TGPR Time Trial, Track Event, and TrackCross

Tennessee Valley/Alabama Region of the SCCA
SEDiv Time Trials Championship Event, Track Event & TrackCross
Talladega Gran Prix Raceway – Oct. 6-7 -- Sanction # 18-TDPDX-5321/18-TTTT-5320
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Track Cross Classes
All SCCA Solo Automobile Classes and a catch-all class for Time Trial cars (TT).
Time Trial Classes
GCR Classes: FA, FB, FC, FE, FF, FS, FST, FV, FM, F5, ASR, P1, P2, SRF, SRF3, LC, STU, STL, GT1, GT2, GT3, GTL, AS, EP, FP, HP, T1, T2, T3, T4, ITA, ITB, ITC, ITR, ITS, Spec Miata, SM5, B Spec
Regional/TT Classes: SPECIAL (SP), VO, VC, CF, SPO, SPU, GTA, IT7, IT7R, ITO, SU, SMSE
SOLO Classes: SSP, ASP, BSP, CSP, DSP, ESP, FSP
Note: TT and Track Event Groups will be adjusted race day to even out run groups.
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FRIDAY, October 5
5:00p – 8:00p Registration & Tech @ the Paddock Building
10:00p Track Gates Closed for the Night
SATURDAY, October 6
7:00 am Gates Open at Track
7:00 - 10:00 Registration and Tech at Paddock Building
7:15 TRACK EVENT Instructors Meeting in Paddock Building
7:30 WORKER’S MEETING BEHIND Paddock Building
7:30 DRIVER'S MEETING Front of Paddock Building
8:00 - 8:30 TRACK EVENT Student Classroom Session in Paddock Building
8:00 - 12:00 TRACK EVENT and Timed TT Runs by Group
TRACK EVENT Student Classroom Sessions scheduled as needed in Paddock Building
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
12:30 – 1:00 TRACK EVENT Student Classroom Session in Paddock Building
1:30 – 5:00 Track Event and Timed TT Runs by Group
TRACK EVENT Student Classroom Sessions scheduled as needed in Paddock Building
5:00 - 5:30 TRACK EVENT Student Classroom Session in Paddock Building
TRACK EVENT Students meet with Chief Instructor for Final Review
5:30 Social
10:00 Track Gates Closed for the Night
SUNDAY, October 7
7:00 am Gates Open at Track
7:00 - 8:30 Registration and Tech
7:30 WORKER’S MEETING BEHIND Paddock Building
7:30 DRIVER'S MEETING at Paddock Building
8:00 - 11:00 Timed TT Runs by Group
8:00 - 10:00 TRACK-CROSS Registration and Tech in/at Paddock Building
11:00 - 12:00 Lunch
11:30 TRACK-CROSS drivers meeting
12:00 - 5:00 TRACK-CROSS session
7:00 Track gates closed for the weekend. All participants must be off the premises by this time.

SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
Sanction # 18-TDPDX-5321/18-TTTT-5320
WAIVER: Everyone entering the track must sign both the track waiver (at gate) and SCCA waiver (at registration). Armbands must be shown to enter the track. No exceptions.
INSURANCE: Participant insurance will be provided in at least the minimum amount required by the SCCA.
PADDOCK: You may park anywhere in the paddock provided you do not block the main paddock roads, pit entrance, pit exit areas, concession, tower or other specially marked areas. A pit and paddock speed limit of 5 mph will be strictly enforced.
EMERGENCY LANES must be clear at all times for emergency traffic.
INTOXICANTS: Use of intoxicants prior to the end of the day’s events is prohibited. Anyone found to be using intoxicants during the event, or illegal drugs at any time while on the property, will be ejected from the property. Drivers are responsible for their crew and guests.
TALLADEGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER IS: (256) 362-2748. In case of emergency, the Sheriff’s Department will contact individuals attending events at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway.
TGPR’S GATES will be locked at 7:00 PM of the last day of the event. Please be off the premises by that time.
GENERAL RULES: The track concession stand will be open for breakfast and lunch both days. It is recommended that you not bring pets to the track. However, if you do bring your pet, it must remain restrained (leash, cage, pen, etc.) at all times. Do not dump oil, gas or coolant anywhere. Take your fluids home. You must take everything you bring to the track with you when you leave. Use caution and common sense when raising your car and supporting it on jack stands. Part of the paddock area is grass so it is recommended that you use plywood or metal plates beneath your jacks and jack stands. No glass containers are allowed on the property. Anyone riding an ATV or motorized scooter must be a licensed driver and wear a helmet.

The Following Regulations Pertain to TrackCross Only.
The course will be run between two points on track marked by pylons. Autocross timing equipment will be used for timing purposes therefore no transponder will be needed. Placing any tires off the paved racing surface at any time during a run will result in a DNF.
Eligible Classes: All SCCA Solo Classes (see 2018 SCCA Solo National rules) and a catch-all for any Time Trial cars that don’t fit into any Solo class (TT).
Driver Eligibility: All drivers must hold a valid State Driver’s License. All drivers aged 15 to 17 must contact event officials before the event. A completed Annual Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement and a completed Minor’s Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment is required (note: forms vary by
state and witnessing method). A SCCA Time Trials or Competition License is not required. Current SCCA membership (weekend memberships are available) is required.
PASSENGERS: Passengers are not allowed except when cleared by the Time Trial Safety Steward or Event Chair for instructional purposes.
HELMET AND EQUIPMENT: All helmets must be M05, SA05 or later. 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 and long pants 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 and available to present to the SCCA tech inspector.
FLAGS: • Yellow, standing – You are approaching an incident where your and other’s safety are at risk. The racing surface may be clear but there is immediate danger to you or others if you left the racing surface. Slow significantly and proceed thru the incident at a reduced speed. There is no passing from the flag until past the emergency incident.
• Yellow, waving - You are approaching an incident that has great danger to you and others. The racing surface may be partially or completely blocked. Slow significantly and be prepared to stop. All efforts should be made to proceed through a Waving Yellow Flag in single file order. There is no passing from the flag until past the emergency incident. The no passing zone starts at a perpendicular line across the track from the flag and ends at a perpendicular line across the track from the last component of the incident causing the yellow flag. The last component may be the car, driver, responding officials, other vehicles and/or large debris.
• Red & yellow, striped – there is debris on the track ahead, possibly oil, coolant, dirt, an errant animal and/or parts of a fellow driver’s car. Be prepared to respond accordingly.
• Red – STOP as quickly as safely possible, pull to the side of the track to allow maximum room for emergency vehicles, stay in your car and await instructions from a corner worker. We REALLY don’t want to show this flag!
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. 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.
Convertibles: It is highly recommended that all convertible vehicles be equipped with an aftermarket roll bar that meets or exceeds the standards set in the SCCA HILL CLIMB Safety Standards. However, convertibles should meet one of the following criteria:
1. The vehicle is equipped with an aftermarket roll bar that meets or exceeds the standards set in the SCCA HILL CLIMB Safety Standards.
2. The vehicle is equipped with documented factory installed roll over protection (examples of manufacture documented roll over protection would include hydroformed and reinforced a-pillars or windshield frames and factory installed roll bars and/or “popup” bars that are designated as roll over protection.
3. The Vehicle is a 2006-year model or newer.
 

The Following Regulations Pertain to Time Trials and Track Events.
This event will be held under the 2018 SCCA General Competition Rules (GCR) and the 2018 SCCA Time Trials Rules (TTR) as amended by the SEDIV Time Trials Rules and SEDIV TT Class Rules. Further amendments may also be published in these Supplemental Regulations.
REGISTRATION: Register on www.motorsportsreg.com. Payment (Cash, Check, sorry no Credit Cards this time) will be accepted at Registration. For questions contact: Tony Ewing (tonyewing@comcast.net). Make check payable to “Alabama Region SCCA”. Late entries will be served at Registration, as per the schedule. A $50 fee will be charged for any check returned by the bank. A full refund will be made if the entry is withdrawn prior to tech. A $50 fee will be charged anyone who does not withdraw and is a no-show.
EVENT SCHEDULE/RUN GROUPS: The event schedule or run groups may be changed at the discretion of the Chief Steward, with concurrence by the Race Chair, depending on pre-race entry counts or as needed to accommodate situations that may be encountered during the event.
PASSING: There will be multiple cars on the course at any given time. Passing will be allowed on designated straights with a point by from the driver being overtaken. The overtaking driver shall not pass without a “point-by” from the driver being passed. Passing shall be started and finished within the designated passing zones as shown herein. The beginning and end of the passing zones will be marked by cones. Specific instructions will be given at the MANDATORY Driver’s Meeting.
OFF COURSE EXCURSIONS AND SPINS: Any vehicle leaving the paved course area with more than two wheels or spinning on course shall proceed safely to the Pit Area for discussion with event officials and/or vehicle inspection after receiving directions to proceed from a flag station. SCALES are NOT available at this event.
FLAGS AND THEIR MEANINGS:
• Yellow, standing – You are approaching an incident where your and other’s safety are at risk. The racing surface may be clear but there is immediate danger to you or others if you left the racing surface. Slow significantly and proceed thru the incident at a reduced speed. There is no passing from the flag until past the emergency incident.
• Yellow, waving - You are approaching an incident that has great danger to you and others. The racing surface may be partially or completely blocked. Slow significantly and be prepared to stop. All efforts should be made to proceed through a Waving Yellow Flag in single file order. There is no passing from the flag until past the emergency incident. The no passing zone starts at a perpendicular line across the track from the flag and ends at a perpendicular line across the track from the last component of the incident causing the yellow flag. The last component may be the car, driver, responding officials, other vehicles and/or large debris.
• Red & yellow, striped – there is debris on the track ahead, possibly oil, coolant, dirt, an errant animal and/or parts of a fellow driver’s car. Be prepared to respond accordingly.
• Red – STOP as quickly as safely possible, pull to the side of the track to allow maximum room for emergency vehicles, stay in your car and await instructions from a corner worker. We REALLY don’t want to show this flag!
• Blue / yellow stripe – a faster car is following. Allow it to pass at the next passing zone. Acknowledge the blue flag with a small wave to both the worker and the following car. This courtesy prevents tailgating, mirror driving, and promotes safety and reduces aggression. Observe the Blue/yellow striped flag.
• Black – enter the pits at the next opportunity to consult with an event official.
• Checkered - will only be shown on driver’s left at Starter stand. The session is over. Proceed on a cool-off lap by slowing down and using the brakes as little as is safe. Allow your car and yourself to cool down and relax. Proceed to pit lane and attempt to wipe that silly grin off your face.
 

The Following Regulations Pertain to the Restricted Time Trial Only.
TT DRIVER ELIGIBILITY: All Track Trials drivers must hold a SCCA Time Trials License or Time Trials Novice Permit www.SCCA.org. SCCA Club Racing Competition Licenses, as well as competition licenses from other sanctioning bodies per the 2018 GCR are accepted. NASA Time Trial licenses (full) are also accepted.
TT VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY: Open to all vehicles conforming to the 2018 GCR and 2018 TTR. Rally cars will compete under the Rally America Rules and will be classed as SPU or SPO. SEDIV Time Trials reserved numbers will be held until September 28. Otherwise, numbers will be issued on a first come, first served basis. For two driver cars, add the numeral "1" to the primary driver's number.
TT HELMETS: All helmets must be SA05 or later. M-RATED OR SA-00 HELMETS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED FOR TT.
TRANSPONDERS: TGPR will have an AMB Transponder loop thus all TT Competitors are required to have a transponder. Competitors without an AMB transponder and need to rent one for the weekend MUST get in touch with Tim at tim@tracksidetim.com or call 803-732-0937, Let him know in advance since he will have to snail mail the transponder to you. PLEASE get the transponder number to registration so it may get to timing and scoring.
TT TECH: All driver and vehicle safety equipment must meet 2018 GCR and/or 2018 TTR specifications for Restricted level event. Driver's head/helmet to roll bar/roll cage clearance must meet the requirements of 2018 GCR and 2018 TTR. Roll bar/roll cage padding is required per the 2018 GCR and 2018 TTR. Cars must be re-inspected by the Chief of Tech if involved in an incident or if the vehicle is reported as leaking any fluids. Safety gear must meet 2018 GCR and 2018 TTR requirements. All entrants must have a vehicle log book complete with pictures and log book number. Please fill in the date and event name prior to visiting tech. Arm restraints are required on all open cars. The Championship Event entrants’ technical inspections may be conducted with "roaming" tech inspectors. Cars needing an Annual Inspection must be brought to Tech with logbook, Tech Card, and driver safety gear. Cars with a current Annual Tech will present their logbook and Tech Card at Registration.
DRIVERS MEETING: All entrants MUST attend the Saturday and/or Sunday morning drivers meeting. The times and locations are noted in the schedule.
TT CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNING ORDER: Groups will be Open Wheel and Closed Wheel as determined by the number of entrants. Groups may be combined at the recommendation of the Chief Steward. Cars will be gridded according to relative times by the Pit/Grid Marshal.
PASSENGERS: Passengers are NOT permitted in any racing vehicle unless approved by the Chief Steward.
 

The Following Regulations Pertain to the TRACK EVENT Only.
TRACK EVENT DRIVER ELIGIBILITY: Entrants must be a SCCA member and have a valid state driver's license. If you have an SCCA Time Trial Participation Log Book, please bring it with you. If you do not have one, you will be issued a log book at registration. TT Participation log books must be checked by the Chief TRACK EVENT driver instructor, or his designee, prior to participation. TRACK EVENT entrants must wear a sleeved shirt and long pants as well as appropriate footwear covering the entire foot. No open shoes or sandals.
TRACK EVENT DRIVER CLASSIFICATION DEFINITION: NOVICE: One who has never driven their car on a race track or one who has never been signed off to solo at a previous TRACK EVENT. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: A driver that meets the following criteria falls into the Advanced/Intermediate category - he/she holds: 1) an SCCA Competition license; or a history of tracking events with other SCCA recognized organizations such as PCA, NASA, CHIN, BMW, PBOC, etc. or 2) has an SCCA Time Trials Participation log book that indicates the ability to "solo" and has successfully completed at least 3 SCCA TRACK EVENT events or 3) receives an entry waiver from the TRACK EVENT Chief Driving Instructor.
INSTRUCTION: Instructors will be assigned to each entrant and entrants may have an Instructor riding with them. The requirement for a ride along instructor may be waived by the Chief TRACK EVENT Driver Instructor based on prior experience of the participant. Other than an instructor, no other passengers are permitted unless approved by the TRACK EVENT Chief Steward. The Chief TRACK EVENT Driver Instructor reserves the right to ride along with any participant.
TRACK EVENT RUN GROUPS: TRACK EVENT cars will be grouped separately and run in group rotation with the TT entrants. TRACK EVENT entrants may be limited. Sessions will be as noted per the schedule and will be approximately fifteen minutes in length. It is the driver's responsibility to be ready in the Grid area at the scheduled time. Failure to be ready per the schedule may cause the entrant to be prohibited from participating in that session.
NUMBERS, CLASSIFICATION OF VEHICLES AND TIMING: Numbers must be on both sides of the vehicle, be legible and be at least 8 inches tall with a 1.5 inch stroke and in a contrasting color to the vehicle. There will be no designated classes for this event, nor will there be any “timing” of a vehicle during the event. Please provide three number choices. AMB Timing will not be used.
TRACK EVENT HELMETS: All helmets must be M05, SA05 or later.
TRACK EVENT VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY: 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. Bring proof of the documented factory rollover protection to facilitate Tech Inspection. 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 2018 TTR.
• Vehicles that are in compliance with Road Race Improved Category, Solo Street Prepared or lower, rally or time trial rules or are “street legal” are allowable. Chief Steward may alter allowance. Formula cars are not allowed.
• Drivers of open top vehicles should use arm restraints or run with the top up.
TRACK EVENT TECH INSPECTION: will be held at the track at the times noted in the event schedule. It is recommended that TRACK EVENT entrants have their vehicle “teched” on Friday. A TRACK EVENT Tech Sheet is provided herein. You must take your vehicle, along with your tech card and Tech Sheet, to tech inspection.
DRIVERS MEETING: All entrants MUST attend the Saturday and/or Sunday morning drivers meeting. The times and locations are noted in the schedule. Failure to attend will disqualify the entrant from participating in the TRACK EVENT and their entry fee will not be returned.
FLAGS: Flags for driver notification will be as noted and discussed at the Student Classroom Session. Failure to respond to a flag notification could cause an entrant to be prohibited from completing the remainder of the event.
PASSENGERS: with the exception of an assigned instructor or the Chief TRACK EVENT Driving Instructor, passengers will not be permitted to ride along with TRACK EVENT entrants, unless otherwise approved by the TRACK EVENT Chief Steward.