OFFC Spring General Meeting Sunday, February 11 th, 2018 WELCOME

OFFC Spring General Meeting Sunday, February 11 th, 2018 WELCOME

SERIES FEES Remain at $150.00 Benefits: 1. Earn points in Toyo Tires F1600 Championship Series 2. Draw Prizes at track 3. Earn Contingency prize money 4. Year End Awards and prizes * Reciprocal series entry with Formula Tour (only) but must belong to a CASC affiliated club (i.e. CTA $25) See Ralph to complete forms and submit payment by cheque or e- transfer Membership forms were emailed to everyone and will be posted on website under Competitors

2018 TOYO TIRES F1600 SCHEDULE 6 Race Schedule May 12-13 Spring Trophy Races at CTMP June 15-17 Vintage Grand Prix at CTMP (Oliver Clubine B Class Award) July 7-8 Peter Jackson Trophy Races at Shannonville July 28-29 Canadian Touring Trophy Race at CTMP August 25-26 Ted Powell Races at Calabogie September 15-16 Indian Summer Trophy Races at CTMP (Al Craighead CanAm Cup Award)

2018 SUPER SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE 4 Race Series 2 Events in Quebec 2 Events in Ontario June 8-10 June 15-17 July 7-8 August 10-12 Grand Prix du Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Vintage Grand Prix at CTMP Peter Jackson Trophy Races at Shannonville GP3R at Trois Rivieres *Note: Formula Tour has the Calabogie event on their schedule as part of their points series but not the Super Series.

RACE WEEKEND STRUCTURE Races per Weekend/Event One practice and One Qualifying session 3 Races Gridding Procedure Qualifying sets grid for Race 1 Fastest lap of Race 1 sets grid for Race 2 Fastest lap of Race 2 sets grid for Race 3 Points Structure 1 st 30 8 th 8 2 nd 24 9 th 7 3rd 19 10 th 6 4 th 15 11 th 5 5 th 12 12 th 4 6 th 10 13 th 3 7 th 9 14 th 2 15 th on 1 * NOTE: 1. 2 Drops for Season & Cannot drop a Disqualification.

2018 RULES & REGS Honda Gearing Rule All Honda powered cars will be required to run gear ratios from the following range for CTMP events. Cars with 13 36 R&P Cars with 10 31 R&P 1st 2.000-2.188 1st 1.803-2.000 2nd 1.737-1.833 2nd 1.500-1.600 3rd 1.421-1.500 3rd 1.261-1.340 4th 1.190-1.261 4th 1.040-1.125

Honda s in B Class Grandfather current Honda s running in B Class for 2018 29.5 restrictor New Honda s to series will race in A Class Tires Tires for Ontario Series Toyo R888 (all cars) Tires for Quebec Series Honda Toyo R888R, Ford Toyo R888 Must run the correct tire for each of the series. Tire at Calabogie will be the R888 for all cars from both series

Testing rule Testing is prohibited at a track for a period of 30 days prior to a Toyo Tires F1600 Championship event. Promoter or CASC sanctioned test days attached to the events are permitted. EVENT EVENT DATE TESTING PROBITIED BEMC at CTMP May 11 13 April 11 May 10 VARAC at CTMP June 14-17 May 15 June 13 Peter Jackson at SMP July 6-8 June 6 July 5 BARC at CTMP July 27 29 June 27 July 26 Ted Powell at CMP Aug. 24 26 July 23 Aug 23 BEMC at CTMP Sept 14 16 Aug. 15 Sept 13

2019 RULES & REGS All Honda s will be assigned to A Class Possible changes to points system - Award points based on finishing position on the track not by class - Will be seeking drivers input over 2018 season

BGR Craighead Library Library of Racing Themed Books Housed in BGR Trailer Borrow anytime Donate Books to Library

SPONSORS FOR 2018 Presenting Sponsors Title Sponsor Supporting Sponsors

Title Sponsor Provides financial support for OFFC to manage and promote the series Provides gifts for draw prizes ($100 tire vouchers, hats, t-shirts etc) Provides tires (one ½ set per race as prize giveaway) Expectations 1. Driver patch worn on race suit on left chest 2. Toyo Tires decals on the centre of each side of the car cockpit or side pod 3. Use the wording Toyo Tires F1600 Championship in press releases

A Class Presenting Sponsors Awarding Contingency Prizes Money is awarded based on finishing position in A Class Although HPD is committed to support, negotiations are still taking place Expectations 1. All cars running Honda engines must follow these rules to earn contingency funds 2. One Honda decal be placed on each side of the engine cover - near the top 4. Stylized H on the nose of the car]

B Class Presenting Sponsor Awarding Contingency Prizes Money is awarded based on finishing position in B Class 1 st $300 2 nd $200 3 rd $100 Support through Tow Funds 1. Car is towed 350+km to the race track of the event 2. Open to A and B Class drivers 3. $300 for each of the 5 qualifying drivers those first 5 to enter an event who meet the 350+ km rule

Expectations 1. Stylized decals to be placed on the nose of the cars 2. feldrives.com decals to be placed on each side of the car, clearly visible and not obstructed by tires /wheels etc. 3. When using FEL in media releases must use FEL (all caps no spaces or periods). So #FEL not #feldrives or #FELdrives 4. When displaying website on social media releases use feldrivers.com 5. When speaking about sponsor say each letter F E L (rather than saying fell)

MK Technologies Supporting Sponsor Provide product for three year end awards Hard Charger Award Sportsmanship Award Most Improved Award Expectations 1. All cars in both classes must run MK and Cove decals 2. Decals to be placed on each side of the car so that they are visible not behind race wheels Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery Supporting Sponsors Masters Award (45+ years) for each class at each race Hard Charge/Fastest lap by class, overall, or engine/sportsman/highest placed rookie/etc Cove Dentistry Supporting Sponsor Providing financial support

Series Champion Entry ticket Mazda Road to Indy USF2000 200K Scholarship Shootout Between the ages of 14 25 years Invitations to feeder series drivers, to a Mazda Road to Indy race weekend which includes credentials, hospitality and alignment to shadow a team during the event. Expectations Decals on each side of car in a visible location not hidden by wheels Social media use #MRTI and/or #MRTIShootout Use RoadToIndy.info link

Examples of placement of series stickers F on nose, Toyo Tires on side pods, Honda on engine cover FELdrives.com on side of side pod or side of engine cover MK Technologies on side pods Cove Dentistry and MRTI new this coming season. Decals available at first race weekend.

TECH AT EVENTS Goal: 1. To educate drivers and teams on the tech process 2. To educate drivers and teams on how to check their own engines and cars 3. To ensure tech on both A and B cars, and Honda and Kent engines occurs at each and every event 4. Display the series as professional series with integrity by holding all drivers, teams and officials accountable to the rules and regulations

Examples of Tech (may include but not limited to): Honda 1. Stall Test 2. Cam Profile 3. Resistance 4. Rocker Arm Bearing 5. Restrictor Plate size 6. Gears Ford 1. Intake Manifold 2. Intake & Exhaust Ports 3. Cam Lift 4. Cam Profile 5. Carburetor Size 6. Cylinder Heads Both Honda and Ford 1. Weight 2. Track width 3. Differential 4. Operation of Reverse 6. Tires R888 not R888R 7. Magnet on flywheel 8. Weight of flywheel *** Suggestion have a spare head gasket set although Britain West will also have available at the track

1. Equipment required for tech will be available at each race event 2. Tech personnel will determine what test will be completed 3. Log of tech completed will be kept IMPLEMENTATION PLANS 4. The driver and/or team owner will be in attendance during test 5. No car is to stop in pit lane after the chequered flag is presented after any timed sessions - qualifying or race sessions (no warning this year penalty will be issued) 6. All cars are to report to impound after qualifying and race sessions 7. Drivers and teams have the opportunity to seek support in self checking own car and engine anytime during the event weekend, including the test day if personnel is available 8. Gearboxes or engines may be sealed after a session to be checked after racing on either Saturday or Sunday.

SURVEY RESULTS Results are from the survey sent out to members in November 2017. 21 Responses of 31 members 68% 2017 Race Event Attendance 10 drivers attended 4 to 6 events 11 drivers attended 1 to 3 events Social Events Continue BBQ will have two this year BARC event + one other TBA Awards Preference by drivers for a variety of styles throughout the season

Shannnville and Calabogie Events Looking at how to increase entries at Shannonville and Calabogie events by investigating why not as many drivers attend those events Shannonville 11 of respondents attended 10 did not Reasons other commitments don t like track Tow /distance Calabogie 12 attended 5 did not Reasons- other commitments distance circumstance don t like track

Banquet 13 of 21 respondents attended the banquet 11 of 13 said venue was good or excellent 9 of 13 said food was good or excellent Same for 2018 6 respondents Same venue but buffet sit down 9 respondents Full Sit down meal 3 respondents 2018 Plans 6 events 13 5 events 0 4 events 3 3 events 2 2 events 1 1 event 0 No events 1 Did not respond 1 16 plan to attend 4 6 events 13 in 2017

PROMOTION OF SERIES AND SPONSORS Goal: To increase presence of Series to develop deeper grids and further sponsorship opportunities for the series 1. Tri Fold Brochure Created 2. Weekly posts to Website highlighting drivers, events, season highlights 3. Instagram and Twitter regular and frequent posts during race weekends 4. Facebook posts leading up to and after each race event 5. Cars on display at other events (ie. Karting track, shows etc)

Social Media How can Members Support 1. Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter 2. Share posts whenever possible 3. Any possible sponsorship speak with Steering Committee Member or Penni 4. Promote our sponsors in media (print or social) 5. Use # and @ in social media posts for series and sponsors USE #toyotires #f1600 #toyotiresf1600 #FEL #MRTI #HDP Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Formula1600.com www.facebook.com/f1600/ @toyotiresf1600 @toyotiresf1600 Powerpoint will be posted on the Website under the competitors section

CONTACTS Brian Graham: David Clubine: Mike Lee: Stephen Adams: Steve Wagland: Penni Barker: Tom Cinnamon: brian.graham@formula1600.com david.clubine@formula1600.com mike.lee@formula1600.com stephen.adams@formula1600.com steve.wagland@formula1600.com info@formula1600.com tcinnamon@live.ca Ralph Klingmann: scoring@formula1600.com OR membership@formula1600.com