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1. Events
1.2.5 Competitor
A competitor is a driver who has started at least one run at an event.
1.2.6 SD
SD is the acronym for the Solo® Department at the SCCA® National office.
1.2.7 National Solo® Event
A. Solo® National Championship: The event at which the Solo® National
Champion for each class is determined. Managed by the SCCA® Solo®
Department and administered by SCCA® member officials.
B. Solo® National Tour: A collection of National-level Solo® events run
at various locations across the country as preparatory events for the
National Championship. Primarily planned and administered as a partnership
between the local SCCA® Region and the SCCA® Solo® Department.
C. ProSolo® National Championship: Solo® National level events run
at various locations across the country using a mirror image course
format that incorporates a drag race type start, including the use of
“Christmas tree” starting lights. Organized and managed by the SCCA®
Solo® Department with the assistance of a host Region or club.
1.2.8 Inter-Regional Solo® Event
An Inter-Regional Solo® Event is primarily planned and administered using
the broad policy guidelines of the SEB with assistance from the Solo®
Development Coordinator (SDC) and the SCCA® Solo Department.
1.2.9 GCR
GCR is the acronym for the SCCA® Club Racing General Competition Rules,
including the associated specification books.
1.3 EVENT OPERATING RULES
1.3.1 Insurance Requirements (Refer to Section 4.13)
1.3.2 Other Operating Requirements
A. All persons in an event car must have an SCCA® membership, either
full or weekend.
B. All competitors, except participants in Kart classes, must have a valid
driver’s license.
C. Competitors are required to wear seat belts, except Kart drivers, and
helmets when driving in competition. Roll bars are recommended.
D. A passenger is allowed provided he/she:
1. is no younger than twelve (12) years old;
2. is in a vehicle which has passed safety (tech) inspection (Section
3.3.3);
3. is wearing a properly fitted seat belt and a properly fitted helmet;
4. has completed and signed the required participant waiver(s), including
parents/guardians as appropriate (Section 4.13).
In general, a passenger should be either a student riding with an in-
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