Connecticut-Tc
06-14-2006, 12:25 PM
It's AutoCross time again! July 9th (that will be the next AutoX date that I will be attending.) I had so much fun the last time I thought maybe we can get afew Chapter members to show up. Lastime I was there, there was one other TC drive other then me (tryin to recruit him). It's alot of fun, it's also low impact so you cant break anything. all Scion cars can run, but you will hneed some sort of helmet. Motorcycle helmets can be worn bu they have to have a snell sticker in them. It only cost $25 and you run the whole day. If you dont want to run and you just want to watch, theres a small hill right next to the parkinglot where you can sit and watch. More info here:
C.A.R.T. Autocross
Regulations
C.A.R.T. maintains a good neighbor policy: any competitor or crew found driving in the pits or on the street in an unsafe manner will be ejected, and forfiet any fees paid. Vehicles that are judged to be too loud will receive one warning to correct the problem before they will not be allowed to run.
Any car (street legal or race) may compete. No trucks, SUV's motorcycles or shifter carts can compete.
Cars are classed per SCCA rules. (Stock cars are allowed any tire / wheel combination that is contained within the wheel well.)
Minimum age to compete is 18 and all drivers must have a valid driver's license. (We do check!) Entrants under 18 still must have a valid driver's license and a signed parental permission form.
Helmets are required (sorry no loaners). Every helmet must have Snell M or SA rating and proof of being manufactured within the last 10 years. Helmets must be in good condition (no cracks)
Apparel - We suggest long sleeve shirts and long pants be worn when driving in this event. The material should be 100% cotton.
All cars must be in good mechanical condition. This includes brakes and mechanically secured battery (no elastic cord). All cars must be muffled to a level determined by the Event Chair or any Officer.
All attendees will be required to work at least one work shift per event. Failure to work your assigned shift will result in loss of ALL recorded times.
This is a non-spectator event. Only drivers and "crew" allowed. No pets, and please remove all your trash when you depart.
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Novices
We welcome novices and other first time participants. A walk through with instruction and tips is held before the drivers meeting for novices by a CART instructor and an instructor will ride with you on your first run.
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New to Autocross? Never run with CART before? Haven't run with us this year?
Registration is as easy as 1, 2, 3
1) See station 1 at the trailer (marked with the sign that says "1") to get a car number. Once you have a number, this will be your number for this year, and you can skip this stop at subsequent events.
2) Go to station 2 at the trailer, and have your car number and information entered into the timing computer. You must do this at each event.
3) Go to station 3 at the trailer to pay your entry fee, get your wristband, and your work assignment. You will not be allowed to run without a wristband.
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Event Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration - CART MEMBERS Drivers Fee $20.00 | Non-members Fee $25.00. You must have a current year CART issued car number to register. Car numbers are issued at the registration trailer in separate line from regular registration. Your vehicle will be classed at that time, please be prepared to inform us of modifications or changes to your car.
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Vehicle Safety Inspection
10:15 AM - Novice Walk
10:30 AM - Mandatory Driver & Crew Meeting EVERYONE PRESENT ON THE LOT MUST ATTEND
11:00 AM - First car off. CART does not run in heats, we use a numerical running order.
Trophy presentation on site after the event
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I hope some of you will want to come. More info on the website: http://www.cartct.com/
Also here's some driving direction:
From Hartford:
1. I84 West to Route 6 exit.
2. Continue on Route 6 for about 6 miles into Bristol.
3. Turn right at Mix Street (Look for signs for Giamatti Little League Center. Dunkin Donuts is on the corner!
4. Travel about 4.3 miles. Mix Street changes names a few times and finally becomes James C. Casey - Note: There is often a detour for the Bristol Soapbox Derby - Just follow the detour signs.
5. After the 4.3 miles, at the first light (Apple Farm is on the left corner) continue straight.
6. The lot is .4 miles (3rd driveway)
From New York:
1. I84 or I95 to Route 8 North.
2. Take Exit 39 - Route 6 East towards Bristol / Terryville.
3. Travel about 4.4 miles until a set of railroad tracks.
4. Take a left at the traffic light after the tracks onto Clark Ave.
5. Travel about 1.25 miles on Clark - Warning - the street takes sharp right turn - very dangerous corner!)
6. The lot entrance will be on your left.
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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/fiream/060406243.jpg
Hope to see you there,
Rob...
C.A.R.T. Autocross
Regulations
C.A.R.T. maintains a good neighbor policy: any competitor or crew found driving in the pits or on the street in an unsafe manner will be ejected, and forfiet any fees paid. Vehicles that are judged to be too loud will receive one warning to correct the problem before they will not be allowed to run.
Any car (street legal or race) may compete. No trucks, SUV's motorcycles or shifter carts can compete.
Cars are classed per SCCA rules. (Stock cars are allowed any tire / wheel combination that is contained within the wheel well.)
Minimum age to compete is 18 and all drivers must have a valid driver's license. (We do check!) Entrants under 18 still must have a valid driver's license and a signed parental permission form.
Helmets are required (sorry no loaners). Every helmet must have Snell M or SA rating and proof of being manufactured within the last 10 years. Helmets must be in good condition (no cracks)
Apparel - We suggest long sleeve shirts and long pants be worn when driving in this event. The material should be 100% cotton.
All cars must be in good mechanical condition. This includes brakes and mechanically secured battery (no elastic cord). All cars must be muffled to a level determined by the Event Chair or any Officer.
All attendees will be required to work at least one work shift per event. Failure to work your assigned shift will result in loss of ALL recorded times.
This is a non-spectator event. Only drivers and "crew" allowed. No pets, and please remove all your trash when you depart.
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Novices
We welcome novices and other first time participants. A walk through with instruction and tips is held before the drivers meeting for novices by a CART instructor and an instructor will ride with you on your first run.
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New to Autocross? Never run with CART before? Haven't run with us this year?
Registration is as easy as 1, 2, 3
1) See station 1 at the trailer (marked with the sign that says "1") to get a car number. Once you have a number, this will be your number for this year, and you can skip this stop at subsequent events.
2) Go to station 2 at the trailer, and have your car number and information entered into the timing computer. You must do this at each event.
3) Go to station 3 at the trailer to pay your entry fee, get your wristband, and your work assignment. You will not be allowed to run without a wristband.
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Event Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration - CART MEMBERS Drivers Fee $20.00 | Non-members Fee $25.00. You must have a current year CART issued car number to register. Car numbers are issued at the registration trailer in separate line from regular registration. Your vehicle will be classed at that time, please be prepared to inform us of modifications or changes to your car.
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Vehicle Safety Inspection
10:15 AM - Novice Walk
10:30 AM - Mandatory Driver & Crew Meeting EVERYONE PRESENT ON THE LOT MUST ATTEND
11:00 AM - First car off. CART does not run in heats, we use a numerical running order.
Trophy presentation on site after the event
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I hope some of you will want to come. More info on the website: http://www.cartct.com/
Also here's some driving direction:
From Hartford:
1. I84 West to Route 6 exit.
2. Continue on Route 6 for about 6 miles into Bristol.
3. Turn right at Mix Street (Look for signs for Giamatti Little League Center. Dunkin Donuts is on the corner!
4. Travel about 4.3 miles. Mix Street changes names a few times and finally becomes James C. Casey - Note: There is often a detour for the Bristol Soapbox Derby - Just follow the detour signs.
5. After the 4.3 miles, at the first light (Apple Farm is on the left corner) continue straight.
6. The lot is .4 miles (3rd driveway)
From New York:
1. I84 or I95 to Route 8 North.
2. Take Exit 39 - Route 6 East towards Bristol / Terryville.
3. Travel about 4.4 miles until a set of railroad tracks.
4. Take a left at the traffic light after the tracks onto Clark Ave.
5. Travel about 1.25 miles on Clark - Warning - the street takes sharp right turn - very dangerous corner!)
6. The lot entrance will be on your left.
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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a267/fiream/060406243.jpg
Hope to see you there,
Rob...