a racing incident will be allowed to continue racing after review from the race director.
  • A 2nd at fault contact within a single season, the driver will be suspended for a single race before being allowed to return. 
  • On the 3rd incident, regardless of who’s at fault, drivers will be suspended until they successfully complete the AMP Race Sign-Off Program.

 

How to Spectate:

  • All AMP Races are free to spectate. Please bring a camping chair and a portable radio (87.9FM) if you want to hang-out on spectator hill, or come stand on the balcony and listen to our live racing coverage from the building speakers while you watch!
  • AMP produces full live broadcast coverage of every race free on YouTube! Coverage includes live commentary, victory lane interviews, FPV drone and instant replay! Watch Live or any previous race On-Demand!

 

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- Watch Live or On-Demand -

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Registration & Pricing

Sprint Racers:
Member – $250
Guest – $300

Register early (>2 Weeks) and save $75! Late Registration (+$75) is within 72 hours of event.

*Each race entry includes practice/qualifying sessions, access to the track during open members track sessions, inclusion in the days events, and an awards ceremony at the conclusion including trophies and champagne spray

Transponder Rental:
Daily – $45
Yearly – $199
*Transponders available on race day located at the reception desk on the second floor of the club house.


Food and Drink:
(1) Free Lunch is included with registration for all racers.
(1) Extra Lunch  - $15


Disclaimers:

** Races will be run RAIN or SHINE **
** Registration Fees are not refundable **
** We will allow one grace application of the fee paid towards another race for cancellation, within that calendar year only **
** We will also allow one grace opportunity to waive the late Registration Fee, one time per year **

Event requirements

AMP Championship Series is Open to All AMP Members and Non-Members, with a qualifying vehicle. 

If you have any questions about rules or qualifications. Please contact the AMP Race Director at racedirector@atlantamotorsportspark.com.

Non-members must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Drivers must hold a valid racing license from an accredited organization like SCCA, NASA, INEX, SVRA, and WRL. Any driver who does not have a valid racing license but has competed in an AMP Racing Series event in 2022 or 2023 will be grandfathered in. All drivers who have not competed at AMP in the last 2 seasons or do not hold a valid racing license will be required to complete the 1-Day AMP Race Series Sign-Off Program powered by Primal Racing.

Guest Drivers

  • Guest Drivers (Non-Member) must submit racing Endorsement and Log book per above.
  • Members without a racing Endorsement must consult with Race Control or the Race Director prior to racing.
  • Anyone Ages 14-17 who does not meet the Guest Driver requirement must consult with the Race Director prior to racing.  

 

ALL DRIVERS ARE SUBJECT TO BLACK FLAG IF THE TRACKS NOISE LIMIT IS NOT FOLLOWED. 98db AT 50'

MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING  FOR ALL DRIVERS LOCATED IN THE SHOWROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF CLUB HOUSE. DRIVERS BANDS ARE GIVEN OUT AT THE END OF THE DRIVERS MEETING.

 

Entries (25)

NJ
Nathan Jackson
RN
Raiden Nicol
WL
Wil Leighton
BM
Bill Miller
TK
Tyler Klein
MS
Matt Saylor
JP
John Pearson
GF
Greg Folger

Atlanta Motorsports Park

Dawsonville, GA
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Event over!