About this event
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO NOVICE DRIVER'S ONLY.
TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE -
MORNING SESSION REGISTRATION OPEN AT 7:30 A.M. MANDATORY MEETING AT 8:30 A.M.
AFTERNOON SESSION REGISTRATION OPENS AT 11:45 A.M. MANDATORY MEETING AT 12:50 P.M.
PLEASE CHOOSE APPROPRIATE SESSION WHEN REGISTERING.
Friday at the Track (FATT) is an introduction to high speed driving. It is an instructional event where you can bring your street car out for a day at the track. You receive classroom instruction, skid pad instruction in Summit Point cars (including front and rear skid management), and four sessions of in-car instruction in your own car. It is a chance to go fast and have fun in a controlled environment.
Must be 18 years old to participate.
Pre-Registration Cost: $290.00 per person (cost INCLUDES MotorsportsReg fees). Participants will not be charged until time of check-in.
Pre-Registration Cost with Rental Mazda Miata: $800. Non-refundable deposit of $200 will be charged if not cancelled within 10 days of event. Must be registered 72 hours in advance to secure insurance. Rentals available with pre-registration only. On site registration for rentals NOT available.
Pre-Registration is strongly recommended for this event.
On-Site Registration Cost: $325 per person and INCLUDES Motorsports Reg Fees. No guarantee of available space on day of event.
Friday at the Novice Day Track Schedule
Event requirements
Safety Information for FATT.pdf
Review this page before each registration. The rules and policies will evolve as the program grows.
Vehicle Eligibility
- Street cars on street tires. No SUV’s, Minivans, or Truck’s.
- Roll bars: Convertible vehicles must be equipped with an aftermarket roll bar that meets or exceeds the standards set in the SCCA Time Trials rules or the vehicle is equipped with documented factory installed roll over protection (examples of manufacture documented roll over protection would include hydroformed and reinforced a-pillars or windshield frames and factory installed roll bars and/or “pop-up” bars that are designated as roll over protection
- Functional factory or “pop-up” roll bars are acceptable such as Porsche Boxster or BMW Z3 with owners manual that confirms that they are “ROLLOVER PROTECTION” not “Style” bars. Honda S2000, Dodge Viper, Chevrolet Corvette, and Mazda MX5 convertibles and some other convertibles, not listed, are required to have an aftermarket ROLL Bar.
- Historic cars must have a minimum of three point belts. Belts must be safely installed and well anchored.
- Drivers and passenger’s seat must provide IDENTICAL protection, including seat, seat belts and roll bar padding.
- Some racecars from various sanctioning bodies are FATT, eligible, provided they meet all BSR tech requirements. This includes a passenger seat for all Novice, Intermediate, and Intermediate Advanced participants.
- The sound decibel limit for vehicles is 103. Sound levels will be monitored. Vehicles found to be over the limit will be asked to correct on the first offense, then not permitted to participate on subsequent offenses.
General Rules
- Cars will be technically inspected for safety.
- Helmets are required. (SA2010/M2010 or higher rating (after Jan 1, 2017) – limited quantity available for loan).
- Participants should keep safety equipment in proportion to performance modifications.
- Gate opens at 6:00 am.
- Driver's Meetings are MANDATORY. Registration closes 15 minutes before driver's meeting. Students should plan to arrive one hour prior to allow enough time for technical inspection. Students will not be able to participate if they miss the driver’s meeting.
- Afternoon session participants will not be able to register until 11:45 AM
Driver's meeting times:
Morning Session:
- Instructors Meeting - 8:00 a.m.
- Group 1 Novice 8:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session:
- Group 1 Novice: 12:50 p.m.
