Southeast Divisional Championship | ETR Region #7
Bristol Motor SpeedwayAbout this event
Southeast Divisional Championship and ETRSCCA Regional Points #7
Event Schedule Event Chair (Jeff Cox)
August 6th & 7th 2016
Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, TN
This is a two-day Southeast Divisional Solo Championship Event to crown the 2016 SEDiv CHAMPION. This will also be counted as ETR points event #7. ETRSCCA and the Southeast Division are working to offer you a tiny taste of what national competition might feel like, but in a much more fun and laid-back atmosphere.
Timing and Scoring
This event will be scored differently than your typical autocross. We will be using a "RallyCross" scoring method. This means that your entire cumulative time across Saturday and Sunday competition will decide the SEDiv 2016 Champion. You will receive one drop run on Saturday, and one drop run on Sunday. A DNF will be a 10 second penalty, but only if you rejoin the course beginning with the element you missed. If you do not finish the course in it's entirety (mechanical issue, for example), you will be given the slowest time in class, plus 10 seconds, for that run.
Event Schedule (Subject to change) as information becomes available
Saturday August 6th
- 7:00AM - 8:30AM Registration and Tech
- 7:00AM - 8:45AM: Course open for walking
- 7:45AM: Novice meeting and walkthroughs begin
- 9:00AM: Driver's Meeting, Review of rules
- 9:45AM: First Car Off
- 9:45AM-4:30PM: Competition runs (NOTE: the end time is flexible. You will get a minimum of 4 runs.)
- 5:00PM: Course adjustement (course should be open for walking later in the evening)
Sunday August 7th
- 7:00AM - 8:45AM: Course open for walking
- 7:45AM: Novice meeting and walkthroughs begin
- 9:15AM: First Car Off
- 9:15AM - 4:00PM Competition runs (NOTE: the end time is flexible. You will get a minimum of 4 runs.)
- TROPHIES (Stick around even if you didn't run too well, you might just win something!)
NOTE: SCHEDULE MAY BE REVISED AS NEW INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE
Sound Policy
Sound limit for Bristol Motor Speedway events ONLY is 100 db at 50 ft.
The sound policy will be in effect for this event only. You can find the long version of the sound policy at the bottom of this page
Due to the relatively remote location of the event, we'll try to keep it advisory in nature, but no one wants "ear-bleeding loud" cars or events. Nothing good can come from it.
Novices
Getting started in autocross can seem a little overwhelming. If you are a first-time participant, please read the following information.
If you have questions, just ask. You can join our forum here to ask for help.
Must-read information for novices
Autocross Frequently Asked Questions
Beginner's Checklist
Don't know what class your car is in?
Review some basic classing information, or feel free to ask on our message board
TEAM ETR Stickers
These are available for $5 per pair on site. If you are running for ETR championship points, this decal is required. Positioning of the decals on the vehicle are at your discretion.
Event requirements
ALL 2016 EVENTS REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION. Pre-registration online is required in order to expedite the registration process, it's intention is to give you more time walking the course or working on your car. If your preference is to pay by credit card please do so on MSR since we DO NOT accept cards at the event.... For this event Online payment is OPTIONAL but we suggest you pay at the event. On site payment cash/check) is recommended at the registration trailer. Failure to pre-register will incur additional charge of $5.00 on race day. If for any reason you CAN NOT pre-register using Motor Sports Reg contact TEAMETR@charter.net and you will be manually added. Does NOT apply to first timer/ WEEKEND MEMBERSHIPS. Even if you pre-register and pay, YOU MUST CHECK IN AT THE REGISTRATION TRAILER ON THE MORNING OF THE EVENT. This is so we can set up grid and worker assignments in a timely manner. If you do not check in, ETRSCCA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION, AND YOU MAY NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUN.
Please review the following information
Absolutely no donuts, burnouts, or other hoonage on or around the event site.
We value our event sites and inappropriate behavior cannot be tolerated. Please drive respectfully as you travel to and from the event.
Your Vehicle Must Pass Tech
Before any car can run, it must be inspected to make sure it is safe and in compliance. The basics of the inspection include:
- Battery securely bolted down. (This is the most common problem)
- If your battery is not in the stock location and is a wet cell battery it must be in a enclosed battery box such as one for a marine battery
- Tires – no cord showing
- Wheel bearings, shocks, steering, and suspension in good operating condition.
- Seat belts in good operating condition.
- Brakes – firm pedal with no detectable drop with car not running and proper level of fluid in reservoir.
- All loose items removed (radar detectors, floor mats, etc.)
- Hubcaps and wheel rings removed unless they bolt on.
- All lugs present and tight.
- Throttle return action safe and positive (no sticky throttles)
- No excessive fluid leaks
Acceptable numbers and class designation must be on both sides of car.
You are responsible for this. Buy magnets, bring painters tape, masking tape, or frog tape (in a contrasting color from your car), or print your numbers and letters at home and tape them to the car. Whatever your solution, it should be legible from 100 feet.
2016: Novices must include "N" in your class letters on your car. The "N" should be first. Example: NAS, NSTS, NXP
Examples:
Waviers
Any competitor or passenger must sign the SCCA wavier, available on site.
Weekend Memberships
SCCA Membership cards will be verified when you check-in at the registration trailer. If you are not an SCCA member, you must register for this event as an SCCA weekend member. Any passenger in a competition car must be a weekend member, but there is no fee for passengers.
Special Wavier for competitors, passengers, or participants that are under 18
All minors under 18 years old require a minor waiver to compete or spectate. For competitors the waiver must be signed by both parents, or by a verified single parent/guardian (requires evidence of status). This waiver is good for all events for a full calendar year from the date of its signing as long as the minor retains the pink waiver copy. For a minor spectator, one parent or guardian can sign a waiver good for a single event. Althought ETR has minor waviers at the event, it is best to be prepared ahead of event day – get the minor competitor’s waiver completed with all the parent/guardian signatures required.
THIS FORM MUST BE PRINTED IN COLOR
The minor waiver can be downloaded at: http://www.scca.com/documents/insurance/Minor%20Release%20Form%20MS-L.pdf
Print the form (IN COLOR), get it signed by both parents or legal guardians, and present it at the registration table at the event.
Please visit our community forum if you have any questions about this wavier.
Helmets
Loaner helmets are available. If you bring your own, it must be SNELL rated. Learn more about helmet requirements here.
