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 ItineraryFort Macleod7:30am – 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 Park9:00am – 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 FormatFor 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/PrizesTop 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 StructureFort 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-983462Sound PolicyWe 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-rules1. 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 InspectionAll 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 NumbersIf 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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. 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.