Camaro5 FEST III Autocross Sponsored by Pedders USA

[Heaven_is_inferno_orange]

Sign me up for modified.

[Stay Marine]

if you pull back the padding on the inside of the helmet (either back or sides) you usually will find the full SNELL certification (if not through the DOT sticker in back)...my first and only autox at C5FI they had to use a flashlight to see it; but its in there (to include on M helmets)

[Blade]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Norm twisted my arm. Please put me down for the Super Modified Class...

please don't laugh too hard at me. I've never driven Auto X before... laughing with me is allowed, however.

Just turn the wheel towards the corners Emma

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by Blade

Just turn the wheel towards the corners Emma

thanks for the tip!

[Info@PeddersUSA.com]

Originally Posted by xSSkier874

so is it just SA or is M also acceptable?

i would be surprised if M is allowed, i know it's not allowed for Drag Racing, Road Courses, AutoX i'm not certain, but i'd say no judging from Pete's comment on Insurance

[garcmol]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

The difference between a bike and closed ****pit helmet is fire resistance. The Auto helmet liner material is more fire resistant. A 2005 SA helmet or newer is required for insurance reasons.

I'm sorry if I mislead folks before. If this is required for insurance, this is the helmet you need.

[garcmol]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

It looks like 4 of our club members (well 3 clubs, several of us are in all 3) are already signed up to help. ( RubyCamaro, SparkyDL75, KYCAMAROSS, GMteSSted) and a verbal vrom Camaro54. I have sent out messages to others & we are having a club meet of the Music City Group Sunday. It is likely we will have more (there are over 14 of us signed up to go to C5 Fest by a quick scan of the sign up list). There is a good chance our club(s) can work together to do a shift. I will let you know more after our meet on Sunday. How many workers are in a group?

I sent you a PM about this. Thank you!

[SparkyDL75]

As for helmets, the original post states a Snell 2005 or 2010 SA or M rated helmet. If you have questions so to a local motorcycle shop. Those guys seem to know a lot about helmets. They typically carry just the M rated helmets. I found out today that the Snell rating is a European rating system and that FOR MOTORCYCLES on the ROAD all you need is DOT rating. I took advantage of the helmets at the cycle shop just to find the size I will need. I plan to order online now that I know the correct size.

[garcmol]

I've changed the OP based on Pete's input regarding insurance. SA 2005, 2010 Snell helmet.

[ToddC]

Slide me into the modified class, did I say slide?

[RubyCamaro]

My brother-in-law used to race and he said he'd loan me a helmet but I looked at them today & his newest one says 2000 in it. Sounds like my new motorcycle one won't work so I guess there goes some of my mod $. Oh well, you gota' pay to play.

[Kycamaross]

Originally Posted by garcmol

Thank you!! Can you commit a morning or afternoon session as a volunteer?

I am available for whatever you need. I believe Rubycamaro is coordinating club members to help as a group, but I can help above and beyond that as well. Whatever you need, just let me know. Just want to do my part to ensure C5FIII is a success!!

[xSSkier874]

Originally Posted by Info@PeddersUSA.com

i would be surprised if M is allowed, i know it's not allowed for Drag Racing, Road Courses, AutoX i'm not certain, but i'd say no judging from Pete's comment on Insurance

I've always used my 2005M for drag racing, last i checked the SA was required for 11.5 (may be 10.5) and faster when the fire suit was also required. Can we please get a official clarification on this?

[The_Stache]

Originally Posted by xSSkier874

I've always used my 2005M for drag racing, last i checked the SA was required for 11.5 (may be 10.5) and faster when the fire suit was also required. Can we please get a official clarification on this?

**** See end of post for ILOR regs!! **** Overview - You need a 2005 or newer SA rated helmet for drags.

For drag racing it depends on if the track follows NHRA regulations or not. NHRA requirements state 2005 and greater + SA for fire safety. I could not drag at firebird and had to barrow a helmet because my old helmet is only M rated, I have since bought a 2010 SA rated helmet due to this.

Here the regs from Firebird raceway (please note cf3/ILOR may have different regs)

Link - firebird street drags

As of January 1, 2007 all helmets must have a Snell 2000 or Better rating.

As of February 1, 2006 all vehicles with an aftermarket power adder, (nitrous, turbocharger, or supercharger) running faster than 13.99 will be required to wear an SFI approved fire jacket

Condensed Excerpts from the 2006 NHRA Rulebook:

The following information will get 99% of cars through Tech Inspection,
but there are always some things we can’t foresee. The purpose of Tech Inspection is to ensure your safety and the safety of spectators and race crew. Therefore, the Race Director’s decisions on Tech Inspection matters are FINAL!
1. Seat belts are required (even if your car is so old it didn’t come with belts) and must be securely/properly mounted. Seat belts must be worn when racing.
2. All windows must be present and in good condition (free of cracks). Cars must run with all windows up, sunroofs and T-tops closed. Convertibles must run with the top up.
3. All automatic transmissions must have a functional neutral safety switch. Vehicle may only crank in Park or Neutral. (Note: an ignition kill switch is not enough. The starter must not function when the transmission is in gear.)
4. Doors handles must be functional, inside & out. “Shaved” door handles not permitted unless there is an obvious mechanical means for our safety crew to open the driver and front passenger doors from the outside.
5. Battery cannot be located in driver/passenger compartment (unless meeting all NHRA rules and requirements, consult the NHRA Rulebook or our Tech Crew) and the battery must be securely mounted. No bungee cords, fabric straps, wire, rope, Ty-Wraps, leather belts, etc., are acceptable in place of a proper mechanical battery hold-down.
6. Vehicles with batteries that are relocated from the stock location must have an external master cutoff switch on the outside rearmost portion of the vehicle. This switch must kill ALL electrical functions including the engine. The OFF position of this switch must be labeled for our safety crew. (There are additional requirements for relocated batteries. Please, before you relocate your battery, see our Tech Crew or the NHRA Rulebook for guidance.)
7. Cooling system must have an overflow catch bottle. If your coolant-recovery system is not factory-stock, then the catch bottle must be 16 ounces capacity, minimum.
8. Tires must be in good condition, with at least 1/16 inch of visible tread remaining and no cord showing. Slicks must have visible wear indicators showing.
9. Carburetor must be covered. If your vehicle has no hood, mechanical fan must be removed but electric fans are OK.
10. Helmets: Drivers of all vehicles running 13.99 or quicker, and ALL convertibles regardless of E.T., must wear an SFI-approved helmet with a Snell rating of 2000 or newer. Passengers in convertibles running 14.00 and slower must also wear an approved helmet. (Note: DOT-only helmets are not permitted. SFI-approved helmets are not permitted if the Snell label inside the helmet is missing or illegible. In other words, a Snell-rating on the outside of the helmet is not good enough.)
11. All vehicles must have at least one working taillight, which must be ON for night racing and visible to the Starter from the turn-out at the far end of the track.
12. All hubcaps and trim rings must be removed, unless bolted on. If bolted on, the Tech Crew will ask you to remove one or more caps so wheel stud length may be checked. All wheel studs (not just on the drive wheels) must extend into the hex portion of the lug nut a distance equal to the diameter of the stud.
13. If your rear-wheel-drive vehicle is equipped with slicks and capable of running quicker than 13.00 in the quarter-mile, a driveshaft loop is required. Consult with our Tech Inspectors for specifics.
14. If your vehicle is capable of running quicker than 11.50 in the quarter-mile, please consult with our Tech Inspectors for additional safety equipment requirements.
15. No vehicle may be in motion with the hood up, whether under power or being pushed or towed. Please lower your hood for visibility when moving your vehicle.

Found the lucas oil raceway regs:

Link - Lucas Oil Raceway

How To Race?
Pass Basic NHRA Inspection Rules per the current Year Rulebook. NHRA 2011 RULEBOOK is on sale in the main office.

Fuel will be sold during EVERY Wednesday Night from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. only.

THE RACE DIRECTOR’S DECISION IS FINAL!

The following are requirements for street legal vehicles:
1. Shorts are NOT PERMITTED when racing and a shirt with sleeves is required to race.
2. Seat belts must be properly mounted.
3. All windows must be present and in good shape and rolled up fully when racing. (no cracks)
4. All automatic transmissions must have operational neutral safety switches.
5. Doors handles operational inside & out.
6. Battery cannot be in driver’s compartment and the battery must have 3/8 bolts to hold it in place.
7. Batteries that are relocated in the trunk must have external cut off switch to the rear of the vehicle labeled "CUT OFF."
8. Radiator must have proper overflow catch tank.
9. Tires must be in good condition.
10. Carburetor must be covered: if there is no hood, live fan must be removed but an electric fan is OK.
11. Carburetor must have “two” return springs installed.
12. Rear seat must be installed or sheet metal covering or trunk bulkhead must be installed.
13. Convertibles must run with top up and driver MUST have a full face helmet meeting the SNELL, 2000 or 2005 rating.
14. All vehicles must have at least one working taillight.
15. All hubcaps and trim rings must be removed.
16. All drivers running vehicles 13.99 or quicker MUST have a full face helmet meeting the SNELL, 2000 or 2005 rating.
17. Slicks are allowed.
18. NO PASSENGERS ARE PERMITTED!
19. If you run quicker than 9.99 seconds you must have an NHRA license.