OMG RallyCross!!!! 3/7/10 event

[hondamaint]

Looks like a motocross course,I should feel at home. The pictures look better than I could have hoped.

[TouringBubble]

The surface looks amazing ... I'm going to have fun with this. =D

[edtype1]

We WILL NOT be using the cut out course you see in the pics...We have plenty of land for a course. Sean course is sweet, but we have lots of land w/ nice elevation changes that we will be setting up course. SCCA WILL NOT allow any cars to get air bourne. Plus no-one has a car set-up to withstand that course I assure you.

[Shea Serian]

5.3 COURSE SAFETY AND LAYOUT RULES.
When laying out a course, the size of the vehicles competing should be
taken into consideration. The dimensions specified in the following rules
are only minimums. Courses must be tight enough to allow vehicles to
run the entire course in their lower gears. Speeds on straight stretches
should not normally exceed 40 mph (miles per hour) for Rally Stock
category vehicles and should not normally exceed 60 mph for any vehicle.
Turns should not normally allow speeds in excess of 30 mph for Rally
Stock category vehicles; however, the maximum speed in turns for any
vehicle should not normally exceed 40 mph. The fastest portions of the
course shall be those most remote from spectators and obstacles. In
addition, the course design should allow for periodic changes to
accommodate developing ruts or hazards. See Article 5.1 for further
information regarding RallyCross course safety. The course, as laid out,
must contain no large holes, deep ruts, or other dangerous features. Dips
or berms that could get a vehicle airborne must not be included. The
course boundary shall not normally pass closer than 25 feet from solid
objects. Negative cambered turns must be avoided. A long straight (over
100 feet) must not terminate in an extremely sharp turn (i.e., a short
radius “U‐ turn”). The event Safety Steward must continually monitor
course conditions. If conditions deteriorate to a point that the course no
longer complies with these rules, competition will be halted and the
course altered to comply with the rules. Competitors should be aware,
that with the emphasis on safety, the course may change during the
event at any time. To the extent possible, these changes should be made
at times during the event that will allow minimum inconvenience to the
competitors.
All corners shall be negotiable without reversing by any vehicle entered.
The course shall be well marked with pylons or other “markers.” The base
of each marker may be outlined to permit accurate replacement if
displaced. Vehicles should leave a gate/turn headed generally in the
direction of the next gate/turn. Course markers should mark the inner
limits and may mark the outer limits of turns and corners, displacement
of which results in a time penalty. Corner limits must never be marked by
curbs, buildings, poles, trees, soft shoulders, or other hazards likely to
cause damage to a vehicle or likely to cause a vehicle to overturn.
Vehicles on the course simultaneously shall not run in close proximity to
each other. All portions of the course shall be visible to at least one
course marshal who can communicate through signals or by electronic
means with the starting line. If this is no possible, the Safety Steward will
determine if the course meets the intent of the rule. It is preferred that
the Safety Steward be able to view all of the course, but it is acceptable
for the Safety Steward to have radio communications with those parts of
the course not visible from his position.
Extreme care shall be taken in the location of the start, finish, staging,
and timing areas. The timers and staging area must be placed well clear
of the course in a safe area. The last turn should be as tight as possible
and the finishing straight tightly defined. Competitor vehicles should not
be required to come to a complete stop immediately following the finish
line. It is preferred that vehicles be required to slow to a walking speed
within a controlled area when leaving the course. In all cases, a sufficient
distance past the finish line must be available to safely slow or halt any
competing vehicle from the highest possible speed attainable at the
finish without locking brakes or wild maneuvering. It is recommended
that an official be assigned to control the finish area. Particular care must
be exercised in the finish area to keep it free from hazards and
spectators. Spectators must be kept at a safe distance from the course,
particularly at the outside of turns and at the start and finish lines. Unless
protected by substantial barriers, spectator areas must be in an area
defined by banner or similar marker. The RallyCross Safety Steward
(RXSS) shall have the authority to set minimum spectator distances from
the course but such minimum distances may not be less than 75 feet
from the course edge in unprotected areas (areas without barrier
protection such as concrete or tire walls). Video or still cameras are not
permitted at course worker positions or other locations within the course
area. The Safety Steward may grant exceptions for media relations
purposes. This permission may be given only if the location is acceptable
to the Safety Steward and if the photographer is accompanied by a
spotter to warn of approaching vehicles. The spotter may not be a course
worker at that location.

[edtype1]

5.3 COURSE SAFETY AND LAYOUT RULES.
When laying out a course, the size of the vehicles competing should be
taken into consideration. The dimensions specified in the following rules
are only minimums. Courses must be tight enough to allow vehicles to
run the entire course in their lower gears. Speeds on straight stretches
should not normally exceed 40 mph (miles per hour) for Rally Stock
category vehicles and should not normally exceed 60 mph for any vehicle.
Turns should not normally allow speeds in excess of 30 mph for Rally
Stock category vehicles; however, the maximum speed in turns for any
vehicle should not normally exceed 40 mph. The fastest portions of the
course shall be those most remote from spectators and obstacles. In
addition, the course design should allow for periodic changes to
accommodate developing ruts or hazards. See Article 5.1 for further
information regarding RallyCross course safety. The course, as laid out,
must contain no large holes, deep ruts, or other dangerous features. Dips
or berms that could get a vehicle airborne must not be included. The
course boundary shall not normally pass closer than 25 feet from solid
objects. Negative cambered turns must be avoided. A long straight (over
100 feet) must not terminate in an extremely sharp turn (i.e., a short
radius “U‐ turn”). The event Safety Steward must continually monitor
course conditions. If conditions deteriorate to a point that the course no
longer complies with these rules, competition will be halted and the
course altered to comply with the rules. Competitors should be aware,
that with the emphasis on safety, the course may change during the
event at any time. To the extent possible, these changes should be made
at times during the event that will allow minimum inconvenience to the
competitors.
All corners shall be negotiable without reversing by any vehicle entered.
The course shall be well marked with pylons or other “markers.” The base
of each marker may be outlined to permit accurate replacement if
displaced. Vehicles should leave a gate/turn headed generally in the
direction of the next gate/turn. Course markers should mark the inner
limits and may mark the outer limits of turns and corners, displacement
of which results in a time penalty. Corner limits must never be marked by
curbs, buildings, poles, trees, soft shoulders, or other hazards likely to
cause damage to a vehicle or likely to cause a vehicle to overturn.
Vehicles on the course simultaneously shall not run in close proximity to
each other. All portions of the course shall be visible to at least one
course marshal who can communicate through signals or by electronic
means with the starting line. If this is no possible, the Safety Steward will
determine if the course meets the intent of the rule. It is preferred that
the Safety Steward be able to view all of the course, but it is acceptable
for the Safety Steward to have radio communications with those parts of
the course not visible from his position.
Extreme care shall be taken in the location of the start, finish, staging,
and timing areas. The timers and staging area must be placed well clear
of the course in a safe area. The last turn should be as tight as possible
and the finishing straight tightly defined. Competitor vehicles should not
be required to come to a complete stop immediately following the finish
line. It is preferred that vehicles be required to slow to a walking speed
within a controlled area when leaving the course. In all cases, a sufficient
distance past the finish line must be available to safely slow or halt any
competing vehicle from the highest possible speed attainable at the
finish without locking brakes or wild maneuvering. It is recommended
that an official be assigned to control the finish area. Particular care must
be exercised in the finish area to keep it free from hazards and
spectators. Spectators must be kept at a safe distance from the course,
particularly at the outside of turns and at the start and finish lines. Unless
protected by substantial barriers, spectator areas must be in an area
defined by banner or similar marker. The RallyCross Safety Steward
(RXSS) shall have the authority to set minimum spectator distances from
the course but such minimum distances may not be less than 75 feet
from the course edge in unprotected areas (areas without barrier
protection such as concrete or tire walls). Video or still cameras are not
permitted at course worker positions or other locations within the course
area. The Safety Steward may grant exceptions for media relations
purposes. This permission may be given only if the location is acceptable
to the Safety Steward and if the photographer is accompanied by a
spotter to warn of approaching vehicles. The spotter may not be a course
worker at that location.

Thank you Shea........

[tbone]

Sweeeeet!

[edtype1]

*******************VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION HERE. PLEASE READ****************



SCHEDULE

8:00-9:00 Registration and Tech Inspection

9:00-9:45 Introduction-Safety- Driving Information

******PLEASE BRING A CHAIR TO SIT DOWN AT CLASSROOM********

10:00-11:30 Driving excises- Ride Along Instructions

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30- 1:30 Test and Tune- Practice (full course)

1:30-4:00 Full Course Rallycross Event

4:00 - 4:30 Wrap up, Drawing for Door Prizes & Trophies

4:30- 4:45 Pick up course


**********************PLAN ON BRING*****************

CHAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comfortable shoes
Soft Drinks
Umbrella rain or shine
Hat or cap
HELMET
Sun screen
Bug Spray
Half tank of gas or more
Tire gauge(if you don't have one, we have a loaner)
Air up tires 6-8 lbs (just a reminder)
We will have free water(till its gone)

Plan on arriving 8:00/8:30 BE ON TIME!!!!!!!
Upon arrival register and sign waiver
Empty out car of any loose items
Raise hood for safety Tech inspection...

Hope to see everyone there.........

[TouringBubble]

Are there any rally-specific tech items we should be aware of?

[hondamaint]

Edwin, if you want I can bring a couple rolls of either yellow caution tape or red danger tape if you want to line parts of the course.

[jr4jc]

you are on real time and not that 1 hour earlier stuff right!!!???

the site looks GREAT in the pic, and i went to mapquest.com and looked at the ariel of it WOW what a great find.

c ya'll saturday night or sunday morning, OH Ron asked me to post where i really am staying in case anybody else wants to.
I told him i was reluctant....cats....bbq...firemen....old women and odd men....and more cats....
but here i go, call me stupid
i am staying at the Candlewood suites on 600 corporate drive. just south of 459 and 280. $55 has a kitchen in it...pool??
if i hear one meow, or fire alarm......

[edtype1]

yeah Randy, were on central time also....I know exactly were Candlewood suites is. Good location. Take 280 east for 20 miles & you'll see the SCCA sign next to CR 450 west sign, make a right and follow the signs to the Rally Park....

[Shea Serian]

Are there any rally-specific tech items we should be aware of?

not that I am aware of. Solo tech requirements. You need to add some tape to cover the hot terminal of the battery if you don't have a stock factory rubber boot/cover thingy. (technical term).

[87RX7RACER]

I will be there Edwin, arriving under my own power. It's RWD and not sure what class it will be under. 87 RX7 non turbo.

See ya there!
-V

[TouringBubble]

not that I am aware of. Solo tech requirements. You need to add some tape to cover the hot terminal of the battery if you don't have a stock factory rubber boot/cover thingy. (technical term).

The dealer doesn't have a listing for a "stock factory rubber boot/cover thingy." I guess I'll bring tape ...

Just kidding, I have mine. thanks for the reminder Shea.

[RallyX]

Hello everyone. My name is Sean and I am hosting this event. I hope everyone comes out to the rallycross. If all of you like my place I hope to host many more events here. If any of you have any questions or comments please send me a message.