2024 WHRRI Race 6 "Big Bore Bash"

Featuring "BIG BORE BASH" & "Pursuit Race" 

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 (SCCA Race – WHRRI Weekend #6)

Overview:  Showcase weekend for big-bore race cars.  A special feature race will be held Saturday after all other races as a capstone. This race will not be eligible for points or track records.

Cost:  $25

Schedule: 

• Big Bore Race (Saturday) A race will be run at the end of the day, after all other groups have raced. Big bore is currently running Group 2, so in essence there will be a four group “rest”, as this special race is taking place during what would be Group 8.

The following are approved rules and special provisions for competitors in this event:

• The respective cars will be given the opportunity to participate in a special feature 12 or 15 lap race at the end of the day on Saturday.  Decision based or input to Group Reps and time remaining in the day.
• The special race grid position will be determined by Saturday qualifying time.  Those without a time will start at the back.
• Registration preference for the race will be given to “out-of-town” entrants. Club does not make a guarantee that all those who would like to participate in the race will be able to do so.  Total available spots: 35.
• Top 3 cars will be weighed and standard compliance checks made at tech.

The race winner will be awarded a trophy after the race

Waterford Pursuit Race

Entry Fee $25

Starting Position

• Determined by fastest time of 2024 by the end of Race weekend #5
• If no time is obtained by end of Race weekend #5 participant will start last
• Field will be inverted with the slowest time starting 1st to the fastest starting last
• Cars that run multiple classes will be gridded by fastest time in the fastest trim

Start

• Field will be started single file with a car length between each car
• Car cannot accelerate or make a move to pass before passing start finish Line
  • Spotter will be at start finish to call out any car in violation of this rule
  • Participant will be black flagged if not in compliance
• A cone will be at start finish and one a car length before to define “car length”
• Start will be waved off if field is not in position when the 1st car reaches the exit of swamp turn

Finish

• Winner will be whomever crosses the finish line 1st at the end of 15 laps or 30 minutes

You MUST have a valid Competition Racing License to compete at Waterford Hills. 

We accept the following valid Licenses:  WHRRI, SCCA, NASA, Midwest Council and SCCA GCR Approved Licenses

******YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING AND FOLLOWING THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS WHEN RACING AT WATERFORD HILLS *******

General Road Racing Rules followed : The 2024 SCCA GCR (General Competition Rules) can be found here:  https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_files/scca/downloads/000/060/087/GCR-%20January%20Updated%20Revised.pdf?1641394839

Official WHRRI Rules and Regulations can be found here: http://waterfordhills.com/forms.html

If there are Weekend Specific Supplemental Rules and Regulations they can be found here: http://waterfordhills.com/forms.html

Run Group Assignments can be found here: http://www.waterfordhills.com/run-groups.html  *Run Groups may be combined, changed or moved around per the SCCA GCR and/or at the discretion of the Chief Steward and the Director of Racing.

WHRRI hold a "Friday Practice" session on Friday before each race weekend.  Information can be found here: http://www.waterfordhills.com/friday-practice.html

Registration for drivers & crew is located in "The Press Room" on the second level of the tower and will be open during the following times:  Friday: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM  Sunday: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM (with prior arrangement with Registrar) Crew and/or Guests of a driver may enter the paddock during the following hours if they present a current WHRRI Photo ID or prepaid guest entry pass, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Technical inspection will be open during the following times: Friday: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM 4. The official scales are located at the tech/impound area and may be available for competitor's use upon request. Cars shall be pushed, not driven, onto scales.

Typical Weekend Schedule that is subject to change can be found here: http://www.waterfordhills.com/race-weekend-schedule.html

A Paddock Map can be found here: http://www.waterfordhills.com/data/downloads/2021-Paddock-Space-Map.pdf   Many Paddock Spots are "Reserved" for our members.  These spots are marked with a red "R".  Spots open for the weekend are not marked and are on a first come, first serve basis beginning Friday 10am. 

Our full 2023 Schedule can be found here: http://waterfordhills.com/events-calendar.html

If you need to Contact Specific Chefs, Directors, or Driver's Reps. at Waterford Hills Road Racing email information is here:  http://www.waterfordhills.com/contact.html

Waterford Hills Road Racing facilities are located on the grounds of the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club, 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, MI 48346.  Directions to track are here: http://www.waterfordhills.com/directions.html

Facility Information can be found here:  http://www.waterfordhills.com/facility.html

Please Visit our"OFFICIAL" website for all club information here: http://www.waterfordhills.com/index.html  or become a Fan on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10414038009/

To be eligible for WHRRI Championship Points you must (1) Be a member of The Oakland County Sportsmen's Club. (2) Be a member of Waterford Hills. (3) Hold a valid WHRRI Competition License.  For a detailed checklist of how to become a member click here: http://www.waterfordhills.com/become-whrri-member.html

Please bring your Helmet and Log Book to "Express Tech" in the TECH AREA.   You are eligible for"Express Tech" if you have a valid Helmet sticker and Annual Tech date ONLY!!  otherwise you will have to wait for the scrutineer to TECH your car.