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.com/forms/d/17f_55R9prjoo-tOpam9plMIFAs1kc5hQEB8vFcx_cN8/viewform?edit_requested=true

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/documents/race/rules/ARMS_Road_Race_GCR.pdf

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/documents/race/rules/ARMS_GT_Sedan_Rules.pdf

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

Atlantic Region Motor Sports
TRAC Series – Supplementary Rules & Regulations

Atlantic Motorsport Park
Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia

Date: Sunday, September 16, 2018

Organizer: ARMS
Regional Race Director: James Whitman, email: race@armsinc.ca
Rules: As set forth by Atlantic Region Motor Sports (ARMS), including any addendums http://www.armsinc.ca/race/documents/
Location: Atlantic Motorsport Park (AMP)

Registration

Online Pre-Registration:
Entrant: http://goo.gl/forms/whv8QMJGYOWFzSMw2
Vehicle: http://goo.gl/forms/EySXeeJVYhXE384Q2

Note: You need only fill out the vehicle form once in 2018 unless there are changes.

Deadline: Please register online by Friday, September 14, 2018, at 12:00 NOON.

You must still report to registration on race day to confirm your entry.

All drivers, entrants, and crew are required to sign the official waiver form upon entrance to the track premises or the earliest staffed opportunity.

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.

Races Provided: Vintage class races will contain only cars in the vintage class, regardless of number of cars.
All other sedan classes may be combined or run separately dependent on scheduling.
All open wheel car classes will be combined for all open wheel races.

Fees

1 driver per series.

$50 charge for second or third driver in 1-hour who did not run in a series that day.

$60 charge for cars that participate in Saturday practice without paying race day fees that weekend.

Please make cheques payable to ARMS. E-transfer will also be accepted to treasurer@armsinc.ca. You may use PayPal (additional fee applies).

Car owners must make sure all the drivers of their vehicles are licensed, registered and have paid the appropriate fees. Unregistered drivers found to be racing will be black flagged and cannot continue until they have completed their paperwork. For a second offense there will be a $200.00 fine to the car owner.

Gate Fees: Race License includes the gate fee for the racer only; all crew members and associated personnel are required to pay the $10 admission fee at the gate.

Refunds: If a race driver/entrant has registered, and has a mechanical breakdown during practice or qualifying, a 50% refund will be issued. In the event of a race car mechanical breakdown after the driver/entrant has taken a green flag for a race, no refund will be made. If a race day cannot continue then all expenses will be paid, and any remaining money will be divided proportionally amongst entrants.

Technical Inspection

No race car will be allowed on the track until passed by the Technical Inspector. Cars may be required to re-pass technical inspection after an incident or upon request of the scrutineer.

All cars must display the annual tech decal on driver’s side of the windshield or, for open wheel cars, on the driver’s side roll bar.

Scoring

Mylaps Electronic Timing System will be used. All race cars are required to correctly install in accordance to the requirements. Transponders may be rented at registration if necessary. Only ARMS approved transponder units may be used.

Racing will be scored in one of two ways: time to complete a set number of laps, or laps per set amount of time.

Official Bulletin Board

An official bulletin board will be maintained at Registration in the Guthrie Building. Race organizers will consider this building as Race Headquarters for the event.

Insurance: ASN Canada/FIA Race Insurance.

Other Regulations

Gate: If no one is at the gate when you arrive on race weekend, you must check in with the race director to sign appropriate waivers and remit fees for crew.

Pit Lane: No open-toed shoes or shorts allowed. Only pit crew and drivers are allowed on pit lane.

Paddock: Paddock stalls are on the right side of the paddock only. The middle of the paddock is for pre-grid and the pit wall area is for service crews during a race. All gear must be removed after each race.

Paddock Transport: Any ATV, golf cart or other motorized paddock transportation must be clearly identifiable to a driver/entrant (by car # affixed to the vehicle) and must be operated in a safe manner by an adult only.

Waste Oil: There are no waste oil services at the track. Please remove your own waste oil. Each race team should have on hand, minimum:
• 10 Absorbent Pads 16” x 20” (Carquest part #7710 or equivalent.) Spill/clean-up fees incurred by ARMS on behalf of racers will be billed to racers/teams and payable immediately.

Fire Suppression: Each race team should have on hand, minimum:
• 5lbs ABC Fire Extinguisher out where it is readily accessible. Cars must be off, with the driver’s door open (if car is occupied) during refueling.

Speed: Paddock area speed is 10km/h. Pit lane is no greater than 40km/h.

Alcohol & Drugs: Neither alcoholic beverages nor drugs 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. Drivers may be asked to submit to a breathalyzer test.

Any driver operating a motor vehicle on the track, other than when entered in a sanctioned event, at the request or permission of race control or during a private rental, will be disqualified for the rest of the year.

No sitting or riding on the exterior of a moving vehicle.

No bare feet in the paddock.

Driver’s Meeting

Attendance is mandatory at the driver’s meeting. Drivers not in attendance will start from pit lane after the green flag has dropped for all races entered that day.

Officials

Race Officials:
Organizer – James Whitman
Registrar – Cathy Partridge
Clerk of the Course – Daphne Sleigh
Chief Steward – Dave Hull
Tech – James Whitman
Chief of Timing & Scoring – James Partridge

Track Side:
Corner Marshals & Race Control – Atlantic Region Race Control Association
Starter – TBD
Pit Exit – TBD
Grid Marshal – Debbie Miller
Safety Car – Dave Charters

Services:
Timing & Scoring – Bluenose Autosport Club
Medical – Medical Rescue Team
Tow – Paul McDonnell
Gate – TBD

Drones

The use of drones/UAVs/RPVs is not permitted within the park boundaries and airspace. Permission may be granted upon receipt of proof of an approved flight plan and proof of insurance prior to the event.

Schedule

2018 TRAC Series Supp Regs Race 5