Pacific Raceways Spring Series Road Course TNT
Day of Registration: $125
Spectators: FREE
To Register, Please Call (253) 639-5927 or e-mail kerstyn@pacificraceways.com
RAIN or SHINE
Saturday February 4th
Daily Schedule Times
Gates Open 7:30am
Registration 8:00am-3:00pm
Technical Inspection 8:00am-3:00pm
Mandatory Driver’s Meeting 8:30am
Track Open 9:00am
Track Closed 4:30pm
TNT Groups: Novice, Intermediate-Advances, and Pro (open and closed wheel
Driver Requirements:
- All drivers must show current, legal driver’s license
- All drivers must explain their on-track experience
Tech Inspection:
All cars must conform
to the following:
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Battery tied down and secure
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Fluid reservoirs secured and capped
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Tires in satisfactory condition (no visible
patches, blisters, etc.)
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No lug nuts may be missing. Wheels must be in
satisfactory condition
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Brake lights working
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Convertible cars must have roll bar
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Seatbelts in satisfactory condition
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Brake fluid reservoir must be filled to the
manufacturer’s specifications
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Exhaust systems must be secured
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Interior must be clear of all loose objects.
Interior items must be secured or removed.
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All vehicle safety determinations (go or no-go)
and driver qualifications are subject to the decision of the PR Staff
Pro Group:
This group is specifically for race
cars. All race cars must comply with the following:
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Must comply with the applicable sanctioning body
safety rules as in (PCA, NASA, SCCA, etc.)
·
For the Non Street Legal Group, the driver requirements
should include-Must have, or have had, a sanctioning body competition license
or sufficient advanced drivers group DE or Touring Club experience. Must have a
fire retardant driving suit, gloves, qualified helmet, and leather or flame
retardant shoes. Enclosed cars must have a window net and open car driver must
wear arm restraints and full face shield helmet.
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There will be an open wheel and closed wheel Pro
Group Class.
Rules and Regulations:
Track Rules
Please remember this is not a race. If
you are driving competitively or in violation of the rules below, you will be
asked to leave the track and the facility with no refund. There are NO
EXCEPTIONS.
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Drivers will be grouped by experience
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Each group session will last no longer than 20
minutes
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Erratic drivers, regardless of experience, will
be black flagged and may be ejected from the event
·
Instructor/official instructions must be obeyed
at all times
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If you run off track (4-wheels off) or spin, you
must proceed directly into pit lane
·
Passengers, except instructors, are not
permitted
·
Absolutely no racing will be tolerated
Flags
Definition of flag use:
Standing = Held out stationary where
drivers can easily see.
Waving = Displaying flag to drivers,
drawing a figure eight in the air with the flag end of stick.
COMMAND FLAGS
Command
flags tell the drivers they must do what the flag means.
YELLOW
WAVING = when displayed as Waving - Great Danger, something on or partially
on track surface. Slow down, prepare to
stop. NO PASSING from flag until
past emergency area.
YELLOW
STANDING = Display Stationary. Meaning is Caution, NO PASSING, and get car
under control. There is something near track that is hazardous.
BLACK
FLAG WAVING = when displayed at all
turn stations – means the session has been halted and all cars
shall proceed directly to the pits.
FURLED
BLACK FLAG or CLOSED BLACK FLAG, (Displayed at Starter Station Only),
Displayed as a shaking stick pointed at certain driver usually accompanied by a
number board. Driver is doing something that they aren’t allowed to do.
OPEN
BLACK FLAG, Displayed Standing -when displayed at starter station to
a specific car, that car is to proceed directly to the pits to talk with event control,
can’t take another lap.
MECHANICAL
BLACK = Displayed Standing at Starter Station to an individual car. Meaning
is there is something mechanically wrong with your car. Proceed to pit at
reduced speed.
RED
WAVING = Standing or waving at All Turn Stations. This flag is used only
when Control commands it. Meaning –there is EXTREME danger on the track. Slow
down in a safe manner and pull to the side of the track near the next manned
turn station and stop. Do not proceed until instructed by a turn official.
CHECKERED
WAVING = Session has ended. Return to pits in a slow controlled manner.
INFORMATIONAL FLAGS
These flags
make drivers aware of track conditions only.
BLUE FLAG
(Blue with Diagonal Yellow Stripe)
This flag explains that someone faster is
coming up the rear. This flag may be displayed standing or waving
(rocked side to side) depending upon the speed with which one car is overtaking
another. More movement indicates urgency.
SURFACE
CONDITION FLAG (Yellow and Red stripes)
This is displayed
as standing flag. Meaning is take care Oil or other slippery condition exists,
or debris is present on racing surface.
WHITE
FLAG (Solid White)
This flag is
displayed standing. Meaning is Caution; you are approaching a slow moving
racecar, ambulance or other emergency vehicle.
GREEN WAVING
The green
flag indicates that the course is clear and the session has started.