ATLANTIC REGION MOTOR SPORTS
JACK CANFIELD MEMORIAL 3-HOUR ENDURANCE RACE
SUPPLEMENTARY RULES & REGULATIONS
October 7, 2018
This race will be sanctioned by and held under the rules set forth by Atlantic Region Motor Sports (ARMS) including any addendums. A copy of these rules can be found at http://www.armsinc.ca/documents/race/rules/ARMS_Road_Race_GCR.pdf
Organized by: Rust Bucket Racing.
E-mail: joel_r_nelson@hotmail.com
Insurance: ASN Canada/FIA Race Insurance
OFFICIALS
Race Director: Ralph Brooks
Organizer: Rust Bucket Racing
Chief Steward: TBA
Clerk of the course: TBA
Timing and Scoring: Bluenose Autosport Club
Registration: TBA
REGISTRATION
Entry Fee: $100.00 per car with as many drivers as desired. If you feel $100 just is not enough, we will gladly accept more. Gate Fee: $10 per carload including race drivers. Arguing automatically gives the gate official the option to charge $15. This is a fundraising event for the track. So all funds made will go into AMP. ENTRY FEES CAN BE PAID AT THE TRACK OR VIA PAYPAL to treasurer@armsinc.ca (Fee is $103.00 if you pay by PayPal)
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER ON-LINE: https://docs.google.
Make cheques payable to ARMS. All drivers, entrants, and crew are required to sign the official waiver form upon entering at the gate; they must also wear the official wrist band, on the wrist for the duration of their stay at the event and on the grounds.
TRACK DESCRIPTION Racing will take place at Atlantic Motorsport Park, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.
RACE HEADQUARTERS The Guthrie Building will be considered as Race Headquarters for the event. An official bulletin board will be maintained inside.
RACE EXCLUSIONS The race organizers reserve the right to exclude from racing all those who fail to comply with the rules of the ARMS handbook and these supplementary regulations.
RACE CARS All Sedan, Spec Miata, Pro-stock classes will be combined for this event. No race car will be allowed on the track until passed by the Technical Inspector. All cars are required to pass tech inspection at the outset of their race season, randomly when asked to present for inspection and after a race incident.
ALL Cars will be required to run a Dairy Queen banner at the top of the windshield. If you do not have a windshield/large enough one for a banner, Please inform us and we will find a suitable spot. We are very lucky to have the DQ sponsor this year, and all they ask is for that Banner. If you need a Banner please ask Myself Saturday of Sunday Morning. No Banner, no going on-track.
SCHEDULE
7:00 Gate opens
8:00 Registration opens, Scrutineering
9:00 Driver’s Meeting
9:15 Marshalls to the Stands
9:30 – 11:30 Open Practice
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 Driver’s meeting
1:00 – 4:00 Three hour Enduro
Please note: this schedule is subject to change; times are approximate only and may be adjusted as required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/REGULATIONS
Drivers Meeting: Attendance is mandatory for all drivers. Drivers are responsible for ensuring that proper procedure and rules are followed by pit crew.
Flags & Safety Car: Flag rules for this event can be found in Section 8, Page 25 of the General Competition Rules. Safety Car procedure and rules are laid out in Appendix H, Page 70. http://www.armsinc.ca/
Starting Grid: The starting grid shall be determined by the marshals with possible thought given to the speed of your car, its colour and any other arbitrary bit of information they deem appropriate.
The Start: The start shall be a rolling start behind a pace car. The car on Pole Position, when the pace car has entered the pit lane, shall determine the starting pace until the green flag is displayed from the starter’s bridge indicating the start of the race.
The Race: The race will be a three hour endurance race for sedans. The car with the most laps completed after three hours of racing will be declared the winner.
Pit Stops: Each car will be required to complete two mandatory pit stops during the race, which shall each be a minimum of 5 minutes each. You must complete 1 green flag lap before your first pit stop, and must start your last pit stop prior to 10 minutes to go. Pit closed sign will be posted in Turn 9 at the 10 minutes to go mark. Pit stops may not be combined into one stop; there must be at least one complete scoreable lap between pit stops (i.e. two laps from when the car leaves the pits to when it re-enters). Max pit speed 40 km per hour will be enforced. Penalties will be applied for carelessness. Driver changes may take place during a pit stop. The car shall be switched off before the driver exits the vehicle. The next driver shall be properly belted in prior to restarting the car. For more info on pit stop times see page 9. http://www.armsinc.ca/
Refueling: If refueling is to be done, the car must be switched off, the driver out of the car and a team member standing by with a fire extinguisher while a suited and helmeted crew member fuels the vehicle, Either visor down or sealed goggles. No other work can be performed on the car while it is being fueled.
Pit lane: no open-toed shoes, or shorts allowed. (Preferred long sleeve shirts) Only pit crew, drivers and officials are allowed on pit lane.
Alcohol: NO alcoholic beverages may be consumed in the paddock/pit area before the end of the race day program. No driver may consume alcohol 8 hours before competing.
Common Sense: While this is a race, the drivers are requested to use common sense when confronted with a situation that may lead to an accident or damage to a car. Rough driving will be penalized.
Please remember, ARRCA, Tow, Rescue, Timing and scoring, Gate and AMP do not charge for this event. All funds made that day will go into AMP!
During Lunch we will be doing the awards for the Sept raceday!
Any questions or concerns Please Email joel_r_nelson@hotmail.com
