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Auto-X
SCCNH AUTOCROSS
Autocross, also known as Solo II, is a driving skill event over a short, miniature road course clearly defined using traffic cones. Each vehicle is timed individually as it negotiates a course that puts the emphasis on driver skill and vehicle handling using time as a means to measure skill level. The skills learned and practiced here; smooth transitions, enhanced braking and skid correction, have an immediate impact on improving your driving skills and will translate into safer street driving.
The rules and guidelines cover participant, site, safety and vehicle capabilities. They are a result of this clubs 50+ years of experience and the experiences of many similar clubs from all around the country. There are course standards that must be met to protect the participant, the facility and the neighborhood. All cars must pass a safety inspection. SCCNH sanctioned events are conducted under the watchful eyes of Safety Stewards insuring autocross to be one of the safest motorsports.
The events are low-keyed, with the emphasis on fun. Instructors are available to assist and ride along with novice drivers or any driver who feels they could use some improvement. At the beginning of each season an autocross school is held where you can learn how to autocross or improve your skills with instruction from the experts. This is an opportunity to test the handling ability of your car and your capability as a driver in a controlled environment.
2008 SCHEDULE
Event Date Location
1 Sunday April 6 Hobo Railroad, Lincoln NH
School Saturday April 26 New Hampshire Motor Speedway
2 Sunday April 27 New Hampshire Motor Speedway
3 Sunday June 1 New Hampshire Motor Speedway
4 Sunday July 13 New Hampshire Motor Speedway
5 Sunday August 3 New Hampshire Motor Speedway
6 Sunday September 21 New Hampshire Motor Speedway
7 Sunday October 12 New Hampshire Motor Speedway
8 Saturday November 8 Hobo Railroad, Lincoln NH
4th Annual Rumble
Sunday November 9 Hobo Railroad, Lincoln NH
REGISTRATION
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Alternatively, you may send your <a href="form.pdf">SCCNH Auto-X registration form</a> to our registrar, at:
<a href="mailto:sccnhautox@yahoo.com">sccnhautox@yahoo.com</a>.
Pre-registration is requested. We have a limit of 60 cars so we can maximize the number of runs.
On-site registration will be available for any open spots.
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Check-in is required at the event, even if pre-registered.
REGISTRATION FEE: $40.00 for SCCNH, SCCV, KSCC, CMC & CART members (appropriate identification required) and $50.00 for non-members.
EVENT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: <a href="mailto:sccnhautox@yahoo.com">sccnhautox@yahoo.com</a>
CLASSES
Cars will be classed into one of six (6) groups:
1. Stock (street tires wear rating of 140 or higher)
2. Sticky Stock (R compound tires wear rating less than 140)
3. Street Prepared
4. Prepared
5. Race
6. Drift
The Drift class is judged by NEDRIFT members. All other classes are scored on adjusted time based on the cars SCCA class and the PAX factors.
EVENT AGENDA
The gates will be open at 8:00am
For events at NHMS, all participants must sign in at the NHMS registration building before going to the parking lot
Registration opens at 8:30 All participants must check in at registration and sign the release
Technical inspection opens at 8:30am
The course is open for walking at 9:00am
Drivers meeting takes place at 9:30am
First car off is at 10:00am
TECHNICAL INSPECTION
Safety Helmet: Must be approved by the Snell Foundation within the past 10 years which have a readable and genuine SA,M, or K Snell sticker attached to the inside of the helmet. Helmets that meet the FIA Standard 8860-2004 are also acceptable through 2010.
Safety Belts: Firmly attached safety belts must be worn.
Solidly Mounted Battery: The battery must be held down properly. If it can be moved at all, it will not pass.
Legal Tires: The tires must have measurable tread, and must be in good condition. Excessive weather checks or visible cord/plies will fail inspection.
Brakes: The brake pedal must be firm, with no loss of pressure when held down.
Steering / Suspension: The steering must be tight, with no excessive play. Wheel bearings cannot have excessive play.
Hub Caps and Trim Rings: Hub caps, trim rings and wheel covers must be removed, unless they are bolted to the wheel.
Loose Items in Car: All loose items must be removed from the passenger compartment and trunk.
Fluid Leaks: No excessive fluid leaks.
Adequate Muffler: Must be quieter than 96db measured 50 feet from the course at a place where the car is under full throttle.
Throttle: Accelerator pedal must have a return spring and operate freely.
EVENT PARTICIPANT RULES
Any violation of these rules results in immediate expulsion!
No alcohol
No drugs
5MPH speed limit in the paddock
No tire warm up within the facility or outside the event area
Maintain normal driving behavior outside of the event area
RESULTS & AWARDS
Event results will be posted on http://www.sccnh.org/results.php within one week (usually within a day or so) following the event.
Dash plaques will be given to all participants. The top three positions in each class will be awarded dash plaques denoting their position.
Trophies will be awarded to the series winners in each class at the SCCNH End-Of-Year Christmas & Awards Party in December.
Contacts
Chairman: Bill Bennert at <a href="mailto:cb@xhub.com">cb@xhub.com</a>
Assistant Chairman: Josh Pearl at <a href="mailto:jlpearl@gmail.com">jlpearl@gmail.com</a>
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4th Annual SCCNH / Tire Warehouse North Country Rumble
DATE: Sunday November 9, 2008 (final autox on the previous day)
LOCATION: The Hobo Railroad - Route 112, Lincoln, NH
RULES
Established Auto-X clubs around New England and Eastern NY are invited to take part in the Annual SCCNH North Country Rumble
Each team entered must have four (4) drivers
ALL teams MUST pre-register their team and include a list of the four (4) driver names
A total of 15 teams will be allowed
A driver may participate in only one team
Each driver must have a wrist band with their name on the wrist band. The driver must show their wrist band with their name at the start line - NO wrist band, NO run
We will provide a few practice runs in the morning before the Rumble event starts
Each driver will receive their run time, the four driver times will be averaged and PAXed based on the class of the car
The event will be run in four (4) heats. One driver from each team will be in each heat.
Two drivers from each team will be working the course during each heat
The Rumble cars will be inspected according to SCCNH rules (see above)
Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams. We will also have door prizes
see you there!
Contacts
Chairman: Bill Bennert at <a href="mailto:cb@xhub.com">cb@xhub.com</a>
Assistant Chairman: Josh Pearl at <a href="mailto:jlpearl@gmail.com">jlpearl@gmail.com</a>
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