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Rules
The following are South Carolina Region-specific autocross rules and procedures. Please read them carefully before you attend an event. All SCCA Solo Rules still apply, though the most significant rules are also summarized below.
COVID Rules – PLEASE READ:
- ONLINE REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Although you have to enter your debit or credit card online, your card will not be charged until you are checked in at the event. Cancellations and no-shows will not be charged.
- PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE EVENT IF YOU ARE FEELING SICK.
- Loaner helmets will be available in limited numbers and following “gym rules.” Clean it before you use it, and clean it after you use it.
- Tech/Check-in will be either roving or be designated by a sign depending on the site. Listen to announcements over the PA to say which method will be used. If roving, when your car is ready, raise the hood and Tech/Check-in volunteers will come to you. If drive up tech is used, bring your car race-ready (numbers on car, all loose objects removed) to the designated Tech location.
- Masks and social distancing (6′) are recommended at all times, except when a mask interferes with your helmet.
- In order to keep dirty hands out of club coolers, NO WATER WILL BE PROVIDED ON SITE. Please bring your own water, hand sanitizer, pen, food, and mask.
- PASSENGERS: Passengers are allowed at your own risk. If there’s a passenger in the car that’s not from your household we recommend everyone in the car with an open-face helmet wear a mask.
- No time slips. Keep up with your times, and the times of your competitors, at live.scsportscar.com.
Car Numbers and Classification
- Car classification will be based on SCCA Solo Rules. Drivers are responsible for reading the rules and determining the correct class for their car. The SCR Solo Chairman is available to assist with classification questions. If you are new to Solo, see the Novices Section for more info.
- Car numbers will be issued based on permanent number registration, then on a first-come, first-served basis. Numbers only need to be unique within a class.
- Permanent number reservation is conducted online prior to the start of the season.
- Only one- or two-digit numbers will be allowed (0 – 99). Where there are two drivers in one car, in one class, then the second driver will be 100 plus the first driver’s number (i.e., 99 and 199). If desired, drivers of the same car but in different classes (i.e., open and ladies) may use the same car number.
- All drivers must display, on both sides of the car, car numbers at least 8″ high and class letters at least 4″ high. Shoe polish/glass chalk numbers are not permitted. If you do not currently have numbers for your car we recommend the following options:
- Acceptable: Automotive-grade painter’s tape will be provided at tech inspection; drivers can make their own numbers but they must meet the above size requirements in order to be visible to Timing and Scoring. Tech inspection has both dark blue and light green tape; drivers must use the color that provides the highest contrast on their car.
- Number/class designation on the sides of the car must match exactly what is on the driver’s registration.
Event Conduct and Safety
- Safety must be the first priority for all participants. Anyone who is reckless or out of control while driving on course, purposefully or otherwise, will be removed from the event. This rule applies to competition runs and especially to fun runs.
- Absolutely NO alcohol or drugs, except for prescribed medications, are permitted at the event site.
- All participants are expected to act in a sportsmanlike manner. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.
- Any participant seen speeding or driving dangerously on or around the site will be disqualified. Tire spins, burnouts, and any other abnormal vehicle behavior is strictly prohibited, other than during competition runs.
- All participants will remove garbage from their areas. Drivers leaving garbage behind will be disqualified.
- Drivers will be held responsible for the actions of their crew and guests.
- There will be no refunds for drivers disqualified for misconduct.
- All competition vehicles must go through Tech.
- All drivers must be a SCCA Member or obtain a weekend membership (by preregistering online or completing a Weekend Membership form at registration).
- All Participants and spectators must sign the waiver and receive a wristband.
2022 South Carolina Autocross Championship
- The South Carolina Region Autocross Championship (SCAC) is an eight (8) event points-based championship to determine the best autocrossers in South Carolina. Anyone may participate and earn points in any event, regardless of membership status.
- Drivers must compete in at least five (5) of the eight (8) SCR points events to be eligible for the championship.
- Each driver’s two lowest scored points events will be dropped from their points total. This can include any events the driver did not attend.
- Points will be assigned as follows: 1st – 10, 2nd – 8, 3rd – 6, 4th – 5, 5th – 4, 6th – 3, 7th – 2, 8th – 1.
- In the event of a season points tie, number of wins is used as a tiebreaker. If the competitors have the same number of wins, then number of 2nd place finishes will be counted, and so on. If there is still a tie the person who got the best finish first is the winner.
Novices
- The goal of the Novice Introduction Class (Novice Class) is to make drivers new to the sport feel welcome at SCR events and assist them in learning the various aspects of participation in autocross events.
- First-time autocrossers are strongly encouraged (but not required) to sign up for the Novice Class.
- This class is established for first- and second-time participants, any driver with less than one year of autocross experience or no recent experience (> 5 years) may choose to register in the Novice Class.
- Novice Class will be divided into 3 groups based on driven wheels (FWD, RWD, AWD), NF, NR, NA respectively.
- All Novice drivers will run with their respective groups; an instructor or the Solo Chairman will assist drivers with finding their correct class for future events.
- As time is available, novices will be given one extra run. That run will not count towards event results.
- For safety reasons, Novices will not be allowed any passengers other than instructors.
- The Novice Class will typically follow this schedule:
- 8:45 and 9:00 AM – Course Walks with Novice instructors
- 9:30 AM – Drivers’ Meeting
- 9:30 AM – Novice Drivers’ Meeting
- Run Group 1 – Work the course with an experienced corner captain (Novice drivers are encouraged to work the course, but may be assigned other positions if needed for physical or medical reasons)
- Run Group 2 – Competition runs with instructors available to ride along, if desired
- Trophies will be awarded for the Novice Class, but there will be no points championship for this class.
Passengers
- Passengers must be at least 12 years of age. Passengers under the age of 18 must have a minor waiver signed by BOTH parents, just as if they were driving. The form can be downloaded here.
- Passengers must be either annual or weekend SCCA members. Non-members may complete a special “Passenger” Weekend Membership form at no charge; these will be available at Registration.
- Passengers must wear a helmet and seat belt, and keep arms and hands inside the vehicle during the run.
- Passengers can not operate a camera, cell phone, or hand held device while riding.
- Only one passenger is allowed in the car at a time.
- Passengers are allowed during competition runs at any time, provided all safety rules are followed. This rule does permit competing drivers to ride with other drivers, even if they have not yet completed their competition runs.
Registration
Entry Fees
- Entry Fees are $45.00 for all events.
- Non-SCCA Members must also purchase a Weekend Membership for $15.00.
Online Registration
- Online registration and payment for all events will be available at MotorsportReg.com.
- While on-site registration is still available, there will be a $5.00 additional charge for any driver who does not preregister online.
- NOTE: Drivers who have preregistered online but are paying onsite will not be charged the $5.00 fee.
- Online registration will close on Thursday at 11:59 PM Eastern for Saturday events.
- Drivers who have preregistered and have already paid must still check-in during the on-site registration time frame by initialing a sign-in sheet on the back side of the registration van at the event site.
On-site Registration and Late Fees
- On-site registration will be available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at all events, unless otherwise noted.
Cancellation Policy
- Drivers who register and pay online are encouraged to cancel their registrations if they are unable to attend the event.
- Credits will be automatically assigned within a week of the event; please contact SCR Membership at registrar@scsportscar.com for questions about refunds if payment has been made.
Free Autocross
- Drivers who join SCCA for the first time are eligible to receive a FREE SCR autocross entry when they join the South Carolina Region SCCA. Drivers must follow these steps:
- Join SCCA online at SCCA.com. Be sure to enter a current SCCA member’s number for a $15 referral discount. Drivers who don’t know a current SCCA member should e-mail membership@scsportscar.com to get a referral.
- Upon receiving a confirmation e-mail from SCCA (it should arrive within a few minutes of joining), forward it to membership@scsportscar.com
- The SCR Membership Coordinator will respond with a discount code, which can be redeemed at MotorsportReg.com for a free one-day SCR autocross event any time during the current season.
- Drivers may also join SCCA on-site at any event, in which case their entry fee will be waived. Please note that this method may result in a 4-6 week delay in membership processing.
Run Groups, Official Runs and Fun Runs
- All drivers will receive a minimum of 3 official runs. SCR reserves the right to increase the number of runs depending on attendance. Typically, attendance of 120 cars or fewer will result in 4-5 official runs.
- Run groups will be assigned by car class. There will typically be 3 run groups each day.
- If there is any time remaining after the completion of official runs, Fun Runs will be allowed for $1 per run. Only registered drivers, in registered, inspected cars, may compete in Fun Runs.
Seat Time Only
- Seat Time Only is a class that does not count in the final results or points standings. It is used as a class for drivers who wish to purchase an additional set of runs.
- Drivers may purchase an additional set of runs running in the STO (Seat Time Only) class.
- Drivers who wish to purchase additional runs MUST pre-register online and select the “[STO] Seat Time Only” option.
- Drivers selecting this option MUST also perform an additional work assignment during the event.
Sound Control
- Sound limits will vary depending upon the site. Please refer to the following list to determine the highest acceptable sound reading for each site:
- 103 dBA at 50 feet from course
- Michelin Proving Grounds
- 99 dBA at 50 feet from course
- All other sites
- Sound readings will be measured from the side of each car, during each run, at a distance of 50 feet from the course.
- Readings of +1 dBA or more over the sound limit will result in a violation and a formal warning.
- Any runs in violation of the sound limit, after receiving a formal warning, will be scored as a DNF.
- A driver in violation of the limit will be given 10 minutes to make adjustments prior to conducting any remaining runs, if any runs remain. A second violation of the sound limit will result in disqualification from the event, though additional chances may be granted at the discretion of the Operating Steward or Event Chair, depending on the level of violation and the efforts being made to quiet the car.
Special (PAX) Classes
Pro Class
- Pro is a PAX class open to cars of any class whose drivers wish to participate against the top drivers in SCR.
- Pro results will be determined by the Current PAX index.
- Only the first three runs will be counted as official results in class competition and for season points. All runs will be counted for “Fastest Pax of the Day” and “Fastest Raw Time of the Day” awards.
Cookie Class
SCR has a regional raw time season points class which has been named “Cookie Class” (CC). CC is open to all cars with an annual tech which would normally fit in at least one other SOLO class. There are no tire or modification restrictions. Winner of an event in CC must provide cookies for all CC competitors at the next event. Non “Cookie Class”competitors are not eligible for CC cookies.
Cookie Rules: Cookies must be at least 2 inches in diameter. Cookies must not be sugar free or gluten free. Alternate flours must be approved by the Cookie Class rules committee before submission.
Technical Inspection
General Guidelines
- Each car must undergo a basic tech inspection to ensure that it is in a safe working condition.
- Helmets must have a SNELL 2005 (SA, M, K) or newer rating. Helmets with only a “DOT” rating are not allowed.
- The tech inspectors are not responsible for classification of cars. It is the driver’s responsibility to correctly class his or her own car. The Novice Coordinator is available at all events to assist with classing questions.
Annual Tech Inspection
- To be eligible for annual tech, drivers must be full SCCA members who have competed in at least nine (9) SCCA Solo events in the last three (3) years.
- Drivers accept full responsibility for inspecting their own cars.
- Drivers will receive a small decal to be placed on the windshield of the car, enabling them to bypass regular event tech.
- All cars must have some form of vinyl, magnetic, or permanent numbers and class letters that match their designated class and comply with SCCA Solo Rules, prior to receiving an annual tech.
- The event chairman or safety stewards reserve the right to reinspect any car at any time, regardless of annual tech status.
- Any car that has a major mechanical failure or undergoes a major modification must be reinspected.
- Annual tech inspections will be honored from other SCCA regions (driver must present proof of annual tech)
Trophies and Awards
- Trophies will be awarded at end of individual championship points events.
- Season championship trophies for South Carolina Autocross Championship winners will be awarded at the South Carolina Region annual awards banquet at the end of the season.
- Trophies will be awarded based on the number of eligible drivers in each class:
- 1-3 drivers – 1 trophy
- 4-6 drivers – 2 trophies
- 7 or more drivers – 3 trophies
- At individual championship events, a trophy will be awarded for the fastest overall (FTD) PAX and RAW drivers.
Waivers
General Guidelines
- All persons who wish to come on site must sign an SCCA Release and Waiver (PDF) form or have an annual “Hard Card” waiver in their possession. This includes drivers, crew, guests and families. Waiver forms will be available on site. A waiver worker should be posted at the entrance to all venues.
- For events at Michelin Proving Grounds, all persons must also sign a Michelin Release and Waiver form. A Michelin Release and Waiver form can be downloaded in advance in our files section, under the heading “Solo Forms.”
- All persons on site must prominently display their wristband, indicating that the waiver has been signed.
Minor Waivers
- Minors (under age 18) must not sign the standard Release and Waiver form.
- Rather, an SCCA Minor Waiver (PDF) form must be completed on their behalf. There are two options for Minor Waivers:
- Waiver forms will be available on site, must be signed by both parents, and in the presence of any SCCA Annual member with a current membership. Only in the event of a parent’s death or a sole custody arrangement may one parent sign on the minor’s behalf.
- Waiver forms can be completed in advance (DOWNLOAD HERE) and need only be signed by one parent in the presence of a Notary Public. The form MUST be printed in color.
- The Minor Waiver is valid for the entire current calendar year.
Annual Waiver Program
- SCCA has now adopted an annual waiver program for full SCCA members only. Members who wish to obtain an annual waiver must follow these steps:
- Complete both pages of the SCCA Annual Waiver (PDF) form (must be printed in color).
- Have the form notarized or signed by a licensed SCCA registrar (licensed registrars will be available at all SCR autocross events).
- Upload or e-mail a personal photo to SCCA Member Services (membership@scca.com).
- Mail the completed Annual Waiver form to SCCA Member Services.
- SCCA Member Services will send a membership “hard card” to the member. Members who present this hard card at SCCA events will not be required to sign the standard Release and Waiver form.
- Annual Waiver hard cards cost $10.00 for regular members, but can be obtained for free with the purchase of a Solo License from SCCA, or for volunteering at least two days per year at an SCCA club race.
Weather Policy
- Events will run rain or shine. Wet weather will NOT cause an event to be canceled.
- In the event of severe weather – nearby lightning, high winds, flooding, hail, etc. – the first option will be to temporarily suspend event operations and have everyone take shelter while waiting for the storm to pass. The event will not restart until the weather has passed by a minimum of 30 minutes.
- If the severe weather persists and the event must be canceled, drivers who were unable to compete will receive a full refund. Drivers who competed but did not complete all official runs (3) will not receive a refund, as the region is obligated to pay all sanction, insurance and weekend membership fees once a driver places a wheel on course.
- With the possible exception of large, trackable storms such as hurricanes and tropical storms, events will NOT be canceled based on weather forecasts. If an event is canceled or altered due to forecast weather conditions, notifications will be posted to the SCR SOLO Facebook group, and published on the SCR web site.
Work Assignments
- All drivers must complete a work assignment on each day of the event. Substitutes may be used as long as workers notify the Worker Steward prior to the substitution.
- Drivers who fail to complete their work assignment are subject to additional work assignments or disqualification, at the discretion of the Event Chairman or Operating Steward.
- Workers must check in with the Worker Steward before the group prior to their assigned work group finishes their runs. Workers for Run Group #1 must check in immediately following the drivers’ meeting. Work changes will be performed “on the fly” to minimize delays between run groups. Please check in on time for your work assignment.
