Registration closed March 28, 2020 6:00 PM at 2020-03-28T15:00:00-0700 Registration ends March 28, 2020 6:00 PM at 2020-03-28T15:00:00-0700 Registration opens February 28, 2020 12:00 AM at 2020-02-27T21:00:00-0800 Registration runs from February 28, 2020 12:00 AM to March 28, 2020 6:00 PM
Complete TSCC Autocross Rules and classing/PAX info can be viewed here: http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/club-autocross-rules/
Make sure to read any rule changes for 2020 specifically the new classing structure!
Schedule
7:30 Gates Open
7:30 – 8:45 Registration
7:30 – 9:00 Tech
8:00 / 9:00 Novice Meeting/Course Walk at Start Line (Both Mandatory for all Novice Registered Drivers)
9:15 MANDATORY Driver's Meeting at the TSCC Timing and Scoring Bus
9:30 First Car Off
The event will take place RAIN OR SHINE. In the event of severe weather, a decision will be made at the driver’s meeting to determine whether or not we will be running. You will be notified by email if the race event is canceled before its scheduled date.
Heats
The event will be split into two, three or four heats, depending on the amount of participation. As an organization ran by volunteers, entrants will participate in the event by driving one heat and working another. If there are more than two heats, then you will likley have an off heat. During off heats, you can relax and enjoy watching other competitors’ on-course however, we may ask you to volunteer to assist in some areas where we maybe short staffed.
Workers
Work schedules for typical 3-heat events is drive, then work which looks like the following:
Heat 1 drivers work Heat 2
Heat 2 drivers work Heat 3
Heat 3 drivers work Heat 1
Every person driving in the event MUST work the event. Workers will check-in at a designated location to receive their work assignment approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the heat. Failure to work the event without notifying staff with a valid reason will be banned from participating in the next event. If this should occur a second time, you will be banned from participating in any events for the season.
Workers may change out on the fly. If you are unsure of the duties your work position entail, the staff will explain or direct you to an experienced member who can help in explaining what your work assignment will entail. Be sure to coordinate with the staff as soon as possible if there are any particular assignments that you may not be able to perform.
Car Preparation/Tech Inspection
Cars must be fully prepared before proceeding to tech.
Course Workers:
The most common work assignment, especially for novices, is course working. Course workers stand at worker stations around the course and reset cones as they get knocked over.
Radio etiquette:
TSCC assigns one experienced course-worker at each station to operate the radio and red flag. The radios used by TSCC have a delay after depressing the transmit button, and the first second or so gets cut off, so always pause before speaking. State "[pause] Control, this is Station [#]". After Control replies, key the button, pause, and call in your report. This etiquette is especially important for events at large venues where 2-3 cars are on course at once and multiple cone penalties are being assessed simultaneously. The exception to this is a red flag, which should be called immediately. When reporting penalties, always refer to the car number, not the car description.
Insurance Waiver
All competitors will be required to sign an insurance waiver upon entering the facility. Minors will need to have a minor waiver signed by both parents in order to compete or to ride along. The minimum age for riding along is 12 years.