9:30 AM Course Setup Begins:
•Cones are set in place to create course per the Event Marshal’s plan.
•Track is blown clear of dirt and debris
•Timing & Scoring Trailer is set up and equipment unloaded
•Course is reviewed by Safety Steward(s) and then cone positions are marked.
10:00 AM Tech Inspection Begins:
•Vehicles are given a safety check and required equipment check
•Vehicle Identification per SCCA rules
•Helmets are checked for current safety stickers per SCCA rules
•Vehicle class determination assistance can be provided
10:30 AM Registration Begins:
•Signed Tech Inspection card, Drivers License, SCCA Membership card, and event fees
are presented to Registration at the Timing & Scoring Trailer.
•Weekend Membership documents, Minor Waivers, and Event Waivers are processed.
•Participants’ name, vehicle number, and class are entered into the computer
•Run groups and worker assignments lists are developed.
Autocross Introduction
What to Expect 2
11:30 AM Tech and Registration close
•Documents are secured and filed
•Run group and worker assignments are finalized
•Tech and Registration workers finalize their car prep, walk the course, take breaks.
•Entrants finish their vehicle prep and walk the course
11:30 AM Guided course walk
Experienced SIR members lead groups through the course
•Discuss interpretation of cone and pointer placement
•Discuss various course attack strategies
12:00 PM Drivers meeting
•Required for all Drivers and Passengers
•Safety and Event regulations and details are reviewed
•Worker instructions are reviewed
•Run Group and Worker assignments are communicated
12:30 PM First car off
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What to Expect 3
Restroom breaks will require a little planning.
•MAAC (Lawrenceville) facilities are located inside the airport terminal
•Roberts’ Par facilities are located inside the skating rink.
We will take a 20 minute break after both groups have run their first set of runs and before resuming
the second set of runs.
•This is a good time to open your sack lunch and reflect on your first runs.
•Course workers and drivers should be in position at the end of this period to resume the
event
Course set-up, tear-down, and event course work is expected of all participating drivers.
•If you did not assist with set-up, you should assist with tear-down.
•Course workers must check in at Timing & Scoring before heading to their assignment.
•Leaving early, failing to assist with set-up or tear-down will result in disqualification for the
event. (Exceptions must be discussed with the event officials beforehand).
Autocross Introduction
Tech Inspection
Each vehicle is a little different and may cause us to vary our checks somewhat, however the goal
is to insure your vehicle does not present a potential safety hazard for you or others. We also want
to insure that it meets the SCCA Rules & Regulations not only for safety, but for the fair and efficient
running of the event , and maintenance of good relations with our neighbors.
At a minimum your vehicle must have:
•A secure battery (Loose / tilting batteries may cause fires).
•No exposed chords or damage to the tire’s structure.
•No missing lug-nuts or broken / cracked wheels
•No loose suspension components
•Good brake pedal pressure
•Properly functioning throttle return spring (Unless “drive-by-wire” equipped).
•No fluid leakage (This could affect and or delay the event).
•No loose items including floor mats in the vehicle (These may distract the driver on course or
move into a position that limits brake travel).
•Vehicle numbers and class identification per SCCA rules.
The SCCA General Rules for Autocross competition define vehicle identification requirements.
These are pasted here. The complete rules can be found on line at
www.scca.com
3.7 Vehicle Identification
1. All vehicles must display numbers and class letters on both sides, which must be readable by
Timing & Scoring, Course, and Grid workers at all times.
2. Only one set of numbers and class letters may be visible while the vehicle is running.
3. Class shall be represented by the upper-case abbreviated form rather than be spelled out. Ladies’
classes shall be indicated by the letter “L” following the class letters. (Example: “BSPL” instead of
“B Street Prepared Ladies”).
4. Numbers and class letters should be positioned next to each other. All letters and numbers must be
on body panels, not on windows. All numbers and class letters must use the same typeface and the
same color, and this color must provide adequate contrast to the background color (see Appendix F
for examples).
5. Numbers must be a minimum of 8” (20.5 cm) high with a 1¼” (3.25 cm) stroke. Class letters must
be a minimum of 4” (10.25 cm) high with a ¾” (2 cm) stroke. In all cases, the height of the class
letters must be between 25% and 75% of the height of the numbers. Stroke width must be at least
10% of the height (see Appendix F.)
6. The “1” on two-driver cars and the “L” on Ladies class cars are subject to all of the above
requirements with regard to placement, color, size, and stroke.
7. For National Championship and National Tour competition, current official SCCA® required decals
must be displayed on each side and front of the vehicle in a prominent location.
For National Championship and National Tour events, one (1) official SCCA® approved National
sponsor identification logo must be displayed in an upright position, in a prominent location on each
side of the vehicle. Additional sponsor and / or event specific decals may also be required: refer to
event supplemental regulations. Further information is contained in Appendix F.
