About this event
MoHud Hosts A Club Trials Track Event In Conjunction With New England Region Club Racing
Saturday, July 11, 2015 – 8am to 5pm
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, CT
Come and enjoy this historic and challenging track, and experience SCCA’s camaraderie and sportsmanship as MoHud hosts a Club Trials track event as part of New England Region’s “Back To The Future II” club racing weekend. We welcome drivers of all abilities as part of our club trials.
Who can participate in the time trial event?
Participation is open to any SCCA regular or weekend member. If you are not an SCCA member, weekend memberships will be available at registration.
What types of cars are allowed?
Econo-box sedans, performance cars, tuner cars, imports and domestics. Even convertibles (no roll bar required) Yes, this means you Miata guys and girls!
How much does this cost and what do I get for it?
The event cost is only $160. For that you get (2) 20 minute on-track sessions plus appropriate class room instruction. In addition, time trial participants are allowed full access to the paddock and garage areas of the track to see the drivers and club racing cars up close. Participants are also invited to be a part of the driver/worker party at the conclusion of the day’s racing events. The time trial participants rotate as a separate run group at this club racing event so you’ll also get to see the finest club road racers in the Northeast compete in a variety of cars and classes when you are not on track or in the classroom.
Prospective entrants should read TIME TRIAL RULES – PDX & Club Trials – Driver Information
Entrants must read; SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
You can find everything else you need to know, including complete rules, at SCCA’s website.
Questions? Event Chairperson Jim Bucci 518 944-4371 or hdjimbu@gmail.com
SCCA Club Trials (CT) events provide a constructive learning environment that stresses proper driving techniques and allows timing to be used as a teaching tool.
Motorsports are inherently dangerous. These rules are intended to assist the orderly conduct of a motorsports activity and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others. You can reduce risk by driving well, by properly using superior safety gear, by paying attention, and by reporting unsatisfactory issues to the event officials.
DRIVER ELIGIBILITY: Drivers should meet one of the following: • Those who hold a valid state drivers license, or • Those who hold a racing license from a recognized motorsports organization, or • Others who demonstrate evidence of experience relevant to high-performance driving. All drivers aged 15 to 17 must contact event officials before the event and provide a completed SCCA MS-L minor waiver (Form MS-L). A SCCA Time Trials or Competition License is not required. Current SCCA membership (weekend memberships are available) is required. All drivers must attend all mandatory drivers' meetings, classroom sessions and debrief sessions and must drive in a manner consistent with the safety nature of the event.
Event requirements
HELMET AND EQUIPMENT: Helmets certified as meeting the most current or the two most recent applicable Snell, FIA, or SFI standards are acceptable. Acceptable standards include: Snell ratings SA2010, SAH2010, SA2005, SA2000, M2010, M2005, M2000, K2010, K2005, and K98, SFI ratings 31.1, 31.1A, 3.12, 31.2A, 31.1 2005, 41.1, 41.1A, 41.2, 41.2A, 41.2 2005 and 24.1, FIA 8860-2004, 8860-2010. There is a considerable gap between a minimum standard and the best protection that current technology can provide. It is recommended that seats, restraint systems, roll bars, and helmets meet the highest safety standards possible. All participants shall wear shoes which fully cover the foot at least to the ankle while on course.
VEHICLE PREPARATION AND INSPECTION: The entrant is responsible for insuring that the vehicle being used is properly prepared for operation under elevated acceleration, braking and cornering forces. Have a Tech inspection sheet completed, if required, and available to present to the SCCA tech inspector. Appendix A contains a sample Tech Sheet. PDX & Club Trials Page 3 of 4
ELIGIBILITY OF VEHICLES: All vehicles must provide factory original (or better) seats that are securely mounted, seatbelts (SFI or FIA rated are recommended), and roll over protection for both driver and in-car instructor (if used). • Hardtop and Targa top vehicles are allowable. • Convertible vehicles operating with the factory roll over protection system are allowable. Other convertibles should have either a factory hardtop or a 4 point roll bar. If a roll bar is used, it should meet the roll bar requirements found in the TT/HC Driver Information TTR. • Vehicles that are in compliance with road race, solo, rally or time trial rules are allowable. • Drivers of open top vehicles should use arm restraints or run with the top up.
GENERAL RULES OF THE ROAD: • No alcohol is permitted until after the on track activities have being concluded for the day. Performance impairing substances are prohibited at all times. • Unless specifically authorized by the Chief Steward, passengers are not allowed in a vehicle unless an instructor is driving. • Passing zones and procedures will be defined by the operating officials and communicated to the participants during the drivers' meeting, classroom session. • The SCCA provides event liability and participant accident coverage for those who are properly registered (including waivers and credentials if necessary). Access to some areas requires SCCA membership (weekend memberships are available). • Everyone in attendance must properly follow applicable rules and regulations of the event.
