finboy
08-14-2003, 10:28 AM
On the Monday September 1st 2003 Long weekend, the RX7 / Mazda Sportscar Owners Club with The Title sponser Actionfront Data Recovery Labs
Is excited to announce the second Pro-Slalom event of the season.
This event will be hosted at Square One shopping Mall located in Mississauga Ontario. With easy access off hwy 403. ( located close to the QEW and 401 hwys)
All Solo motorsports participants (min 3 events or more) are invited to attend.
(with regular solo policies applying, seatbelts, helmets etc..)
Cost is $40.00 with a guarantee 4 runs (minimum).
Registration will be from 8:00am till 9:45
With the Drivers meeting at 9:50am
Those who are familiar with Solo motorsports but have never seen/heard/participated in a Pro-Slalom format, will love this style of Solo motorsports!!
Two similar solo II slalom courses are mirrored side by side, with a Xmas tree starting system.
Vehicles are staged, on the grid, and the STARTER will await your “thumbs up”
NOTE: ONLY acknowledge the STARTER with “thumbs up” once the “thumbs up” are given, the STARTER activates the lights, and we’re going GREEN!!!
“Thumbs up” will be the ONLY signal the STARTER will Accept, a head nod, a grunt
will not be accepted.
First one “there and back” with the CLEANEST run will be determined the WINNER.
Run groups for QUALIFYING and ELIMINATION rounds are comprised of 4 Classes based from the Push it to the Limit solo II slalom series.
http://www.wiredmotorsports.com/pitl/pitl-class.html
A GROUP is combined with the “A and B stock CLASSES”
B GROUP is combined of the “A MODIFIED, B PLUS AND B MODIFIED Classes”
C GROUP is combined with the “C Stock, C plus, and C Modified Classes”
D GROUP is the OPEN Class “kit car class or any vehicle competing on slicks”
Following the Drivers meeting QUALIFYING will commence.
QUALIFYING ROUNDS
All the drivers of A GROUP will complete 4 qualifying runs ALTERNATING
SIDES attempting to post their fastest time (it doesn’t matter which side your ftd is
Completed on).
ONLY during QUALIFYING are Times scored like a regular solo II slalom event using the “down and out 2 second” pylon rule, with the same penalties, OC (off course), DNS (did not show) etc.
** the difference being.. the stopwatch STARTS on the GREEN LIGHT **
(so don’t sit there checking yourself out in the mirror, or be blowing a kiss to your sweetheart, or waving to your mom)
During qualifying, it doesn’t matter if you win or loose, all you are trying to do is place a CLEAN fast time so you are able to continue on further for the
ELIMINATION ROUNDS.
(your qualifying times will make a difference for seeding in your class)
ONLY the 16 FASTEST QUALIFIERS will be invited back to continue to the ELIMINATION ROUND
(But.. if the higher classes are under populated… you might get a second chance to come back so don’t pack up and leave…)
Once all FOUR run groups have completed the QUALIFYING session.
We will Break for LUNCH for 1 hour.
On your return, you will see the QUALIFYING RESULTS POSTED.
From the 1st seed, 2nd seed etc.
You will also be able to view the ELIMINATION TREE, and see who you’ll
Be competing against in your class.
The format is like any other elimination tree
1 vs 16 2 vs 15 etc....
** NOTE - the higher seed of the pairing will have lane choice **
The winner is determined by best 2 out of three
THE TOPGUN / OVERALL WINNER
The four class winners will compete against each other to determine
Who the best of the best is!!!
The fastest times recorded in the elimination rounds will be used.
The Driver with the fastest time recorded against the elimination times (NOT the qualifying times)
Will be determined the TOP GUN and OVERALL WINNER
A will go against B
C will go against D
Drivers will complete two runs (one on each side) the average of both times will be the score used.
RULES FOR THE ELIMINATION ROUND
1) the worst penality/offender takes the LOSS
2) DID NOT SHOW – if the vehicle isn’t ready/staged when the starter
says so (regardless of car problems etc…) automatic LOSS
3) RED LIGHTING - on the start is an automatic loss
eg. If one car red lights, and the other goes off course.
The car Red lighting on the start takes the LOSS (car is determined to not have STARTED the round)
Note - IF both VEHICLES “redlight”, both take a LOSS (only applies on the first round) Then its sudden death.. with SECOND round determining the looser
4) OFF COURSE RUN – a vehicle who goes off course takes the LOSS
if BOTH vehicles go OFF COURSE, the vehicle who went OFF COURSE first takes the LOSS (and you both get a slap in the head by the stop box marshalls)
5) END CONES - Braking PAST / touching the END CONES of the STOP BOX
automatic LOSS
** if BOTH cars hit the end cones.. last car back takes the LOSS **
6) HITTING A CONE on a run – if other car is clean, either first or last car back
the car with the cone takes the takes the LOSS
** if BOTH cars hit a cone… last one back takes the LOSS **
and YES the “down and out” pylon rule applies!!!
7) CLEAN RUN – first car back is the WINNER
NOTE during elimination rounds the end cones count as ONE CONE.
Hitting 1 is the same as hitting 4 of the end cones. It doesn’t matter.
SHARING A CAR
Cars can be shared among drivers provided that they do NOT compete in the same class.
In other words... if you had an “A class” car, you could share the ride in all four classes with four different people.
the ONLY run group where you can NOT share a CAR is the D group
**note… if you have car problems, and you have a friend who has already been eliminated (in the same class or in a lower class) you may compete in their vehicle
provided you notify the TIMING TENT and are ready to go (this does not apply if you are approaching/at the starting line) **
CAN YOU RUN IN A HIGHER CLASS??
YES… by all means…. If you like being the underdawg and want to go up against a higher class car, enter your car in a higher class.
It makes for great competition, and entertainment!!!!
VEHICLE NUMBERS?
Wear your normal competition numbers, its unlikely we’ll have the same numbered
Vehicle in the same class.
NUMBERS must be worn on both sides of the VEHICLE, as well as the
FRONT AND REAR windshield
(shoe polish will NOT be available)
things are happening fast, the score keepers need these numbers to be LARGE and clearly visible
PASSENGERS ALLOWED?
Nope… sorry, only at our regular Push it to the limit events
At the Hershey Center
OFFICIAL “COURSE WALK?”
Nope.. BOTH courses will be clearly defined, no novices are participating, also to save time.
YES you can crawl, walk, jog, sprint, rollerblade, bike the course.. BUT…. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED on the course!!
MARSHALING & FLAG DUTY
PENALITY CONES – will be indicated by raising them in the air, and place the pylon back.
** DO NOT correct cones till after the car has FINSHED its run!!!! **
OFF COURSE – X or CROSS the flags or arms
STOP THE VEHICLE – WAVING THE RED FLAG like your Gilligan stranded on an Island
(something urgent has happened, and we need vehicles stopped on the course)
instruction will then be given to the drivers on where to proceed by the Marshalls
NUDGED but CLEAN CONE – please inspect, adjust the placement, and use “the safe” arm motion used in baseball
FUN RUNS??
We’ll see.. most likely not…. it’s a long day!!
Maybe
SECURITY?
The mall is Closed, but there is still mall security, However there maybe be
People walking around the parking lot area, so it is strongly suggested to
Keep valuables secure, and keep an eye out on your fellow competitors things.
THIS EVENT SOUNDS WICKED, HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
Think you’re a decent driver, or want to improve your driving skills??
Get involved at your local solo II events, and once you’re above novice standings, grab your Helmet and come one out!!!
The RX 7/MSOC club has hosted 2 Pro-Slalom events per year for the last three years
Usually on the long weekend Mondays, Victoria Day, Canada Day, or Labour day
ORGANIZERS
Organizers reserve the right, and will ask any IDIOT to leave if we observe an unlawful act, dangerous driving, TIRE WARMING or any behaviour that is unwelcome.
Without warning a Organizer will remove a vehicle from competition that doesn’t appear to be safe, (spilling fluids etc…..)
or exceeds reasonable sound levels.
An Organizer will re class a car during the event, if we find it necessary
(so class your car properly!!!!)
if you're slow make sure your cars are clean
if you are ugly, bring your girlfriend
if you wanna watch, bring something to sit on
its going to be a WICKED event, we got Joe T on the MIC again!!
Dave “finboy” Taira
Is excited to announce the second Pro-Slalom event of the season.
This event will be hosted at Square One shopping Mall located in Mississauga Ontario. With easy access off hwy 403. ( located close to the QEW and 401 hwys)
All Solo motorsports participants (min 3 events or more) are invited to attend.
(with regular solo policies applying, seatbelts, helmets etc..)
Cost is $40.00 with a guarantee 4 runs (minimum).
Registration will be from 8:00am till 9:45
With the Drivers meeting at 9:50am
Those who are familiar with Solo motorsports but have never seen/heard/participated in a Pro-Slalom format, will love this style of Solo motorsports!!
Two similar solo II slalom courses are mirrored side by side, with a Xmas tree starting system.
Vehicles are staged, on the grid, and the STARTER will await your “thumbs up”
NOTE: ONLY acknowledge the STARTER with “thumbs up” once the “thumbs up” are given, the STARTER activates the lights, and we’re going GREEN!!!
“Thumbs up” will be the ONLY signal the STARTER will Accept, a head nod, a grunt
will not be accepted.
First one “there and back” with the CLEANEST run will be determined the WINNER.
Run groups for QUALIFYING and ELIMINATION rounds are comprised of 4 Classes based from the Push it to the Limit solo II slalom series.
http://www.wiredmotorsports.com/pitl/pitl-class.html
A GROUP is combined with the “A and B stock CLASSES”
B GROUP is combined of the “A MODIFIED, B PLUS AND B MODIFIED Classes”
C GROUP is combined with the “C Stock, C plus, and C Modified Classes”
D GROUP is the OPEN Class “kit car class or any vehicle competing on slicks”
Following the Drivers meeting QUALIFYING will commence.
QUALIFYING ROUNDS
All the drivers of A GROUP will complete 4 qualifying runs ALTERNATING
SIDES attempting to post their fastest time (it doesn’t matter which side your ftd is
Completed on).
ONLY during QUALIFYING are Times scored like a regular solo II slalom event using the “down and out 2 second” pylon rule, with the same penalties, OC (off course), DNS (did not show) etc.
** the difference being.. the stopwatch STARTS on the GREEN LIGHT **
(so don’t sit there checking yourself out in the mirror, or be blowing a kiss to your sweetheart, or waving to your mom)
During qualifying, it doesn’t matter if you win or loose, all you are trying to do is place a CLEAN fast time so you are able to continue on further for the
ELIMINATION ROUNDS.
(your qualifying times will make a difference for seeding in your class)
ONLY the 16 FASTEST QUALIFIERS will be invited back to continue to the ELIMINATION ROUND
(But.. if the higher classes are under populated… you might get a second chance to come back so don’t pack up and leave…)
Once all FOUR run groups have completed the QUALIFYING session.
We will Break for LUNCH for 1 hour.
On your return, you will see the QUALIFYING RESULTS POSTED.
From the 1st seed, 2nd seed etc.
You will also be able to view the ELIMINATION TREE, and see who you’ll
Be competing against in your class.
The format is like any other elimination tree
1 vs 16 2 vs 15 etc....
** NOTE - the higher seed of the pairing will have lane choice **
The winner is determined by best 2 out of three
THE TOPGUN / OVERALL WINNER
The four class winners will compete against each other to determine
Who the best of the best is!!!
The fastest times recorded in the elimination rounds will be used.
The Driver with the fastest time recorded against the elimination times (NOT the qualifying times)
Will be determined the TOP GUN and OVERALL WINNER
A will go against B
C will go against D
Drivers will complete two runs (one on each side) the average of both times will be the score used.
RULES FOR THE ELIMINATION ROUND
1) the worst penality/offender takes the LOSS
2) DID NOT SHOW – if the vehicle isn’t ready/staged when the starter
says so (regardless of car problems etc…) automatic LOSS
3) RED LIGHTING - on the start is an automatic loss
eg. If one car red lights, and the other goes off course.
The car Red lighting on the start takes the LOSS (car is determined to not have STARTED the round)
Note - IF both VEHICLES “redlight”, both take a LOSS (only applies on the first round) Then its sudden death.. with SECOND round determining the looser
4) OFF COURSE RUN – a vehicle who goes off course takes the LOSS
if BOTH vehicles go OFF COURSE, the vehicle who went OFF COURSE first takes the LOSS (and you both get a slap in the head by the stop box marshalls)
5) END CONES - Braking PAST / touching the END CONES of the STOP BOX
automatic LOSS
** if BOTH cars hit the end cones.. last car back takes the LOSS **
6) HITTING A CONE on a run – if other car is clean, either first or last car back
the car with the cone takes the takes the LOSS
** if BOTH cars hit a cone… last one back takes the LOSS **
and YES the “down and out” pylon rule applies!!!
7) CLEAN RUN – first car back is the WINNER
NOTE during elimination rounds the end cones count as ONE CONE.
Hitting 1 is the same as hitting 4 of the end cones. It doesn’t matter.
SHARING A CAR
Cars can be shared among drivers provided that they do NOT compete in the same class.
In other words... if you had an “A class” car, you could share the ride in all four classes with four different people.
the ONLY run group where you can NOT share a CAR is the D group
**note… if you have car problems, and you have a friend who has already been eliminated (in the same class or in a lower class) you may compete in their vehicle
provided you notify the TIMING TENT and are ready to go (this does not apply if you are approaching/at the starting line) **
CAN YOU RUN IN A HIGHER CLASS??
YES… by all means…. If you like being the underdawg and want to go up against a higher class car, enter your car in a higher class.
It makes for great competition, and entertainment!!!!
VEHICLE NUMBERS?
Wear your normal competition numbers, its unlikely we’ll have the same numbered
Vehicle in the same class.
NUMBERS must be worn on both sides of the VEHICLE, as well as the
FRONT AND REAR windshield
(shoe polish will NOT be available)
things are happening fast, the score keepers need these numbers to be LARGE and clearly visible
PASSENGERS ALLOWED?
Nope… sorry, only at our regular Push it to the limit events
At the Hershey Center
OFFICIAL “COURSE WALK?”
Nope.. BOTH courses will be clearly defined, no novices are participating, also to save time.
YES you can crawl, walk, jog, sprint, rollerblade, bike the course.. BUT…. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED on the course!!
MARSHALING & FLAG DUTY
PENALITY CONES – will be indicated by raising them in the air, and place the pylon back.
** DO NOT correct cones till after the car has FINSHED its run!!!! **
OFF COURSE – X or CROSS the flags or arms
STOP THE VEHICLE – WAVING THE RED FLAG like your Gilligan stranded on an Island
(something urgent has happened, and we need vehicles stopped on the course)
instruction will then be given to the drivers on where to proceed by the Marshalls
NUDGED but CLEAN CONE – please inspect, adjust the placement, and use “the safe” arm motion used in baseball
FUN RUNS??
We’ll see.. most likely not…. it’s a long day!!
Maybe
SECURITY?
The mall is Closed, but there is still mall security, However there maybe be
People walking around the parking lot area, so it is strongly suggested to
Keep valuables secure, and keep an eye out on your fellow competitors things.
THIS EVENT SOUNDS WICKED, HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
Think you’re a decent driver, or want to improve your driving skills??
Get involved at your local solo II events, and once you’re above novice standings, grab your Helmet and come one out!!!
The RX 7/MSOC club has hosted 2 Pro-Slalom events per year for the last three years
Usually on the long weekend Mondays, Victoria Day, Canada Day, or Labour day
ORGANIZERS
Organizers reserve the right, and will ask any IDIOT to leave if we observe an unlawful act, dangerous driving, TIRE WARMING or any behaviour that is unwelcome.
Without warning a Organizer will remove a vehicle from competition that doesn’t appear to be safe, (spilling fluids etc…..)
or exceeds reasonable sound levels.
An Organizer will re class a car during the event, if we find it necessary
(so class your car properly!!!!)
if you're slow make sure your cars are clean
if you are ugly, bring your girlfriend
if you wanna watch, bring something to sit on
its going to be a WICKED event, we got Joe T on the MIC again!!
Dave “finboy” Taira