Will the Safety Rules be enforced?
ABSOLUTELY
The Safety Rules are in place for a very good reason. This can be a dangerous sport if strict safety rules are not in place and enforced.
Any driver driving in an unsafe or malicious manner will be brought in and the situation discussed. 10 / 10ths Motorsports reserves the right to restrict any driver from the event at our discretion for serious safety violations. We do not ever expect this to be the case but we do have an obligation to provide a safe event for all other drivers.
What kind of helmet do I need?
Helmets are an essential part of performance driving and must be within strict standards. There is only one reason for this; It May Save Your Life.All helmets must be in good condition and must meet at least a Snell 2000, SA2000 or newer. There are no exceptions to this rule. We may or may not have loaner helmets available so make sure you bring your own. It will be inspected at the tech station.
Passengers must meet the same helmet requirements as the driver.
Why wear Snell-certified helmets?
The protective capability of a particular helmet is difficult to measure. One can quickly judge a helmet for style and price, and with only a little effort for fit and comfort as well. It is much more difficult to gauge what a helmet can do when someone's skill, experience and every other precaution have failed, when his helmet's the only thing between his head and a violent collision. Snell Certification is our assurance that a helmet has measured up to the highest standards for protective performance time and again.
Why should you replace your helmet every five years?
The 5-year replacement recommendation is based on a consensus by both the helmet manufacturers and the Snell Foundation. Glues, resins and other materials used in helmet production over time can affect liner materials. Hair oils, body fluids and cosmetics, as well as normal "wear and tear" all contribute to helmet degradation. Petroleum based products present in cleaners, paints, fuels and other commonly encountered materials may also degrade materials used in many helmets possibly degrading performance. Additionally, experience indicates there will be a noticeable improvement in the protective characteristic of helmets over a 5-year period due to advances in materials, designs, production methods and the standards.
These are acceptable SNELL helmet stickers. Will be found inside your helmet.
What about seat belts / harnesses?
Seat belts must be in good working order and will be inspected at the tech station. Some cars may have a harness system installed. These systems must be at least 5 point and properly installed according to manufacturer’s instruction. Harnesses that do not come THROUGH the back of the seat may present serious risks and can be used at the sole responsibility of the wearer.
It is not necessary to provide “Equivalent Protection’ to your passengers however, they must wear a fully functional seat belt and/or harness system.
Are "Open Top" Cars Allowed?
YES,
Provided they are equipped with a factory roll bar and/or aftermarket installed roll bar.
You helmet should be able to pass the "broom test" meaning that while you are sitting in your car with your helmet on, we can lay a broom across the top of your car, front to back and clear your helmet by about 1".
What flags will be used?
It is imperative that you watch for and heed all flag warnings. The corner workers are constantly on the look-out for problems on the track and can quickly and effectively give you track condition information, but ONLY if you keep an eye out for them.
Observing the flags is also good practice for “keeping your eyes up” while driving on the track.
What if I damage the track?
If you have an accident and cause damage to the track such as guardrails, tire walls etc. YOU will be responsible for the repair costs if any.
The track will determine the cost of repairs and bill you for that amount.
What if I wreck my car?
YOU are responsible for all damage to your car. You may want to check with your insurance carrier on this issue. There are also organizations that can provide track insurance.
What do I need to wear?
Shoes should be racing shoes or gym shoes. No open toed shoes, sandals etc. are permitted.
Shirts and pants should be cotton based. Shirts should be long sleeve however this may be waived depending on the weather. This decision will be made the day of the event.
Will there be loaner helmets for passengers?
We will not typically have loaner helmets but may on occasion have 1 or 2 available. If you need a helmet, ask us and we may be able to assist you but it is not guarenteed.
Can I bring any type car to the track?
YES,
Provided the car is in good condition and can pass the Tech Sheet requirements.
These are obviously high performance events so a 1980 Yugo with 20 HP may not be advantageous for you or others at the track. Simply put, your car must be able to operate in a safe manner and at speeds somewhat similar to others on the track.
For Open Top cars, please see the requirements listed in an above question.
Can I get a refund if I need to cancel?
Yes,
If you need to cancel for any reason, you can get a full refund if you cancel two weeks or greater prior to the event.
If you have to cancel within 2 weeks of the event, we will give you a refund, less $50.00 to cover our expenses. If we have a waiting list and can fill your spot, we will waive the fee and refund 100% of your registration.
Remember, we run rain or shine so 10/10ths is responsible for payment once we reserve the track to allow you the opportunity to drive. Cancelling due to weather is a good way to make it impossible to continue to get you track time.
Can I have a passenger?
YES.
You can have a passenger but they must sign the track waiver, wear an appropriate helmet and seatbelt / harness.
Riders must be at least 16 years of age.
All passengers ride at their own risk. If you have a 4 wheel off while driving with a passenger, your passenger privledges will be revoked for the rest of the day for safety reasons.
For combined events, the lead organization such as SCCA etc. will determine if passengers can be permitted.
Can two people share a car for the price of one?
YES
If two people will be sharing a single car, it is obvious that only one of you can be driving it at one time. For single car, two driver situations, payment for one person only can be submitted. Please let us know via email and/or telephone call in advance so we can include the 2nd person in our roster.
What about rain?
The event will run rain or shine. Unfortunately we cannot control the weather but are still responsible for the track rental, even if it rains.
For unusual situations such as flooding etc. we will make every attempt to work with the track to get at least a partial refund but we can not assure this will happen.
Is lunch provided?
Typically, lunch will not be provided unless specifically stated in the event registration information. We will provide water and soft drinks to all registered drivers at each of our events. The track concession stand may or may not be open so be prepared to have a sandwich etc. with you.
How can I access photos taken of my car on the track?
After the event, we will upload photos to this webpage. All photos will be available for download with no restrictions.
Is it possible to move up 1 group during an event?
Yes
Should you exhibit driving abilities that warrent a move up in groups, we will discuss it with you and possibly take a lap or two as a passenger in your car. As long as we do not have too many cars in the group you wish to move to, it will be allowable.
Will there be a "host hotel" with event pricing?
Possibly
We will attempt to make "host hotel" arrangements for every event and try to obtain an attractive event price. For events where this can be done, we will post it in the registration section of each event page.
Can I show up the day of the event and register?
YES
In most cases, this can be accomplished . If the event is near full or full, we may have to move you to a lower run group to achieve the desired number of cars on the track for each session. We cannot move you up a group however for safety reasons. We may not be able to provide you with an instructor however we will make every attempt should you request one.
Payment must be made via cash or check at time of registration. We will provide you with tech forms etc. at the time of registration.
