Sun, Apr 28, 2019

TAC and TVR Autocross Series Event 3

Milton Frank Stadium

About this event

The 2019 Twickenham Auto Club and Tennessee Valley Region SCCA Autocross Series

You are invited to participate in TAC/TVR's autocross series. Autocross is a timed competition through a road course marked with cones. Your single fastest run is used to determine your position. Your car will be classed with similar cars to keep competition fair and with an emphasis on improving driving skill. If you are not quite ready to drive, you are welcome to stop by and ask for a ride-a-long. We have many expert drivers willing to help you get started.
 

Schedule

6:35 AM   |  Event Setup Begins
7:45 AM   |  Tech & Registration Opens (recommended arrival between 7:15 - 7:45 AM)
8:15 AM   |  Course Open for Walking
8:45 AM   |  Tech & Registration Closes
8:45 AM    |  Novice Walk-thru
9:15 AM    |  Mandatory Driver's Meeting
9:30 AM    |  Run Group 1 (first car off)
*11:30 AM |  Run Group 2
*12:45 PM |  Lunch Break (45 minutes)
*1:30 PM   |  Run Group 1
*3:00 PM   |  Run Group 2
*4:30 PM   |  Cleanup and Trophy Presentation
5:30 PM    |  Must be off site
*Times are approximate - listen for announcements during the event

Run & Work Groups

Efficiency is a priority at our events. We aim to provide the maximum number of runs possible, usually 6-8 runs, sometimes more! We typically use a "2 group" format as shown in the schedule above. However as attendance approaches 115+ drivers we may use a "3 group" format, where you would drive all of your runs in one session, work one session, and be "Off" the next. The final number of groups will be decided by the Event Master and announced at the mandatory driver's meeting. 

IMPORTANT -- If you run with us, you must also work the course, both in the morning and in the afternoon. Any exceptions to leave early must be requested by contacting the Worker Chief directly BEFORE EVENT DAY via our forum. Regular exceptions will NOT be given, special cases only. Skipping your work assignment without approval, causes hardship to event organizers, and is considered poor sportsmanship. We track attendance.
 

Cost

Car
$35 - member
$40 - non-member

Jr Kart
$25 - member
$30 - non-member

Please pre-register online! A $5 late fee will be added for onsite registration. 
Pre-Registration closes approximately 48 hours before the event.

 

Membership and Season Passes

TAC Membership: Join at an event or one of our monthly meetings -- $20 single, $25 family (pays for itself)
TVR Membership: Join online at SCCA.com.
Season Pass: Purchase at an event or one of our monthly meetings -- $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 for each class, Top 10 PAX, and Top 10 RAW. You will accrue points for all the points 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.
 

Novices and the Novice Championship

We welcome all new drivers to our events. We provide a Novice Class which is intended for first year autocrossers. If you have run 5 or less events prior to the season start, you're eligible to run Novice Class all year. If you have never autocrossed, we strongly recommend you enter the Novice class and attend our Novice Walk-thru as shown in the schedule above. During the Novice Walk-thru a veteran autocrosser will show you the basics and give course-specific tips. Entering the Novice class is in no way a restriction, however it will allow you to get extra help if desired.

Novice class drivers will be able to qualify for our year-end Novice Championship event. The Novice Championship winner will receive a free Season Pass for the following season! Details about how to win will be posted here: ***link_tbd***

Helpful novice guide from a neighboring club: 
https://hscc.club/wp-content/uploads/HSCC_Novice_Guide.pdf
 

Classing

Our events follow SCCA National Solo classing rules (CLICK HERE). Classing tables for most cars can be found in Appendix A of the rules.  We sell magnetic numbers/letters on site for $1 each. If you are have further questions, please ask on our forum!
Post Your Classing Questions (CLICK HERE)
 

Loaner Helmets

We have loaner helmets available on site, available for free. We require head socks to be worn -- these can be purchased at registration for $1 and they are yours to keep.
 

2019 TAC/TVR Autocross Rules

2019 TAC-TVR Autocross Rules v1.1.pdf
 

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

  1. All drivers must be have a full and valid license with you at the event. Permits are not acceptable.
  2. Autocrossers under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent or legal guardian sign a minor's competition waiver.
  3. Helmets are required -- we have loaners available.
  4. All drivers must fulfill their work assignments. Work assignments will be given at the drivers meeting by the Worker Chief. We do not allow working only half of the day.
     

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, you 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!
 

Payment

Cash and check will be accepted for payment. If you have a slalom pass, remember to bring it to registration!
 

Classing Rules & "Being Legal"

If you are new to the sport, please review this:
Classing Rules & Being Legal PDF
 

Entries (102)

JW
John Waight
EC
Ernest Camacho
HR
Hector Rivera
BC
Brad Clem
KM
Kendall Mason
SM
Scott McBride
HN
Hai Nguyen
NC
Nick Craig

Milton Frank Stadium

Huntsville, AL

Organizer

Autocross/Solo organized by

SCCA - Tennessee Valley Region - Solo

Event over!