Badger Bimmer Driving School Rules

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1 Badger Bimmer Driving School Rules 1. No racing. This is a driving education school. 2. There are nice grandstands outside of turns 5, 8, 12 and 14. There are other areas for viewing as well that you may go out to. Make sure you do not go into restricted areas inside the snow fencing. There are video cameras located through out the grounds, these cameras will be monitored. 3. No children under 18 are permitted in the pit area. Please do not sit or stand on pit walls. 4. No race motors are to be run before 8am or after 6pm. 5. Pets are to be on a leash at all times. If you bring a dog to the event it must be closely supervised by an adult at all times including during your track sessions. If you are coming to the track by yourself this means you may not bring a dog with you. 6. No warming/cleaning tires in the paddock, pit lane or track. 7. Enter the track from the false grid only, near Gearbox on the north end of the paddock. If you don t know where this is ask someone or have your instructor show you. 8. When entering the track, stay to the right through turn 1. This is for your safety as well as other cars that may be coming up the front straight at speed as you are entering the track. Corner workers will report if you don t and you will be black flagged. 9. All passes must be completed by the start of the shut down (brake) markers. 10. All passes must be pointed. Passed car stays online, passing car moves offline. Do not pass unless you receive a point. 11. Passing under a yellow flag condition will lose you the rest of the session. Please review the flags description sheet carefully. The second time you will be asked to leave the event. 12. Passing in a no passing zone you will be given 1 warning only. If it happens a second time you will be asked to leave the event. 13. Speed limit in the pit lane is 50mph and in paddock it is 20mph wheels off is an automatic pit stop to have your car (and your self) checked. You will also be black flagged as reminder to pit. 15. Do not leave anything behind when you leave the event. Place all trash and fluids in the proper receptacles. There are barrels with lids for disposing of oil, etc. 16. The sound limit for this event is 103 db. 17. The south paddock area in front of the garages is for exercises only. Do not park your car there because you will be asked to move. There will be orange cones making the start of the no parking (exercise) zone. You can park anywhere to the north of the cones. There is also no parking in the west paddock. There may be motorcycle classes put on by Road America on Saturday and Sunday that use the west paddock. Please do not move any of the large orange barricades. You may park in the paddock area just beyond the medical building. 18. Be sure to fill out your evaluation forms, one to turn in and one to give to your student/instructor. 19. Remember: You have to drive your car home. Drive safely and have fun.

2 Student Track Session Tips Don t Forget, you have to drive your car home! Paddock Area: 1. Check all fluid levels, no leaks, belts tight, wires snug. 2. Tires/Wheels-lug blots/nuts torqued, correct tire inflation. 3. Body-Sunroof closed and latched (no pop-ups), doors unlocked, glass headlights/fog lights taped, brake lights work, hood closed and latched, windshield clean with working wipers. 4. Interior- Floor mats out, glove box empty, garage door opener out, radar detector out, cellular phone handset out or duct taped in place, everything out of the trunk except spare tires that are bolted down. Pit Area: 1. Proper seating position-as vertical as possible, thighs supported, knees slightly bent when clutch is pushed to the floor, back against seat and elbows slightly bent with hands are 3 and 9 o clock. 2. Adjust mirrors, your instructor may ask to use your right side mirror. 3. Driver and passenger windows down. 4. Helmet on snugly and buckled. 5. Seat belts on very snugly. 6. Doors unlocked and sunroof closed and latched. Entering the Track: 1. Enter the pits at the false grid sign, form a line where indicated by starters. 2. Wait for starters signal to move. 3. Keep to the right upon entering all the way through turn Check mirrors before moving to the left on line after turn 1. Driving the Track: 1. Signal to allow pass, signal each and every car you want to have pass. 2. Don t pass unless signaled. 3. Be aware of the flagging stations and observe their signals. 4. Acknowledge the checker flag at the end of the session by waving or blinking your head lights. 5. After the checkered flag is thrown, reduce speed and cool down car and driver 6. Wave to the corner workers while you cool. 7. Exit the track in the pit lane; put your arm out the window with a closed fist to signal you are going to exit the track. Re-entering the Pits/Paddock: 1. Slow down to go through the pits and paddock, speed limit in paddock is 20mph 2. Do not set your parking brake when you return to the paddock.

3 Flags Green Displayed only at the start finish line, indicates that the track is open for passing. The absence of yellow flags at the turns indicates that passing is permitted. Stationary Yellow Caution, slow down. There is a potentially dangerous condition off the track. No passing until the next corner station that is not displaying a yellow flag. Violators will be black flagged. Waving Yellow Slow down and be prepared to stop. There is a serious condition on the track. No passing until the next corner station that is not displaying a yellow flag. Violators will be black flagged. Blue/Yellow Stripe Check your mirrors. A faster car is coming up behind you. Allow them to pass at the next passing zone. Red/Yellow Stripe The track condition has changed. There may be oil or water on the track. Also used to indicate that there is debris (car parts, glass, dirt, animals) on the track. Usually only displayed until all cars have seen the flag once or twice. White There is a slow moving vehicle on the track ahead. You may pass the slow moving vehicle with caution. The white flag is not used to indicate there s just one lap to go remember this is not a race. White with Red Cross There is an emergency vehicle on the track ahead. You may pass with caution. The emergency vehicle could be a safety truck, ambulance, wrecker or flat bed truck. Black The driver receiving the black flag at corner 14 or the start/finish line must come into the pits through pit it (after turn 14) to discuss a rules infraction at the black flag station. A number board is also used at turn 14. Don t ignore this flag. Black (All stations) A serious incident has occurred and the track must be cleared. Proceed slowly to the pits and wait for instructions. You may exit either at turn 5 or turn 14. Black/Orange Circle There is something mechnically wrong with your car. Exit the track through pit in (following turn 14) and proceed to the black flag station. This flag is displayed only at turn 14. Red Traffic on the track must be stopped due to a serious incident. When you see this flag slow down and then stop on the side of the track (not on a hill) within sight of a corner worker station. Do not proceed until given instruction by the corner workers. Most often a black flag all will follow a red flag.

4 RULES OF ROAD AMERICA 1.0 ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE ROAD AMERICA RACE TRACK WILL HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1.1 A current VALID spectator ticket A ticket with stub(s) upon entering A ticket AND A VALID Pass-Out upon re-entering. 1.2 A VALID credential (accompanied by a signed insurance-waiver witnessed by Road America/Club Staff personnel (PARTICIPANTS ONLY) : Road America CREDENTIAL Event sponsoring CLUB CREDENTIAL which is PROPERLY VALIDATED Appropriate weekend WRISTBAND. 2.0 UNLICENSED VEHICLE GUIDELINES: 2.1 RACE VEHICLES being used in the race event are allowed on R/A property 2.2 AUTHORIZED ROAD AMERICA VEHICLES with a current year sticker are allowed on R/A property 2.3 Participants may use unlicensed light vehicles and equipment carts but must have a current event sticker or yearly permit for use of such vehicles on Road America property. These will be referred to as pit vehicles Pit vehicle registration (includes signing a liability waiver and acknowledgement of proper insurance) and fees must be taken care of at registration (locations may vary) Furthermore, according to the Wisconsin State Law, all ATVs should be registered by the State of Wisconsin, or by another State, in order to be operated within the State. 2.4 ROLLERBLADES, NON-MOTORIZED & MOTORIZED SKATE BOARDS, AND ROLLER SKATES are not permitted on Road America property. 2.5 BICYCLES are permitted but may not be ridden in the COMPETITION PADDOCK AREA this is strictly PROHIBITED. 3.0 OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON ROAD AMERICA PROPERTY: 3.1 Operators of all motor vehicles (including golf cars) must possess a valid state-issued driver s license. 3.2 At no time is anyone allowed to park in fire lanes. Violators will be towed. 4.0 CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IS PROHIBITED BY COMPETITORS IN THE PADDOCK UNTIL AFTER ALL ON-TRACK ACTIVITES HAVE CONCLUDED FOR THE DAY. 5.0 RACE ENGINES MAY NOT BE RUN WITHOUT ROAD AMERICA PERMISSION: 5.1 Before 8:00 AM weekends/8:30 AM weekdays (Monday-Thursday) 5.2 After 6:00 PM weekends/5:00 PM weekdays (Friday-Sunday) 5.3 Car Clubs must vacate the property by 7:00 PM each day 5.4 On-Track Operations 8:00 6:00 Weekends (Friday-Sunday), 8:30 5:00 Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) 5.5 When paddock space is in the Campground area, Campground quiet time of 10:00 pm applies. Generators can be used only from 7 am 10 pm and must not disturb other teams or campers. 6.0 ALL VEHICLES OR TENTS REMAINING OVERNIGHT ON ROAD AMERICA PROPERTY MUST HAVE: 6.1 A valid Road America overnight camping permit PROPERLY DISPLAYED. 6.2 Overnight stays are not permitted without formal tent or motor home equipment. 7.0 NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD AMERICA PROPERTY WITHOUT ROAD AMERICA PERMISSION. PETS ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY MUST EITHER BE: 7.1 Kept within the vehicle with adequate ventilation and fresh drinking water. 7.2 Kept under control of a leash. 7.3 All pets are the responsibility of the owner. If your pet disrupts or causes harm to another individual, it will be grounds for removal of you and your pet from the facility without refund. 8.0 FIRES, WHEN CONDITIONS PERMIT, MUST: 8.1 Be used for cooking only and be contained within a device designed for containing a fire. 8.2 Be completely extinguished before the coals, ashes, and remains are discarded. 8.3 Not be within 10 feet of spectator containment fence or within 100 feet of an occupied Road America concession stand or near other competitors gasoline storage areas. 9.0 TRACK ETTIQUETTE/ACCESS: 9.1 At NO TIME are vehicles permitted to travel COUNTERCLOCKWISE on the track! 9.2 No one is allowed access to the track after operations hours for any reason, i.e. running, walking etc DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: 10.1 Please do not drive stakes or poles into any asphalt surfaces and do not deface, cut, drive nails into or attach lines or any other objects to trees, bushes, light poles, site sign posts or buildings 10.3 Do not tamper with electrical facilities or any other facilities on RA property. Fines for destruction of property apply RA is not responsible for damage caused by other s actions Check voltage in electrical receptacles before using 11.0 ILLEGAL DRUGS, FIREWORKS, FIREARMS, ANY TYPE OF EXPLOSIVE ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ROAD AMERICA PROPERTY! 11.1 No drones or unmanned aircraft systems are allowed. Violators in possession and/or operation at any time will be subject to confiscation of their unmanned aircraft, immediate removal from the property, and further prosecution by Law Enforcement VENDING is not allowed on Road America property without obtaining the proper permit. To obtain such permit, a vendor fee must be paid. This fee varies per event. Contact Road America for details and prices and to make arrangements. R/A premises are subject to video surveillance. Revised 1/15/15

5 Road America Pit Vehicle Registration and Agreement As part of our insurance requirements, Road America requires that all pit and other unlicensed or off-road vehicles used for Race Support maintain a valid Road America sticker displayed on the vehicle and a registration agreement on file with the Road America office and security. Licensed scooters will require a paddock access pass on public race weekends to be used in the paddock. These passes can be obtained from registration by showing proof of current year registration on the licensed vehicle. In consideration for being permitted to utilize and operate a motorized pit vehicle on the Road America premises at any event or activity, the vehicle owner and/or competition entrant: 1. Acknowledges and agrees that the vehicle shall be operated in compliance with the vehicle manufacturer s operating instructions and/or industry standards including those regarding riding/driving position and number of passengers. 2. Hereby assumes full responsibility for and assumes the risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage arising out of or related to the use of said vehicles whether caused by the negligence of owner and/or their operators, Road America, other pit vehicle operators or otherwise. 3. Acknowledges and agrees that all operators of said vehicles shall be at least 16 years old, have a valid state required driving license, and carry a minimum of one million dollars general liability insurance applicable to the operation of their pit vehicles and that all operators shall provide such license, proof of insurance, and other applicable credentials upon request of Road America or an event official. 4. Hereby acknowledges that the use of motorized pit vehicles is dangerous and involves the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. 5. Agrees that the pit vehicle will be operated in a responsible manner and according to all additional Road America regulations and instructions, including but not limited to posted speed limits, designated roads and hours of and allowed locations for operations. 6. Acknowledges and agrees that pit vehicles are not allowed on the competition track surface, motorplex surface or hot pit lane at any time. 7. Acknowledges and agrees that pit vehicle operation/usage is for competitors and vendors only. Spectators are not allowed to operate pit vehicles at any time for any reason. 8. Acknowledges and agrees that unsafe or improper operation of the pit vehicles and/or any violation of regulations and instructions may, at the sole discretion of Road America, result in penalties against the owner and/or operators including but not limited to immediate impoundment of the pit vehicle, removal from premises, loss of racing privileges for the event for a first offense, and for the season for the second offense. Annual Pit Vehicle Fee is $25.00 Competition Number Team Name Name Address City State Zip Phone Make Model Color Owner s Signature Date Pit vehicles are only allowed on Road America premises when the owner is actually competing or working at an event. Road America reserves the right to refuse registration, operation of any pit vehicle for any reason to anyone at anytime without any refunds. OFFICE USE ONLY Paid By (check # or cash only) Date