2007 NWAA Suplemental rules

1. RULES.   Series events will use the current SCCA Solo I & II Rules (SIIR) and the PCS, GTCS, and GCR as they apply. 2. DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS. All competitors (except Formula Junior) must possess a current valid driver’s license and must be at least 16 years old on the day of the event. (Exception: A driver with a valid State learner permit may drive with a parent/guardian.) Drivers under age 18 must have written parental permission to compete, AND a parent or guardian must sign the appropriate minor waiver. 4. PASSENGERS. A passenger is permitted on any run during the event provided: (a) The driver is an event entrant and the car has passed Tech Inspection; (b) If the driver is inexperienced, the passenger is a novice instructor approved by the Event Chair; ( c ) The passenger is at least 13 years old (NOTE: A minor passenger must have a parent or legal guardian present at the event); (d) All necessary waivers have been completed for the passenger; (e) The required safety equipment (see SIIR, Section 4.3) is in place for the passenger and fits properly; and (f) The car has an adequate passenger seat. 5. SPEED LIMITS. The off-course speed limit is 15 MPH. This applies to all pit areas and to any on-site entry/exit roads. VIOLATORS MAY BE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION AND REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE EVENT SITE. 6. INTOXICANTS. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or drugs are permitted at the event site during the event. Any additional site requirements must be obeyed as well. Drivers are not allowed to compete under the influence of such substances. VIOLATORS WILL BE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION AND REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE EVENT SITE. LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL BE NOTIFIED IF APPROPRIATE 7. CHILDREN AND PETS. The grid and course areas are OFF LIMITS to children and animals during competition. All pets MUST be leashed or otherwise restrained. Children are not permitted to use bicycles; no one may use skateboards or roller skates/blades on the event site. Bicycles are prohibited in the grid and pit areas. 8. TIMING and SCORING  The timing area is ABSOLUTELY OFF LIMITS to all persons except event administrators. 9. SITE FACILITIES. Fuel, air, and helmets may not be readily available at the event site. Competitors are advised to be prepared for such conditions. 10. WORK REQUIREMENT. Competitors must complete a work assignment to qualify for event awards and Series points. 11. RUN/WORK SCHEDULE. Competitors will be assigned a work group during the same half of the day as their run group. 12. OUT-OF-GROUP RUNS. Competitors needing to run outside of their assigned group run time MUST request to do so in writing, to the Event Chair, prior to the close of registration. The required form is available at Registration. Adequate justification (e.g., work conflict) is required 13. SCCA CLASSES. Cars will be classed according to the current SCCA Solo II Rules (SIIR) Stock classes SS, AS, FS, BS, CS, ES, DS, GS, HS Street prepared ASP, BSP, ESP, CSP, DSP, FSP Street Touring and Street Modified for sedans, and STS2 SM2 for 2 seat sports cars ST Extreme ST Unlimited for 4 wheel drive vehicles (Subaru STI Mitsubishi EVO ALTERNATIVE FUEL AUTOMOBILES AF / AFS A separate classification is available for alternative fuel vehicle, this class is designated AF and will be assigned an index of .766 To qualify for AF a car must be produced for sale to the general public as configured, with either diesel power, hybrid or electric power. Chassis must not be modified in excess of  SCCA Street Touring rules. Tires with a tread wear rating of 180 or higher are required. Cars modified to run on propane, natural gas, or alcohol may run in this class, but they must compete, under the PAX index of the suitably prepared gas engine version of their automobile. AF special : AFS this class is reserved for specially constructed vehicles, or automobiles converted in excess of the rues above. no restrictions on tires or chassis exist, however car must meet safety regulations as outlined in SCCA solo prepared rules. LADIES CLASSES. Separate Ladies classes will be provided for all classes. NOVICE CLASSES TIME ONLY CLASS These classes are scored independently, they may run in either run group, points are not scored in these classes 14. AWARDS. A competitor must participate in at least (6) events in a class to be eligible for a year-end award in that class. The number of events counted toward year-end awards is determined by the following formula: (no. of events)/2 + 2, rounded to the next whole number. Thus, the best 6 events are counted for an 8-event series, 7 for a 9-event 15. Points Points will be awarded in class and pax overall points are awarded as follows 1st =15 points,  2nd= 12,  3rd= 10,  4th= 9,  5th= 8,  6th= 7,  7th= 6,  8th= 5,  9th= 4,  10th= 3,  11th= 2, 12th on, 1 point 16. SCORING. The fastest of the timed trophy runs, plus any penalty seconds applied, will be used to determine a competitor's place in class. Unofficial results will reflect the raw time plus all cones and gates and Pax result. Final results will be posted to Club Website. Individual class championships determined by SCCA class above. Points earned in different classes may NOT be combined, except for season ending overall PAX championship (ie if you race 3 races in E stock, then switch cars and race 3 races in D Mod your pax scores will be combined for Top Dawg award). 17. PAX example only 2007 rules apply: The 2006 National PAX/RTP Index is as follows: SS 0.840 ASP 0.852 XP 0.868 AM 1.000 AS 0.831 BSP 0.843 BP 0.862 BM 0.944 BS 0.822 CSP 0.838 CP 0.856 CM 0.909 CS 0.813 DSP 0.829 DP 0.853 DM 0.885 DS 0.798 ESP 0.828 EP 0.858 EM 0.881 ES 0.806 FSP 0.814 FP 0.863 FM 0.887 FS 0.805 GP 0.844 FSAE 0.948 GS 0.794 STS 0.797 HS 0.780 STS2 0.802 F125 0.937 STX 0.804 FJ1 0.781 STU 0.820 FJ2 0.796 SM 0.845 FJ3 (FJB) 0.830 SM2 0.854 FJ4 (FJA) 0.837 AF .766 AF special  .881   18. TIMING EQUIPMENT FINANCIAL PENALTIES. Competitors are expected to drive on course in a fashion which does not threaten the integrity of the timing system components (i.e. not spin through the finish gate or get lost and drive over the timing cables). To enforce this requirement, a financial penalty (fine) will be assessed for the following incidents: Impact with the timing light head Impact with the timing reflector head Any damage to timers or system as a result of competitors driving Fine will be 10 dollars, or the cost of replacement for damaged item, whichever is greater. Payment of the fine is due immediately at the time of the incident. Competitors subject to a fine can request terms for payment on a case-by-case basis, but it is expected that all fines will be cleared prior to competition in further events. Failure to pay a fine will result in suspension of the privilege to participate in all future events until the fine is paid. Interpretation of the nature of an incident with respect to the above rules will be the responsibility of the Event Chair, the Timing Chief, and the Solo Safety Steward. Mitigating circumstances for waving or reducing the above noted fine, or accepting payment terms, can be considered and accepted on a case-by-case basis by a majority (two of the three) of the above listed officials. 19. Disqualification (DQ) If a car deviates from the course so that all four wheels are off the paved surface that driver will receive a DQ from the event and will no longer be allowed to run that day. Any course deviation which results in impact with hard object, no matter how severe will result in disqualification.. Flagrent disreguard for instructions of course workers or safety steward will result in DQ 20. INCIDENT RESPONSE When an incident occurs that involves personal injury, or property damage to the site or participant cars/equipment, the event chair and Solo Safety Stewards shall consult to determine if/what actions need to be taken regarding the driver/participant, the course design or event operating procedures before the event continues.