San Francisco Region Competition Driving School

 MAIN CONTACTS

If you cannot find the answer to your question here, please do not hesitate to contact the San Francisco Region SCCA office at 530-934-4455.

Contact any of the following people for advice and/or answers to your questions:

Trish James – San Francisco Region Manager – trish@sfrscca.org

Courtney Laster – San Francisco Region Assist Manager – courtney@sfrscca.org

Linda Rogaski – Chief of Race Administration – lrogaski@hotmail.com

Jon Becker -- Driving Instructor and NORPAC Drivers Licensing Administrator 925-890-2086 or 5beckers@comcast.com.

Tim Sullivan -- Regional Executive 925-487-4629 or timbo0724@msn.com.

 GETTING STARTED – ENTRY FEE $1195.00

You can go SCCA Road Racing NOW. Here is how!

Let's start with a checklist:

1. Are you an SCCA member? If not, click Here to join.
2. If you are 15-18 years old, you will need to complete the Minor Release and Waiver form and a Minor’s Assumption of Risk Acknowledgement form. These can be digitally downloaded at SCCA Membership Services.
3. To obtain a competition license, there are options from which you can choose.
   • Do you have auto racing experience, or a license from another organization? If currently licensed by another club, it may qualify you for an SCCA license Full Comp License. Jon Becker the NORPAC Drivers Licensing Administrator can review your racing resume and determine if you qualify to skip school and receive a full comp license waiver (See below, SCCA Website.)
   • Complete an SCCA Drivers' School. They can be found on the SCCA website but will require travel. Check the Schedule on this website for dates. If you are unable to attend, contact the SFR SCCA office to inquire about alternative schools.
   • You will be required to have a Novice permit, Physical, and a qualified (SCCA legal) racing car for School. To obtain these forms, either contact the San Francisco Region office at office@sfrscca.org or download all the needed documents, following the checklist on the SCCA Website.
4. Driver's Safety Gear. You will need to obtain the following items which are approved in the GCR (see GCR Section 9.3.19): Cars and Rules.
   • Helmet
   • Head and Neck Restraint (HANS device)
   • Driver's Suit
   • Shoes
   • Fireproof Underwear
   • Gloves
5. Do you own your race car?…or would you like to rent a race car?
   • Your race car must conform to the "General Competition Rules" (GCR), which govern all aspects of SCCA on-track events. It must also pass a technical inspection prior to the event weekend.
   • Well in advance of the event, please contact an approved inspector. Please review our services for Travel Tech or email the Chief of Tech Stephanie Helberg at stephanie@wavesofspirit.com.
   • If you would prefer to rent a race car, there are many options and price ranges to choose from. For starters, please review the Prep Shop Services and Rental Car Options.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Schedule of Events: always posted on our website here.  Please pick up your Driver School Schedule when you register for the event.

What to Bring: We do not have to warn you that any day spent outdoors in California may not always be warm and sunny especially in the month of February - bring sunscreen, a hat, rain protection, bug spray, water, and ear plugs! Food is available at the Thunderhill Café. Workers, drivers, and crew are invited to a free Saturday night dinner.

Registration: If you plan on spectating, registration will not be necessary. However, if you plan to volunteer or drive a car in the event, then advanced registration is MANDATORY. The club uses a third-party system where you will set up a free user account and submit your registration: MotorsportReg.

 READY TO GO Competition Licensing School?

Drivers' School Students must complete several pre-study assignments prior to the drivers' school weekend. Please read and complete following:

1. Read New Driver/Minor Driver Information
2. Download The General Competition Rules for reference.
3. Fill out Student Driver Profile, here is the attachment Student Driver Profile.docx  and return to office@sfrscca.org
4. Complete Online Ground School

Instructions:

Online Ground School Link: SCCA Online Ground School Instructions.pdf

1. 1. Fill out the registration form. Remember username and password.
   2. Go to Dashboard, select modules to complete.
   3. If you need to exit, the system will bookmark your progress. When you log back in with your password it will return you to the point where you left off.
   4. Selecting Dashboard will allow you to check your progress and print your Certificate of Completion.
   5. If you have any issues with the on-line course, you may select “Support” and open a ticket.
   6. Print your 'Certificate of Completion' and email a copy to office@sfrscca.org
2. Complete The open-book GCR exam, here is the attachment GCR Test.doc. Email document to office@sfrscca.org.
3. Complete The open-book Flag Test, here is the attachment Flag Test.doc. Email document to office@sfrscca.org.   
4. Student Handbook is attached for your review Student Handbook.doc.