Yes, folks you heard it right, we've increased the entry limit for this July NCAC event to 200 drivers!! Call us crazy, but we think it will be a fun event even with this very large number of entries. And, yes, we do still plan to try to get everyone 4 runs and still be done at a reasonable hour!
VERY, VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION... To be able to make this a successful day, everyone needs to know where they need to be and when they need to be there. Please help us keep the event running on time by showing up at the proper location at the proper time.
First, take special notice of the times shown above. They are a little different from our normal schedule. The gate to the site will open at 7:00am. You should sign the waiver at the gate and get a wristband and course map at that time. Please pay particular attention to the designated pit areas shown on the course map and pit only in these areas.
Next, to help simplify the event, we will NOT be running in the traditional THSCC run groups and heats. Instead, the field will be split into 4 run groups of about 40-50 cars each. Each group will run all 4 runs in one heat. Classes will be split into groups closer to the event date and announced on the email lists, the THSCC website, and at the event.
The run/work order will be as follows:
| Group 1........ |
Runs 1st....... |
Works 3rd |
| (Group 1 drivers, please grid your cars before coming to the Drivers' Meeting.) |
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| Group 2........ |
Runs 2nd...... |
Works 4th |
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| Group 3........ |
Runs 3rd....... |
Works 1st |
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| Group 4........ |
Runs 4th....... |
Works 2nd |
Check in with the Worker Coordinator before going out to work. Please stay aware of what is happening during the event so that you will know when it is time for you to work. We will also fly a flag from the bus when it is time for workers to check in for the next heat.
Preliminary Run Groups
| Group 1 = |
AM, AS, BS, BSP, CP, CS, CSP, DM |
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| Group 2 = |
DP, DS, DSP, EM, EP, ES, ESP |
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| Group 3 = |
FM, FS, FSP, GS, HS |
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| Group 4 = |
PRO, SS, SM, SSM(SM2), STS, STX |
These groupings are subject to change if needed to balance the heats. Please attend the Drivers' Meeting to make sure you know the final groupings.
Novice and Street Tire classes will both run with the open classes of the respective index classes. That is, if you are running Nov or TIR class and your car is an A Stock car, you will run and work at the same time the A Stock open class does.
"Proper" numbers are required for BOTH sides of your car. Please refer to Car Class Letter and Number Specifications to read about our definition of "proper". Numbers must be of the correct size and no shoe polish numbers will be allowed. We will have paper numbers available on site, but please invest in some magnetics (or something that doesn't look all "ghetto"). We will be checking class/numbers before you are released from grid; no numbers = no runs.
You will be given a Supplemental Slip at Registration. Please make sure that the information in the top right corner exactly matches the class/numbers on your car (and your correct index class if you are running NOV, TIR, or PRO). If the information does not match, you should return to Registration and get this information corrected before the event begins. If we don't have the same information in our computer that you have on your car, we will not be able to identify you on course and it is quite likely that you will not get any times for your runs!
Two-driver cars, please make sure that you are classed/numbered correctly each time the driver changes!! If you run with your co-driver's class/number, it is quite likely that you will not receive a time for that run.
NCAC stickers are encouraged for this event, but are no longer required.
Carbotech stickers are required if you qualify for and want to collect the prizes they offer. You are not required to run their products in order to collect, though it is highly recommended as 1) they support grassroots motorsports like NCAC and 2) they make quality products.
You NCAC Directory, Dean Furr, should have all both NCAC and Carbotech stickers available at the event.
Other bits of information...
- There is no "official" hotel for this event, but Sanford has several of the national hotel chains in town.
- There will be a concession stand on site. The planned fare is canned drinks on ice, chips, and hotdogs.
- Be prepared for the sun and heat.
- Take home at least as much trash as you generate.
- The speed limit on the site is 5 MPH everywhere except on course.
- Other important and useful information can be found by checking the "You Oughta Know About..." section displayed when you mouse over the Autocross button on this page.
We look forward to seeing all of you there. Please help us help you have fun!!
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