This is an email I received. It appears that experience level will be asked about but looks to be open track for anyone interested.
$100 is like a crazy low price if the weather is okay.
Hi All,
Here is the revised, final .doc for the Fall/Winter PRI event. Note the highlighted info in yellow. Call the Track for registration.
Thanks,
2011 Pacific Raceways Open Road Course Test & Tune
RAIN OR SHINE
Driver Gold Card $450.00 (The total amount covers all 8 races)
Must Pre-Reg by first event to take advantage of the Driver Gold Card
Day of Registration $100.00
Spectators FREE
To Register for TNT Please Call 253-639-5927
TNT SCHEDULE
October 23rd Sunday
October 30th Sunday
November 6th Sunday
November 12th Saturday
November 19th Saturday
December 3rd Saturday
December 10th Saturday
December 17th Saturday
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Daily Schedule Times
Gates Open 7:30am
Registration 8:00am-3:00pm
Technical Inspection 8:00am-3:00pm
Mandatory Driver’s Meeting 8:30am
Track Open 9:00am
Track Closed 4:30pm
TNT Groups:
Levels: Novice, Intermediate- Advanced, and Pro Race Groups
Pro Groups will be separated into two fields, open wheel
and closed wheel.
Tech Inspection:
All cars must conform to the following:
Battery tied down and secure
Fluid reservoirs secured and capped
Tires in satisfactory condition (no visible patches, blisters, etc.)
No lug nuts may be missing. Wheels must be in satisfactory condition
Brake lights working
Convertible cars must have roll bar
Seatbelts in satisfactory condition
Brake fluid reservoir must be filled to the manufacturer’s specifications
Exhaust systems must be secured
Interior must be clear of all loose objects. Interior items must be secured or removed.
All vehicle safety determinations (go or no-go) and driver qualifications are subject to the decision of the
PR Staff
Pro Group:
This group is specifically for race cars. All race cars must comply with the following:
Must comply with the applicable sanctioning body safety rules as in (PCA, NASA, SCCA, etc.)
For the Non Street Legal Group, the driver requirements should include-Must have, or have had, a sanctioning body competition license or sufficient advanced drivers group DE or Touring Club experience. Must have a fire retardant driving suit, gloves, qualified helmet, and leather or flame retardant shoes. Enclosed cars must have a window net and open car driver must wear arm restraints and full face shield helmet.
There will be an open wheel and closed wheel Pro Group Class.
Rules and Regulations:
Track Rules
Please remember this is not a race. If you are driving competitively or in violation of the rules below, you will be asked to leave the track and the facility with no refund. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.
Drivers will be grouped by experience
Each group session will last no longer than 20 minutes
Erratic drivers, regardless of experience, will be black flagged and may be ejected from the event
Instructor/official instructions must be obeyed at all times
If you run off track (4-wheels off) or spin, you must proceed directly into pit lane
Passengers, except instructors, are not permitted
Absolutely no racing will be tolerated
Flags
Definition of flag use
Standing = Held out stationary where drivers can easily see.
Waving = Displaying flag to drivers, drawing a figure eight in the air with the flag end of stick.
COMMAND FLAGS
Command flags tell the drivers they mustdo what the flag means.
YELLOW WAVING = when displayed as Waving - Great Danger, something on or partially on track surface. Slow down, prepare to stop. NO PASSING from flag until past emergency area.
YELLOW STANDING = Display Stationary. Meaning is Caution, NO PASSING, and get car under control. There is something near track that is hazardous.
BLACK FLAG WAVING = when displayed at all turn stations– means the session has been halted and all cars shall proceed directly to the pits.
FURLED BLACK FLAG or CLOSED BLACK FLAG, (Displayed at Starter Station Only), Displayed as a shaking stick pointed at certain driver usually accompanied by a number board. Driver is doing something that they aren’t allowed to do.
OPEN BLACK FLAG, Displayed Standing -when displayed at starter station to a specific car, that car is to proceed directly to the pits to talk with event control, can’t take another lap.
MECHANICAL BLACK = Displayed Standing at Starter Station to an individual car. Meaning is there is something mechanically wrong with your car. Proceed to pit at reduced speed.
RED WAVING = Standing or waving at All Turn Stations. This flag is used only when Control commands it. Meaning –there is EXTREME danger on the track. Slow down in a safe manner and pull to the side of the track near the next manned turn station and stop. Do not proceed until instructed by a turn official.
CHECKERED WAVING = Session has ended. Return to pits in a slow controlled manner.
INFORMATIONAL FLAGS
These flags make drivers aware of track conditions only.
BLUE FLAG (Blue with Diagonal Yellow Stripe)
This flag explains that someone faster is coming up the rear. This flag may be displayed standing or waving (rocked side to side) depending upon the speed with which one car is overtaking another. More movement indicates urgency.
SURFACE CONDITION FLAG (Yellow and Red stripes)
This is displayed as standing flag. Meaning is take care Oil or other slippery condition exists, or debris is present on racing surface.
WHITE FLAG (Solid White)
This flag is displayed standing. Meaning is Caution; you are approaching a slow moving racecar, ambulance or other emergency vehicle.
GREEN WAVING
The green flag indicates that the course is clear and the session has started.
Driver Requirements:
All drivers must show current, legal driver’s license
All drivers must explain their on-track experience
Snell SA or M, 2000 or newer rated helmets are required
Seat belts, long pants, short sleeved shirts, and closed toed shoes must be worn at all times