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By tony, on November 15th, 2011%
The official word from National about how they will treat the requirement for a HANS device for this upcoming 2012 season is just in. Check the language of the Tech Bulletin (of course) but in essence:
1) You must wear an approved head and neck device this year to race.
2) The device must have an FIA and/or SFI certified sticker. If your existing device does not have that sticker (usually means it was purchased before 2006) then you must send it in to get an SFI certification label to race this season.
3) National is NOT requiring it to be RE-certified if it has a label but is at or beyond a five year period (assuming your device has a date of manufacturer) at least for this season. That may change but National has said this is official for now.
Again, our recommendation is that you verify this with the GCRs (Fastrack tab is at top there) but also that you keep monitoring this issue as there are language discrepancies between SFI and the just issued Tech Bulletin. The Bulletin will be what our Scrutineers will be enforcing. If you have not sent in your existing non-labeled HANS yet, now is the time to get it in before the rush.
By tony, on October 26th, 2011%
Season Final points are up and posted. Thanks to all who participated with the RDC this season. The Board will be working over the winter to make the ’12 Season an even better experience for the Norther California Racing Community. See you all at the track soon!
By tony, on September 22nd, 2011%
The Event Schedule has just been published…and here it is!
2011 Enduro Schedule
Check the tab at left for the “Official” Supps for the 2011 RDC Illegin 4 hour Enduro at Thunderhill this year. Stay tuned for updated registration procedures. Drivers, and especially new drivers, there is no better (and no cheaper per racing minute) way to finally learn the secrets of a track than settling down for a long session enduro rhythm driving. Find a friend; form a team.
By tony, on September 22nd, 2011%
Thanks to Chris Cox of our Autox program for tipping us off to the secret path for leaving Laguna Seca on any Sunday without having to slog thru all of the 101 traffic. Use Highway 1 north until Watsonville and take eastbound Highway 129 (thru Watsonville) to re-connect with 101 PAST the perpetual traffic jamb. It works! And it works WITH a trailer. Even this last weekend after ALMS-Thank you Chris!
By tony, on August 25th, 2011%
The RDC will follow the example of the recent SM Festival race and award two $75 gift certificates from I/O Port Racing, along with two free RDC memberships.
By tony, on August 25th, 2011%
It is a good idea to check Fastrack every month; there are some important items (and some we didn’t know about) that you MUST be aware of:
1) HANS. Effective January 1st, 2012, you will be required to have an approved HANS device; no more kart collars. I know most of our members are probably already aware of this but it is a good guess that some will show up for that season opener and learn about it when they fail annual gear tech, and not be able to race.
Taking our own advice and checking it every month, we learn in this month’s August issue, that:
2) MEDICAL. Under consideration (out for member comment) is the proposal to relax the medical reporting period, specifically allowing a two year medical reporting for those between 60 and 70. Over 70 retains the one year reporting period.
The Fastrack tab at the top bar will take you directly to the SCCA National site Fastrack page. Check it out!
By tony, on July 22nd, 2011%
Just a note that we have now posted the application for the 2011 Will Pool Memorial Scholarship on the tab at left. This will be for the Spring 2012 Region School. Note that for this year, no form is required; just a simple single page letter will suffice. Remember, it is open to anyone who has been in service to the Region, including any Worker Crew and the Autocross Program.
We usually receive many fine and deserving applications, and it is always a difficult decision for the RDC Board to choose, but this is a wonderful opportunity to see a racetrack from a different perspective, so everyone who is interested is encouraged to apply.
By tony, on July 22nd, 2011%
The RDC is pleased to be able to contribute this weekend to Malinda’s budget for Saturday Night Social, so that the dinner the Social Crew hosts for Region Workers can be opened up to everyone; all Drivers, their crews, and friends are invited. So, save a very hot trip into town, and enjoy the company of the Region family. See you all there!
By tony, on June 15th, 2011%
Hello RDC members and guest. There are a few changes to the site here you might want to look at.
Fastrack – We have moved the direct link to the SCCA National “Fastrack” to it’s own tab up there at the top, so now it is available in a single click and you will not have to navigate through the National’s menu. That should save hours.
Home Page – This page is now a rolling update of RDC and Northern California Region activities, so the content will be updated as items of interest occur, and some newsletter content will also be included now. The “Welcome to the RDC” introduction is now over on the “About the RDC” tab.
Face Book – Don’t forget you can upload photos and videos to the RDC Facebook Page. The link is in the left column.
Stay tuned for the rest of a great racing season…and welcome to the RDC
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