1997 Tire Rack
SCCA Solo II National Championship

September 9 - 12, 1997
Forbes Field, Topeka, Kansas

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1997 Pro Solo Info

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Last updated: August 27, 1997 2:25PM PDT

Revised January 30, 1997

CONTENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
2. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
3. SAFETY
4. ORDER OF RUNNING
5. TECH PROCEDURES
6. IMPOUND PROCEDURES
7. PROTESTS & APPEALS
8. COURSE MARKERS
9. TIMING & SCORING
10. DRIVERS' MEETING NOTES
11. ENTRANTS AS WORKERS
12. WORKERS MEETING NOTES
13. TROPHIES
14. CLASSES
15. OFFICIAL RESULTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: SIIR 4.2.

2. The Tire Rack SCCA Solo II National Championship schedule will be published in the Driver Information Book and in SportsCar magazine.

3. Courses will be open for walk through Monday, September 8, 1997 at 8:00 a.m.

4. Changes to the Supplemental Regulations, run/work order and/or the Safety Plan will be posted at Registration and at the Information Booth. It is the responsibility of each competitor to check for, and adhere to posted changes.

5. The course and general paddock areas will be vacated by all personnel and locked at night; times will be posted at the gate. No one will be allowed in these areas during the security period. This area will be patrolled by the Forbes Field Police Department.

6. Overnight motor home parking and camping at the event site is restricted to the SOLO CITY area, located outside the fence from the general paddock area. SOLO CITY security will be provided by police patrols. Camping will be at your own risk. Charcoal or LPG grills will be allowed on the pavement, but not on the grass. Open fires are not allowed in any locations. Do not dump coals on the ground, pavement or into the dumpsters.

7. Other site restrictions required by the site owner such as "off-limits" areas, may be published separately, or posted on site and must be obeyed.

8. Trash containers and portable toilets will be provided. Do not obstruct theportable toilets.

9. Blocking approach to the toilets will obstruct use, and prevent servicing.Do not use for trash!

10. Scales will be available to the competitors during the event free of charge. You will be restricted from using the scales when they are being used by Impound. Consult with the Chief of Impound if in doubt.

11. Gasoline and water are not available at the event site. Stations are within two miles of the event site.

12. Leftover tires/tire shavings and any other hazardous waste will not be abandoned at the site. The expense for disposal of identifiable tires will be billed to the owner.

2. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

1. Send registrations to: SCCA, Solo II Nationals Registration, 9033 E. Easter Pl., Englewood, CO 80112; phone (303) 779-6622, fax (303) 694-3654.

2. Entry forms must be received by 4:00 p.m. MST 15 August 1997 to avoid the $50 late fee. A $150 late fee for entries received after 22 August 1997. The last day for withdrawal from the event is 3 September 1997. No refunds after that date.

3. Entry forms received before 29 August 1997 will be acknowledged by mail.

4. Extra Tickets For Wednesday and Friday night Banquets will be available at Registration; cost will be announced in SportsCar. Please include cost of extra banquet tickets with registration. Note: Registered competitors may attend both Banquets without additional cost; obtain tickets during registration or at Information. Those not registered for the event must purchase tickets for each banquet.

5. Two-Driver Cars In The Same Class: The first driver in the car must have a number 40 or lower to prevent confusion in the running order.

6. Car numbers will be issued on a first-come first-serve basis. Only one- or two-digit numbers will be allowed (i.e., 0 through 99). Exception: Where there are two drivers in one car, in one class, then the second driver will be 100 plus the first driver's number (40 and 140). If desired, drivers of the same car but in different classes (open and ladies) may use the same car number. Drivers of the same car in the same class should send both entry forms in the same envelope. If a second driver enters later he/she must inform the registrar of the additional driver to ensure correct number assignment.

7. All drivers must bring to registration: Current valid drivers license, current SCCA membership card and current Solo I & II Rule book.

8. Minors: A minor release form (get proper form from your local Region) and a notarized permission letter from the car owner must be presented to registration.

9. The hours of operation for registration and tech:

    
   REGISTRATION
   Saturday, Sept. 6      9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
   Sunday, Sept. 7        9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
   Monday, Sept. 8        8:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
   Tuesday, Sept. 9       7:00 - 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
   Wednesday, Sept. 10    10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
    
   TECH
   Sunday, Sept. 7        2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
   Monday, Sept. 8        9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
   Tuesday, Sept. 9       7:00 - 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
   Wednesday, Sept. 10    10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

   Note: Tech inspection on Monday will be limited to Tue-Wed competitors. If an unforeseen delay, such as a breakdown while enroute, prevents arrival before 4:30p.m. Wednesday, contact the Chief of Registration or Chief Steward to arrange on-site registration and tech.

10. Under unusual circumstances, entrant may amend their entry form at on-site registration if approved by the Chief of Registration and the Chief Steward.

3. SAFETY

1. The safety program supporting the event is detailed in the event safety plan. A copy of this plan will be posted at registration. A copy of the plan may be obtained by contacting the National Staff or at the event information booth.

2. A speed limit of 15 MPH will be enforced at the event site including pre-grid and grid. Tire spins, rapid speed or direction changes, or other "abnormal/unusual" driving techniques are strictly prohibited throughout the event site and Forbes Field, other than during competition. See Event Chairman for questions or problems.

3. Children and pets are allowed anywhere on the event site EXCEPT during active competition. During active competition, children under 12 and pets are not allowed in the grid, staging and course areas. Pets must be leashed at all times.

4. Drivers are responsible for the actions of their crew and guests. All must sign a waiver to be present in the pre-grid, grid, staging and course areas. Waiver forms will be available at registration and information.

5. The wrist band, signifying waiver signature, will be worn either on the wrist or attached to the individuals exterior clothing from the waist up on the front of the body, in plain sight. All personnel entering the paddock fence gate must sign the event waiver, or display the waiver wrist band as identified above.

6. Spectator area limits will be noted by streamers. Climbing over any fences, including the "snow fences," to enter or depart the course or pre-grid areas is prohibited. All personnel, competitors, spectators, guests, etc., are restricted from departing the event site boundary toward the active runway or active airport facilities. Unauthorized encroachment toward active airport facilities may cause immediate disqualification. Reminder: Parents are responsible for controlling their children.

7. It is recommended that the refueling of cars in grid be accompanied with assistant and fire extinguisher.

8. Cars may not be off the ground, in gear, while running for tire shaving/cleaning or other reasons. EXCEPTION: Cars like Formula 440s, with snowmobile derived drive trains, may be started with the rear wheels off the ground. If a car with a snowmobile derived train is started with the rear wheels on the ground, a driver must be on board.

9. Crosswalks will be designated between grid and staging. Pedestrians must give-way to cars moving to staging.

10. Workers must be on their feet at all times while cars are competing.

11. Photographers desiring to enter a course area must be approved by the course safety steward and be accompanied by a spotter. A minor may not serve as a spotter. Photographers approved for course entry will be issued a course pass which must be prominently displayed while in the course area.

12. Skate boards (motorized or manual, with or without stand-up handlebars or seat), roller blades and roller skates (motorized or manual), are prohibited from use in all areas of the event site. Intent: Skate boards, in any form, or name, with the basic function/ form of a skate board. The Chief Safety Steward will make the determination of vehicles qualifying under this regulation.

13. "No Parking" areas near the course areas will be defined by pylons, tapes and other barriers. Cars parked in such a manner that block or restrict defined driveways or entrances to course areas will be towed away without notice, at the expense of the vehicle operator/owner.

14. All incidents involving injury and/or property damage occurring on the event site, or felt associated to the event will be reported as soon as possible to the Event Chairman or Chief Safety Steward.

15. The event safety steward will ensure that a functional system of technical inspection is in place and that items of safety interest are highlighted for inspection.

4. ORDER OF RUNNING

1. Competition will be on two successive days with one course run each day. Runs will be scheduled in four heats each day. Heats will be assigned by car class.

2. There will be a grid A and grid B instead of a pre-grid and grid. Therefore, drivers are to position their cars in grid A or grid B at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of their heat. A diagram of the grid procedure will be in your registration packet.

3. All drivers will be assigned a "home" space number for grid purposes where they may leave any necessary equipment. After each run all drivers will return to their "home." Do not block the access lanes between spaces.

4. Cars must be moved promptly to grid as soon as the previous heat clears grid. The course will be open for a maximum of 20 minutes between each heat.

5. All drivers will be offered three runs on each of the two courses.

6. Cars will run in numerical order by class (except as necessary and directed by the course chief to facilitate efficient event operation) within each heat until all cars have made a run, then the second run will begin. For cars with two drivers there will be a minimum spacing of 5 minutes or 10 cars between drivers. After the completion of each run, vehicles must return directly to the grid. Vehicles are not permitted to depart the grid area for service.

7. Cars must be in staging at the specified time or forfeit that run (DNS). Exception: Drivers of cars with mechanical difficulty shall have 10 minutes after the car is scheduled to start, to present the car at the start line. Grid personnel will verify the mechanical difficulty, and will refer the request for a mechanical delay to the Chief Steward in cases where the competitor may gain an un-fair advantage by delaying a run, for example changing weather condtions.

8. All re-runs will be made as specified in Rule 7.4 SIIR. In case a competitor is red flagged on course, the competitor may continue slowly through the remainder of the course, or may exit the course directly and will be granted a re-run if appropriate. Failure to exit the remainder of the course at an appropriate speed (generally 25 - 30 mph) will result in a DNF for that run.

9. The run/work order will initially identify only the days each class will run. Heat assignments will be made once entry density and mix is known; approximately 25 August 1997. In the case of extremely high or low entries, withdrawals or no shows, changes in the run/work order may be required.

5. TECH PROCEDURES

1. Tech inspection will be at the event site.

2. All drivers are required to state on the entry the brand of tire they run on. However, the entry form does not commit you to a tire brand. This may be changed at tech. Tech will check forms to tire brand, model and size teched.

3. Tires on Stock and Street Prepared category cars will be checked for compliance with 13.3.I at tech inspection, however tires will not be marked. Tires teched will be unprotestable for violation of section 13.3.I after the car makes its first competition run on said tire(s). You may tech as many tires as you feel you will need. On Thursday and Friday, additional tires may be teched by contacting the Chief Tech Inspector or Chief of Impound.

4. Tech will check for compliance with 3.7 Vehicle Identification. Check at registration for availability of decals). The Tire Rack SCCA Solo II National Championship decal must be displayed on the upper half front fender between the center of the wheel opening and leading edge of door. For cars without fenders, decals must be on the nose and adjacent to the side number of the car.

5. Helmets must meet specifications and will be teched. Approved helmets must be teched before the driver's car can receive a tech sticker. Helmets which do not meet the requirements of the Solo II rule 4.3.A will be impounded by the SCCA until the completion of the event.

6. IMPOUND PROCEDURES

1. The intent of impound is to allow SCCA officials and competitors to assure themselves that fellow competitors have complied with the specifications listed in the SIIRs and the Supplementary Regulations for this event.

2. Vehicles are required to report to impound on both days of competition. After your last run on each day, return to your original grid position. After re-gridding, all vehicles will be escorted to the impound area for at least 30 minutes and until released by the Chief of Impound. The driver of each vehicle or a designated representative must remain in the impound area during the impound period.

3. Protests filed by competitors during second day impound may be accepted at the discretion of the protest committee within the limitations of SIIR 8.3.8. regarding extension of time limit.

4. Impound inspectors will inspect cars during impound and may require jacking or disassembly as part of the inspection procedure. Competitors are responsible for performing these procedures as required. Competitors are responsible for having appropriate rules and documentation of specifications available for the inspectors' use.

5. The Chief of Impound will submit to the SEB a plan for conducting impound inspections. The approved plan constitutes a minimum level of inspection to be performed. The Chief of Impound may conduct inspections in excess of this planat their discretion.

6. Impound inspectors will concentrate on top finishing cars in class. Based on available time, the Chief of Impound may limit the number of vehicles inspected, provided the requirements of SIIR 6.10 are met.

7. The Chief of Impound may file protests based on the results of impound inspection.

8. Inspection by impound inspectors will proceed during the competitor inspection period. Competitors may observe, but must not hinder inspectors in any way.

9. Impound will generally not act on information regarding suspected illegalities provided by competitors. If competitors suspect a rule violation, they are expected to file protests in accordance with the Solo II rules. The decision whether to act on competitor-provided information is solely at the discretion of the Chief of Impound.

10. Vehicles under protest will proceed to and remain in impound with other vehicles until the class is released. They will be transferred to the custody of the Protest Committee and moved to another location as instructed by the Protest Committee.

11. All weights and measurements taken by impound will be available for all competitors to inspect.

7. PROTEST & APPEALS: SIIR Rule 8

1. Protest and Appeal forms will be available from the Chief Steward, Chief of Protest, Chief of Impound and the Chairman of the Appeals Committee (Solo Events Board). Protests may be filed with the Protest Committee or the Chief Steward and (except for protests from the Chief of Impound or the Chief Steward) must be accompanied by the appropriate protest fee in cash, traveler's checks or approved credit card.

2. Bonds, if required by SIIR 8.3.2 are due in cash, traveler's checks or approved credit card.

3. Appeals may be filed with the Chief Steward, the Chairperson of the Appeals Committee, or the Chief of Protest and (except for the Chief Steward) must be accompanied by the appropriate fee in cash, traveler's checks or approved credit card.

4. The decisions of the Protest Committee may be appealed, but not protested. Appeals may only be filed by the original protester, protestee or Chief Steward.

5. Refusal of an entrant or driver of a protested car to allow inspection under the terms established by the Protest and/or Appeals Committee(s) shall result in immediate disqualification and may result in exclusion from competing in the 1998 Tire Rack SCCA Solo II National Championship.

8. COURSE MARKERS

1. Directional pylons (pylons which are laid on their side) are for informational purposes and do not count if hit. Directional pylons placed directly adjacent to a penalty pylon must be obeyed or a DNF will result. Directional pylons not adjacent to a penalty pylon are for informational purposes only and do not result in a DNF if not followed. If a directional pylon displaces a penalty pylon, the penalty pylon will be assessed.

2. A penalty will be assessed for each displaced course entry and exit pylon.

3. The course will be lined on both sides, weather permitting. Crossing a line incurs no penalty.

4. Drivers observed driving at substantially less than normal competition speeds for the purpose of spotting slightly misplaced course markers to earn a re-run will be referred to the Chief Steward for action. As such conduct is considered unsportsmanlike and an unnecessary delay of the event.

9. TIMING & SCORING

1. The total score will consist of the best timed run from each course, combined to create one time.

2. Scores will be posted in the spectator bleacher area on each course. See the Chief of Course to resolve problems. The names of the Chiefs of Course will be posted on the same bulletin boards as the times. THE TIMING & SCORING VEHICLES ARE OFF LIMITS FOR COMPETITORS, CREW AND SPECTATORS, unless invited to enter by an event official.

3. After the completion of each heat, times will be moved to the Information Booth.

4. Class results will be available at the party each night.

10. DRIVERS MEETING NOTES

There will be no drivers' meeting. Changes to the Supplemental Regulations, Safety Plan, and other items of information as well as the names of all event officials will be included in the packet of material provided at on-site registration, or posted at Registration and at the Information Booth. IT IS A COMPETITOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK AT REGISTRATION AND THE INFORMATION BOOTH FOR CHANGES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS.

11. ENTRANTS AS WORKERS: SIIR Rule 6

1. All competitors are required to work the event. Qualified replacements may be used as substitutes in worker assignments. However, workers must notify the Chief of Course prior to the substitution. Failure to comply with Rule 6.1 SIIR or properly perform assigned duties will result in additional work assignments or disqualification, as executed by the Event Chairman.

2. Early work assignments that off-set a normal work assignment must be pre-approved by the Event Chairman. These assignments must be extremely limited to prevent loss of critical support during the event. Serving as a volunteer prior to the event is greatly appreciated, and a key element in success of this event. However, this does not automatically off-set a normal work assignment.

12. WORKER MEETING NOTES

Workers will report to their respective Chief before the beginning of the lastrun of the heat prior to their assigned work heat for a brief instructional session and assignment. First heat workers will report at 7:30 a.m. Subsequent heat workers will report to their specific worker chief before the beginning of the third run on the previous Heat. Failure to report on time will result in an additional work assignment after the finish of the fourth heat on that day. Not complying with these rules will result in disqualification.

13. TROPHIES & AWARDS

1. Trophies will be awarded on Wednesday and Friday nights. They will not be mailed. If you leave the event early, appoint someone to receive your award.

2. Awards (Hard Luck, Sportsmanship, etc.) will be determined by the Event Chairman and SEB Chairman, based on observations and competitor input. Nominations for these awards may be submitted at the Information Booth.

14. CLASSES

All Open and Ladies classes as defined by the 1997 Solo II Rules.

15. OFFICIAL RESULTS

Official results will be mailed to competitors within two weeks of the final disposition of all protest and appeals.

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