2010 Trackday Program - The UBC Sports Car Club

This page was last updated on June 09, 2010

General Information & Important Dates

Novice Information

Vehicle/Tech Requirements

Sample Schedule

Supplemental Regulations

Information on Mission Raceway Park

The UBCSCC Trackday Program:

The UBC Sports Car Club strives to run safe, fun, and reasonably priced trackdays for our members. Last year, we hosted three sold out and highly successful track days. For 2010, we have set the bar higher yet and aim to deliver three top quality events to our members. Our trackdays are open to virtually all type of vehicles from stock to modified. "R-compound" tires are acceptable for Group A and B drivers provided the weather cooperates (more information under Vehicle/Tech Requirements).

For 2010, we will be continuing with the popular format from 2009 to maintain the same great experience for all those at our track days. Each date will comprise of only three run groups which will allow us to maximize track time for all participants. This year, each track day will be limited to 36 participants at a cost of $225 each. Like last year, all those participating will need to be UBCSCC members in good standing. Each run group will have just shy of 2 hours on track, broken up into 4 sessions, starting at 9am and ending at 4pm. We will also have a one hour lunch break where we will have complementary pizza, water, and pop available to all those participating.

Important Dates:

We will run three dates at Mission Raceway Park this year. All entrants will be required to prepay by Karelo, signup links will be posted on the forum on the specified dates.

Mission Raceway Date #1: Friday, July 9th, 2010

Mission Raceway Date #2: Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Mission Raceway Date #3: Thursday, August 26th, 2010

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Novice Information:

For the purposes of our trackdays, we define a novice as a person who has not completed a trackday, in the car they are planning on driving, with either the UBCSCC or another group that we recognize and can verify. Important: if we cannot verify your previous experience, we will classify you as a novice for the entirety of your first track day with UBCSCC. We will be accepting a maximum of twelve (12) novice drivers for each of our trackdays.

Novices will be not allowed to carry any passengers except a qualified senior driver for the purpose of instruction. Also, novices will be expected to drive on street tires only regardless of weather.

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Vehicle/Tech Requirements:

      Ensuring your car is safe for the track is your responsibility - not ours. We will conduct a short technical inspection on each car on the morning of the event, however, you must prepare your car for this event in advance of the day of. We will not be torquing lug nuts on-site, however, if we have any questions about the mechanical soundness of your car, we may elect not to allow you to run - please be proactive and make sure everything in your car is up to the task . Vehicles with cracks >3" in the windshield will not be allowed to run. Like autocross, there are to be no loose items in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. We will have a few loaner helmets available, if you are using your own helmet please ensure it is at minimum an M2000 or SA2000 certified helmet (same certification as for autocross use).

      At bare minimum, you MUST flush your brake fluid before this event. All cars must have at minimum 50% brake pads remaining - if you dont know how to check this, any mechanic should be able to determine this in a few moments for little to no charge. There is no minimum tread depth required to accomodate those running race tires, however, under no circumstances shall there be cord exposed on any tire. In the event of rain, at our discretion, we will disallow 0-tread depth r-compound tires in the interest of safety - if there is a chance of showers, make sure you have tires with tread available.

      We will provide run group and car number decals for all participants - these must be displayed, unobstructed, in approved locations for the duration of the day.

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Sample Schedule:

This schedule should be used as a guide only and is subject to change.

9:30 - 9:50	Group A on track
9:50 - 10:10	Group B on track
10:10 - 10:30	Group C on track
10:30 - 11:00	Group A on track
11:00 - 11:30	Group B on track
11:30 - 12:00	Group C on track
12:00 - 1:00	Lunch Break
1:00 - 1:30	Group A on track
1:30 - 2:00	Group B on track
2:00 - 2:30	Group C on track
2:30 - 3:00	Group A on track
3:00 - 3:30	Group B on track
3:30 - 4:00	Group C on track

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Supplemental Regulations:

All participants and guests entering the event site must read, comprehend, and sign the Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement and put the waiver band on your left wrist before departing the signature station. If you bring a minor (a person under the age of 18) to the event you will be required to complete a minor waiver as well.

Passing is permitted only in designated zones and only after the passing signal (point by) is received. The car being passed must allow the passing car by (this means LIFT). Passing zones will depend on the group and will be outlined in the driver's meeting.

If you spin or have two or more wheels off the track you will receive a BLACK FLAG and will have to report to an official at the black flag station (hot pits).

Mission Raceway has a strict 90dB sound limit, any violators will forfeit the rest of their track time.

No alcoholic beverages of any kind may be consumed by ANY person during the event. The use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited. Prescription drugs that may cause drowsiness must not be taken.

When driving, the driver's side window must be all the way down. The passenger's side windows must be all the way up or all the way down. Sunroofs must be closed, convertible tops must be up, and Targa tops must be on.

Convertibles are allowed provided they have factory or SCCA/CACC approved rollover protection. Convertibles without rollover protection must have a factory hardtop and must run on street tires regardless of weather.

If you want an instructor to ride along with you, your vehicle must have equal seatbelt restraints for both seats.

Assuming favourable weather conditions, 0-tread depth r-compound tires will be allowed for those drivers not in the novice group. However, this decision is at the discretion of the event chair. If there is any doubt about the weather, BRING STREET TIRES.

Any vehicle not in impound, with its driver, ready to go on track, when the heat begins shall forfeit their heat.

In-car video and still cameras are allowed, provided that they are mounted securely.

Active lap timing is specifically disallowed.

All drivers must have valid UBCSCC memberships by the date of the event or will forfeit their spot without refund.

No driver substitutions will be allowed. In the event you are unable to attend, you should inform us immediately and we will do our best to fill your spot from our waiting list. 7 days before the track day, ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL and no substitutions or cancellations will be entertained under any circumstances.

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Information on Mission Raceway Park:

Mission Raceway Park is home to the "River's Edge" Road Course. Consisting of 9 turns, this 1.5 mile road course is a challenging layout with a variety of elements to keep a driver on their toes. Those drivers who have driven River's Edge before the updated track layout are sure to enjoy the new 7-8-9 combination which has substantially increased main straight speeds and dramatically lowered lap times.

For more information, visit SCCBC's Track Facts Page.

For directions to Mission Raceway Park, use their full legal address in Google or Yahoo Maps:
32670 Dyke Rd, Mission, BC

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