Mon, Jul 20, 2020

SCCA Chicago Region Track Day & Time Trial

Blackhawk Farms Raceway

About this event

Come out for a full day of track driving and Time Trials at an excellent venue in a beautiful setting.

SCCA's regional full-day event at Blackhawk Farms Raceway is always fun. It offers a non-timed regular Track Event as well as a Time Trials for experienced drivers. The drivers' meeting is at 9 a.m. to give everyone more time to get there. We hope this will inspire some of you from south of Chicago and north of Milwaukee (and Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, etc.) to participate.

This event is put on by the SCCA Chicago Region.

If you aren’t familiar with Blackhawk Farms, it’s a 1.95-mile, 7-turn private circuit racetrack located in South Beloit, Ill., on 216 scenic acres.

The Track Event is for drivers of all experience levels. Participants will be divided into run groups depending on the number of track days in which they have driven and their demonstrated skills.

The Time Trials is a timed event for intermediate and advanced drivers and instructors ONLY. For safety reasons novices aren't eligible to participate in the Time Trials. Although a license is not required, we are urging everyone who registers for the Time Trials to get an SCCA Time Trials license. Visit the Time Trials "Driver Eligibility and Licenses" page of SCCA.com to apply. We will accept Time Trials licenses from other organizations. If you have one, please bring it with you when you check in at the event.

The plan is for there to be three run groups total. Each group is scheduled to have five 20-minute sessions. AGAIN FOR 2020 - TRACK SPRINT! The last session of the day for all three groups, including novices, will be a track sprint. This is like an autocross on the race track. Drivers are released one at a time to drive a section of the course. Their time for completing the section is recorded. Drivers get as many runs as will fit in the hour long session.

The entry fee for SCCA members for either the Track Event or Time Trials is $300. For non-members, it’s $315. Not a member? You can join at SCCA.com Transponder rental for the Time Trials is $30. You may use your own transponder, if you wish. You can also use a personal lap timer, but your times won't be recorded or published.

Lunch is included for all drivers and volunteers.

Check-in on event day begins at 7:30 a.m. The mandatory drivers’ meeting is at 9 a.m., and on-track activities are tentatively scheduled to start at 9:45 a.m.

The schedule calls for three groups running five on-track sessions of approximately 20 minutes each. For safety and everyone's enjoyment, drivers will be divided into run groups based on skill and experience. You may select your preferred run group during registration, but the registrar reserves the right to change your run group as needed.

Both events will follow SCCA Time Trials Level 1 safety gear and car requirements. These can be found in the Time Trials section of SCCA.com under the "Need to Know" tab. Helmet and close-toed shoes are required for drivers. Trucks, SUVs and crossover vehicles, as well as most race cars, are not eligible.

Event requirements

Note that there are two sets of Supplementary Regulations - one for the Track Event and one for the Time Trials.

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
CHICAGO REGION, SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. PRESENT
Level I Track Event (TE) July 20, 2020, at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, Rockton, Ill.

This Level I Track Event (TE), Sanction No. 20-TERG-9290, 07/20/2020 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway Rockton, IL, is organized by the Chicago Region, Sports Car Club of America, Inc. (SCCA), and will be held under the current SCCA Time Trial Rules and official updates, except as modified by these Supplemental Regulations. Please read full rule set at: https://www.scca.com/pages/scca-track-events - "Track Event Rules."

Organizers:
Chicago Region, Sports Car Club of America, Inc.
921 Lawn Circle
Western Springs, IL 60558-2262
Event Lead: Ed Locke
Chief Registrar: Erik Vandermey      

Registration information:
The registrar for this event is
Erik Vandermey
921 Lawn Circle
Western Springs, IL 60558-2262
847-729-2211
erikv@mac.com

Entry fees:  Pre-Registered   At the Track        Weekend Membership*
                  $300                           $325                          $15

*All participants are required to be SCCA members. Anyone who does not have an annual membership on their person will be required to purchase a weekend membership on site.

All drivers must be at least 16 years of age and possess a current valid driver's license issued by his or her state of residence. Any driver under 18 must be a full SCCA member and have a Minor Annual Waiver SCCA Notary 1068 Form on file with the National SCCA office. The original document must be submitted and processed by the SCCA National office before the driver attends the event.

All drivers need to present a completed tech inspection sheet and helmet to registration at the event.

Pertinent dates for this event (all dates 2019):
Opening date for receipt of entries             12:01 AM CDT — June 26
Early discount fee expires                           11:59 PM CDT — July 10
Online registration closes                            11:59 PM CDT — July 18

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation fee is $10 until 11:59 PM CDT, July 20; after that time, the cancellation fee is $50.
Entry fee will not be refunded after 11:59 PM CDT, July 20; instead it will be credited toward future Track Events.

Schedule:
Registration and technical inspection    7:30 to 9:00 AM
Mandatory drivers meeting                       9:00 AM
On track activities commence                  10:00 AM
Debrief and summary session                 After Checkered Flag

    • Drivers may be held responsible for damages to property, including track and environmental damage.
    • All registrants will be given car number stickers, which must be placed on the upper area of the windshield of all participating vehicles.
    • All convertibles must have a factory recognized roll over structure or SCCA GCR legal rollover protection, unless pre-approved prior to the event.
    • All participants must have a Snell M-2005 or better helmet. Loaner helmets may be available at the event.

Below are the Blackhawk Farms Raceway track rules. They are considered part of these supplementary regulations and are enforceable as such.

EXHIBIT B

ATTACHED TO AND MADE APART OF THE TRACK RENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN BLACKHAWK FARMS RACEWAY, L.L.C. AND

SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA (SCCA) & CHICAGO REGION, LESSEE:

SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS:

  1. NOISE POLLUTION REGULATION: No race car or engine, including showroom cars
    with open exhaust, shall be run before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on any weekend day or
    not before 9:00 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays (Monday through Friday). All racing
    or on-track activities shall be conducted at a decibel level not in excess of 103 decibels as
    measured Fifty (50) feet from the track.
  2. GATE PASS REQUIREMENT: A Pass indicating you have registered for the event must
    be presented to the Guard to allow your entry onto the property of Blackhawk Farms
    Raceway.
  3. All minors must be under direct parental or acting guardian supervision at all times.
  4. Drivers/Riders are responsible for the conduct of their crews and guests.
  5. ALL PET ANIMALS MUST BE LEASHED OR CONFINED.
  6. No two or three wheeled vehicles are allowed except for race officials' use or as race
    support vehicles. Only licensed drivers 16 and above may operate race support vehicles
    or golf carts.
  7. Our Concession Stand will be available for most events. Gas, oil, water and air are
    available. Souvenirs and other consumables are available in Pit Stop.
  8. ALL TRASH MUST be placed in receptacles provided. Environmentally hazardous
    waste MUST be disposed of in appropriate receptacles. All used tires MUST be removed
    or the organization will be charged for their disposal.
  9. All drivers and members will be responsible for notifying crews and guests concerning
    the hours of registration. A closing time will be included on the entry form.
  10. All karts must utilize a mat while on the grid awaiting a start in order to prevent fluids
    from dripping onto the track surface.
  11. Electric power is available. Tags for the outlets will be issued at time of plug-in and
    payment arrangements can be made either with security or in Pit Stop.
  12. All drivers, members, officials and spectators must comply with the Pit Vehicle Policy of
    BFR, including the purchase and display for a Pit Vehicle Pass for each unit present on
    the Premises.

EXHIBIT C

ALL CONCESSION ITEM REQUISITES
PLEASE CONTACT:
Cindy Lindstrand or Jeff Storer
BLACKHAWK FARMS RACEWAY LLC at
(815) 389-2000

CONTACT US A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT
TO INSURE THAT ALL CONCESSION NEEDS WILL BE MET.

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
CHICAGO REGION, SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. PRESENT
Level 2 Time Trial (TT), July 20, 2020, at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, Rockton, IL

Entry fees: 
Member, pre-registered: $300
Member, at the track: $325
Nonmember, pre-registered (includes $15 weekend membership): $315
Nonmember, at the track: $340
Transponder rental: $30
 

This Level 2 Time Trial (TT), Sanction No.20-TTRG-9572, 07/20/2019 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway Rockton, IL, is organized by the Chicago Region, Sports Car Club of America, Inc. (SCCA), and will be held under the current SCCA Time Trial Rules and official updates, except as modified by these Supplemental Regulations. Please read full rule set at: https://www.scca.com/downloads/43636-2019-scca-track-event-rules-draft

Organizers:
Chicago Region, Sports Car Club of America, Inc.
921 Lawn Circle
Western Springs, IL 60558-2262

Event Lead: Ed Locke

Registration information:
The registrar for this event is
Erik Vandermey
921 Lawn Circle
Western Springs, IL 60558-2262
847-729-2211
erikv@mac.com

Entry fees:
Pre-Registered            At the Track        Weekend Membership*
  $300                              $325                          $15

Transponder rental
   $30

*All participants are required to be SCCA members. Anyone who does not have an annual membership on their person will be required to purchase a weekend membership on site.

All drivers must be at least 16 years of age and possess a current valid driver's license issued by his or her state of residence. Any driver under 18 must be a full SCCA member and have a Minor Annual Waiver SCCA Notary 1068 Form on file with the National SCCA office. The original document must be submitted and processed by the SCCA National office before the driver attends the event.

All drivers need to present a completed tech inspection sheet and helmet to registration at the event.

Pertinent dates for this event (all dates 2019):
Opening date for receipt of entries             12:01 AM CDT — June 26
Early discount fee expires                           11:59 PM CDT — July 10
Online registration closes                            11:59 PM CDT — July 18

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation fee is $10 until 11:59 PM CDT, July 20; after that time, the cancellation fee is $50.
Entry fee will not be refunded after 11:59 PM CDT, July 20; instead it will be credited toward future Track Events.

Schedule:

Registration and technical inspection    7:30 to 9:00 AM
Mandatory drivers meeting                       9:00 AM
On track activities commence                  10:00 AM
Debrief and summary session                 After Checkered Flag

    • Drivers may be held responsible for damages to property, including track and environmental damage.
    • All registrants will be given car number stickers, which must be placed on the upper area of the windshield of all participating vehicles.
    • All convertibles must have a factory recognized roll over structure or SCCA GCR legal rollover protection, unless pre-approved prior to the event.
    • All participants must have a Snell M-2005 or better helmet. Loaner helmets may be available at the event.
    • All competitors must secure transponders to participating vehicles. Competitors may use their own transponders with approval from staff. Transponders will also be available for rent for $30 each.

 

Below are the Blackhawk Farms Raceway track rules. They are considered part of these supplementary regulations and are enforceable as such.

EXHIBIT B

ATTACHED TO AND MADE APART OF THE TRACK RENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN BLACKHAWK FARMS RACEWAY, L.L.C. AND

SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA (SCCA) & CHICAGO REGION, LESSEE:

SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS:

  1. NOISE POLLUTION REGULATION: No race car or engine, including showroom cars
    with open exhaust, shall be run before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on any weekend day or
    not before 9:00 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays (Monday through Friday). All racing
    or on-track activities shall be conducted at a decibel level not in excess of 103 decibels as
    measured Fifty (50) feet from the track.
  2. GATE PASS REQUIREMENT: A Pass indicating you have registered for the event must
    be presented to the Guard to allow your entry onto the property of Blackhawk Farms
    Raceway.
  3. All minors must be under direct parental or acting guardian supervision at all times.
  4. Drivers/Riders are responsible for the conduct of their crews and guests.
  5. ALL PET ANIMALS MUST BE LEASHED OR CONFINED.
  6. No two or three wheeled vehicles are allowed except for race officials' use or as race
    support vehicles. Only licensed drivers 16 and above may operate race support vehicles
    or golf carts.
  7. Our Concession Stand will be available for most events. Gas, oil, water and air are
    available. Souvenirs and other consumables are available in Pit Stop.
  8. ALL TRASH MUST be placed in receptacles provided. Environmentally hazardous
    waste MUST be disposed of in appropriate receptacles. All used tires MUST be removed
    or the organization will be charged for their disposal.
  9. All drivers and members will be responsible for notifying crews and guests concerning
    the hours of registration. A closing time will be included on the entry form.
  10. All karts must utilize a mat while on the grid awaiting a start in order to prevent fluids
    from dripping onto the track surface.
  11. Electric power is available. Tags for the outlets will be issued at time of plug-in and
    payment arrangements can be made either with security or in Pit Stop.
  12. All drivers, members, officials and spectators must comply with the Pit Vehicle Policy of
    BFR; including the purchase and display for a Pit Vehicle Pass for each unit present on
    the Premises

    EXHIBIT C

    ALL CONCESSION ITEM REQUISITES
    PLEASE CONTACT:
    Cindy Lindstrand or Jeff Storer
    BLACKHAWK FARMS RACEWAY LLC at
    (815) 389-2000

    CONTACT US A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT
    TO INSURE THAT ALL CONCESSION NEEDS WILL BE MET.

Entries (37)

JM
Jake Miller
ML
Mike Linko
KR
Kevin Rice
JV
Jim VanBladel
JK
Jason Kositarut
JW
James Wayner
GM
Gene Meliksetyan
JK
Jeff Kumler

Blackhawk Farms Raceway

South Beloit, IL
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Event over!