2022 Runoffs Report - September 9 (Drivers)

The Runoffs is quickly approaching and in two weeks we’ll be loading in to VIR!  Here is this week’s news you should know!  Have a great weekend.

Data System Information for VIR Alternate Timing Loop

As announced earlier this year, test and qualifying sessions will be officially timed from the South Tower timing line, after Turn 12 (Oak Tree). The Runoffs races will all be timed from the traditional timing line at the Start/Finish line on the front straight.

SCCA is working with industry experts Roger Caddell and Peter Krause to gather information about how to address this with your onboard timing/data systems, so that you receive the "official" times on your dash, and can analyze data within the various software programs from previous events, regardless of which timing line was used. The first information we have is from AIM for RS3-based systems. Additional information addressing AIM RS2-based systems as well as other data systems will be posted as it becomes available on the Runoffs page under the Drivers/Prep Shops menu, or directly here:

https://www.scca.com/pages/vir-alternate-timing-loop-data-system-information

Party People!

We have a couple of fun nights planned for you this year. 

 Kick-Off Party at the Gallery with the C.C. Coates Band

Everyone is invited to join us in The Gallery at VIR Monday, September 26 to kick off a great week of friends, fun and racing!  Come by for dinner and drinks and listen to some live music, courtesy of the C.C. Coates Band.

 3rd Annual Charity Golf Cart Parade

This will mark the 3rd annual charity golf cart parade on Wednesday, September 28 and lead into another favorite, the SCCA Block Party. This year, proceeds from the Golf Cart Parade will benefit Lemons of Love, an organization with deep motorsports ties that provides care packages to people affected by cancer.  The parade will step-off from grid at approximately 6:15 pm.  We will make a pass by victory circle where our expert cart announcers will make the parade call.  We will then make our way around the paddock ending up at a block party stop.  So, it’s time to start planning, get out those arts and crafts supplies and let those creative juices flow!  Your goal is to raise money for your cart.  Drivers, workers, crews, friends and family will “vote” with their dollars and the cart that raises the most money will be crowned the 2022 Golf Cart National Champion and win a major award!  Teams can register early online at www.scca.com/cartparade.  Once you arrive at the track, swing by the SCCA Staff Office on the 2nd floor of the Pagoda to pick up your cart number.

Block Party

The Block Party returns on Wednesday, September 28!   It’s the opportunity to chill amongst race cars with hundreds of your closest SCCA friends. Not being “official,” start times will vary, but these parties are likely to kick off shortly after Wednesday’s final checkered flag. Who’s throwing the parties? We’re estimating five to 10 parties spread across the Runoffs paddock, with separate gatherings hosted by Hagerty, SCCA Women on Track, New England Region, the Prod racers and more!

The best part of the Runoffs Block Party is there’s no obligation to stay put – cruise the paddock and chat with drivers, teams, workers and fans. From party-to-party, you’ll meet up with old friends and make new ones.

Want to bring the Block Party to your paddock? If your Wednesday evening party is open to all participants, SCCA will put your party on the Block Party map – literally. Email Heyward Wagner at hwagner@scca.com to find out not only how your party can join this epic paddock-sized Wednesday night party, but how SCCA will assist you in making it happen.

Race Team Fuel Account with Sparks Oil

If you’d like to set up a fuel account with Sparks Oil, official Sunoco Fuel Distributor, during the Runoffs, download the account form, available at www.scca.com/runoffs under Driver/Prep Shops in the menu.

https://www.scca.com/downloads/64032-sparks-oil-race-team-fuel-account-form

Forms may be turned in at the event or emailed to toddsparks81@gmail.com.

CRB & Program Town Halls

In addition to the category-based Town Halls, we have added two “General” sessions to the schedule (Tuesday at 3:30 pm and Wednesday at 11 am). This is an opportunity to discuss program related topics including the Runoffs, Majors/Hoosier Super Tour, Green-To-Checker and more. The panel will include representatives from the CRB, Executive Stewards and staff.

Dates and times of the Town Halls are listed in the event schedule. A form to submit topics in advance is available under “Drivers/Prep Shops” in the Runoffs event page menu (www.scca.com/runoffs) or directly here: https://www.scca.com/forms/2020-runoffs-crb-townhall-topic-form

Dyno Services – Reserve your spot!

Torque Lab will be operating a mobile dyno from September 24 - October 2 for dyno testing (HP, TQ, AFR) offering tuning capabilities on select vehicle models. This DynoJet 224x is 2000hp capable and will be used as the Official Certifying dyno for the Runoffs. It can service both FWD and RWD vehicles. Call Kirk at (317) 268-8235 or email info@torquelab.net.

Book online today using this link (https://calendly.com/torque-lab/2022-scca-runoffs?month=2022-09). 

Select your time from the list of available calendar/time slots.  For rentals by the hour, simply select three-consecutive 20-minute blocks per hour needed. Please cancel within the calendar if a conflict arises.

  • 3 Pulls for $100 (Add 4% processing fee if paying by credit card.)
  • Dyno Rental (per 1 car) is $185 per hour (Add 4% processing fee if paying by credit card.)
  • Custom Tuning (HP Tuners, Holley, FAST) - call for pricing 

Get Your Nominations In!
We are accepting nominations for the Mechanic of the Year. If you know of a deserving member, please submit their name and tell us about them! 

Mechanic of the Year nomination form   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRTLVRX

Order Those Tires!
The deadline for tire pre-orders is approaching.  Get your order in today.

Hoosier - Appalachian Race Tire: Make your tire reservation at https://racetire.com/2022sccarunoffsvir/ or call (865) 681-6622. Deadline for tire reservations is September 9, 2022.

Goodyear Racing: Tire pre-orders can be requested via email, phone or by completing the online order form. 
      2022 SCCA Runoffs Pre-Order Form (google.com) 
      Phone: (602) 437-4977
      Email: jdoughty@carrollshelbyent.com 

Hankook Motorsports:  Tire pre-orders can be requested via email, phone or by completing the online order form.
     Phone: (800) 287-5013; Ask for Nikki Martz
     Email: info@hankookmotorsports.com
     Online Form: https://hankookmotorsports.com/pages/scca-runoffs

Speedwaiver

If you or your crew does not have a SCCA Annual Waiver on file, please fill out this Speedwaiver.  Share with other members of your team that need to complete the event waiver.  https://runoffs.speedwaiver.com/bqcgg

Sign Up for Mobile Alerts *NEW SYSTEM*
Sign up to receive text messages during the event!  This will be our primary communication method throughout the event, so don’t miss a message and sign up today! This is a new provider for 2022, so if you were signed up in 2021 or earlier, you’ll need to sign up again. Choose a keyword group(s) from the list below and send {Keyword} i.e.Text “Bspec” or “FormulaA” to 833-345-2423.

To receive general event information messages, text RUNOFFS to 833-345-2423.

Keyword Groups:

  • Worker
  • ASedan
  • Bspec
  • EProd
  • F500
  • FormulaA
  • FormulaC
  • FE2
  • FormulaF
  • FProd
  • FormulaV
  • FormulaX
  • GT1
  • GT2
  • GT3
  • GTL
  • HProd
  • Protoype1
  • Protoype2
  • SpecMiata
  • SRF3
  • STL
  • STU
  • Touring1
  • Touring2
  • Touring3
  • Touring4

Link to Instructions: https://www.scca.com/downloads/63344-22-ro-text-messaging/download

Attention Pro Path Drivers
If you are qualifying for the Runoffs using the Pro Path, don’t forget you must purchase Majors Substitute Entries to complete your qualification process.  Substitute entries must be purchased by September 13, 2022.  Click for Instructions to Purchase Majors Substitute Entries.

https://www.scca.com/downloads/63828-2022-majors-substitute-entry-communication-final

Runoffs Report Archive
An archive of previous Runoffs Reports is available in the Event Page menu under “Event Information” or directly here: https://www.scca.com/pages/2022-runoffs-report-archive 

Have a great weekend!
The Runoffs Team