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DRIVERS’ SCHOOL, REGIONAL RACE, 3 HOUR ENDURO!

The Last Chance of 2001

*REGISTRATION: Corner of Bronson Hill & Montour-Townsend (Rt. 16) Roads

EVENT CLASSIFICATION: This is an SCCA Restricted Regional Race Meeting counting toward NYSRRC Championship points. To receive points, entrants must display the NYSRRC logo on both sides of their cars. NYSRRC stickers will be available at Registration and Tech.

RACE CIRCUIT & DISTANCES: The WGI long course is 5.471 km (3.4 miles); the short course is 3.943 km (2.451 miles). Minimum width is 36 feet. This event will be conducted on the short course on Friday and, barring unforeseen circumstances, the long course the rest of the meet.

DRIVER ELIGIBILITY: At registration, each driver must present a current SCCA membership card and valid license (or valid Novice Permit showing school requirements have been met). No one under the age of 18 is allowed to compete at WGI, regardless of the SCCA licenses held.

CAR ELIGIBILITY: All race cars must conform to the 2001 SCCA General Competition Rules and amendments. With the exception of the Enduro, only one driver per car will be allowed. The Organizer reserves the right to deny entry. Legend entries will require Homologation Papers for Tech Inspection.

INSURANCE: All participants, including Entrants, Drivers, Crews, Officials and SCCA representatives will be covered by insurance that conforms to SCCA requirements. The Region will provide this insurance upon execution of the documents required at registration, including Temporary Memberships.

CREDENTIALS: Registration will provide credentials for the Driver, Entrant, and a maximum three (3) Crew members per car. Overcrew passes will be available for $10 each. Driver/Entrant must supply the names of each person receiving a credential and those authorized to purchase overcrew passes. Proof of identity and age will be required.

MINOR WAIVERS: A Parent or Court Appointed Legal Guardian must be present at Registration to execute a Minor Waiver for his/her children under the age of 18. All children MUST be under the direct supervision of their parents or legal guardians while on track property. IF A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN IS NOT PRESENT, children between the ages of 13 and 18 will require a notarized SCCA Indemnification Agreement signed by the absent parent or guardian. These Minor Waivers MUST be completed, signed and notarized BEFORE the child leaves home. Otherwise CREDENTIALS WILL NOT BE ISSUED! If you plan to chaperone children other than your own, contact the Registrar immediately for the proper Minor Waiver.

MINOR RESTRICTIONS: Per the Track Owner, NO ONE under the age of 18 (including competitors) will be permitted track side, in the Pit areas, or on the False Grid during racing hours.

LATE REGISTRATION: If you, or anyone in your party, cannot appear at registration during the posted hours, the Registrar will make alternate provisions – but ONLY if notified in advance! If not, there will be a non-refundable fee of $10/adult arriving after normal registration hours.

CANCELLATION OF EVENT: If reasons beyond the control of the Organizer force a cancellation, notice and a refund will be given to all accepted entries.

PAYMENT: Personal checks, cashier checks or money orders should be made payable to the Glen Region, SCCA, Inc. in US Funds only. Postdated checks will not be accepted. Entries by mail only, and no later than the Late Entry Deadline for acknowledgement. Entries postmarked after the deadline are subject to a Late Entry Fee. Payments returned for any reason will require reissuance of the original amount plus a $25.00 service fee.

VALID APPLICATIONS: Upon receipt by the Registrar, the appropriate entry fees and a fully completed "Application for Entry" form, including Medical and T&S data, will constitute a Valid Application. Generic entry forms will be accepted (by mail only), but the driver will have to fill out a sanctioned form at registration Every effort is made to provide potential applicants with entry materials. However, proper completion and timely return are the responsibility of the applicant.

MAIL COMPLETED ENTRY FORM & FEES TO:

NUMBER ASSIGNMENTS: Competition numbers of one or two digits will be assigned upon acceptance of an entry. The Registrar reserves the right to assign numbers to avoid duplication within a race group. Assignment of a number to an unpaid driver is deemed unfair to those who submit valid applications before the deadline. Therefore, the Registrar will NOT issue car numbers until a valid application is received.

REFUNDS: There will be NO refunds once an entry has put a wheel on the race track! Full refunds will be granted if notification is made before 8:30 AM, October 12, 2001. Hardship refunds (less a $20 processing fee) will be considered after the event by the Race Chairman, and only upon receipt of a mailed, written request fully explaining your reason. It must be postmarked no later than Midnight, October 16, 2001. Such after-the-event refunds are only offered "In the Spirit of the Sport" for exceptional circumstances, and should not be considered automatic.

IF YOU BRUNG IT, TAKE IT HOME! Items such as tires and car parts that came with you must leave with you. Violators will be billed!

TRANSPONDERS: A charged AMB transponder must be mounted on each car. Only one competition vehicle per transponder will be allowed. Transponders will be used for the Timing System only. Overall and class finishing positions will be determined by the Scoring System. There will be a limited number of rechargeable units available for rental on a first come, first serve basis. See enclosed Entry form for details.

TROPHIES will be awarded in accordance to the GCR or better. They will be available in the UnoCal Office (north end of the Service Garage) shortly after the Provisional race results are published. Results will be posted at the base of the tower as soon as possible for each race group. Unclaimed trophies will not be mailed! They will be disposed of at the discretion of the Race Chairmen. If a driver is unable to personally claim his/her trophy, another member of the party is welcome to do so. The race results will be posted on the Glen Region website as soon as possible after the event (www.glen-scca.org). Drivers who tell the registrar the address of the Glen Region’s website will receive one (1) free overcrew pass.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Consumption is not permitted in the Pits, Garages, Tower and False Grid areas during racing hours.

WGI INFIELD TRAFFIC RULES: The speed on all infield roads at this facility is 15 mph. “STOP” signs are posted at major intersections to minimize the risk of collisions. Violation of either traffic rule can result in legal penalties by the local law enforcement agency.

INJURIES: Anyone who suffers an injury, no matter how minor, must report to Race Medical or a Safety Steward to complete an incident report. Failure to do so will forfeit eligibility for medical benefits from the insurer.

SOUND CONTROL: All cars will be monitored for sound control. Penalties will be enforced for cars over 103 db. Readings will be posted in the garage for competitor information.

TECHNICAL & SAFETY INSPECTION

Technical and safety inspection will be conducted in the Service Garage at the Watkins Glen circuit. Inspection will be strictly in accordance with the 2001 General Competition Rules as amended, and these supplementals. The following procedures will apply:

1. The driver with all safety equipment, Logs and Tech Sheet will go to the Service Garage for issuance of a Tech sticker.
2. Air and water are available at the Service Garage.
3. Leaded and unleaded racing fuel will be available at the circuit from Friday through Sunday between 8 am and 4 pm. Personal checks will not be accepted. Amex, MC, Visa, Travelers Checks and Cash ONLY!
4. The scales will be available at the discretion of the Chief Scrutineer. Official weighing must be conducted by Tech personnel.
5. Vehicles without current logbooks will be inspected at the convenience of the Chief Tech Inspector. The inspection area will not be open to the public.
6. Car logbooks must be available throughout the race meeting for inspection upon demand by the Stewards, and/or for addition of information by an Assistant Chief Steward of Safety, in case of accident.
7. In compliance with NeDiv Reinspection program, a specific group of classes will be required to be presented to Tech Inspection, regardless of their annual inspection status. The classes to be presented for full inspection will be posted in Registration and at Tech Inspection.

PADDOCK AREA

1. No vehicle of any kind will be allowed to park on or along the shoulder of the road between the Timing Tower and the Camel Center.
2. There will be no parking on the blacktop within the garage compound by participants who have not rented a garage. Also, there will be no parking along Wedgewood Road.
3. ATVs and golf carts can only be used for transporting tools, and are limited to the Paddock and Pit areas. Operators found outside of these areas, including Seagraves Road, are subject to penalty. ATVs must bear the Entrant's car number and class in plain view. ABSOLUTELY NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED!
4. Pets in the paddock area must be leashed and secured. At all times, pet owners are fully responsible for their pets' misdeeds and any liability arising therefrom. Specifically: pet bites are the liability of the pet owner, not the insurance company.
5. During racing hours, two-wheeled vehicles will NOT be permitted in the Paddock, Garage, Pits or False Grid areas, except when needed by operating officials. Remote control toys will be limited to camping areas. Skateboards, skates, blades, unicycles, and motor bikes are NOT permitted on the premises, and may be subject to temporary confiscation.
6. Absolutely NO fueling, smoking or running engines in the garage.
7. Quiet time will be in effect between 8:00 pm and 7:00 am. Please, no loud music or unmuffled engines. THANK YOU!
8. Everyone must be off the property by 8:00 pm Sunday, October 14th.

START & GRID POSITIONS

1. Rolling starts for all races.
2. Grid positions for the races will be determined by the fastest time posted during designated qualifying. (Exception: See Enduro rules)
3. The False Grid will be located on Wedgewood Road, just south of the Service Garage.
4. The pits located south of the Tower will be reserved parking for injured race cars whose drivers elect to push them across the S/F line for a pit lane finish.
5. Pit Information will be located on the north side of the Tower.
6. Race and qualifying sessions will begin as soon as a clear course is reported. It is the responsibility of the driver to be present on the False Grid for his/her race prior to the end of the preceding session. The PA system will be used to keep entrants informed of schedule changes.
7. When FV’s & F5’s are combined in one group, there will be a split start if there are 6 or more cars in each class.

RACE & PIT PROCEDURES

1. Pits on the north side of the Tower will be assigned to correspond with grid positions. Pits on the south side of the Tower will not be used.
2. Only three persons, plus the driver and refueling team, will be allowed in front of the wall when the car is in for service. Only one person per car running in the race will be permitted to cross the pit lane, signal the driver, then immediately return to the pits.
3. Single lane traffic will be enforced by the Pit Marshals. NO racing in the pit lane! No other timing equipment may be placed within 20 feet of the “official” timing and scoring equipment on the S/F line.
4. Safe apparel must be worn in the pits at all times, meaning slacks, shirts, and shoes. No shorts, halters or sandals will be permitted. NO smoking in the pit areas!
5. No one under 18 will be allowed in the working pits or false grid area.
6. Overnight parking in the pits, pit lane, or pit area is prohibited.
7. Down time to repair excessive damages may be deducted from the group causing the damage. In the interest of safety, there will be no victory laps.
8. Black Flag Stations will be the S/F line and Station 14 (Station 10 for the short course). Checker flags may also be used at Station 14 (Station 10 for the short course) during practice.
9. This facility is equipped with several sets of blinking yellow lights. They will be used in addition to the standard flags, warning drivers that there is an incident on the racing surface.
10. The first 3 finishers in each class will be impounded for the protest period and subject to weighing. It is the driver's responsibility to report to impound; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action by the SOMs.

LAST CHANCE ENDURO

1. The race length shall be the distance covered by the overall winning car in the 3 hours beginning at approximately 2:30 pm and ending when the overall lead car crosses the finish line after three hours. Qualifying positions will be determined by a chance drawing scheduled for 11:30 am in the T&S tower. While every effort will be made to run the full 3 hours, the race may be shortened at the discretion of the Chief Steward.
2. Each team includes one car, a minimum of two (2) / maximum of three (3) drivers, and the crew members listed on the entry forms of those drivers. Entries are limited to 50 cars on a first come first served basis by postmark of valid entries.
3. Each driver must attend the scheduled mandatory drivers’ meeting (attendance will be taken), and each driver must participate in one of the 15 minute practice sessions. No driver may drive for more than 2 hours during the race.
4. Each car must complete two mandatory 5-minute pit stops, commencing when the vehicle comes to a complete stop in its assigned pit space. These pit stops may be completed after the first 15 minutes and before the last 15 minutes of the race. The vehicle may not leave the pit stall until a full 5 minutes has expired. Additional pit stops may be made, but pit time is not accrued (i.e. two or more short pit stops will not satisfy the 5 minute requirement). If the race is shortened before the last 15 minutes, any vehicle that has not completed both mandatory pit stops will be assessed a two lap penalty for each incomplete pit stop.
5. Refueling is permitted. The driver MUST exit the car and the engine turned off before the fuel cap may be removed from the tank or cell. The driver may not re-enter the vehicle until the fuel cap is replaced and secured. The refueling team will consist of two (2) persons wearing SFI approved fire suits, gloves, helmets with closed face shields or balaclava and goggles. DOT and NASCAR style dump cans will be the only fuel containers allowed. One person will refuel the car. The second will stand by the refueler with an approved 10-lb. fire extinguisher. No other work may be performed on the car being fueled until fueling is complete and the cap is replaced and secured.
6. Jack stands (minimum 2) must be used any time a crewmember is underneath the vehicle. Enduro Pit Marshals may require that substantial repairs be performed in the paddock. Repaired vehicles may return to competition via pit lane once repairs are completed with approval of the Chief Steward. Enduro Pit Marshals will be monitoring pit stops, and may require additional safety measures. Competitors must comply with all requests from the Enduro Pit Marshals.