SBR/DET-The BERT Sprints-2020 MAJORS - Competitors
GingerMan RacewayAbout this event
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has struck the nation, we feel that the safety of our volunteers and participants would be best served if we postponed The BERT Majors at GingerMan scheduled for May 16-17. When and if we secure another date we will make sure the information is posted. If you have already registered, we will have our registrar refund any registration fees.
Thank you for your understanding.
South Bend Region and Detroit Region Present
The BERT Sprints
SBR/DET 2020 Majors
presented by Lane Automotive
At GingerMan Raceway - May 16 - 17, 2020
This event is held under the SCCA General Competition Rules and the supplemental regulations.
SANCTION # 20-M-8336
“FREE” OPTIONAL FRIDAY EVENING PRACTICE: All early bird entrants (received by May 9, 2020) will have a free practice session Friday evening. Each session will be approximately 25 minutes and will run between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The free practice is being sponsored by the South Bend and Detroit regions and administered by GingerMan Raceway. Entrants that register after May 9th may participate in the optional Friday evening practice, but there will be a $50.00 charge in addition to the late registration entry fee.
In an effort to relieve congestion at the front gate, registration will take place at the pavilion in the paddock on FRIDAY night only. Stop at the front gate, sign the GingerMan waiver, proceed to your paddock area and get set up. Then you and your crew MUST come to registration, sign in and get your wristband. Hours of registration will remain the same. All workers, drivers and crew MUST go through SCCA registration. Failure to sign the SCCAwaiver may result in penalties. Registration on Saturday and Sunday will be at the track gate.
If you are looking to sign up as a volunteer for this event, please go to www.msreg.com/2020-DET-SBR-MajorsVolunteers
Event to be held on Extended Track
Download the OFFICIAL Supps here 2020 Majors Supps-Approved.pdf
Download the OFFICIAL Schedule here 2020 Majors Schedule 7-Race Groups.pdf
Download a Paper Entry here 2020 Majors PaperEntryForm.pdf
or continue to enter online!
Photography: Track action shots and podium ceremony TBD
Event requirements
DRIVER ELIGIBILITY: Drivers must be a current member of the SCCA and hold a SCCA Full Competition license or SCCA Pro license to participate in this event. If you do not have the proper credentials it is your responsibility to contact the Registrar prior to the event.
| Race Groups | |
| Group 1 | STL, STU, T2, T3, T4 |
| Group 2 | FV, FF, F5 |
| Group 3 | SM |
| Group 4 | EP, FP, HP, GTL, B-Spec |
| Group 5 | SRF3 |
| Group 6 | GT1, GT2, GT3, GTX, AS, T1, PX |
| Group 7 | FA, FC, FE2, FX, P1, P2 |
PLEASE NOTE: Scheduled session times are approximate and are for planning purposes only. Actual start times may vary based on forces of nature and on-track incidents. Stewards will NOT take action on MINOR schedule changes. Starting times may be altered with little, or no notice. Please pay attention to the PA.
Recently approved by the SCCA Board of Directors, the Runoffs Appearance Fund is a modern version of the former “Tow Fund” that existed until 2015. It is a self-funded contingency program that will pay out to Runoffs participants who finish atop a Majors Tour conference points championship or in the Hoosier Racing Tire Super Tour points standings.
Deanna Flanagan, SCCA’s Road Racing Director, explained that the number of positions paid will be determined by the average car count per class throughout the U.S. Majors Tour season.
“The old tow fund had its flaws, but the premise behind it is something that has been missed based on the consistent requests for the program to return,” Flanagan said. “The commitment involved in racing for a championship is significant, and the Runoffs Appearance Fund recognizes those who have carried their success during the season into the National Championship event.
“Since the elimination of the tow fund, we have seen a smaller percentage of top points finishers compete at the Runoffs,” Flanagan continued. “The new program provides additional incentive and supports our goal of encouraging the best of the best to attend the Runoffs.”
In an effort to relieve congestion at the front gate, registration will take place at the pavilion in the paddock. Stop at the front gate, sign the GingerMan waiver, proceed to your paddock area and get set up. Then you and your crew MUST come to registration, sign in and get your wristband. Hours of registration will remain the same. All workers, drivers and crew MUST go through SCCA registration. Failure to sign the SCCA waiver may result in penalties. Registration on Saturday and Sunday will be at the track gate.
Friday, May 15, 2020
3:30 PM – 9:00 PM Registration (at the pavilion)
3:30 PM – 9:30 PM Tech Inspection/Express Tech – located in the Pavilion at the north
end of the main paddock. If Annual Tech is needed; you MUST
contact Rod Markowicz for a reservation at rodionjm@yahoo.com.
Annual Tech Inspection will take place at the base of the tower.
6:00 PM 25 min Practice - STL, STU, T2, T3, T4
6:30 PM 25 min Practice - FV, FF, F5
7:00 PM 25 min Practice - EP, FP, HP, GTL, B-Spec, SM
7:30 PM 25 min Practice - SRF
8:00 PM 25 min Practice - GT1, GT2, GT3, GTX, AS, T1, PX
8:30 PM 25 min Practice - FA, FC, FE2, FX, P1, P2
Saturday, May 16, 2020
6:30 AM – 1:00 PM Registration
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tech Inspection, at base of tower
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 15 min Qualifying, Group 1
15 min Qualifying, Group 2
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM 15 min Qualifying, Group 3
15 min Qualifying, Group 4
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM 15 min Qualifying, Group 5
15 min Qualifying, Group 6
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM 15 min Qualifying, Group 7
10:40 AM 22 Lap Race or 40 min, Group 1
11:30 AM 22 Lap Race or 40 min, Group 2
12:10 PM Lunch - 1 hour
1:10 PM 22 Lap Race or 40 min, Group 3
2:00 PM 22 Lap Race or 40 min, Group 4
2:50 PM 22 Lap Race or 40 min, Group 5
3:40 PM 22 Lap Race or 40 min, Group 6
4:30 PM 22 Lap Race or 40 min, Group 7
5:15 PM Dinner for volunteers and racers that have purchased dinner tickets
Friday Night Socials: FE,FE2,SRF at Alliance Autosport Paddock-Tentative
AS,T1-T4, B-Spec at Capaldi Racing Paddock-Tentative
EP,FP,HP at Ron Olsen’s Paddock
Sunday, May 17, 2020
6:45 AM – 11:00 AM Registration
7:30 AM Tech for late arrivals only
8:00 AM – 8:40 AM 20 min Qualifying 2, Group 1
20 min Qualifying 2, Group 2
8:55 AM – 9:35 AM 20 min Qualifying 2, Group 3
20 min Qualifying 2, Group 4
9:50 AM – 10:30 AM 20 min Qualifying 2, Group 5
20 min Qualifying 2, Group 6
10:45 AM – 11:05 AM 20 min Qualifying 2, Group 7
11:05 AM Quiet Time and Lunch - 1 hour
12:05 PM 25 min Race, Group 1
12:40 PM 25 min Race, Group 2
1:15 PM 25 min Race, Group 3
1:50 PM 25 min Race, Group 4
2:25 PM 25 min Race, Group 5
3:00 PM 25 min Race, Group 6
3:35 PM 25 min Race, Group 7
| Seamless Qualifying - Each group gets their own qualifying session, but cars stranded off course will not be towed back to the paddock until after their seamless session. For example: Saturday 8:00 AM - Group 1 qualifies and Group 2 qualifies at 8:15 AM. Stranded cars will not be towed back until after Group 2 finishes their qualifying session. |
GRID: Starting positions for the Saturday race will be determined by the fastest time recorded for each car during the Saturday qualifying session. Starting positions for the Sunday race will be determined by the fastest time recorded for each car during any of the preceding qualifying session(s) or the fastest lap during the Saturday race.
QUALIFYING: A driver not qualifying within the maximum of 115% of the recognized track record of their class must obtain permission from the Race Director in order to race. In the case of unusual circumstances, the Race Director can waive this rule for the entire event. See chart in the supplemental regulations.
ENTRY FEES:
Early bird entry fee when paying by check (before May 9th) $470. (Your best value)
Early Bird entry fee when paying with credit card (before May 9th) $490.
Entry fee (after May 9th) $570.
Entry fee, 1 car – 2 classes early bird paying by check (before May 9th) $765.
Entry fee, 1 car – 2 classes early bird paying with credit card (before May 9th) $800.
Entry fee, 1 car – 2 classes (after May 9th) $870.
SCCA Compliance Fee - SM $20.
SCCA Compliance Fee - SRF3 or FE2 $30.
Runoffs Appearance Fund for Runoffs Eligible Classes $20.
Optional Friday Evening Practice - registering after May 9th $50.
PASSES: Each entry must list their crew members on the entry form. Crew must come to the registration during normal hours to sign a waiver. If the crew arrives outside of registration hours they must pay the spectator fee at the gate. The entry fee does NOT include Saturday evening dinner. Dinner tickets are $10 each and must be paid for by May 9th. This helps the organizers order the proper amount of food and eliminates waste and expense.
TIRE VENDOR: Hoosier Tire Midwest-Plymouth will be servicing this event. In order to provide you with the best service possible we ask that you place a tire reservation. This will ensure that we will have the tires on hand at the event. Hoosier Tire Give Away. Any competitor running Hoosier tires for the weekend will be eligible for two free tires determined by a random drawing conducted by the Race Chairman. Please contact Fred Awald to reserve your tires. f.awald1980@gmail.com or hoosiertireply@aol.com or call(574) 936-8344
LANE AUTOMOTIVE CONTINGENCY: Lane Automotive will provide a total of $800.00 in product certificates for competitors displaying the “Lane Automotive” or “Allstar Performance” decals on each side of the car. Winners will be determined by random drawing. Decals must be displayed before Saturday’s race in order to be eligible. Decals can be picked up at registration or Driver Information. Lane Automotive is located 30 minutes south of the track. Lane Automotive is a premier supplier of performance parts and accessories for racers, hot- rodders and off-road enthusiasts. They are open Monday through Friday from 9-6 pm and Saturday from 9am-2pm. For more information go to: www.laneautomotive.com.
Download the official supps here 2020 Majors Supps-Approved.pdf
Download the official schedule here 2020 Majors Schedule 7-Race Groups.pdf
or continue to register online!
