About this event
If this is your first Philly Region event
Philadelphia Region runs a novice program to help newcomers to the sport get through their first couple of events and have fun doing it. You can click the link below for more information and a checklist of what to do to get prepared for the event. If this is your first autocross event, please plan to be on-site for the mandatory Novice Meeting (see the schedule below).
http://www.phillyscca.com/general_info/novice.htm
Driving Directions
From Delaware, Commodore Barry Bridge, or I-476 get onto I-95 North. Exit at Ridley Park, Exit 8. (one exit north of 476) At the top of the ramp bear right. The first light is Boeing, turn right into lot.
From Philadelphia, New Jersey (Walt Whitman, Ben Franklin, etc.) take I-95 South. Exit at Ridley Park, Exit 8. Turn left at light at the top of the ramp. The second light is Boeing, turn right into lot.
Event Format
Our events are a split-day format with four run groups. We will be running in DC-BA format.
Morning Session:
Heat 1 - Group D - FS, GS, HS, SM, SM2, ASP, BSP, FSAE, All Prepared Classes
Heat 2 - Group C - SS, AS, BS, CS, DS, ES, PRO
Afternoon Session:
Heat 3 - Group B - STS, STS2, CSP, DSP, ESP, FSP
Heat 4 - Group A - STX, STU, STU2, All Mod Classes
Karts will run prior to Heat 3, with the option to take half their runs between the 1st and 2nd runs of Heat 3. Ladies classes may run in either the same heat or the opposite heat in the same session as the corresponding open class. Novice classes run with the corresponding open class.
Please see the following for more info on our run groups:
http://www.phillyscca.com/solo2/flyers/2008/supp_rules.htm#run_groups
Event Schedule
AM Session Schedule:
* 8:00 - Arrive
* 8:15 - Novice Drivers' Meeting
* 8:15 to 9:15 - Registration
* 8:30 to 9:30 - Tech Inspection / Course Walks
* 9:00 - Novice Course Walk
* 9:40 - Mandatory Drivers' Meeting
* 10:00 - First AM car off
* 10:00 to 11:30 - 1st AM Heat
* 11:30 to 1:00 - 2nd AM Heat
* Start of 1st PM Heat - Trophies
PM Session Schedule:
* 11:00 - Arrive
* 11:15 - Novice Drivers' Meeting
* 11:15 to 12:15 - Registration
* 11:30 to 12:30 - Tech Inspection
* 12:40 - Mandatory Drivers' Meeting
* End of AM Session, plus 10 minutes - Novice Course Walk
* End of AM Session, plus 45 minutes - Course Walks
* End of AM Session, plus 50 minutes - First PM car off
* First PM car off, plus 90 minutes - 1st PM Heat
* End 1st PM Heat, plus 90 minutes - 2nd PM Heat
* End 2nd PM Heat - Clean Up
* End of Clean Up - Trophies
Fees
SCCA Member Entry Fee: $30
Non-SCCA Member Entry Fee: $45
Event requirements
This event is capped at 180 drivers
General Requirements
All competitors must posess a valid driver's license, except competitors driving Formula Junior karts (FJA or FJB class).
All competitors under 18 years of age are required to have a Minor Waiver form signed by a legal guardian. This form must either be signed in the presence of an SCCA member at the event, or signed and notarized prior to the event. The minor waiver form is available here.
SCCA Membership
All competitors must be SCCA members, or must purchase an SCCA weekend membership. The cost of this weekend membership is included in the $45 Non-SCCA Member registration fee.
Click here for more information about SCCA Weekend Memberships
If you are an SCCA Member, or you have a valid Weekend Membership from another event, you must present your membership card or weekend membership paperwork at the registration table on the day of the event, or you will be required to purchase a weekend membership for that event.
Passengers
Passengers age 12 and older are permitted. Any passengers under 18 must have a completed minor waiver as described above. All passengers must be SCCA members or weekend members. The weekend membership fee is waived for passengers. (It's still free to ride along, you just have to fill out some paperwork at the event.)
