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allow your entry onto the property of Blackhawk Farms 4.2. Race Timing & Scoring Raceway. 5.3. All minors must be under direct parental or acting 4.2.1. AMB TranX 260 transponders are required for all wheelto-wheel guardian entries. A limited number of transponders will be supervision at all times. available for rental. Rental Fee is $50 for the weekend and 5.4. Drivers are responsible for conduct of their crews and requires a $300 Security Deposit (refundable.) Rental Fee guests. and Deposit requires cash, or two separate checks (no credit cards.) Rentals will be handled at registration. Renters will be notified where to return the transponder and retrieve the deposit. DO NOT take transponders into the building which houses Timing and Scoring. Transponders are also available 5.5. ALL PET ANIMALS MUST BE LEASHED OR CONFINED. 5.6. No two or three-wheeled vehicles are allowed except for race official use or as race support vehicles. Only licensed drivers 16 and above may operate race support vehicles or golf carts. Our Concession Stand will be available for most for purchase from AMB USA at 678-816-4000 or online at events. Gas, oil, water and air are available. Souvenirs, film www.amb-it.com, as well as from other sources. and other consumables are available in Corner 10 4.2.2. All cars must display registration assigned numbers per the GCR. Failure to conform will result in written/verbal 5.7. ALL TRASH MUST be place in receptacles provided. Environmentally hazardous waste MUST be disposed of in notification by the Stewards. Cars appearing in subsequent appropriate receptacles. All used tires MUST be removed or sessions without conforming will receive a Black Flag. The the organization will be charged for their disposal. car will then be directed to the paddock for repairs. If the 5.8. All drivers and members will be responsible for notifying second offence is during a qualifying session, no time will be crews and guests concerning the hours of registration. counted prior to the issuance of the Black Flag for a grid 5.9. Electric power is available. Tags for the outlets will be position. The car will be allowed to return to the track after repairs have been completed during practice and qualifying issued at the time of plug-in and payment arrangements can be sessions. Should a car fail to conform to the GCR number made either with security or in Corner 10. requirements during a race, the car will receive a Black Flag 5.10. All drivers, members, officials and spectators must and be directed to the paddock. Drivers are responsible for comply with Pit Vehicle Policy of BFR; including the purchase providing all materials needed to create acceptable numbers. and display of a Pit Vehicle Pass for each unit present on the 4.2.3. Drivers (and co-drivers) must complete 5 verified laps of premises. Cost for registration of race support vehicles is $15 practice and/or qualifying in order to be eligible for the race, or have permission of the Event Chief Steward. 4.2.4. Grid positions for races will be determined by computerized electronic timing system. 4.3. Race General 4.3.1. Safety belts, helmets and all driving gear must be worn during cool off and victory laps 4.3.2. All drivers, with their cars, involved in metal to metal contact will be directed to impound immediately upon exiting the track with or without assistance. A Steward will meet them there to inspect the vehicles and collect reports from the drivers involved. The car and driver will remain in impound until released by the Steward. Cars involved in consecutive race groups may be released from impound immediately by the steward, but must return to impound after that session before returning to the Paddock. 5. Blackhawk Farms Raceway Track Regulations 5.1. NOISE POLLUTION REGULATION: No race car or engine, including showroom cars with open exhaust, shall be run before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on any weekend day or not before 9:00 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays (Monday through Friday). All racing or on-track activities shall be conducted at a decibel level not in excess of 103 decibels as measured fifty (50) feet from the track. 5.2. GATE PASS REQUIREMENT: A pass indicating you have registered for the event must be presented to the Guard to per weekend or $25 per year. Pay in Corner 10.
Nominations Are Open for the 2009 Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs Awards Each year, the members of MCSCC (that’s you), choose the deserving individuals that will receive the most prestigious awards that the club can give out. We urge you to participate in this most auspicious occasion. The paragraphs that follow describe the qualities and qualifications a nominee should posses for a special award. A single person may be nominated in multiple categories, however a single “all purpose” written nomination may NOT be submitted for multiple categories. Please write distinct nominations specific for each award. Nominations should be kept to 100 words or less. ■ Wheel to Wheel Rookie of the Year – Nominees shall have passed his/her FIRST wheel to wheel drivers school during either the last drivers school of the previous year or one of the two drivers school this year (2009). Nominees should display the “MC” attitude, fun with competition, and his/her driving skills should have improved greatly during the year. The number of events attended should be taken into consideration. ■ Autocross Rookie of the Year – Same as for the Wheel to Wheel Rookie ■ Wheel to Wheel Driver of the Year – Nominees should display a true sportsman attitude and be respected by his/her fellow competitors. In most cases, the nominee should have placed well in his/her class that they competed in for this year. Competitors should NOT be nominated for sportsmanship alone and those competitors displaying outstanding sportsman qualities should be nominated for Sportsman of the Year. ■ Autocross Driver of the Year – Same as for the Wheel to Wheel Driver of the Year ■ Sportsman of the Year – Should be a competitor that displays excellence in character, spirit, and competition. This person will go out of his/her way to help others and will ask for nothing in return. ■ Member of the Year – Is awarded to a MCSCC member who has performed and outstanding service(s) for MCSCC during the current year. Normally this is not given to MC officers; they are volunteers for these offices and know what kind of dedication the position already requires. ■ Lou Shaupner Award: Worker of the Year – Named for Lou Shaupner from Chicagoland SCC and given to a dedicated worker that is at the track more often than not. Enjoys his/her specialty and performs the duties to the best of their abilities. Precious Winners: 1972 – Carl W. Johnson 1984 – Carson & Jan Wilkinson 1996 – Barb Jones 2008 - David "Ozzy" Osbourn 1973 – Don and Jean Parsons 1985 – Ann O’Conner 1997 – Carol Nappi 1974 – Ray Riemland 1986 – Bill & Karen Grintjes 1998 – Dan & Ann Pobgee 1975 – Don Thompson 1987 – Clay & Kate Ploegman 1999 – Cindy Knaack 1976 – Bill McDonald 1988 – Ken Dixon 2000 – Ronda Sandsnes 1977 – Bill and Karen Grintjes 1989 – Harold Hatcher 2001 – Sheryl Rakowski 1978 – Ken Cramer 1990 – Dave Hoover 2002 – Julie Ganley 1979 – Judy Zolna 1991 – Ed Niche 2003 – John Krebs 1980 – Linda Chapman 1992 – Doug Hendrickson 2004 – Judy Aubey 1981 – Dave Anderson 1993 – Sue Temple 2005 – Bunny Snively 1982 – Patt Edwards 1994 – Gail Hitzemann 2006 – Bill & Janine Milner 1983 – Bill Martin 1995 – John Boldt 2007 – Bruce Weatherston ■ Bill Poole Memorial Award – Named for Bill Poole from Madison SCC and awarded for Long Term Outstanding Service to Midwestern Council. Past recipients have been member of MC for 20 years or more, most were MC officers and dedicated a major portion of their free time to MC. Previous Winners: 1987 – Bill Poole 1994 – Ray Jackson 2001 – Bunny Snively 2008 - Jim Stanley 1988 – Sandy Sandsnes 1995 – Patti Martin 2002 – Bill & Karen Grintjes 1989 – Elmer Goertz 1996 – Jay Busse 2003 – Bill Martin 1990 – Ray Novotny 1997 – Jim Vaske 2004 – Jean Lecuyer 1991 – Sue Boldt 1998 – Al Sanner 2005 – Eric Sandsnes 1992 – Ross Fosbender 1999 – Tony Kuhn 2006 – John Boldt 1993 – Dean Johnson 2000 – Al Lynch 2007 – Gail Woelfle ■ Rookie Worker of the Year – Nominees shall have begun working the specialty for which he/she is being nominated in 2009 or late 2008. Earlier participation in another specialty is acceptable, however the purpose of this award is to recognize talented and dedicated newcomers to the worker ranks. Nominees should display the “MC” attitude, obvious enthusiasm for their work specialty. The number of events attended should be taken into consideration. Nominations may be submitted via e-mail or U.S. Mail. See the accompanying Nomination Form for details. The deadline for receipt of nominations is Nov. 10, 2009 – No exceptions.
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