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On August 18-19, 2018 NSSCC is proud to present the Council Summer Classic Celebrating 60 Years of Midwestern Council of Sports Car Club. The event will be at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL. and will not just incorporate Wheel-to-wheel Sprint Racing, High Speed Autocross, and HPDE; but also cars on display and a charity event for the Lemons of Love (501c) Charity that aids in the creation of care packages for chemotherapy patients. The weekend will kick off on Saturday the 18 th on the Autobahn North Course track with a ½ day of HPDE (High Performance Drivers Education) in the morning and a ½ day of High Speed Autocross in the afternoon finishing off the 2018 HSAX Season. Then on Sunday a full day of Wheel-to-Wheel Club racing on the Autobahn South Course track showcasing the 8 th points paying event of the club racing season. Registration starts at 7 am with Drivers Meeting starting at 8 am for both days. There is a lunch break on both days and trophy presentations at their conclusion. Special Invitation to Our Valued Race Staff Members As always we need your help! Enjoy free coffee and doughnuts in the morning and free lunches each day. You can sign up by calling Race Chair s Mitch Lelito (847) 682-0807 or Chris McGuire (847) 663-5550. Motor Home / Tent Camping Fee $30 pay to Autobahn when entering the track. Shower facilities are available at North and South Towers. Unfortunately No Electric Hook Up for RV s No Campfires at the Circuit! Spectator Fees Fee $15 pay at Autobahn when entering the track. Kids 18 & under are FREE! *-Racing crews and drivers are exempt. $15 dollars per head ($5 for Autobahn, $10 for lemons of love). * Kids under 18 are FREE! Track Touring Weather permitting, we will offer 25 minutes of track touring at lunch time each day. Helpful Facility Information Fuel Located across from concessions Self Serve by Credit Card only *-93 unleaded, 104 unleaded, and 110 leaded. Water and Air Located at the Tech building, North and South Tower CONCESSIONS Operated by the track Pets ON leashes only 3
Waste Fluid located next to the North Tower Please dispose of all fluids appropriately, in their designated locations. Look at Paddock Map provided in Packet for specific location. Announcements Paddock Speakers & 103.7 FM. All Facility Damage will be passed on to the driver or crew who causes the damage. Additional items may incur a Damage fee other than those listed below: Guard Rail - $875 per 25-foot section Tire Walls - $30 per linear foot. Fencing - $35 per linear foot. Asphalt Cost of repair Please report all fuel or oil spills to staff immediately to avoid damage. Pit Lane Speed limit 35 mph Paddock Speed Limit 5 mph Event Officials Registrar.Scott Durbin Race Chair (Saturday) Mitch Lelito Race Chair (Sunday) Chris McGuire Event Coordinator / Set Up Michael Palmer Chief Steward Saturday John Saccameno Chief Steward Sunday...Chris Falconer Chief of Tech HPDE / HSAX.. Dave Brailich Chief of Tech W2W... Ralph Hanson Chief of Race Control.Patti Martin Chief of Timing & Scoring W2W Bill Martin Chief of Timing & Scoring HSAX.Michael Palmer Chief of Grid.Dave Schneider Chief of Flagging / Communication..Lauren Wessel Chief W2W Starter Al Lynch Chief HSAX Starter Chris Falconer Registration: Please Pre-register on Motorsportsreg.com, registration is allowed at the track if space exists, but you will be charged a late fee and will need to fill out all of the paper work before allowed to enter. Refunds: Refunds will be allowed up to 7 days prior to an event; any request for a refund within 7 days prior to an event will be at the discretion of the event registrar. Contact Scott Durbin Treasurer@nsscc.org At minimum your refund will be the event price minus a $50 processing fee. Send requests to: NSSCC 15726 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL. 60473 or by email to the treasurer. 4
Driver Eligibility: Drivers must be 18 years old and have a valid state issued driver s license. Minors 16 and 17 years old may participate with a valid driver s license and a Midwestern Council Minor Participation Wavier. License must be presented at tech. General Information: The chief steward of the event may modify, add to, delete from, or grant exceptions to these regulations at any time, at their sole discretion. Driver Safety HSAX: Drivers must wear long sleeve tops and long pants and have closed toe shoes. A Snell Foundation SA2010 or newer helmet with SA rating is required, OEM 3 point harnesses or optional 4-5-point racing harness are also required. Roll Bars/ Roll Cages are required in Convertibles without factory roll-over protection. Any Drivers running in HPDE with Wheel to Wheel vehicles must meet Midwestern Council GCR Safety rules for those wheel to wheel vehicles as specified in the GCR. No alcohol is permitted until after the on track activities have been concluded for the day. Performance impairing substances are prohibited at all times. *If you do not have a SA2010 Helmet, one can be rented when you arrive at Autobahn CC. - $30 Dollar Rental. Numbers: Numbers will be assigned on a first come first serve basis, HSAX MC permanent numbers will generally be honored, numbers must be 6in high in a contrasting color on both side of the vehicle, and may not be Made of Shoe Polish or Blue painters tape. Run Group (HPDE): There will generally be 3 run groups for this event beginner, intermediate, and advanced the passing rules will change based on the group. Passing: It is recommended that all passing be done after giving a point to the overtaking driver, passing more than one car at a time is not advised unless passed vehicle is pointing driver around. Areas where you are allowed to pass will vary depending on the run group, and conditions this will be finalized at the drivers meeting. Passengers: Only Instructors with helmet stickers or Ride along Approved Drivers with Helmet Stickers are allowed to take any passenger during the HPDE sessions, Instructors may also Ride in Students or competitor s vehicles. Instructors: Instruction is Very limited, Instructors are volunteers from the HSAX program and if available will assist drivers with the racing line and basic driving techniques, most of the instructors are also competing at the event, a full day on track school is available for those who want more instruction. * Please sign up on Motorsport Reg.com! On-Track Behavior: Front windows must be down in any weather, Honor the blend line when entering the track, watch your mirrors and corner stations. You will be black flagged if you are not paying attention. Not all corners will be manned. When exiting the track put your left hand out the window to signal you are slowing down, move off line. Only exit the track at the location approved at the morning drivers meeting unless your car is having a mechanical issue. Any off track excursions 5
will bring you into the pits for a talk with the steward. Multiple off track excursions will generally end your day, emergencies on track may result in the session immediately being ended. Flags On-Course: PLEASE NOTE DOUBLE YELLO FLAGS MAY BE USED AND WILL BE DISCUSSED AT DURING DRIVERS MEETINGS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 6
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FACILITY OVERVIEW MAP OF FULL COURSE AND PIT PADDOCK 8
Map Key *Subject to Change Country Club Members Only North Paddock A & South Paddock D North Paddock B HPDE / HSAX Saturday South Paddock E No RV Electric Hook up North Paddock C (Top) HPDE HSAX PADDOCK North Paddock C W2W Paddock Sunday Paddock F Grass W2W Paddock Sunday Paddock H and Paddock I Car show & Parking 9
SATURDAY TRACK MAP (HPDE / HSAX) 10
Saturday August 18 th HPDE / HSAX #4 2018 Council Summer Classic *NORTH COURSE LAYOUT* SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY AUGUST 18 th HSAX #4 7:00 AM 11:00 AM HSAX Registration Registration Building 7:00 AM 11:00 AM Technical Inspection 7:50 AM Staff Meeting Tower Base 7:30 AM 8:00 AM Novice Driver s Meeting Pit Lane 8:00 AM 8:10 AM Mandatory Drivers Meeting Pit Lane (Tech Closed) 8:25 AM 8:45 AM HPDE Group 1 Session 1 8:50 AM 9:10 AM HPDE Group 2 Session 1 9:15 AM 9:35 AM HPDE Group 3 Session 1 9:40 AM 10:00 AM HPDE Group 1 Session 2 10:05 AM 10:25 AM HPDE Group 2 Session 2 10:30 AM 10:50 AM HPDE Group 3 Session 2 10:55 AM 11:15 AM HPDE Group 1 Session 3 11:20 AM 11:40 AM HPDE Group 2 Session 3 11:45 AM 12:05 PM HPDE Group 3 Session 3 12:05 PM 1:05 PM Lunch Break 12:30 PM 1:00 PM Track Touring (weather permitting) 1:10 PM 4:45 PM HSAX Timed Runs by Class 5:15 PM 5:30 PM HSAX Trophy Presentation Weather Permitting Promoter Test / Tune for Wheel-2-Wheel Club Race Below! 5:00 PM 5:25 PM Closed Wheel Free Test / Tune (If racing on Sunday W2W) 5:30 PM 5:55 PM Open Wheel Free Test / Tune (If racing on Sunday W2W) Note - all group times are approximate and are subject to change. Drivers are responsible for answering grid calls as they are made on the day of the event. *If you run Saturday Wheel-2-wheel practice you are considered entered in Sunday Race Day! For live event updates of HSAX Times during the event go to www.mcscc-hsax.com for live timing updates for HSAX competitors. After every timed session, the website will be updated with the most current information. If you are logged on to the site, just hit refresh and the latest times should be displayed. 11
HSAX DRIVER ENTRY FORM FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 2018 NORTH COURSE LAYOUT Driver Name Club Street City, State Zip Phone ( ) E-Mail Car Make, Model, Year Group # Class Color HSAX ID# MC Perm # OR 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Choice I agree to enter the above car in this event subject to the General Competition Regulations of the Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs and the Supplementary Regulations contained in this entry form. I affirm that the car entered complies with all requirements for the class in which it is entered and that all of the information provided on this entry form is true and correct. I am 18 or over, or 16-17 with parent present and completed minor waivers. Signed (Entrant / Owner) Date Signed (Driver) Date PLEASE PRE-REGISTER TO AVOID LATE ENTRY FEE (Payment needs to accompany entry form, or late fee applies). $ $190.00 Entry Fee (Same driver / car) EARLY BIRD REGISTER! - Before August 12 th for this price. $ $180.00 Entry Fee (MC Members Same driver / car) EARLY BIRD REGISTER! - Before August 12 th for this price. $ $50.00 Added Entry Fee (Same driver/car for a 2 nd class). $ $220.00 Entry Fee Members & Non-Members (After August 12 th ) NO EXCEPTIONS! $ Race Staff Fund Donation $ Lemons of Love Donation $ Total Enclosed Check # Cash Note: Stock OEM Seat Belts are accepted for all closed cars. Open cars require roll bar and 4 point or greater harness. Snell K, M, or SA 2010 or newer helmets are REQUIRED. 2005 helmets are no longer accepted. New entrants should carefully read the Autocross Supplemental Regulations. Insurance considerations do not allow us to make exceptions for safety related items, even on a one-time basis. Online registration link: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/midwestern-council-high-speed-autocross-2-autobahn-country-club-north- 917126#.W0p6xMr6fP0.link Please make checks payable to NORTH SUBURBAN SPORTS CAR CLUB or NSSCC Mail your entry to: Scott Durbin Registrar - 15726 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL. 60473 email: Treasurer@nsscc.org Entry Deadline: Must be RECEIVED by 10 PM Sunday, August 12, 2018. No phone or e-mail entries. 12
HPDE DRIVER ENTRY FORM FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 2018 Please Note This page is for HPDE drivers that are NOT competing in the timed HSAX runs in the afternoon. By entering the HSAX on the previous page, you are automatically entered in the HPDE. Driver Name Club Street City, State Zip Phone ( ) E-Mail Car Make, Model, Year, Color Car Number Choice 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Driver Skill Level (circle one): Beginner Intermediate Advanced / Comp License Have you participated in on-track events before? YES, NO Describe your on-track experience: Would you like an instructor? Are you willing to help instruct? I agree to enter the above car in this event subject to the General Competition Regulations of the Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs and the Supplementary Regulations contained in this entry form. I affirm that the car entered complies with all requirements for safety in which it is entered and that all of the information provided on this entry form is true and correct. I am 18 or over, or 16-17 with parent present and completed minor waivers. Signed (Entrant / Driver) Date PLEASE PRE-REGISTER TO AVOID LATE ENTRY FEE (Payment needs to accompany entry form, or late fee applies). $ $140.00 Entry Fee (Same driver/car) HPDE Half Day (Morning) $ $160.00 Late Entry Fee (After the 10pm Registration Cut off on 8/12/2018) $ Race Staff Fund Donation $ Donation to Lemons of Love $ Total Enclosed Check # Cash Note: Stock OEM Seat Belts are accepted for all closed cars. Open cars require roll bar and 4 point or greater harness. Snell K, M, or SA 2010 or newer helmets are REQUIRED. 2005 helmets are no longer accepted. New entrants should carefully read the HPDE Supplemental Regulations. Insurance considerations do not allow us to make exceptions for safety related items, even on a one-time basis. Online Registration Link: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/midwestern-council-high-speed-autocross-2-autobahn-country-club-north- 917126#.W0p6xMr6fP0.link Please make checks payable to NORTH SUBURBAN SPORTS CAR CLUB or NSSCC - Payment must accompany registration. Incomplete registration or missing payment will not be processed. No refunds after 7 days prior to the event see below. Credit card will be charged at time of registration. Mail your entry to: Scott Durbin Registrar - 15726 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL. 60473 email: Treasurer@nsscc.org Entry Deadline: Must be RECEIVED by 10 PM Sunday, August 12, 2018. No phone or e-mail entries. 13
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Saturday August 18th Pre-Race 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Race Registration 2:30 PM 5:00 PM Race Tech 2018 Council Summer Classic *SOUTH COURSE LAYOUT* SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY May 28th Evening Test & Tune after HPDE!!! Weather Permitting North Course 5:00 PM 5:25 PM Closed Wheel Free Test / Tune (If racing on Sunday W2W) 5:25 PM 5:55 PM Open Wheel Free Test / Tune (If racing on Sunday W2W) Sunday August 19 th MCSCC Championship Race #8 7:00 AM 10:30 AM Registration Registration Building 7:00 AM 11:00 AM Technical Inspection 7:50 AM Staff Meeting South Course Tower Meeting Room 8:00 AM 8:15 AM Mandatory Drivers Meeting Pit Lane (Tech Inspection Closed) 15 Minute Practice Sessions 8:30 AM 8:45 AM Group 1 8:50 AM 9:05 AM Group 2 9:10 AM 9:25 AM Group 3 9:30 AM 9:45 AM Group 4 9:50 AM 10:05 AM Group 5 10:10 AM 10:25 AM Group 6 15 Minute Qualifying Sessions 10:30 AM 10:45 AM Group 1 10:50 AM 11:05 AM Group 2 11:10 AM 11:25 AM Group 3 11:30 AM 11:45 AM Group 4 11:50 AM 12:05 PM Group 5 12:10 PM 12:20 PM Group 6 12:20 PM 1:20 PM Lunch Break 12:40 PM 1:10 PM Track Touring (weather permitting) 30 Minute Sprint Races 1:30 PM 2:00 PM Race Group 1 2:10 PM 2:40 PM Race Group 2 2:50 PM 3:20 PM Race Group 3 3:30 PM 4:00 PM Race Group 4 4:10 PM 4:40 PM Race Group 5 4:50 PM 5:20 PM Race Group 6 See notes below: *All group times are approximate and are subject to change. **Drivers are responsible for answering grid calls as they are made on the day of the event. 15
WHEEL-2-WHEEL DRIVER ENTRY FORM FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 19, 2018 Driver Name Club Street City, State Zip Phone ( ) E-Mail AMB Transponder # License issued by License Type License # Car Make, Model, Year Group # Class Color MC Perm # OR 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Choice Midwestern Council recognizes other group probations and suspensions. Is your competition license now probationary or suspended? I agree to enter the above car in this event subject to the General Competition Regulations of the Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs and the Supplementary Regulations contained in this entry form. I affirm that the car entered complies with all requirements for the class in which it is entered and that all of the information provided on this entry form is true and correct. I am 18 or over, or 16-17 with parent present and completed minor waivers. Signed (Entrant / Owner) Date Signed (Driver) Date PLEASE PRE-REGISTER TO AVOID LATE ENTRY FEE (Payment needs to accompany entry form, or late fee applies). $ $290.00 Entry Fee (Same driver/car) EARLY BIRD REGISTER! - Before August 12 th for this price. $ $120.00 Added Entry Fee (Same driver/car for a 2 nd group, different driver w/ same car, or same driver w/ a different car). $ $340.00 Entry Fee After 8/12 (Up until 10pm on 8/12/2018) NO EXCEPTIONS! $ Race Staff Fund Donation $ Donation to Lemons of Love $ Total Enclosed Check # Cash Online registration link: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/midwestern-council-race-5-autobahn-country-club-north-suburban-sports-car-258123#.w0p7z9o- WIc.link - Please make checks payable to NORTH SUBURBAN SPORTS CAR CLUB or NSSCC Paying by Credit Card, card will be charged at time of Registration. Mail or Email your entry to: Scott Durbin Registrar - 15726 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL. 60473 email: Treasurer@nsscc.org Entry Deadline: Must be RECEIVED by 10 PM Sunday, August 12, 2018. No phone or e-mail entries. Race Information: (Mitch Lelito & Chris McGuire) Race Chair s: Email: President@nsscc.org or secretary@nsscc.org 16
Address 3795 Centerpoint Way, Joliet, IL 60436 - EVERYONE must stop @ Registration to sign into EVENT! Contact Phone - (815) 722-2223 Twitter @autobahn_cc Directions Email info@autobahncc.com Facebook - autobahncc FROM THE SOUTH I-55 North to Arsenal Rd. East to Elwood Int l Port Rd (Baseline Rd.) North to Millsdale Rd. East to Autobahn s Gate 1. 17
FROM THE NORTH Preferred Route on Week Days I-355 South to I-80 West, exit Rt. 53 (Chicago St., Exit 132). Take Rt. 53 South to Millsdale Rd. West to CenterPoint Way, turn right then continue North to Autobahn s Gate 1. Note: Truck Traffic Can Be Bad on Laraway on week days, if so Keep South on Rt 53 to Millsdale I-355 South to I-80 West, exit Rt. 53 (Chicago St., Exit 132). Take Rt. 53 South to Laraway Rd. West to CenterPoint Way, turn left and continue south to Autobahn s Gate 1. Or You Can Take I-55 South to Arsenal Rd. East to Elwood Int l Port Rd. (Baseline Rd.) North to Millsdale Rd. East to Autobahn s Gate 1. Local Lodging HOLLYWOOD CASINO JOLIET 10% Discount on hotel stays, mention the code: AUTOBAHN 10% Food discount coupons available upon request. Ph: (888) 436-7737 Address: 777 Hollywood Blvd Joliet, IL 60436 www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com 18
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