Ozark Mountain Region SCCA

hey i drive a silver 2001 mitsubishi mirage
some of the VW guys might know me from the meetings at qdoba when my dad had a black jetta wagon

anyz im interested in doing autocross and would like to know what i need to be able to particapate

thanks

mitsumirage wrote:hey i drive a silver 2001 mitsubishi mirage
some of the VW guys might know me from the meetings at qdoba when my dad had a black jetta wagon

anyz im interested in doing autocross and would like to know what i need to be able to particapate

thanks

I remember you!

Firstly, if you are under 18, you will need a waiver signed by your parents or if only by one of your parents then that parent will need to be at the event. (Waiver guys can correct me on this!)

Second, if you are not an SCCA member you will need $35. $15 of that will be saved by the SCCA if you decide to join. (By the way, new memberships are $45 if you're under 25!!!!) The SCCA will hold that money for 60 days and will hold up to $30 dollars (In other words two events).

Third, A helmet either purchased by you or borrowed at the event.

When you show up we will inspect your car to make sure it will operate safely. You'll want to run between 5-10 PSI additional pressure in your tires so that you don't roll onto the sidewall and do any damage.

If I can think of anything else I'll be sure to post it.

thanks dude

i have a helmet from a lemans race i went to in ohio but im not sure if its allowed and i cant find what class it is all i know is its a bell

here is my car:

oh and about the helmet i found it said k7 on the tag in the back if that means anything?

Helmets
A helmet must be worn during runs, and the club has loaner helmets available. If you want to bring your own helmet (most eventually do), it must be Snell "M" (motorcycle), "SA" (automobile racing), or "K" (kart) rated (or SFI). "DOT" alone is insufficient, and the SCCA requires the 1995 rating as minimum for Snell M and SA helmets. Only helmets carrying one of the following certifications are allowed:

Snell M95, SA95, K98, M2000, SA2000, M2005, SA/K2005
SFI 31.1A, 31.2A, 41.1A, 41.2A


Check for the Snell sticker in the lining of a helmet.

In addition, I was talking to one of the Waiver station people and they said that both parents must sign the form for anyone under 18 to drive in the event. If there are extenuating circumstances please let us know well beforehand so we can get it straightened out. Above all we want as many people as possible to participate. Autocrossing is a tremendously beneficial activity and I wish I had the opportunity to start at a younger age!

EDIT: Here is a link to the SCCA's most recent helmet guidline document.

http://www.scca.org/documents/Solo%20Ru ... lletin.pdf

ok i found the sticker its a m2000 which is legal

man that thing was hard to find

Here is a few other things to think about.
get all the loose things out of your car, Cell phone, garbage bag, laptop, what ever. Whatever is loose will fly around inside the car and trunk/
Make sure Battery is secure.
Tires: air them up more that what is used on the street especially the fronts. Like 5-8lbs more. Do this before you get there. Air is down the street and those gas stations. Make sure tires are in good condition and no cords showing.
Make sure wheel lugs are tight.

When you get there let even chair know your there. ask for guidance. Maybe a ride-along. This is quite large.

If you do this it will make your first Solo experience much more pleasurable...


I'm sure everyone is/was/will "Look Forward" to seeing you....

To clarify (my understanding) of the minor waiver requirements, please understand the following concerning minor competitors:

1. Both guardians are supposed to sign the minor waiver form, with an SCCA member signing as a witness. There is a box that can be checked by a guardian stating that they are the sole guardian, in which case only one guardian signature would be required. Optionally, the form can be notarized without an SCCA member present.

2. Once a minor waiver form is on file, it is good for all future Solo 2 events.

In reviewing the SCCA rules, I could find no mention of a requirement that a minor's guardian actually be present at the event. The rules only mention that an SCCA member be present to witness the signing of the minor waiver by the guardian(s). Anyone want to comment on the necessity of a guardian being present?

We may want to talk to the board about adding a section to the website entitled 'Requirements for Minor Participation' that explicitly details the requirements for a minor to compete. This might eliminate some of the frustrations and conflicts that arise between waiver station workers (who are just trying to fulfill their SCCA obligations) and minors who simply want to learn to AX (the future of the organization).

As a region, we need to insure we adhere to the rules. One accident involving a minor without valid minor waivers in place could be detrimental. Once attorneys are involved, depositions would uncover any shortcomings in SCCA mandated procedures. The end result could be no more autocrossing in the Ozarks.

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To clarify (my understanding) of the minor waiver requirements, please understand the following concerning minor competitors:

1. Both guardians are supposed to sign the minor waiver form, with an SCCA member signing as a witness. There is a box that can be checked by a guardian stating that they are the sole guardian, in which case only one guardian signature would be required. Optionally, the form can be notarized without an SCCA member present.

2. Once a minor waiver form is on file, it is good for all future Solo 2 events.

In reviewing the SCCA rules, I could find no mention of a requirement that a minor's guardian actually be present at the event. The rules only mention that an SCCA member be present to witness the signing of the minor waiver by the guardian(s). Anyone want to comment on the necessity of a guardian being present?

We may want to talk to the board about adding a section to the website entitled 'Requirements for Minor Participation' that explicitly details the requirements for a minor to compete. This might eliminate some of the frustrations and conflicts that arise between waiver station workers (who are just trying to fulfill their SCCA obligations) and minors who simply want to learn to AX (the future of the organization).

As a region, we need to insure we adhere to the rules. One accident involving a minor without valid minor waivers in place could be detrimental. Once attorneys are involved, depositions would uncover any shortcomings in SCCA mandated procedures. The end result could be no more autocrossing in the Ozarks.

zoomzoom

To clarify (my understanding) of the minor waiver requirements, please understand the following concerning minor competitors:

1. Both guardians are supposed to sign the minor waiver form, with an SCCA member signing as a witness. There is a box that can be checked by a guardian stating that they are the sole guardian, in which case only one guardian signature would be required. Optionally, the form can be notarized without an SCCA member present.

2. Once a minor waiver form is on file, it is good for all future Solo 2 events.

In reviewing the SCCA rules, I could find no mention of a requirement that a minor's guardian actually be present at the event. The rules only mention that an SCCA member be present to witness the signing of the minor waiver by the guardian(s). Anyone want to comment on the necessity of a guardian being present?

We may want to talk to the board about adding a section to the website entitled 'Requirements for Minor Participation' that explicitly details the requirements for a minor to compete. This might eliminate some of the frustrations and conflicts that arise between waiver station workers (who are just trying to fulfill their SCCA obligations) and minors who simply want to learn to AX (the future of the organization).

As a region, we need to insure we adhere to the rules. One accident involving a minor without valid minor waivers in place could be detrimental. Once attorneys are involved, depositions would uncover any shortcomings in SCCA mandated procedures. The end result could be no more autocrossing in the Ozarks.

zoomzoom

To clarify (my understanding) of the minor waiver requirements, please understand the following concerning minor competitors:

1. Both guardians are supposed to sign the minor waiver form, with an SCCA member signing as a witness. There is a box that can be checked by a guardian stating that they are the sole guardian, in which case only one guardian signature would be required. Optionally, the form can be notarized without an SCCA member present.

2. Once a minor waiver form is on file, it is good for all future Solo 2 events.

In reviewing the SCCA rules, I could find no mention of a requirement that a minor's guardian actually be present at the event. The rules only mention that an SCCA member be present to witness the signing of the minor waiver by the guardian(s). Anyone want to comment on the necessity of a guardian being present?

We may want to talk to the board about adding a section to the website entitled 'Requirements for Minor Participation' that explicitly details the requirements for a minor to compete. This might eliminate some of the frustrations and conflicts that arise between waiver station workers (who are just trying to fulfill their SCCA obligations) and minors who simply want to learn to AX (the future of the organization).

As a region, we need to insure we adhere to the rules. One accident involving a minor without valid minor waivers in place could be detrimental. Once attorneys are involved, depositions would uncover any shortcomings in SCCA mandated procedures. The end result could be no more autocrossing in the Ozarks.

zoomzoom

Hmmmm, from my experience through years of knowing you, it's obvious you're trying to get your point across when you repeat the same thing over and over (see last 3 posts above). However, there might be other reasons for my remembering your need to repeat things to me over and over...

Actually, I kept getting an error message, so I'd hit 'Submit' each time. I gave up after the third time, but ended up with three posts!