The Philly Region is very excited to offer three schools this year to help our novice drivers learn the art of Solo competition. The program will consist of an afternoon of classroom instruction with on-course instruction the following day. We will also include a free event admission to an event during our 2008 season after completing one of our novice schools.
In the classroom session we will be teaching the basics of course navigation as it pertains to selecting the best line through the obstacle(s). The course instruction will apply the classroom instruction into practice with the focus on car control while navigating the obstacles. The classroom instruction is mandatory for those wishing to enter the novice school.
School Dates:
We have scheduled three (3) schools for this season:
- April 26-27
- June 28-29
- August 23-24
School Schedule:
Classroom instruction: Saturday at JSC Speed from 1-4pm.
Thank you JSC for letting us use your facility!
JSC Speed
101B Domorah Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
Course instruction: Sunday at Boeing from 8am to 4pm.
Boeing Helicopter
501 Industrial Hwy
Ridley Park, PA 19078-1139
School Cost & Logistics:
- Each school will be capped to 24 entrants.
- The cost to attend this school will be $125. This cost will include the following:
- Classroom instruction at JSC Speed on Saturday. No food will be provided on this date.
- Course instruction at Boeing on Sunday. Lunch (hoagies) will be provided.
- Credit for the event costs at one Philly event during the 2008 season.
- This will be a pre-reg only event, which we will have posted on www.motorsportsreg.com.
We will make announcements in our forums when we have registration open.
Note: Due to new SCCA rules, every entrant to our novice schools MUST be a member of the SCCA. You must either have an Annual Membership with the SCCA or purchase a Weekend Membership. The costs for a weekend membership is $15.
School Participants:
Drivers with more than two years of autocrossing experience are not eligible to participate in the novice school. Two driver cars will be allowed but not recommended. All Participants must have a valid driver's license or learner's permit and be at least 16 years of age.
Notes:
- If a participant holds only a learner's permit, an adult supervisor must accompany them.
- If a participant is under 18 years of age, a minor waiver form must be signed by both parents/guardians. This form can be found on the SCCA National Website and must be signed in the presence of an SCCA member or notary.
School vehicle and safety equipment:
Vehicle: The Philly Region requires that you have at least TWO functioning seats along with functioning safety equipment for each seat. ALL Cars must pass a standard SCCA Solo safety tech inspection, which entails wheels on solid, tight battery, and all loose parts in the car, trunk and under the hood are removed. Cars will be taking multiple runs. Please be advised that if your car overheats, has clutch problems, or any other issues under these conditions, you might want to consider other alternatives.
Helmet: You should have properly rated helmet, Snell M or SA 95 or better. If you do not we will have a limited number of loaner helmets in various sizes. All SCCA Solo rules will be strictly enforced.
The Philly Region is very excited about the program we have prepared for this year, and we look forward to seeing many new faces to our region through our schools. Should you have any questions or comments in regard to this program, please reply to the Solo Novice Scchool forum thread or contact JR Fisher, our Region's Solo Chair. JR's info can be found under "Solo Contacts" Regional Contacts Page
Thanks very much for your interest and support of our program.
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