About this event
Get Your 2019 Racing and HP Driving Season Started!
Northwest Alfa Romeo Club has been providing fun and informative Performance and Sport Driving events to competetive racers and driving enthusiasts alike at the iconic Pacific Raceways for over 30 years. NWARC would like to invite all SOVREN racers to get a jump on the Spring Sprints weekend with this open lapping and Test-and-Tune opportunity. There will be a dedicated "Closed Wheel" race car group and a separate "Open Wheel" race car group for those wanting to practice, shake down, and test their cars before the race weekend. This event is also open for experienced HP/Sport drivers to register and share their passion for and camaraderie in Sport Driving with NWARC. There will be a combined Advanced/Intermediate group and a separate Novice group for drivers with "Solo" credentials.
Race cars must run as they do within their class/conference with all safety equipment in place and operational. Drivers in the race car groups must have a current racing license from a recognized sanctioning organization. This event will NOT be timed and it is NOT a competition. Intermediate and Advanced drivers in the HP/Sport group must provide proof of significant experience at Pacific Raceways, and "high" Novice drivers must provide proof of a "Solo" check-off from any recognized club/group/organization. We will check your driver logbook on MSR for instructor notes and documented experience. If you do not have instructor sign-off documented in your MSR logbook, you will receive an email from the event registrar or chief driving instructor. In-car coaches can be provided upon request. Please contact the NWARC chief driving instructor if you have any questions about your qualifications to run in either of these groups: mirko@copperfin.com
The Open Wheel race car group will have a dedicated 1-hour session during lunchtime, for a reduced rate.
There will be a mandatory driver meeting for all drivers before the first session in the morning, and a separate driver meeting for the OW race car group prior to their Noon start. If you are late or miss either of these driver meetings you will not be allowed on track until you have a conversation with the Chief Driving Instructor. The first two laps of each session in the morning will be pace/warm-up laps under Yellow Flag.
Driver do NOT need to be NWARC members to attend this event (although you are welcome to join http://nwalfaclub.com/club.html), as there is a temporary 1-day "event" membership included in your registration fee that expires at the end of the day.
Limited Spots Allocated - Register Now!
CW Race Car and HP/Sport Registration Cost: $225 per Driver
OW Race Car (1-hour lunchtime) Registration Cost: $125 per Driver
All drivers must be 18 years or older and present a valid Driver License (No photo copies, No exceptions)
(All drivers, attendees and spectators will be required to sign a waiver of liability at the front gate, and all minors under 18-year of age must be accompanied by an parent/guardian who can sign liability waivers on the minor's behalf)
Driver Check-in begins at 7:30am
Mandatory Driver Meeting at 8:40am
(If you are late or miss this meeting you will NOT be allowed on track until you speak with the CDI. No exceptions)
Event requirements
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
- All mechanical and electrical systems in good working condition; No fluid leaks and no loose parts; Tires and brakes must have decent life/wear remaining
- All body panels must be present and firmly attached, no open holes in floorboards or firewall
- Windshield must not have visible cracks or deep chips
- Convertible vehicles must have factory hardtop, hard-mounted factory rollover hoops, or custom/aftermarket roll bars; Factory "pop-up" hoops are prohibited; Driver helmet must be below top of roll bar
- Safety equipment must be in good working order, 5 and 6-point harnesses are recommended, but factory 3-point are accepted; 4-point "clubman" harness (no sub belt) are discouraged, but not prohibited
- Be sure none of your tires have a plug (hole repair)
- All vehicle types are welcome; Fully prepped race cars are also welcome
Please visit our friends and sponsor at PROVA Motorsports if you have questions about any needed service to your vehicle in preparation for this event: Christopher Benny at 206.420.8161 - facebook/provamotorsports
Insure your vehicle for this specific event with Hagerty's HPDE Track Day Insurance: hagerty.com/hpde
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years or older, with a valid Drivers License (must present original document, no photo copies)
(All attendees/guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who can sign liability waivers on the minor's behalf) - All drivers registered for the Closed Wheel race car group (Group 1) and the Open Wheel race car group must present a valid competition license from any recognized sanctioning body; Drivers must wear all required competition safety gear, and vehicles must be prepped per designated competition class
- Significant experience driving Pacific Raceways and proof of Advanced/Intermediate status for Group 2 drivers; And verifiable sign-off for "Solo" driving by NWARC or other recognized club/organization (BMWCCA, ACNW, Proformance, HOD, Turn2, etc.) is required for Group 3 drivers
- Helmets are mandatory - SA2010 or newer, with eye protection. There are no helmets for rent onsite
- Long sleeve and long pants, with proper driving shoes. No open toed shoes or sandals (No Exceptions)
- Dress in layers and appropriate for April weather in Seattle. Drivers in race cars must have fire suits and suppression systems
- Get a good night sleep the night before.
- Pack gear, tools, accessories and food/drink into your car the night before
- Fill your gas tank before arriving to the track (preferably the night before)
There is a chance that Pacific Raceways will have completed new repaving of the track from exit of Turn 2 to entry of Turn 8. Please contact the Chief Driving Instructor if you do not have experience on the new surface and would like to arrange a track tour (pace/recon laps) prior to the sessions "going green."
We expect everyone to put SAFETY FIRST at all times, to exercise good judgment and decision-making while driving on track, and to be courteous and cooperative towards fellow drivers throughout the day. And have fun!
DRIVER RUN GROUPS:
Each group will have an equal number of 20-minute track sessions from 9am to 5pm.
Open Wheel Race Cars will have a 1-hour session from Noon - 1:00pm
Group 1 - Closed Wheel - Race Car
On track at 9:00am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Group 2 - HP/Sport Lapping - Advanced /Intermediate
On track at 9:20pm, 10:20am, 11:20am, 1:20pm, 2:20pm, 3:20pm, 4:20pm
Group 3 - HP/Sport Lapping - Novice (with and without Instructors)
On track at 9:40pm, 10:40am, 11:40am, 1:40pm, 2:40pm, 3:40pm, 4:40pm
Open Wheel Race Cars - Noon to 1pm
Passengers are not allowed in any group unless driver is an instructor and has discussed and pre-approved with the Chief Driving Instructor. Professional coaches allowed, must check in with CDI prior to going on track.
This event will happen RAIN or SHINE!
