C.A.R.T. Track Days Rules CONNECTICUT AUTOCROSS & RALLY TEAM, INC. TRACK DAY RULES REGISTRATION: Cancellations must be made by two weeks prior to the event. Remember we run rain or shine! NEW 2/03 - All drivers will receive an automatic, one-day, non-voting membership in C.A.R.T. as part of your registration. This membership applies only to that day’s event. TRACK DAY RULES & INFORMATION We ask your cooperation in being at the track as close to 7:30 A.M. as possible. Check in at registration so we know you're here and the park, clean-out and ready your car. Please get to tech inspection quickly so we can get you on the track as soon as possible. We also ask you're assistance in providing us with "volunteers" to help with corner working. - friends, grown children, ex-spouses, whatever.... If we come up short drivers must work AND REMEMBER...C.A.R.T. RUNS RAIN OR SHINE Time Schedule General Rules & Safety Equipment Practice Runs Car Classes C.A.R.T. Track Days Safety Rules HELMETS: Helmets are required (sorry no loaners). Every helmet must have Snell M or SA rating and proof of being manufactured within the last 10 years. Helmets must be in good condition (no cracks) CLOTHING: Long-sleeved clothes made of non-melting cloth (cotton or NOMEX) and closed toed shoes are a requirement. At Lime Rock, this also applies to anyone in the PIT area or working a corner. RESTRAINTS: Safety harnesses are reccommended, but not required if the vehicle is equipped with a factory restraint system. All cars must have metal-buckled seat belts in good condition with no cuts or abrasions. All cars must have shoulder harnesses. "Y" belts will not be allowed if the "Y" joint is sewn. ROLL BARS: All open cars must be equipped with an SCCA or CART approved roll structure. A factory style hardtop is reccommended. The roll stucture must be properly and strongly fastened, and be two inches above the driver's helmet. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Drivers of all modified automobiles shall be equipped as follows: A. Drivers suits made of fire resistant material. B. Gloves made of leather or fire resistant material. C. Socks & Shoes made of fire resistant material. D. Drivers with beards and or mustaches shall wear a face shield (Head Sock) of fire resistant material E. Fire systems: It is highly recommended that all cars in the modified classes have fire systems. NEW 2/03 - At Lime Rock Park Only - Anyone in the Pit area or working a corner must wear long sleeve shirt, long pants and closed toe shoes while in these areas. RIMS: Multi-lug rims are not allowed. TIRES: Must be in good condition with no defects and good tread. Higher than normal air pressure is recommended for street tires. Air is available at the track. If you are not sure about pressures, ask instructors for a ballpark starting point. MUFFLERS: All Time Trial locations require a muffler decibel test, with 81db. being the maximum allowed. Lime Rock will not allow steel wool or tin cans to lower reading! Cars will be monitored throughout the day; anyone can be subject to dismissal for exceeding noise standards. There will be no refunds for failed db. test or dismissal. SUSPENSION: Will be checked for ball joints and bearing wear; a floor jack may be used. Be sure to tighten all lugs. All lug nuts / studs must be in place. Lug nuts should be re-torqued after each run. REAR VIEW and SIDE VIEW MIRRORS: Mandatory on all vehicles. NUMBERS: Car numbers should be clearly visible to all course workers. The numbers should be a minimum of 8 inch high and of a contrasting color. The numbers must be places on both sides of the car (the door). Vinyl number may be placed on the side glass. ( the color white cannot be used). If you forget your number ask registration personal to purchase new or additional numbers. For cars with two drivers (Two numbers), only one number will be allowed on the car at one time on the track. Have the number(s) on the car before tech. Contact paper works best. Competitors shall provide their own numbers, 8” in height, however; numbers may be purchased for a small fee at the event at the registration table. Masking or duct tape will not be allowed. Any numbers applied to side windows must be yellow in color. NOVICES - We REQUIRE a large letter “N” on the rear of your car to signify that you are a novice. We define a Novice as any driver who is a first time participant in a C.A.R.T. Track Day. Experianced drivers may be granted an exception from being classed as a novice at the discretion of the Event Chairperson. LIGHTS: All cars are required to have rear brake lights in working order TRACK AREAS: All competitors will keep their cars parked in the paddock area. The only time a car should be on the pit lane is while entering and exiting a practice group. There will be absolutely no servicing of cars on the pit lane at any time during the day. All work must be performed in the paddock area only. TECH INSPECTION: You should have a qualified mechanic before coming to the track should inspect All cars. A tech. form will be handed out to you at Registration, which will be checked -off as you go through the trackside tech inspection. The car must be presented to tech ready to run. This includes: tech sheet, numbers applied, all forward facing lights taped, interiors completely cleaned out, mufflers on, helmet available, etc. Cars without these items completed will be asked to return through tech again when they are completed. Please save us all some time and be ready the first time through. Convertibles must be equipped with a 4 point SCCA approved roll bar. A factory style hardtop is reccommended. OVERALL CONDITION OF THE CAR: Cars must be in good mechanical condition. Cleanliness is most important inside and out. All forward-facing lights must be taped. Brake lights (mandatory for all cars) must work. All loose articles in interior and trunk must be removed or securely fastened. Any wheel covers, trim rings, etc. must be removed. Any rust areas will be inspected for safety, structural strength and to insure that no metal or other materials will fall off on the track. NOTE: We do not require fire extinguishers and do not recommend them because most brackets are not strong enough to secure them in a crash. It then becomes another missile flying around the passenger compartment. The CONNECTICUT AUTOCROSS & RALLY TEAM, INC. expects sportsmanlike conduct from everyone involved. Under no circumstances will liquor, alcohol or drugs be consumed anywhere on the grounds.( liquor, alcohol after 5:00 PM ) Anyone caught in violation will be expelled from further competition that day. C.A.R.T. also has a Track Day Championship. To enter you must be a member. REMEMBER: All drivers must check-in at registration whether you pre-register or not. This is the only place you will get your Tech. Inspection sheet (without it , you do not get through Tech) , and also you will get your Practice Group assignment ( A ,B , or C ). Please cooperate with us to ensure a safe, enjoyable day for everyone involved...Think! A list of motels can be obtained by writing the track: Lime Rock Park P.O. Box 111 Lakeville, CT 06039, (203) 435-25726 Pocono Accomodations: The Blakeslee Inn Rte 940 Blakeslee PA (570) 646-1100 or Best Western Blakeslee, RTE 115 Blakeslee PA (570) 646-6000 Monticello Motorsports Park 548 Broadway, Monticello NY 12701 (877) 578-7223 Technical questions? Call Bill Evans (203) 729-7186