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Member Discussion (Private) / 2023 President Position
« on: October 23, 2022, 07:22:16 PM »
Hi everyone,

For those that may not now, I moved to Edmonton over the summer. While I've continued on this season as president, I will be stepping down following the AGM. If anyone else would like to take on the role you are more than welcome to put your name forward. The position consists largely of organizing the monthly meetings (setting the agendas and following up with those who need to complete actions), coordinating/planning/contracting the season of racing events, and coordinating sponsorships.

If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to email me (DM here for my email if you don't have it) or another one of the executive.


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SASC Events / Urban X - Contingency Program Picture Submissions
« on: May 04, 2022, 03:55:59 PM »
To qualify for points under the contingency program (http://forums.sascsolo.com/index.php?topic=1613.0), drivers must post here after each event in the following format:

  • Registered driver name and car number
  • Category (overall, rookies, ladies)
  • Indexed points (based off of overall pax index for each event)
  • Required photo of Urban X sticker on car during the event

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SASC Events / Announcing the Urban X - Contingency Program for 2022
« on: May 04, 2022, 03:55:24 PM »
The Urban X - Goodyear Contingency Program:
As an added bonus for our drivers, our lead sponsor Urban Expressions has stepped up to offer three prizes of $1,000 tire vouchers

To qualify, a driver must display an Urban X vinyl sticker or magnet on their vehicle during a Championship event. Competitors are required to take a photo of the sticker on their vehicle at the event, and submit it in this thread (http://forums.sascsolo.com/index.php?topic=1614.0) to qualify for contingency points.

Qualified drivers will have their PAX scores recorded after each Championship event, and be awarded points equivalent to their indexed points.

To encourage participation, no cap on events will be in place - those that show up the most and display the stickers will have a better chance at winning the tires.

When the season is over, the top overall, ladies and rookie drivers with the highest points under the contingency program will be awarded the vouchers.

Thank you again to Bob, Kenny and the rest of the Urban X team!

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SASC Events / 2022 SASC Championship Season presented by Urban X
« on: March 24, 2022, 07:51:35 PM »
2022 SASC Schedule presented by Urban X



https://www.urbanexp.ca/

April 30 - Fort Macleod - Test and Tune (a more casually run day, with separate elements to help setup cars)
May 1 - Fort Macleod - Practice (ran as a normal event, not for Championship points)
May 15 - Fort Macleod - Event 1
May 29 - Airdrie - Event 2
June 12 - Fort Macleod - Event 3
June 26 - Airdrie - Event 4
July 10 - Airdrie - Event 5
July 24 - Fort Macleod - Event 6
August 13 - Fort Macleod - Event 7
August 28 - Airdrie - Event 8
September 18 - Airdrie - Event 9
October 2 - Fort Macleod - Event 10

Daily Itinerary

Fort Macleod

7:30am – Course Setup
9:00am – On-Site Mandatory Check-In (with timing vehicle) & Vehicle Tech Inspection Close
9:15am – Guided Course Walk (aka Rookie Course Walk)
9:45am – Mandatory Drivers Meeting
10:00am – Timed Runs Begin
~4:00pm – Timed Runs Finish, Takedown & Cleanup

Airdrie Air Park
9:00am – Gates Open and Course Setup
10:15am – Gates Close for entrants
10:20am - On-Site Mandatory Check-In (with timing vehicle) & Vehicle Tech Inspection close
10:15am – Course open for walking/Guided Course Walk (aka Rookie Course Walk)/Group 1 cars may move to grid
10:45am – Mandatory Drivers Meeting - Group 1 cars must be in grid with all equipment needed to run/Group 1 Workers ready to work after meeting
11:00pm - First car out, start of timed runs, Gates are reopened for spectator access
5:00pm – Timed Runs Must Finish, Takedown & Cleanup
6:00pm – Everything must be off-site, Runway Now Active

NOTE: Anyone that has not checked in with the timing vehicle prior the end of check-in will not be allowed to run that day, no exceptions. Online registration is different from the on-site check-in with the workers in the timing vehicle.

Format for the 2022 Urban X Championship

For those that wish to take part in the championship please read the following. Please note that participation in the championship is not mandatory.

1. STREET - All street classes
2. STOUR – All Street Touring (ST) classes, and Solo Spec Coupe (SSC)
3. PREPMOD – All Prepared classes, Street Prepared (SP) classes, Street Modified (SM) classes, Modified classes and SSR
4. LADIES
5. ROOKIE1
6. CAM-XS – Classic American Muscle (CAM), XS-A and XS-B classes

1. A Rookie is defined as someone who is a 1st year regular participant. Previous year random/occasional participation still allows for Rookie qualification. 3rd year participant no longer qualifies for Rookie, regardless of the number of events. Any 1st year regular participant does not qualify for 2nd year Rookie participation.

Scoring will be based on a best 6 of 10 events. Scoring within each of the above superclasses will be based on PAX/RTP of the applicable class. All of the day’s count as a single event except practice events. There is a minimum requirement of at least 1 score at each venue. Meaning to qualify at the championship you will need to have participated at least at one event at each site.

PAX/RTP: https://www.solotime.info/pax/

Prizes

Top 1 driver from each of the above mentioned superclasses will receive a jacket
Top 3 drivers from each of the above mentioned superclasses will receive a trophy

Fee Structure

Fort Macleod Airport
•   $45 – Members1 Normal Fee (cutoff is 60hrs before event starts)
•   $65 – Members1 Late Sign Up Fee (cutoff is 18hrs before event starts)
•   $65 – Non-Members Normal Fee (cutoff is 60hrs before event starts)
•   $85 – Non-Members Late Sign Up Fee (cutoff is 18hrs before event starts)

Airdrie Airpark

•      $95 – Members Online Payment (cutoff is 60hrs before event starts)
•      $115–  Members Late Sign Up Fee (cutoff is 18hrs before event starts)
•      $115 – Non-Members Online Payment (cutoff is 60hrs before event starts)
•      $135 – Non-Members Late Sign Up Fee (cutoff is 18hrs before event starts)

Walk-up registrations will not be permitted (must have pre-registered online and completed the online waiver).

CASH WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AT ANY SASC EVENTS. Online payment via credit card, pre-paid credit card or Visa debit card is required.

1. Members of either the SASC or another WCMA Affiliated Club. Membership cards are to be shown at the on-site check in in order to be eligible for discount. No card, no discount, no exceptions.

Membership
$50 – Single   
$75 – Family

Sign up for a membership here:
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/southern-alberta-solosport-club-sasc-membership-983462

Sound Policy


We have a strict sound policy; The measurement will be taken at a point where the vehicle can reasonably be expected to be under load at full throttle. The measuring point will be 50 feet from the edge of the course using an ANSI Type 2 sound meter set to “A” weighting, “Slow” response. The microphone will be placed 3-4 feet above ground level, positioned perpendicular to vehicle direction of travel. Measurement will be taken at a minimum of 1 sound station but usually 2, rules apply for both stations.

If a vehicle registers a reading between 91.0-92.9dB the driver(s) will be given a courtesy warning that they are near the limit.

If a vehicle registers a reading at 93.0dB or greater the driver must make a mechanical change to the vehicle (ex. install a turn-down1, install a silencer, close an exhaust valve(s)2 etc.), the mechanical change must be shown to and accepted by the Event Chair or other SASC Executive member prior to the next run. A “mechanical delay” is permissible to make this change. If during the next run the driver(s) registers a second reading at 93.0dB or greater that vehicle will not be allowed to continue running (for both drivers in case of a two driver car).

Vehicles that register below the 92.9dB maximum in the measured section(s) of the course but are found to be excessively loud (eg. exhaust backfire, tire squeal etc.) in other sections of the course may also not be allowed to continue running if so deemed by the Event Chair or other SASC Executive member.

Please note that this also applies to showroom stock vehicles, we are aware that there are a very small handful of unmodified cars (ex. Porsche 911 GT3 and Ford Mustang 350R) that can exceed the 92.9dB maximum, these vehicles must still adhere to the sound policy.

Drivers of vehicles that blow over within their first two runs will receive their money back should they be unable to make a successful mechanical change and not able to continue their runs in a different vehicle. If the vehicle blows over after the first two runs refunds will not be issued.
Our sound policy is based on the SCCA’s which can be found in Appendix 1 of the rules located here: https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-cars-and-rules

1. Turndowns can only be installed pointing directly upwards, downwards, or rearwards, pointing the turndown 90° away from the sound meter is not allowed.
2. Exhaust valves that are adjustable electronically via the push of a button inside the vehicle are acceptable.

Rules & Regulations

•   No alcohol or drugs at the venue, zero tolerance
•   No stunting/drifting/burnouts/hooning at any of our events
•   You must obey all posted speed limits and drive respectfully on surrounding roads, those seen stunting, speeding or driving recklessly will be banned from future events
•   This is a volunteer based sport, in order to drive you must also work, those that don’t work their assignment both in the morning and afternoon will not be welcome back
•   When competing, your personal vehicle insurance is void, if you attempt to make a claim that is considered insurance fraud. In the event of an incident the SASC will fully cooperate with insurance companies. The SASC carries insurance to protect the venue.

The ASN Autoslalom regs can be found here:
http://solosportcanada.ca/regulations/

Valid helmets for Autoslalom competition in the 2022 season are:

•   FIA 8860-2004
•   FIA 8860-2010
•    FIA 8860-2015
•   Snell 2015 SA, or 2015 M
•   Snell 2010 SA, 2010 SAH, or 2010 M
•   SFI Foundation 31.1/2015
•   SFI Foundation 31.1/2010
•   ECE R22.05 (10 years from manufacturing date of helmet)
Helmets homologated to Snell M and ECE R22.05 standard are not acceptable for use in vehicles equipped with roll cages.

All helmets must pass a tech inspection, acceptable helmets will have a sticker affixed allowing their use in the 2021 season.

SCCA Rules & Car Classing Information can be found here:
https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-cars-and-rules


Tech & Helmet Inspection

All vehicles will be checked by the Tech Steward or designate before they are allowed to compete, once a vehicle passes tech inspection a sticker is affixed to the inside of the windshield allowing the vehicle to compete for the duration of the 2021 season. A Tech Inspection includes but is not limited to:

•   Vehicle is in the correct class
•   No loose objects inside the passenger compartment
•   Static brake test
•   Battery is secure (no bungee cables/cords allowed)
•   No leaks
•   No excessive wheel play
•   A valid helmet (a sticker will be affixed to the helmet after inspection, sticker is valid for the duration of the 2021 season)

The vehicle owner/driver is still ultimately responsible for the condition of the vehicle and must ensure that it is safe to operate.

Racing Numbers


If you would like to reserve a permanent set of racing numbers for the season, buy a membership and include your preferred number. The updated racing number thread will be linked here shortly.

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SASC Events / 2022 Championship Season Preview
« on: March 02, 2022, 01:12:57 PM »
Hello everyone,

We are in the process of finalizing our dates with Airdrie and Fort Macleod, but are able to share this tentative season schedule with you to assist with any vacation planning this summer.

April 30 - Fort Macleod - Test and Tune (a more casually run day, with separate elements to help setup cars)
May 1 - Fort Macleod - Practice (ran as a normal event, not for Championship points)
May 15 - Fort Macleod - Event 1
May 29 - Airdrie - Event 2
June 12 - Fort Macleod - Event 3
June 26 - Airdrie - Event 4
July 10 - Airdrie - Event 5
July 24 - Fort Macleod - Event 6
August 13 - Fort Macleod - Event 7
August 28 - Airdrie - Event 8
September 18 - Airdrie - Event 9
October 2 - Fort Macleod - Event 10


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Member Discussion (Private) / 2022 SASC Solo Director Nomination
« on: November 16, 2021, 08:56:15 AM »
This is the page for nominating the 2022 SASC Solo Director.

Executive nomination requirements
- Nominees must be a full member in good standing for a minimum of 12 months
- Self nomination will be allowed
- People may only be nominated (self-nomination or nominations by others) for one executive position
- Nominees must post on 'Members Only' forum section their experience / qualifications, along with their enthusiasm for betterment of the club, in conjunction with their nomination. No qualifying post, the nomination is void. Allows for other members to consider their votes for their preferred nominee prior to AGM.
- Current executives are also able to be nominated and re-elected for 2022

Duties of the Solo Director
o   attend all meetings of the Club and the Board;
o   are responsible for organizing all events for the discipline in which they are in charge of;
o   lead any efforts to modify the sporting regulations for the discipline they are responsible for;
o   can appoint volunteers to fill positions as deemed necessary to help organize, prepare and run events.
o   is charged with growing the membership and popularity of the discipline.
o   has final decision making power at all events for their discipline. At an official event a Discipline Director may over rule any board member including the president on all matters except monetary;
o   is required to make safety the top priority at all times at all events;
o   is required to submit a budget for the remainder of their term and have it passed by the Board. This budget may be changed mid term with the approval of the Board.

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Announcements / 2021 SASC Annual General Meeting
« on: October 20, 2021, 09:19:35 AM »
The SASC AGM will be held on Saturday, November 27th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Grey Eagle Casino

Registration (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3MPJNHF)

With 90 club members this year, we require a minimum 20% representation at the AGM per club bylaws. Your attendance is very much appreciated and helps shape the club for the future. We are able to accommodate 50 attendees at the venue, and we will be arranged in audience format following all current AHS guidelines.

There are many important topics to discuss and vote on and the AGM is the venue to accomplish this.

The agenda will be as follows:

2:00-2:10pm - Welcome
2:10-2:25pm - Presidents Report (Jared)
2:25-2:40pm - Solo 2 Report (Bob)
2:40-2:55pm - Financial Statement (Dallin)
2:55-3:15pm - Election of Executives & Appointment of Volunteer Positions (Jared)
3:15-3:35pm - 2022 Solo Schedule and Budget (Bob and Jared)
3:35-3:55pm - Club Championship Awards (Bob, Dallin, Jared, John)
3:55-4:30pm - Q&A (Bob, Dallin, Jared, John)

If you cannot attend, please complete a Proxy Form to nominate a member to vote on your behalf. If you have no other member to proxy, please proxy to one of the current SASC executives. Contact secretary@sascsolo.com and request a proxy form if required. Please fill out this document and return it to the SASC Secretary.

I would also like to encourage others to get involved with the club in either an executive capacity or steward capacity. The official positions are as follows:

President (executive)
Solo 2 Director (executive)
Treasurer (executive)
Secretary (executive)

Tech Steward
Safety / Sound Steward
Equipment Steward
Novice Steward
Grid / Workers Steward
Registration / Waivers Steward

There are also other folks who don’t hold an official position but are instrumental to the success of this club so getting involved is easy if you’re looking to do so in a more informal way.

More information can be found in the members section of the forum.


Thank you,
Your SASC Executive Team

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Member Discussion (Private) / Save the Date - 2021 SASC AGM November 27
« on: October 16, 2021, 01:07:06 PM »
Saturday, November 27th @ 2pm-5pm - Grey Eagle Casino, Calgary AB

The plan is to host this event live, within the Government of Alberta's guidelines for COVID. While we are in discussions with the venue, we are targeting holding the meeting at the Grey Eagle Casino. Please let this serve as an early notice for saving the date if you are able to attend - we will update this post with more information once confirmed.

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Member Discussion (Private) / 2022 SASC President Nominations
« on: October 16, 2021, 01:04:38 PM »
Hello,

The president position has the following requirements and duties;

Executive nomination requirements
- Nominees must be a full member in good standing for a minimum of 12 months
- Self nomination will be allowed
- People may only be nominated (self-nomination or nominations by others) for one executive position
- Nominations close 21 days prior to the AGM (planned now for November 27 2021)
- Nominees must post on 'Members Only' forum section their experience / qualifications, along with their enthusiasm for betterment of the club, in conjunction with their nomination. No qualifying post, the nomination is void. Allows for other members to consider their votes for their preferred nominee prior to AGM.
- Current executives are also able to be nominated and re-elected for 2022

Duties of the President
o   supervises the affairs of the Board,
o   when present, chairs all meetings of the Club and the Board;
o   is an ex officio member of all Committees, except the Nominating Committee;
o   acts as the spokesperson for the Club;
o   leads club development (best practices, sponsorships, venue and vendor relationships);
o   chairs the Executive Committee; and carries out other duties assigned by the Board.

There are other duties the president is responsible for and there is also overlap with the other executives, such as backfilling steward roles.

For 2022, I plan on running again for my current position - please consider this my nomination post.  I am proud of the work this executive has accomplished (delivering a robust season, with increased events at a large venue and a newly developed sponsorship program) despite another year of complications creating by the ongoing pandemic.

If anyone else feels up for the challenge and would like to seek nomination, please contact me (via email or pm here) for further information.

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SASC Events / 2022 Season Event Stewards Needed
« on: June 02, 2021, 05:54:28 PM »
In order to take some of the burden off of our executive we're looking for 2022 SASC Season Members to step up to the plate and take on the role of 'Event Steward' for an event or two this season. Being the event steward puts you in charge of making sure the day runs smoothly. Some of the tasks the Event Steward is responsible for include:

- Ensuring there are adequate resources to transport cones & timing equipment to site and subsequently take these items back to storage/home
- Ensuring the drivers meeting starts on time
- Ensuring the first car out on course is on time
- Ensuring change overs are done in a timely manner
- Determining how many runs in the AM and how many runs in the PM in order to ensure we finish on time
- Dealing with any safety or weather issues as they arise

The event steward is typically one of the first folks on site in the morning and one of the last folks to leave in the afternoon. It's a fairly demanding and very important role but it has it's rewards, such as not having to fetch cones  ;). We need more folks to step up to the plate and help with taking on the event steward role, course designer role and also helping out with hauling cones & timing equipment if we want our season to proceed. If we don't have enough volunteers to help run the events smoothly we will risk having to cancel events.

At this time we're only requesting that experienced folks that have done several events with us in the past take on this role but there will be opportunities to shadow an event steward in order to learn for the less experienced folks that may be interested.

The executive have put together some excellent tools to assist the event steward in making sure the event runs smooth located here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KDmbFnzqgxGdMIYMlF8Bm8hrl5dq7_kI

2022 SASC Schedule
April 30 - Fort Macleod - Test and Tune (a more casually run day, with separate elements to help setup cars)
May 1 - Fort Macleod - Practice (ran as a normal event, not for Championship points)
May 15 - Fort Macleod - Event 1
May 29 - Airdrie - Event 2
June 12 - Fort Macleod - Event 3
June 26 - Airdrie - Event 4
July 10 - Airdrie - Event 5
July 24 - Fort Macleod - Event 6
August 13 - Fort Macleod - Event 7
August 28 - Airdrie - Event 8
September 18 - Airdrie - Event 9
October 2 - Fort Macleod - Event 10

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SASC Events / 2022 Season Course Designers Needed
« on: June 02, 2021, 05:52:27 PM »
The executive would like to get some more of the SASC Members involved in designing courses for the 2022 season. Last year we had some new course designers which led to some fun and unique courses. Designing a course is challenging but rewarding, a good learning experience and of course you have the satisfaction of watching others try to master your vision.

This year we're hoping to secure course designers earlier than last and ideally even build up a repository of course designs for Airdrie and Fort Macleod. Volunteering to design a course does not mean you must be the one to set it up, we're simply looking for a diversity of designers. Of course we would love for the individual who designed it to also be the one to help set it up but it's not expressly needed. And if you do volunteer to help set it up in the morning that will count as your work assignment for the day  ;)


Schedule for the Season
April 30 - Fort Macleod - Test and Tune (a more casually run day, with separate elements to help setup cars)
May 1 - Fort Macleod - Practice (ran as a normal event, not for Championship points)
May 15 - Fort Macleod - Event 1 - Bob S
May 29 - Airdrie - Event 2
June 12 - Fort Macleod - Event 3
June 26 - Airdrie - Event 4
July 10 - Airdrie - Event 5
July 24 - Fort Macleod - Event 6
August 13 - Fort Macleod - Event 7
August 28 - Airdrie - Event 8
September 18 - Airdrie - Event 9
October 2 - Fort Macleod - Event 10


Things to Consider
- If you've never designed a course before be aware that it takes time, more time than you think. Between reading some of the relevant material on course design (below), sketching out your original idea, refining it, checking to make sure it's safe and then physically setting up the course can easily take a few hours your first time around.
- If you've never designed a course for the SASC your course design will also need to be reviewed either by myself or one of the SASC executives to make sure it's first & foremost safe but also to make sure it follows some of the basic rules (minimum spacing, laydown cones, etc.). Please aim to have your course sent in for review at least 10 days before the event to ensure there is enough time for any changes that need to be made. A course that's approved on paper may also need final tweaks once actually laid out.
- Only 2021 SASC Members can design courses, yet another perk of being a member, if you don't have yours yet click here: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/southern-alberta-solosport-club-sasc-membership-983462

Course Design Basics
I would strongly recommend that you read the following guides on some of the do's & don'ts of autocross course design:

Roger Johnson
https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AEIkG1f04t5JU60&cid=F14DBDD81716A051&id=F14DBDD81716A051%21100426&parId=F14DBDD81716A051%2196160&o=OneUp

Vivek Goel
https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AEIkG1f04t5JU60&cid=F14DBDD81716A051&id=F14DBDD81716A051%21144334&parId=F14DBDD81716A051%2196160&o=OneUp

Also our very own Stephen H has put together the following guide which is very helpful. You can find it at the google drive below along with a folder containing some previous course designs to help put future maps into perspective.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AlGgFhfYvU3xhe8gQiQbV_Ti3klTrQ

If you're interested in designing a course please post in this thread or PM me and let us know which event you'd like to design a course for or if you'd just like to design a course for the repository.

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SASC Events / 2021 SASC Championship Season
« on: June 02, 2021, 05:47:40 PM »
With the recent announcements made by the Alberta government, the executive is preparing to launch the SASC season in late June. This will begin with a double header weekend at Aidrie, as per the schedule below. Since the border remains closed for most car travel (to SCCA events), we will look to add additional dates in July and September.

2021 SASC Schedule (Subject to Change) as of June 2, 2021;
June 26 - Airdrie - Championship Event 1 Presented by Urban X Wheel & Tire (https://www.urbanexp.ca/)
June 27 - Airdrie - Championship Event 2
July 10 - Fort Macleod - Practice
July 25 - Airdrie - Championship Event 3 Presented by Urban X Wheel & Tire (https://www.urbanexp.ca/)
August 1 - Fort Macleod - Championship Event 4
August 14 - Fort Macleod - Championship Event 5
August 29 - Airdrie - Championship Event 6 Presented by Western Motorsports (https://www.wmsracing.com/)
September 19 - Fort Macleod - Championship Event 7
September 26 - Airdrie - Championship Event 8 Presented by Urban X Wheel & Tire (https://www.urbanexp.ca/)
October 3 - Fort Macleod - Championship Event 9

Daily Itinerary

Fort Macleod
7:30am – Course Setup
9:00am – On-Site Mandatory Check-In (with timing vehicle) & Vehicle Tech Inspection Close
9:15am – Guided Course Walk (aka Rookie Course Walk)
9:45am – Mandatory Drivers Meeting
10:00am – Timed Runs Begin
~4:00pm – Timed Runs Finish, Takedown & Cleanup

Airdrie Air Park
9:00am – Gates Open and Course Setup
10:15am – Gates Close for entrants
10:20am - On-Site Mandatory Check-In (with timing vehicle) & Vehicle Tech Inspection close
10:15am – Course open for walking/Guided Course Walk (aka Rookie Course Walk)/Group 1 cars may move to grid
10:45am – Mandatory Drivers Meeting - Group 1 cars must be in grid with all equipment needed to run/Group 1 Workers ready to work after meeting
11:00pm - First car out, start of timed runs, Gates are reopened for spectator access
5:00pm – Timed Runs Must Finish, Takedown & Cleanup
6:00pm – Everything must be off-site, Runway Now Active

NOTE: Anyone that has not checked in with the timing vehicle prior the end of check-in will not be allowed to run that day, no exceptions. Online registration is different from the on-site check-in with the workers in the timing vehicle.

Championship Format
For those that wish to take part in the championship please read the following. Please note that participation in the championship is not mandatory.

1. STREET - All street classes
2. STOUR – All Street Touring (ST) classes, and Solo Spec Coupe (SSC)
3. PREPMOD – All Prepared classes, Street Prepared (SP) classes, Street Modified (SM) classes, Modified classes and SSR
4. LADIES
5. ROOKIE1
6. CAM-XS – Classic American Muscle (CAM), XS-A and XS-B classes

1. A Rookie is defined as someone who is a 1st year regular participant. Previous year random/occasional participation still allows for Rookie qualification. 3rd year participant no longer qualifies for Rookie, regardless of the number of events. Any 1st year regular participant does not qualify for 2nd year Rookie participation.

Scoring will be based on a best 6 of 9 events. Scoring within each of the above superclasses will be based on PAX/RTP of the applicable class. All of the day’s count as a single event except practice events. There is a minimum requirement of at least 1 score at each venue. Meaning to qualify at the championship you will need to have participated at least at one event at each site.

PAX/RTP: https://www.solotime.info/pax/

Prizes
Top 1 driver from each of the above mentioned superclasses will receive a jacket
Top 3 drivers from each of the above mentioned superclasses will receive a trophy

Fee Structure

Fort Macleod Airport
•   $45 – Members1 Normal Fee (cutoff is 60hrs before event starts)
•   $65 – Members1 Late Sign Up Fee (cutoff is 18hrs before event starts)
•   $65 – Non-Members Normal Fee (cutoff is 60hrs before event starts)
•   $85 – Non-Members Late Sign Up Fee (cutoff is 18hrs before event starts)

Airdrie Airpark
•      $95 – Members Online Payment (cutoff is 60hrs before event starts)
•      $115–  Members Late Sign Up Fee (cutoff is 18hrs before event starts)
•      $115 – Non-Members Online Payment (cutoff is 60hrs before event starts)
•      $135 – Non-Members Late Sign Up Fee (cutoff is 18hrs before event starts)

Walk-up registrations will not be permitted (must have pre-registered online).

CASH WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AT ANY SASC EVENTS. Online payment via credit card, pre-paid credit card or Visa debit card is required. As of May 31 we will no longer be accepting Email Money Transfers (EMT) for payment.

1. Members of either the SASC or another WCMA Affiliated Club. Membership cards are to be shown at the on-site check in in order to be eligible for discount. No card, no discount, no exceptions.

Membership
$50 – Single   
$75 – Family

Sign up for a membership here:
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/southern-alberta-solosport-club-sasc-membership-983462

Sound Policy
We have a strict sound policy; The measurement will be taken at a point where the vehicle can reasonably be expected to be under load at full throttle. The measuring point will be 50 feet from the edge of the course using an ANSI Type 2 sound meter set to “A” weighting, “Slow” response. The microphone will be placed 3-4 feet above ground level, positioned perpendicular to vehicle direction of travel. Measurement will be taken at a minimum of 1 sound station but usually 2, rules apply for both stations.

If a vehicle registers a reading between 91.0-92.9dB the driver(s) will be given a courtesy warning that they are near the limit.

If a vehicle registers a reading at 93.0dB or greater the driver must make a mechanical change to the vehicle (ex. install a turn-down1, install a silencer, close an exhaust valve(s)2 etc.), the mechanical change must be shown to and accepted by the Event Chair or other SASC Executive member prior to the next run. A “mechanical delay” is permissible to make this change. If during the next run the driver(s) registers a second reading at 93.0dB or greater that vehicle will not be allowed to continue running (for both drivers in case of a two driver car).

Vehicles that register below the 92.9dB maximum in the measured section(s) of the course but are found to be excessively loud (eg. exhaust backfire, tire squeal etc.) in other sections of the course may also not be allowed to continue running if so deemed by the Event Chair or other SASC Executive member.

Please note that this also applies to showroom stock vehicles, we are aware that there are a very small handful of unmodified cars (ex. Porsche 911 GT3 and Ford Mustang 350R) that can exceed the 92.9dB maximum, these vehicles must still adhere to the sound policy.

Drivers of vehicles that blow over within their first two runs will receive their money back should they be unable to make a successful mechanical change and not able to continue their runs in a different vehicle. If the vehicle blows over after the first two runs refunds will not be issued.
Our sound policy is based on the SCCA’s which can be found in Appendix 1 of the rules located here: https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-cars-and-rules

1. Turndowns can only be installed pointing directly upwards, downwards, or rearwards, pointing the turndown 90° away from the sound meter is not allowed.
2. Exhaust valves that are adjustable electronically via the push of a button inside the vehicle are acceptable.

Rules & Regulations
•   No alcohol or drugs at the venue, zero tolerance
•   No stunting/drifting/burnouts/hooning at any of our events
•   You must obey all posted speed limits and drive respectfully on surrounding roads, those seen stunting, speeding or driving recklessly will be banned from future events
•   This is a volunteer based sport, in order to drive you must also work, those that don’t work their assignment both in the morning and afternoon will not be welcome back
•   When competing, your personal vehicle insurance is void, if you attempt to make a claim that is considered insurance fraud. In the event of an incident the SASC will fully cooperate with insurance companies. The SASC carries insurance to protect the venue.

The ASN Autoslalom regs can be found here:
http://solosportcanada.ca/regulations/

Valid helmets for Autoslalom competition in the 2021 season are:

•   FIA 8860-2004
•   FIA 8860-2010
•    FIA 8860-2015
•   Snell 2015 SA, or 2015 M
•   Snell 2010 SA, 2010 SAH, or 2010 M
•   SFI Foundation 31.1/2015
•   SFI Foundation 31.1/2010
•   ECE R22.05 (10 years from manufacturing date of helmet)
Helmets homologated to Snell M and ECE R22.05 standard are not acceptable for use in vehicles equipped with roll cages.

All helmets must pass a tech inspection, acceptable helmets will have a sticker affixed allowing their use in the 2021 season.

SCCA Rules & Car Classing Information can be found here:
https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-cars-and-rules]https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-cars-and-rules]https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-cars-and-rules


Tech & Helmet Inspection
All vehicles will be checked by the Tech Steward or designate before they are allowed to compete, once a vehicle passes tech inspection a sticker is affixed to the inside of the windshield allowing the vehicle to compete for the duration of the 2021 season. A Tech Inspection includes but is not limited to:

•   Vehicle is in the correct class
•   No loose objects inside the passenger compartment
•   Static brake test
•   Battery is secure (no bungee cables/cords allowed)
•   No leaks
•   No excessive wheel play
•   A valid helmet (a sticker will be affixed to the helmet after inspection, sticker is valid for the duration of the 2021 season)

The vehicle owner/driver is still ultimately responsible for the condition of the vehicle and must ensure that it is safe to operate.

Racing Numbers
If you would like to reserve a permanent set of racing numbers for the season, please see this thread (TLDR - buy a membership and include your preferred number):

https://forums.sascsolo.com/index.php?topic=1562.0

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SASC Events / AHS Update
« on: April 29, 2021, 03:43:04 PM »
We've had some communication with Alberta Health Services regarding the running of our events.

The first conversation was with the enforcement arm (responding to our online form inquiry). It was their opinion that we cannot host our events in the current state of restrictions, given the size of the group and the competitive nature of the event. It was suggested we reach out to BizConnect to discuss, and seek a possible exemption.

The second conversation was with Bizconnect. The response was to simply forward to a different arm of AHS, and when prompted about discussing an exemption they said there was a miscommunication (and that they do not provide them).

The third conversation with AHS revealed they are unable to provide us an exemption for autocross events. I pushed for clarification on when they would consider it appropriate for us to return to action, and was told Step 4. I tried to push back, noting a number of activities that seemed similar enough in Step 3, but received a short non-answer type of response.

At this point, I simply wanted to pass along the information I've been given by AHS. If anyone has any additional questions, please direct message me on the forums, or join us for the monthly club meeting on May 12.


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SASC Events / 2021 SASC Season Delay
« on: April 13, 2021, 08:22:11 PM »
Following tonight's monthly meeting, we will be delaying the start to the 2021 SASC season. We have reached out to AHS for clarification on the classification of our events and are awaiting a response. Unless otherwise directed by AHS, we will consider starting the season when the province returns to Step 3 of restrictions.

Given that this year will be a condensed schedule again, we will be forgoing events in Red Deer and look to add events when appropriate at our other two venues. For reference, our contracted dates are listed below, but we will be giving notice of cancellation for the April events and May 2 event this week.

2021 SASC Schedule (Subject to Change) as of May 19, 2021;
April 24 - Fort Macleod - Test & Tune
April 25 - Fort Macleod - Practice Event
May 2 - Airdrie - Championship Event 1
May 15 - Fort Macleod - Championship Event 2
May 29 - Airdrie - Championship Event 1

June 13 - Fort Macleod - Championship Event 1
June 26 - Airdrie - Championship Event 2 Presented by Urban X Wheel & Tire (https://www.urbanexp.ca/)
June 27 - Airdrie - Championship Event 3
August 1 - Fort Macleod - Championship Event 4
August 14 - Fort Macleod - Championship Event 5
August 29 - Airdrie - Championship Event 6 Presented by Western Motorsports (https://www.wmsracing.com/)
September 19 - Fort Macleod - Championship Event 7
October 3 - Fort Macleod - Championship Event 8

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SASC Events / COVID-19 Impact on 2021 Season
« on: April 07, 2021, 08:43:27 AM »
Hello everyone,

As I'm sure you've heard, Alberta has moved back to a 'Step 1' restriction scenario to curb the climbing COVID-19 cases. Both Step 1 and Step 2 involve limiting outdoor gatherings to 10 people, with a 2 meter spacing. These restrictions directly impact our ability to host autoslalom events. Therefore, we will be discussing how to proceed with the 2021 SASC season during our monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 13. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please send me a PM with your email address and I will include an invite to the Microsoft Teams event.

For reference: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

Edit:

I've combed through the entirety of the posted restrictions, including the Winter guidelines. Below, I've flagged where our events may possibly be classified and put not applicable (n/a) where there would be no reasonable way to interpret that section as relevant to our events. The below will serve as the basis for discussion during our next meeting.

Gathering restrictions;

Indoor social gatherings - n/a
Outdoor social gatherings (this would indicate a no-go)

Outdoor social gatherings are limited to 10 people maximum and must not have an indoor component.

Backyard gatherings that require movement in/out of homes are not permitted.
Attendees should remain distanced at all times and follow all public health measures.

Out-of-town travel and visitors - n/a
Weddings and funerals - n/a
Places of worship - n/a

Business restrictions;

Retail - n/a
Restaurant, bars, pubs, lounges and cafes - n/a
Entertainment and recreation facilities (this would indicate a no-go)
All entertainment businesses and entities must remain closed, including:

Casinos, bingo halls, gaming centres
Racing centres, horse tracks, raceways
Bowling alleys, pool halls
Nightclubs
Art galleries and museums
Science and interpretive centres
Amusement and water parks
Children’s play centres and indoor playgrounds
Movie theatres, auditoria and concert halls

Banquet halls, community halls, conference centers and hotels - n/a
Personal and wellness services - n/a
Health, social and professional services - n/a
Indoor fitness - n/a
Outdoor sport and recreation activities (this would be the loose definition that applies to us)

Group activities
Adult group physical activities, including team sports, fitness classes and training sessions, are prohibited or restricted across Alberta. See guidance for outdoor winter recreation.

Outdoor team sports and group activities where 2 metre distancing cannot be maintained at all times (such as shinny, tag and pick-up hockey) are prohibited.
Outdoor group physical activity must be limited to 10 people or fewer.
Keeping the activity to members of the same household is strongly recommended.
Members of different households must maintain 2 metre distancing at all times.

Outdoor recreation amenities can be open to public access unless specifically closed by public health order.
This includes outdoor skating rinks, sledding hills and Nordic ski areas.
More than 10 people may use an outdoor recreation amenity at the same time (for example, public access to a local rink) as long as physical distancing is maintained between households.

Youth and collegiate sport and recreation activities - n/a
Performance activities - n/a
Working form home - n/a
Public health orders and exemptions - n/a

Now all the above is effective April 6, however an Outdoor Recreation guide that was published December 2020 and note guidance on:

Ski Hills - n/a
Other Outdoor Recreation Amenities (this would be the loose definition that applies to us)

Outdoor recreation amenities can be open to public access unless
specifically closed by public health order.
  • Examples of these amenities include, but are not limited to, outdoor
    skating rinks, sledding hills, Nordic ski areas, ice or glacier walks,
    hiking trails and golf courses for cross-country ski access.
    Operators of smaller amenities with clear boundaries (e.g., skating
    rinks) should post capacity limits at the amenity entrance. Appendix A
    provides instructions for calculating skating rink capacity limits

Gatherings (this would indicate a no-go)

Private social gatherings involving people from different households are
prohibited in any indoor or outdoor location in the province.
  • Facility operators should post signage reminding patrons that gathering
    of non-household members is not permitted and to maintain 2 metres’
    physical distance from persons not from the same household when
    standing or seated.

Lessons, Training, Sport and Performances (this would indicate a no-go)

Group lessons are permitted outdoors with up to 10 people. Participants
who are not part of the same household must observe 2 metres of
physical distance.
  • Outdoor team sports and performance activities must also be limited to
    10 people or fewer and 2 metre physical distancing between participants
    must be maintained at all times.
    One-on-one instruction for sports and performance activities can proceed
    indoors and outdoors but may not occur in facilities that are closed to
    public access.

Transportation - n/a
Festivals and Events - n/a

I see two ways of approaching this decision - can or should we host an event?

In terms of whether we can depends largely on how the government would define what we are...
  • We don't host our events on an outright race track, despite race tracks being noted as a prohibited event.
  • In a similar perspective, I don't think we can rely on being an outdoor amenity like a skating rink. If we were, then how are we not considered a racetrack as well
  • Social/private gatherings could apply to us. We are an organized club, not a group of random individuals going on a hike. Such a definition would specifically prohibit us from hosting an event
  • General limitations of outdoor events of 10 people is not a good bar for us considering our events usually clear 50 or more
  • In all cases, a physical distance of 2 meters is required and logistically creates a nightmare in grid to maintain

In terms of should we host an event...
  • As a club, I don't think it's wise to appear as playing fast and loose with government restrictions, particularly as our reputation can impact our ability to secure future venues
  • Cases in southern Alberta are rising rapidly even with adherence to masks. From an ethical stance, an event generates more risk of exposing our membership to COVID than delaying the season
  • Logistics planning during enhanced COVID measures (smaller run groups for more space in grid, enforcing spacing during course walks and the rest of the event, proper distancing for registration, etc.) create a material burden for the volunteers and planners

Lastly, if you violate a public health order, you may be subject to a $1,000 fine. Additionally, you can be prosecuted for up to $100,000 for a first offense. All it takes is one person to report, and it's not like we would be difficult to find. A significant fine would wipe out the entirety of the club's financial assets.

While some of you may have personal opinions on the pandemic, or a personal risk tolerance for engaging in activities yourself, this decision will be made in light of what is best for the club.

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