Things have changed rapidly since my last communication just 5 days ago. Sunday evening the CDC released new guidelines that recommend rescheduling or cancelling any event that has more than 50 people in attendance. Nearly all of our events fall into this size guideline. We are committed to protecting the health of our participants, their families, and the members of the communities where they live and work. We will be rescheduling events in order to do our part to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Events that are immediately impacted:
Autocross School Mar 21
Autocross #2 Mar 22
Children’s Book Rally Apr 4
The new CDC guidelines recommend these event suspensions continue for 8 weeks. If that stays in effect we may have to reschedule additional events. Right now I’m recommending that we only reschedule the events mentioned above and we adopt a wait and see attitude in this dynamic environment. Lots of things are likely to change in the coming weeks.
For anyone who has pre-paid for registration we are offering the option of an event credit or a refund. If you would like the credit there is no need to do anything – we will automatically credit your MotorsportReg account. The credit will be good for this season and next. If you would like a refund let us know by clicking on the LINK to request credit or refund
These are certainly trying times, and we are all in this together. Please do everything you can to keep yourself from becoming infected and from spreading the virus to anyone else.
Matt Lucas
TX Region SCCA
Regional Executive
If you have further questions please reach out to me or your ARE’s:
TMS Road Course event $15 additional for all entries
2020 Texas Region SCCA Autocross Schedule
Day
Date
Event
Location
Sun.
April 26
SCCA #3
TMS Bus Lot
Sun.
June 21
SCCA #4
TMS Bus Lot
Sun.
July 26
SCCA #5
Lone Star Park
Sun.
August 16
SCCA #6
TMS Bus Lot
Sun.
September 20
SCCA #7
TMS Bus Lot
Sun.
October 11
SCCA #8
TMS Road Course* The TMS Road Course event has special worker requirements which include previous Autocross experience. Again this is worker experience. It has nothing to do with driver experience. Need 3 prior events in any of the local autocross clubs or SCCA events
Sun.
November 1
SCCA #9
Lone Star Park
Texas Region Approximate Event Schedule
7:30am – 8:30am…. Registration & Tech Inspection Open
8:00am (approx)….. Course open for walking
8:45am (approx)….. Novice Walk Thru
9:15am (approx) ….. Mandatory Drivers Meeting
9:30am (approx)….. 1st heat Drivers in Grid, 1st heat Workers on course, First Car Out!
Karts
Texas Region does not currently have venues available that are suitable for karts and is not offering this program. If additional sites become available in the future, the Autocross BoD will determine if Karts will be eligible to participate.
Car / Class Registration:
Make sure your registration for this event lists the car you will be driving during the event. If you signed up for Annual Registration or pre-registered for this event and need to change your car/class, check in during Registration and one of the workers will help you.Novices:
Novices compete with open classes. If you register in Novice class, please make sure to include “N” with your class letters/numbers.
Novices:
Novices compete with open classes. If you register in Novice class, please make sure to include “N” with your class letters/numbers.
Helmets:
If you have your own helmet, check label information here to confirm it is valid for competition per the SCCA National
Your helmet must have one of these labels visible. The DOT standard (FMVSS 218) alone is not sufficient. If your helmet is not valid when going through Tech Inspection, it will be held until the end of the event. Loaner helmets will be available at Grid.
Paddock & Grid locations:
Paddock at Bus Lot events, will be the large parking lot just North of the Bus Lot (corner of Victory Circle & Allison Ave). Grid location will be on the Bus Lot on the Northwest corner. Additional Grid information will be provided at the drivers meeting.
Timing:
Live Timing results uploaded as they are scored throughout the day. You’ll be able to view live results with your smart phone, tablet or computer during the event.Live results during the event will be available at: sololive.texasscca.org
Passengers:
Passengers are allowed at Texas Region SCCA Solo events. Any passengers not registered for the event as a competitor must become a weekend member of SCCA and wear an SCCA wristband. There is no charge for passenger weekend membership. The weekend membership form can be completed on-site at the event. General spectators (non-competitors/non-passengers) will still need to sign the regular waiver and must wear a non-competitor/non-passenger wristband.
Texas Motor Speedway Policies:
Texas Motor Speedway prohibits all firearms on their property, including concealed carry.Texas Motor Speedway prohibits drones, quadcopters, or any other type of remote control devices.
Minors:
Minors are allowed on site (except in Grid) with adult supervision at all times. Parent/guardian must be on site and sign the appropriate waiver.
FAQ’s:
If you’re new to Texas Region Solo events, please take a moment to look thru our Frequently Asked Questions page before the event: texasscca.org/solo-faq/
