STO, T1. PRACTICE DAYS Thurs, May 14 & Fri, May 15 - contact Summit Point Motorsports Park

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1 SCCA National Race presented by the Washington DC Region May 16-17, 2009 Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Pt WV Sanction # 09-N-570-S --- Race Groups EP, FP, HP, GTL 5 SM 2 FF, FV, F500 6 FA, FB, FC, FE, FM AS, GT1, GT2, GT3, ST, 3 STO, T1 7 SRF 4 SSB, SSC, STU, T2, T3 8 S2000, CSR, DSR --- Schedule --- The Stewards of the Meeting reserve the right to alter the schedule during the weekend. PRACTICE DAYS Thurs, May 14 & Fri, May 15 - contact Summit Point Motorsports Park Registration Tech Hospitality Party Friday 6 9:00 PM Friday 6 9:30 PM (line closes at 9:15) Saturday Approx 5 PM Saturday 7:30 AM Noon Saturday Open at 7:45 AM Dinner for ALL participants Sunday 8:00 11 AM Sunday Open at 8 AM On Track Sessions Saturday Sunday 8:30 AM Start qualifying sessions by race groups (first session; 20 minutes each, second session; 25 minutes each). 8:15 am Hardship practice, closed wheel followed by open wheel. NEW PROCEDURE-see the Supplementary Regulations for Hardship Practice details. Approx 10 minutes after Hardship 23 lap National races by Race Group. Mandatory Driver Meeting Saturday At Pit Out 10 min. after last session before lunch. Lunch Public Address System will Saturday Approx Noon, approx 1 hour Drivers and crew are urged to give Sunday Approx Noon, approx 1 hour workers preference at the food broadcast on 88.7 FM on concession. Sunday Event Stewards: Chief Steward-Dennis Dean, dennis@dennis-dean.com Chairman of SOM-Jack Hanifan For map of track and accommodations, visit our website at OR contact Summit Point Motor Sports Park at or (304) WDCR SCCA Club Racing Contact list (NOT specific to this event) Director of Club Racing Gayle S. Lorenz clubracingchair@wdcr-scca.org H: Drivers School Pat Sharkitt, Chief Instructor psharkitt@twinight.org H: Emergency Services Steve Huemmer, Co-Chief sandhuemmer@msn.com H: John McCaulley, Co-Chief sccaev@aol.com H: Flag and Communications C. Wayne Armbrust, Chief carmbrust@wave2net.com C: Fred Brinkel, Asst fred.brinkel@att.net H: Greg McDermott, Asst. gjmcdermott@cox.net H: Grid Carolyn Bayer-Broring, Co-Chief carolyn.bayerbroring@dhs.gov H: Shirley Thompson, Co-Chief shirleytsr@hotmail.com H: License Chairman (novice permits) Mike Collins mike@meatheadracing.com C: MARRS Pointskeeper Shirley Thompson shirleytsr@hotmail.com H: Medical Stephen Hyatt, Chief stephen@atspeed.org H: Pace Car Graham Taylor, Co-Chief tmibrit@comcast.net H: Jim Terwilliger, Co-Chief jimtwig@gmail.com H: Pit Lauren Robison, Co-Chief hrobi78577@aol.com H: Stan Damren, Co-Chief s.damren@comcast.net H: Registration Beth Mills, Chief beth.mills@comcast.net H: Sound Control Jim Rose, Chief rosej@cox.net H: Start Bob Cage, Chief robertcage@comcast.net H: Stewards Representative Dennis Dean dennis@dennis-dean.com C: Tech Kyle Springer, Co-Chief kspringer80@gmail.com H: Robert Rivello, Co-Chief H: Timing and Scoring Jeanne Hoffman, Chief jlw4tands@verizon.net H: Trophies Terri Parker, Chief terriscrafts@peoplepc.com H: Other: Registration at the track; , Summit Point Office; , Race Control (The Tower); A complete list of WDCR contacts can be found at wdcr-scca.org

2 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS This event will be held in accordance with the SCCA General Competition Rules ACCESS TO TRACK PROPERTY BEFORE OR AFTER HOURS (REFUNDABLE TICKETS): Any non-registered participant (driver, crew, guest, official, or worker) who wishes to enter the track facility during non-registration hours must purchase a refundable ticket at the gate. The refund is available at Registration during posted Registration hours only after the prescribed credentials have been obtained. Competitors who submitted an entry online may avoid purchasing a refundable ticket by presenting a photo ID and a printed copy of their registration at the front gate. This applies to crew members also but only if they present a photo ID and a printed copy of the registration with their name listed as crew. Volunteer workers who have pre-registered on-line need only present a photo ID. Once Registration closes on Sunday, a regular ticket must be purchased at the gate if you are not preregistered. No refunds will be made for this or any other ticket. No exceptions will be made. Please note the Registration hours on the enclosed schedule and notify crew members so they will not encounter difficulty upon arrival. Access to the track property is 24 hours a day beginning the afternoon of the Friday of the event and ending in the late afternoon of the Sunday of the event. MINORS: A completed Minor Waiver (MS-2A) shall be presented in Registration for each minor (child under the age of 18) attending the event. The Minor Waiver can be signed only by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and witnessed by a licensed Registrar or Steward, or notarized. Minor waivers are available in Registration. A.pdf version is available here MINOR WAIVER and must be printed in color. Minors aged 16 and 17 who wish access to Hot areas, must contact the SCCA National Office well in advance of the event. Minors without the proper Minor Waiver will be admitted as a spectator and spectator fees may apply. Children under the age of 16 years old must be under the supervision of an adult while in the Paddock. TICKETS / CREDENTIALS / OVERCREW PASSES: Drivers are entitled to three crew passes free. Overcrew passes may be purchased for $25 each at the event. Access to Hot areas will be limited to SCCA members over the age of 18. See the section labeled Minors for information on minors. Credentials must be visible while in a Hot area. Full and Weekend memberships will be available in Registration. Contact Summit Point Motorsports Park at for information on obtaining Sunday gate passes at an SCCA member discount. CANCELLATION OF EVENT: The organizers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event when circumstances arise that are beyond their control. If at all possible, entrants will be notified in advance and refund arrangements made. For the event status contact the Region Office. After 5:00 PM on the Friday of the event, call ENTRIES: Online registration is available at wdcr-scca.org through Wednesday at noon prior to the event. Online entries paid with credit card will be accepted immediately. The Late Date is the Sunday prior (6 days) to the event. Checks (payable to WDCR, SCCA) or money orders must be received by the Region Office no later than the Late Date (postmark not withstanding) to avoid additional fees. Any entries and/or payments received after the Late Date will be assessed a $50 fee. New this year: All pre-event registration will close on Wednesday at 12:00 noon. An extra handling fee of $25 will be charged after that time and must be processed at the track Registration. Payments will be processed upon receipt. This event may be photographed, videotaped, and/or recorded for broadcast, commercial use or promotion without further notice. Participation in this event under these Supplemental Regulations means that permission is granted for such media to be published without compensation of any kind. HARD-COPY ENTRIES: (new this year) All registrations not processed through the on-line registration system are subject to a non-refundable $25 handling fee per entry. For a hard-copy of the entry form, please contact the Region Office as directed elsewhere in this document or use the form attached to these Supplemental Regulations. OVERSUBSCRIPTIONS: When any race group has more than 50 entries subsequent entries will be placed on a wait list. Every effort will be made to notify those who are on the wait list of their status. UNCOLLECTED PAYMENTS: If a payment is not honored for any reason, the Region may assess a service charge. Failure to clear such a matter to the satisfaction of the Region within 60 days may result in a suspension of memberships and licenses of competitor/student/entrant. VOLUNTARY WORKER FUND CONTRIBUTIONS: Drivers may make a voluntary non-deductible contribution to a fund benefitting the workers who staff the WDCR Club Racing events at Summit Point. The option is available in the registration application process. To those who choose to contribute, thanks in advance.

3 WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS: Withdrawals must be done through the WDCR Online Registration System. Notifications of withdrawal received after 9:00 PM the Friday of the event will be assessed a fee of $50 for drivers who have not been processed in registration at the track. New for 2009: Failure to withdraw by 12:00 pm on the first business day following the event will result in forfeiture of all fees paid. For assistance, contact the Region Office as directed elsewhere in this document. No refunds can be made if the driver has participated in any on-track sessions ( turned a wheel ). FLAGGING & COMMUNICATIONS BLACK FLAG STATION: The Black Flag station is at Station 4. Black flags will be displayed at the Black Flag Station and/or Start/Finish. LAST LAP: Whenever possible, the last lap of a race will be indicated by showing the entire field a sign with the numeral 1 at Start/Finish. This display, or lack thereof, is informational only and is not protestable. RADIO FREQUENCIES: Frequencies for OFFICIAL use only; , , , and SIGNAL LIGHT: A modified traffic light on the bridge approaching Station 10 may display flag signals as follows: a standing yellow flag (single yellow light) a waving yellow flag (two blinking yellow lights) double yellow flags (two steady yellow lights) a debris flag (two yellow lights with a red light) A red light will never be used alone to stop the session. When a yellow flag condition is indicated, the light represents the beginning of the no passing zone. HARDSHIP PRACTICE: There will be two periods of hardship laps, one for formula and sports racing cars and the other for all other cars. The order of the two sessions will be determined by the type of cars scheduled for the first race, which will be scheduled for the first hardship session. Hardship laps are intended solely to allow competitors to check on the state of their car after repairs or adjustments have been made. The hardships lap will consist of a single lap, followed by a checkered flag and a cool down lap. Should more than 50 cars desire to take part in the hardship laps for an individual session, cars in excess of 50 will be held on the grid until the last car on course has taken the checkered flag and the remainder will then be released for their hardship lap. Permission from the Chief Steward is not required to take part in the hardship lap. ON COURSE REGULATIONS SOUND CONTROL: A microphone is located on the left hand side of the main straight between Start/Finish and Turn 1, and readings will be posted at OG Racing. Penalties will be enforced for cars over 103 db. Whenever possible a Sound signboard plus the car number will be displayed at Start/Finish upon the first report of reading of over 103 db. This display, or lack thereof, is informational only and is not protestable. UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES ON THE TRACK: No unauthorized motorized vehicles are allowed on the race course after the close of events for the day. PADDOCK REGULATIONS OPEN TRAILERS: Any open trailer not contained within the paddock space must be parked outside Turn 10. PARKING AT THE TOWER: Due to emergency vehicle traffic, the road to T&S and the tower will be closed to all vehicles (this includes; RSV's, golf carts, motorcycles, etc). PARKING PASSES: Only one paddock parking pass will be issued for each competing car. Paddock space is provided for the race car plus one service/private vehicle. All non-race vehicles without a paddock pass affixed to the windshield must park outside paddock. Adherence to this policy will be monitored and enforced by race officials. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in vehicles being towed. This policy will be enforced for competitors, officials, workers, crew, guests, etc. PADDOCK SPACES: Due to limited paddock space, all competitors are expected to minimize their paddock space usage. Sharing spaces is highly encouraged. The SCCA assumes control of the Paddock (for the purpose of directing paddock parking only) on Thursday of the race weekend. Paddock spaces set up prior to this time may be relocated, rearranged, or removed to conform to the following regulations: Asphalt damage is prohibited (i.e., tent stakes, jack stands, etc.). The fenced-off area below the Control Tower is reserved for worker camping. Paddock roads may not be used for parking, pregridding or work space. Concrete pads are provided for suspension alignment and other work requiring a level, hard surface. Camping or paddock setup on these pads is prohibited. QUIET TIME: No race car engines may be started between 7:00 PM and 7:30 AM. Noise in the Paddock and camping areas shall be kept to a minimum after 11:00 PM.

4 SPEED LIMIT: The speed limit in the Paddock is walking speed at all times. It will be strictly enforced by Race Officials. Dangerous driving or excess speed will not be tolerated. PETS: Pets are prohibited in the Grid and Pit areas as well as the Registration building. Dogs must be leashed and in the control of an adult in all other areas of the facility. PIT & GRID REGULATIONS SAFETY: Enclosed shoes are required. Smoking is not permitted. PIT SIGNALS: Visible Hot credentials are required in the Pit. Please Use Care While Crossing the Pit Lane. Only Race Officials will be permitted at the pit wall until after a green flag race start. GRID ENTRY: Cars must enter the Grid area from the rear (Pit-In area) ONLY. RACE SUPPORT VEHICLES (RSVs): All motorized vehicles (3 & 4 wheel ATVs, golf carts, scooters, etc) are permitted for race related activities only and may not leave the paddock unless going to the Registration bldg, Front Gate or Gasoline Alley (with GA pass). Each RSV must display a pass available at Registration for $5. RSV drivers must hold a valid state driver s license. Race Support Vehicles must be operated safely and responsibly. Reckless operation or disregard for the rules could result in expulsion from the event. Officials may use 2, 3 or 4- wheeled vehicles to carry out their duties. SCRUTINEERING REGULATIONS IMPOUND: The first three finishing positions in each class for each race must go to Impound. Drivers are responsible for determining their finishing positions. Cars brought in by Emergency Services may be taken to impound. No car may leave Impound until released by a Steward or Tech Inspector. SCALES: The scales at Tech will be available to competitors during all qualifying sessions plus; ½ hour prior to the start of racing on Sunday during Sunday lunch (once all impound cars are cleared) until 15 minutes after the start of the first race after lunch. TECH STICKERS: Cars must display the event Tech sticker as follows: Formula and Sports Racing Cars on the driver s left roll bar upright; all other cars in the driver s left headlight area. Tech stickers are available at the tech building and may be available at Registration on Friday evenings only. SERVICES: Gasoline (self-serve, 24/7, credit card only), compressed air, showers, telephone, and food will be available at the track. Water is also available but not to be used for washing vehicles. Camping is free at the track on Friday and Saturday nights. Electricity is available in portions of the paddock and is provided by Summit Point Motorsports Park. To acquire electrical service, first locate and secure your paddock space and note the number of the service box. Fee and deposit are paid at the Front Gate where a key for the service box is issued. Return the key to the Front Gate immediately so as not to forget. TIMING & SCORING (T&S): Cars will be timed using the AMB Transponder system. Transponder signal may be tested at Tech. Transponders may be purchased or rented from OG Racing ( at Summit Point Motorsports Park, , or their Sterling VA location, Cars whose numbers do not meet the approval of Timing and Scoring may not receive times. INDIVIDUAL TIMING or DATA SYSTEMS: Trackside equipment for individual timing or data collection systems may only be placed at the pit out end of pit road. PREFERRED NUMBERS NEDIV: Unless there is a conflict with possible group changes, preferred numbers will be honored until after the Late Date. QUALIFYING GRIDS AND RACE RESULTS: Copies will be available in the results cabinet at OG Racing, please take only one. Additional copies may be obtained from T & S. TROPHIES: Trophy location will be posted in the results cabinet at OG Racing. No trophies will be mailed.

5 SCCA National Race May 16-17, 2009 This event will be held in accordance with the SCCA General Competition Rules Washington DC Region, SCCA Summit Point Motorsports Park Summit Point, WV Sanction #09-N-570-S Entry Fee 295 $5 contribution to the Club Racing Reserve Fund 5 Tow Fund 15 Total 315 Voluntary contribution to Worker Appreciation Fund $ SRF, FE (FSCCA) and SM compliance fee $10 $ Race Support Vehicle pass (Golf Cart, ATV, etc) $5 $ $50 (see Supplementary Regulations) $ $25 (see Supplementary Regulations) $ TOTAL DUE $ Online Registration is available at wdcr-scca.org Entries received after the Sunday prior (6 days) to the event (postmark not withstanding) will be charged an additional $50. Additional handling fee applied for all non on-line registrations and all At-Track entries. Fax to: Mail to: WDCR, SCCA PO Box 4334 Silver Spring MD Courier (FedEx, etc) to: 2904 Craiglawn Rd Silver Spring MD Do NOT send as Signature Required Payment (entries without payment cannot be accepted) Check or Money Order enclosed. Payable to WDCR, SCCA VISA or MasterCard Card Number Signature Zip Code of billing address Exp Date Last 3 digits in signature area of card I / we agree to abide by the current General Competition Rules of the Sports Car Club of America and the Supplementary Regulations for this event. I / we declare the car which I / we entered complies with all requirements as specified in the GCR for the Class, Category and Race in which it is entered. Driver Signature Entrant Signature (if other than driver) Date Date Car It is the responsibility of the driver to use the car number assigned. Class Year (SSA,B & M and T1-3 classes only) Number Desired 1) 2) 3) Office Use Class Make/Model Sponsors (max. 40 characters) AMB Transponder # (mandatory) Colors Car # Driver Driver s Name Address / City / St / Zip Home Phone Work /Fax /Cell Phone (please indicate which) Date of Birth Member # License Grade & Exp Date Region of Record Emergency Contact Phone At Track? Y N Entrant s Name (if other than driver) Member # & Region Address / City / St / Zip Crew 1. (free) 2. (free) 3. (free) 4. (pay) 5. (pay) 6. (pay)