About this event
Tour de Frank Autocross
Twickenham Auto Club is hosting a special 2-day autocross on August 18-19 at Milton Frank Stadium in Huntsville, AL. The event will feature 6-8 runs each day with each days best run being combined. Day 2 will start earlier and focus on being done on time for out of town folks (see schedule below). There will CASH PRIZES for top pax, raw, novice, and class winners! Must run in the same class to qualify for prizes. Free water provided. Stadium bathrooms available on site. Security will be provided over night.
IMPORTANT: Results from "Day 2 Only" will be used to score TAC/TVR-SCCA points event #7. Day 1 will not count towards the season points championship. If you skip the entire weekend, it will only count as only one "Drop."
Initial entry limit of 130 with waitlist. One week prior to the event, entry limit will be raised to 150. Priority will be given to waitlisted competitors who have been competing in the TAC/TVR championship points series.
Cash Payout!
Top PAX Time
1st - $100
2nd - $70
3rd - $50
Top RAW Time
1st - $100
2nd - $70
3rd - $50
Top Novice
1st - $100
2nd - $70
3rd - $50
Class Win
1st - $20
*To receive payout, you must beat at least two competitors in class. Must be present to receive payout. Participation in both days is required for payout.
Event T-Shirts
We will be selling event t-shirts for $15. MUST ORDER BY AUGUST 9th - ONLINE ONLY!
DETAILS & ORDER HERE: http://msreg.com/2018tactvr-tourdefrank-tshirt
Food Vendor
Handel's Ice Cream will be onsite! http://www.handelsicecream.com/
Novice Rules
To run novice class, you must have less than one season of autocross or similar experience (about 8 autocrosses or less). Current season two-time novice winners may enter novice class for this event. However, for event #7 points scoring, 2-time winners will still be omitted from novice points standings since they are auto-qualified for the runoff in December. This will be handled post-event.
Milton “Frank” Stadium
Courses in Huntsville are typically long, in the 50-70 seconds range or about .6-.7 miles. Charles Krampert and Lee Chhit will be collaborating on course design. Site is sealed asphalt and not hard on tires. Plenty of paddock space for car haulers. Stadium bathrooms will be open on site. Broken pavement was fixed in Spring 2018 at TACs expense. Course map will be posted on the forum between 1-5 days prior to the event -- see forum CLICK HERE.
Example course video from last year:
https://youtu.be/d3nRtV3wXrE?t=25s
Schedule -- notice changes from our normal schedule
Saturday - Day 1
6:00 AM | Site Opens and Setup
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Tech / Registration (roaming tech) (arrive no later than 8:15 AM to register)
8:00 AM - 9:10 AM | Course Open for Walking
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Novice Walk-thru (meet at start line)
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Mandatory Driver's Meeting
10:00 AM | Morning Competition Competition Begins
1:00 PM | Afternoon Competition Begins (approximate)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Day 2 setup
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Day 2 course open for walking
8:15 PM | Gates locked (security will be provided overnight)
Sunday - Day 2 (30 min earlier than Saturday)
6:30 AM | Site Opens and Setup
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Tech / Registration (roaming tech) (arrive no later than 7:45 AM to register)
7:00 AM - 8:40 AM | Course Open for Walking
7:30 AM - 7:45 AM | Novice Walk-thru (meet at start line)
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Mandatory Driver's Meeting
9:30 AM | Morning Competition Competition Begins
12:30 PM | Afternoon Competition Begins (approximate)
3:30 PM | Event ends and Trophy Presentation
Run Groups
Efficiency is a priority with TAC and TVR -- we aim to provide the maximum number of runs possible! We typically use a "2 run group" format, however as attendance approaches 110 drivers we may use a "3 run group" format. The final number of run groups will be decided by the Event Master and announced at the drivers meeting.
Cost
Starting at $35 per day, and $65 for both days — details shown in the registration form.
ATTENTION! Online payment is required for pre-registration.
There is a $5 charge for registering on site.
Membership and Season Passes
TAC Membership: Join at an event or monthly meeting -- $20 single, $25 family (pays for itself).
TVR Membership: Join online at SCCA.com.
Season Pass: Purchase at an event or monthly meeting -- $250 includes 12 championship points events (savings of up to $170 !).
Championship Series Points
The Championship Series will determine the most consistently outstanding drivers for the year within a class and Top 10 PAX and RAW. You will accrue points for all the events you participated in as long as you become a member of TAC or TVR by the final event of the year. You must also compete in more than half of the points events of the year and in a single class to earn points. Further details can be found in our autocross rules here: 2018 Official Autocross Schedule and Rules
Novices and the Novice Championship
We welcome all new drivers to our events. If this is your first year autocrossing (or if you have minimal experience), you may register in our Novice class. If you have never autocrossed, we strongly recommend you enter the Novice class and attend our Novice Walk-thru. During the Novice Walk-thru a veteran driver will show you the basics and give course-specific tips. Entering the Novice class is in no way a restriction -- you may actually get more exposure. Please review the following:
An open letter for all novices: Letter
Novice Guide: Novice Guide
Novice class drivers will be able to qualify for the year-end Novice Championship event. The winner of the Novice Championship will receive a free Season Pass and Membership! Details about how to win will be posted here: Novice Championship Thread
Classing
Our events follow SCCA classing rules. Classing tables for most cars can be found in Appendix A of the rules. If you are have further questions, feel free to ask on our very active forum HERE. We sell numbers/letters on site for $1 each.
Loaner Helmets
We have loaner helmets available on site which you can use for free. We require head socks to be worn -- these can be purchased at registration for $1 and they are yours to keep.
Links
Live Timing: http://live.teamtac.org/
Event Results: http://schedule.teamtac.org
Forum: http://teamtac.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamtachsv/
Event requirements
Requirements
- Bring a valid drivers license with you to the event.
- Autocrossers under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent or legal guardian sign a minor's competition waiver.
- Helmets are required, but we have loaners available.
- All drivers must fulfill their work assignments. Work assignments will be given at the drivers meeting. We do not allow working only half of the day, unless approved by Event Master.
Sound Policy
TAC/TVR has a strict sound policy, due to our residential location and agreement with the Milton Frank Stadium owners. Your car must not be louder than 96 dB without exception. Sound will be monitored approximately 50 feet from the course. The type of exhaust (stock vs aftermarket) is not restricted, but it must not exceed 96 dB. If your car exceeds 96 dB on a run, you will be notified, the run will be scored as a DNF, and not allowed to run again. If you show that a modification has been made to reduce noise (driving at half throttle does not count), then you will be allowed to run again. If your car exceeds the limit a second time, the car will not be allowed to run for the rest of the day. We want EVERYONE to have a great day autocrossing, please make this easy by fixing your car before the event! If your car is disqualified, you may run in another car -- talk to event master to be switched.
Payment
ATTENTION! Online payment is required for pre-registration.
There is a $5 charge for registering on site. CASH ONLY if registering on site.
$5 cancelation fee