"Return of the Halloween 24-Hour" Portland International Raceway, Portland OR
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"Return of the Halloween 24-Hour" Portland International Raceway, Portland OR
Version 1 Sept. 3, 2014 Optima Batteries ChumpCar World Series Proudly Presents "Return of the Halloween 24-Hour" Portland International Raceway, Portland OR October 24, 25 & 26, 2014 5+13+6 Format OPTIMA BATTERIES DISTRIBUTION EVENT! Details inside… BACK WHERE IT ALL STARTED…PORTLAND! Back in October 2009, a brand new road course endurance racing series was just hitting the motorsports scene…making its debut at Portland International Raceway! How many of you chumps were there to experience this epic 24 hour overnight event, which was red flagged in the wee hours of the morning due to unprecedented fog? Take a moment to relive this momentous event by viewing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlOynuOTpTU. Following that event, the City received “a few calls” regarding the purr of race cars after hours, ending the track’s overnight racing program. After growing to 70+ races in 3 countries annually, ChumpCar was determined to bring back some form of 24 hour racing to Stumptown! This road course is almost perfectly flat, runs clockwise, includes a hard chicane at the end of the front straight and involves twelve turns at length of 1.967 miles. Portland International Raceway Address: 1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland, OR 97217 Phone: (503) 823-7223 www.portlandraceway.com REGISTRATION INFORMATION Entry Fee: $1200 (includes 1 car entry + 3 drivers) Add’l drivers $50 each, Crew $20 each Transponders: If needed, $50 transponder rental Crew & Driver Membership Fee 2014: $20 more details below Registration Deposit: $250 Format: 5+13+6 Hours Payment Deadline: 10 September 2014 / $200 Late Fee if missed deadline. If the registration system hits you with a $200 late fee before 9/10/14, simply pay your balance less the $200 and email infowest@chumpcar.com to have the late fee reversed. *** Remember that ChumpCar’s policy is no more than 37.5 cars per mile of asphalt. Space permitting, we’ll take team entries up until Oct. 24th*** Registration must be completed on-line at www.ChumpCar.com as outlined in ChumpCar Rules, Section 6. Entries and Teams If you have any questions re: the rules, technical items, valuation, etc., please feel free to contact ChumpCar West Region Technical Director, Mr. Chris Wilhelm, at chrisw@chumpcar.com Registration assistance can be provided by contacting Marcia Blas at marciab@chumpcar.com. P.O. Box 1541 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 www.chumpcar.com infowest@chumpcar.com CHUMPCAR 2014 MEMBERSHIP INFO... Per the email blast last month (and the Forum post http://forum.chumpcar.com/index.php?/topic/11097-club-membership-required-dues/), there are some advantages to both drivers and crew to purchase their 2014 $20 prorated membership fees either online (see below) or at the track this weekend with Marcia. Drivers Benefit: For 2015 event registration which opens Nov. 1, 2014, you must be a member. Purchasing your 2014 membership provides you with a two month advantage for registering for next year’s events. More below. Crew Benefit: With membership, you receive free crew entry to remaining 2014 races. So for the same $20 you’ll pay for a Crew band at PIR this weekend, you can pay your $20 2014 membership and receive entry to all remaining 2014 events. To recap...if a team is not racing with us after 15 September 2014, they don't have to have a 2014 membership… they need not be a member until they want to race with us again. After 15 September 2014, any participation with ChumpCar will require a paid membership (including the November Chumpionship Las Vegas). However, teams need to note that if they plan on making 2015 event reservations and paying a race deposit once the 2015 schedule comes out (on 1 November), they will have to be a member to access the on-line registration process, so they may have to pay the 2014 membership dues anyway. For certain 2015 events, they may be put on a waiting list if those events fill-up while they're trying to save a few bucks by delaying paying their 2014 membership dues. Regular 2015 membership dues will open and be available for payment on 1 January -- that's 2 months of preregistration that they'll be behind the curve on. What this does is it provides CURRENT members with an advantage to register early for next year's events. To purchase your membership online, visit https://www.chumpcar.com/register/main.php: P.O. Box 1541 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 www.chumpcar.com infowest@chumpcar.com SCHEDULE FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER 2014 7:00am 8:00am – 11:00am 11:00am 11:45am 11:50am 12:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm – 5:30pm 5:30pm Gates Open/ChumpCar to Pit Lanes & Paddock Area Tech/Registration/Gear Check in Timing Tower/Paddock MUST BE IN LINE BY 10:00AM, SEE BELOW Mandatory Drivers Meeting/Paddock Gates to exterior of track close until end of race, see below Cars on Grid Green Flag Checker Flag* Impound All cars removed from hot pit lane; moved to paddock to accommodate PIR’s Friday night drag events. * Race begins at 12:00pm and ends promptly at 5:00pm regardless of when the green flag is dropped, weather impact or any red flag delays. All teams are required to complete Tech/Registration! Should you arrive after 10:00am on Friday, ChumpCar will not be able to conduct Tech Inspection on your car until after the green flag at 12:00pm and when ChumpCar staff becomes available once the race is successfully underway. WE’RE ON A VERY TIGHT SCHEDULE! Don’t show up at the last minute; cars in line for Tech by 10:00am will be processed…the rest of you late birds will watch the race start without you! If you already have a 2014 Annual Tech Sticker, you are not required to bring the car through the Tech line. However, you are required to bring your log book to West Region Tech Director, Chris Wilhelm for sign-off and advise him of any cheaty additions or changes to your car BEFORE PROCEEDING TO REGISTRATION. If you cannot make Friday’s Tech & Registration hours, please contact chrisw@chumpcar.com ASAP; we’ll try to make other arrangements. Teams must print their Tech Inspection forms before arrival and fill-out all forms before entering the Tech line. AND BE SURE TO BRING YOUR LOG BOOK. New teams will receive one during Tech. And veteran teams who have lost their Log Book…hmmm…that could be real bad REMEMBER THAT THIS TRACK HAS AN INTERIOR PADDOCK AREA THAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE BY VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE DURING THE RACE (I.E., WHILE THE TRACK IS HOT). It is advisable that all teams park a service car outside the paddock, near the foot bridge, for all fuel runs, off-track service, parts and supply needs. BE SURE TO CHECK THAT YOUR GEAR HAS NOT EXPIRED PER CHUMPCAR’S RULES, SECTION 3. For example, you will not be allowed to run with an SA2000 helmet. Snell SA2005 or SA2010 is mandatory. FIA 8860-2004/2010 certification is P.O. Box 1541 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 www.chumpcar.com infowest@chumpcar.com acceptable. NEED EQUIPMENT? We highly recommend Armadillo Racing (www.amadillloracing.com); be sure to call Andy Armadillo at 888-211-9129 or email at Andy@armadilloracing.com. He offers great starter packages for Chumps. Andy will be at the track on Friday and Saturday! BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE PROPER CAR NUMBERS APPLIED TO YOUR RACE CAR PER RULES, SECTION 9.5…OR YOU WON’T RUN! Download Panel & Light Installation Guidelines at https://app.box.com/s/rjqjt60ag1r wpsyqnxol Headlights/Door Lights: Headlights AND Door Lights are required for this race, please refer to Rule Section 9.5.5. Number Illumination Section 9.7. Headlights, Taillights and Brake Lights. If you do not yet have door lights, they can be ordered online at the ChumpStore (allow 2 weeks for delivery). Sound Limits: A 92dB noise restriction will be strongly, strictly and unimaginably enforced. (Own a rotary? Don't even think about running here without a stock muffler system.) Novice School: Novice school will not be held for this event. If you have any green bean drivers, please have them download a copy of the ChumpCar driver handbook at http://tinyurl.com/chumpcarhandbook. And as always, they can contact us at infowest@chumpcar.com with any questions…we’re here to help! Saturday Schedule 25 October 2014: 7:00am 8:00am – 8:30am 8:30am 8:50am 9:00am 10:00pm 10:00pm – 10:30pm Gates Open Last minute Gear Check Mandatory Drivers Meeting/Paddock Cars on Grid Green Flag Checker Flag* Impound * Race begins at 9:00am and ends promptly at 10:00pm regardless of when the green flag is dropped, weather impact or any red flag delays. P.O. Box 1541 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 www.chumpcar.com infowest@chumpcar.com Sunday Schedule 26 October 2014: 7:00am 8:30am 8:50am 9:00am 3:00pm 3:00pm – 3:30pm 3:30pm 5:00pm Gates Open Mandatory Drivers Meeting/Paddock Cars on Grid Green Flag Checker Flag* Impound Awards Ceremony – You don’t have to podium to win! All teams must vacate the track; no overnight camping in paddock * Race begins at 9:00am and ends promptly at 3:00pm regardless of when the green flag is dropped, weather impact or any red flag delays. Portland Supplemental Rules Driving and Track Supplemental Rules: SR1 – Pit Lane Speed Limit is 25 mph. (That’s about 1,500-2000 RPM in second gear for most cars.) The speed limit shall be in effect for the entire length of the outer pit wall. Paddock Speed Limit is 15mph and paddock traffic will run in one direction only. SR2 - Sound Limits: A 92dB noise restriction will be strongly, strictly and unimaginably enforced. (Own a rotary? Don't even think about running here without a stock muffler system.) While ChumpCar’s db limit is 92, the track’s db level is reduced to 90 db after 10:00pm each night….we need to be extra vigilant in our attempt to keep the noise down. SR3 – At this time, we do not anticipate assigning pit stalls. Paddock spots and pit stall lanes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. HOWEVER, in the event we do end up with a large field, pit stalls will need to be shared. We will keep teams posted on this so that you’ll the opportunity to request to share a stall with your fellow chumps. And if car count exceeds pit lane capability, the paddock will be used for pit stops. Again, Pit lane stalls will not be assigned (nor available for reservation) but rather available on a first-come, first-served basis. NEW – WE ASK THAT YOU MARK YOUR STALL ON HOT PIT LANE IN SOMEWAY WITH YOUR CAR NUMBER SO THAT PIT MARSHALS MAY FIND YOU. Duct tape made into your car number on the pavement in front of your pit stall works well…again, on the hot pit lane side Pit & Paddock Supplemental Rules: SRPP1 – Fueling of all race cars shall be completed by use of 5-gallon plastic jugs and funnels, hoses or other fueling adapters as specified in the BCR. Jugs must have sealable lids/caps. Metal fuel drums or other fuel containers (no overhead fuel rigs) and caddies with manual P.O. Box 1541 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 www.chumpcar.com infowest@chumpcar.com pumps (no electric pumps) and hose lines are allowed to re-fill plastic jugs but are not allowed for re-fueling race cars. All fuel storage must be maintained on the ”cold” side of the pit wall or kept within your transporter. Effective 2014, all fueling / gasoline catch pans MUST: 1) be manufactured of metal or sturdy, chemical-resistant, vacuum-formed plastic 2) maintain a minimum 3" lip around the entire circumference or edge 3) must hold a minimum of 1-gallon (4-quarts) of liquid 4) must be larger than 12" square or 12" in diameter and shall not exceed 24" square or 24" in diameter Notation: flat drip pans or trays (whether metallic or plastic), rugs, cardboard and/or any other so-called "container" is no longer approved for use. SRPP2 – All teams shall have one (1) fully-charged 10LB ABC fire extinguisher in their pit area. All teams shall have one (1) 10LB bag of kitty litter or other reasonable absorbitant for oil leaks and/or fuel spillage in their pit area. Having a broom handy is also be advisable. SRPP3 – Drivers may remain in the car during fueling and driver changes may also be completed PROVIDED VISORS ARE KEPT DOWN. All engines and electrical kill switches must be off during fueling. NO WORK ON ANY CAR SHALL BE COMPLETED DURING REFUELING. (Note: Replenishing of cool-suit or drinking liquids is considered additional work and is not allowed. Cleaning of windshields has been disallowed from approved operations.) SRPP4 – All work and/or repairs that can be made to your race cars in under thirty (30) minutes may be executed in the Pit Lane; all repairs requiring more than 30 minutes time must be completed in the Paddock Area. A penalty of 1 lap for every five (5) minutes of work in the pit lane that exceeds 30 minutes shall be levied. SRPP5 – Those involved in fueling race cars must wear a Nomex driver’s suit, gloves and fullface helmet WITH VISOR DOWN. No crew members, tools or staged fuel jugs are allowed over the wall until the team car has come to a complete stop in the pit box. Only one fuel jug over the wall at a time! Any team member over the wall (including fire bottle attendant) while fuel is being added to a race car must wear fireproof safety equipment. This includes fire suit, gloves and helmet with visor down. Balaclava and goggles are no longer accepted per the 2014 rules. Non-driver, crew members may utilize a single-layer suit without underwear, but gloves and full face helmet with closed visor are required. Other than non-open toed shoes, shoes and socks are open for nondriving crew members performing (re)fueling but fireproof socks and leather shoes are HIGHLY advisable. SRPP6 – Electric, propane or kerosene heaters within the “cold” side of the pit wall are allowed provided all heating elements or flame sources are directed away from any flammable material and are kept a minimum of 20’ from any fuel storage. No open flame stoves or BBQs are allowed in the cold pits. However, BBQ’s are allowed in the transporter parking area and paddock area, provided all BBQ’s are supervised at all times, a fire extinguisher is within 15’ of P.O. Box 1541 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 www.chumpcar.com infowest@chumpcar.com the open flame, and all open flames are (at a minimum) 30’ from all race cars, fuel storage or other flammable sources. SRPP7 – All cars, used or junk parts too big for a normal trash can, empty fuel drums and anything else you brought with you must be taken out with you. SRPP8 – Portland’s road course has limited pit lane and front straight track lighting, as well as minimal pit/paddock area lighting. Be advised that ambient lighting may not be sufficient for fueling or mechanical repairs. Therefore, teams are advised to consider alternate power and lighting sources. Teams are also advised to consider outfitting all team members with a good flashlight. OPTIMA BATTERY DISTRIBUTION/ALL CHUMPS: ChumpCar and series sponsor, Optima Batteries is pleased to host another battery distribution event at PIR! Batteries will be distributed to each team who presents a completed Log Book on Saturday night, October 25, from 3:00pm-5:00pm at Race Central at the Timing Tower in the Paddock. If your team has previously received a battery from ChumpCar, you are not eligible to receive another battery. When you receive your battery, the battery serial number will be noted for warranty exchange purposes. And be advised that we have no input as to which model of battery is delivered by Optima…yellow, red, or blue top…we get what we get. If you are not racing, you can still present your team’s Log Book to receive your battery. At this time, there is no shipping of teams’ free batteries…get your chump rump to a battery distribution party! Other Info That You Need To Know… WE NEED VOLUNTEERS & YOU LOVE TO EARN RACE CREDITS We’re looking for folks to work as pit marshals, pit in/out, etc. If you have extra folks with your posse or your crew/drivers who want to help earn race credit, please contact us ASAP at infowest@chumpcar.com. Even a 4-hour shift helps the cause and you earn $50 race credit for a half shift (i.e., 4 hours) and $100 race credit for a full shift …and we feed you & water you! Volunteers must sign-in with registration coordinator Marcia Blas when they arrive at the track; you’ll be issued a sexy orange safety vest and a ChumpCar radio. When you complete your shift, you must also sign out with Marcia in order to receive your ChumpChange. P.O. Box 1541 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 www.chumpcar.com infowest@chumpcar.com Pit Passes – Spectators and Guests: $20 pit pass for Friday, Saturday & Sunday which includes in & out privileges (or $10 per day). Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. All teams, drivers, crew, family & friends are required to have a wristband anywhere & everywhere on the PIR property. And to be on hot pit lane, you must have a $20 crew wristband. Btw, all dogs must be on leash at all times and all children must be watched closely in the paddock, live track area. Concessions: The raceway food concession stand will be open for the event. Living Timing: We will be broadcasting Live Timing via both www.ChumpCar.com; look for the Live Timing button in the upper right-hand corner of the Endurance page. An app for iPhones & Android is available for a small download one-time download fee…called Race Monitor. Learn more at http://www.race-monitor.com/. Purse/Trophies/Chumpionship Qualification: Friday 5-Hour - First Place $600; Second Place $400; Third Place $200 Saturday 13-Hour Race - First Place $800; Second Place $500; Third Place $300; Fourth Place $200 Sunday 6-Hour Race - First Place $600; Second Place $400; Third Place $200 *If less than 35 entries, 75% of purse rounded to the nearest $100 will be awarded, issued in redeemable ChumpChange (see Rules Section 1.5 Winners & Awards). And some really nice trophies and all the bragging rights. The Top 10 finishers will qualify for an invitation to the 2014 Chumpionship to be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on November 22- 23, 2014 provided they have participated in two (2) ChumpCar events this year! Designated ChumpCar Hotel: Portland Days Inn, 9930 N Whitaker Rd, Portland, OR 97217 (503) 289-1800. Be sure to ask for the heavily discounted ChumpCar room rate. Overnight Camping: Overnight camping will be allowed on Friday and Saturday night at no charge (no camping on Thursday or Sunday nights). Tent camping is OK. Barbecues: BBQ’s are allowed in the paddock area, provided all BBQ’s are supervised at all times, a fire extinguisher is within 20’ of the open flame, and all open flames are (at a minimum) 30’ from all race cars, fuel storage or other flammable sources. Alcohol/Smoking: And as with all ChumpCar races, absolutely no alcohol during the race…including your team guests (it’s grounds for immediate removal of your car and team from the race and property…period). And glass is never allowed on property. NO SMOKING ON PIT LANE (HOT OR COLD). Fuel: Fuel will NOT be available at the track, so plan ahead. It is advisable that all teams park a service car outside the paddock, near the foot bridge, for all off-track service, parts and supply needs. P.O. Box 1541 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 www.chumpcar.com infowest@chumpcar.com Onsite Equipment Vendor: Once again Armadillo Andy Collins from Armadillo Racing will be onsite Friday and Saturday to support your racing equipment needs. Andy can be reached at 1888-211-9129 or by email at info@armadilloracing.com. Radio Equipment Vendor: We recommend series sponsor Sampson Racing Communications. If you need something in advance, be sure to call Shawn or Morgan at 866 396-7231, sampsonracing@gmail.com or www.sampsonracing.com. Pit Vehicles: Pit vehicles are allowed in the paddock (but not anywhere else on track or off pavement), and must obey the 10 mph paddock speed limit. No one under 16 allowed on any ATV, golf cart, motorized bike, scooter or skateboards. Any pit vehicle violations will result in penalty laps to the associated team. Track Walk: People may walk or ride a bicycle on the track after hours with permission from track management. Nothing motorized; no scooters, barstools, ice chests, golf cars, race cars, passenger vehicles or skateboards (yes, there is a story). Weather: We’re racing, regardless of the weather or meteorites! Auto Parts Stores: Auto one 4803 North Lombard Street, Portland, OR 97203 1.6 mi SW (503) 289-6800 Baxter Auto Parts-Delta Park, 9444 North Whitaker Road, Portland, OR 97217.8 mi SE (503) 285-2548 baxterautoparts.com Knecht's Auto Parts, 7515 North Mississippi Avenue, Portland, OR 1.6 mi SE (503) 283-9000 Napa Auto Parts, 430 Northeast Columbia Boulevard, Portland, OR 2.0 mi SE (503) 285-0441 Wrecking Yards: B & R Auto Wrecking 511 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 1.5 mi SE (503) 285-2611 Affordable Auto Wrecking 12001 North Portland Road, Portland, OR 1.1 mi NW affordableautowrecking.net (503) 285-6152 A Better Deal Auto and Truck Recycling 9501 North Columbia Boulevard, Portland, OR 3.2 mi W Auto Adventure 125 Southeast Clay Street, Portland, OR 6.0 mi S 205 Auto Salvage, Inc. 5605 NE 105th Avenue, Portland, OR 7.1 mi E P.O. Box 1541 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 autowrecking.net (360) 891-5996 (503) 238-6218 (800) 336-2562 www.chumpcar.com abdautoparts.com autoadventure.net 205autosalvage.com infowest@chumpcar.com The Supplemental Rules May Be Updated Without Notice. Teams Are Advised To Check Them With Regularity And Print A Copy For Reference Prior To Coming To The Event. BRING A COPY OF THESE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES TO THE DRIVERS MEETING FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A BenchtopPRO Parts Washing System Kit ($349 VALUE) compliments of Andy’s Auto Sport. To learn more, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-BHi7lBKtY & http://www.andysautosport.com/shopbybrand/the_benchtoppro.html. www.andyautosport.com Thank you to Andy’s Auto Sport! P.O. Box 1541 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 www.chumpcar.com infowest@chumpcar.com