Visiting the track as a non particpant

[JHerscher]

Hi All

It may be different in other regions, and I suppose this was changed a while ago and I missed it, but I decided that I wanted to go to Sebring this weekend as a member, non participant. In the past, you'd just show up and show your current membership card, sign the waiver and go on in. Not allowed in the hot areas, etc.

I had the foresight to check with the registrar to see if there were any changes due to CoVid-19. I was instructed to go to Motorsportsreg.com and register as a volunteer, member, non participant. Took 2 minutes.

This change may be due to the region or SCCA changing the rules, to Hagerty taking over Motorsportsreg, the pandemic, or as mentioned earlier, it may be that it changed a long time ago and I missed it.

Just putting this out there for others who may be interested.

John

[John Nesbitt]

Hi All

It may be different in other regions, and I suppose this was changed a while ago and I missed it, but I decided that I wanted to go to Sebring this weekend as a member, non participant. In the past, you'd just show up and show your current membership card, sign the waiver and go on in. Not allowed in the hot areas, etc.

This had the foresight to check with the registrar to see if there were any changes due to CoVid-19. I was instructed to go to Motorsportsreg.com and register as a volunteer, member, non participant. Took 2 minutes.

This change may be due to the region or SCCA changing the rules, to Hagerty taking over Motorsportsreg, the pandemic, or as mentioned earlier, it may be that it changed a long time ago and I missed it.

Just putting this out there for others who may be interested.

John

Also, especially these days, there are track restrictions on non-participants. For example, NJMP limited headcount to one crew per driver, and no spectators. Because Covid.

[BeerBudgetRacing]

Releases are being signed online now too. So everything is contactless.

[Bardahl77]

Of course, if you're going there as a member, why not volunteer on a corner? Lots of fun, close to the track, free meals (usually).

[Bob L.]

or Covid...

Funny one here....local members can't just show up to a solo event and observe, visit, or even work for a bit...That changed 4-5-more yrs ago...have to register (online), then stay on property from first, until the last run is done..... No one allowed to stop and watch, either.

Sort of kills interaction between "racers" and other club members, particularly with no meetings in a non-racing region....worse: even new prospects are "barred at the gate" when only wanting to see what goes on....how to get involved....

Tag: "Secret Car Club" has become more correct with time....can't even get a roster to send Christmas cards, or call like minds anymore to see if they are still alive....have parts...!

Such are our times....can't say better.

Okie ( aka, "the Kid"....joined while in school, before owning any car....now, life member. aged racer, fewer friends....?)

[E1pix]

... Sort of kills interaction between "racers" and other club members, particularly with no meetings in a non-racing region....worse: even new prospects are "barred at the gate" when only wanting to see what goes on....how to get involved....

A general comment not related to COVID...

^^^ This ^^^

And sadly, and only to the Club’s further detriment, there’s nothing new about it. If a fan since the Elkhart Lake road races and his soon-to-be karter son show up at a then-SCCA National, they’re likely to be turned away. At least, my dad and I were at Blackhawk in late-‘74 — and we were in a Jade green ‘69 Shelby, should it have been a presentation matter. ;-)

He didn’t want to commit to a family membership on the spot (if I’m right that he could have), so back home we went. My dad joined over the winter, and next time we went back I was on my very-first “assignment” for Milwaukee Region’s “The Drift” newsletter.

”So there,” one might think... but the point is, in most cases I’d think, we may have never come back. Who else went away?

Sell an insured one-day pass and be done with it.

[Peter Olivola]

A general comment not related to COVID...

^^^ This ^^^

And sadly, and only to the Club’s further detriment, there’s nothing new about it. If a fan since the Elkhart Lake road races and his soon-to-be karter son show up at a then-SCCA National, they’re likely to be turned away. At least, my dad and I were at Blackhawk in late-‘74 — and we were in a Jade green ‘69 Shelby, should it have been a presentation matter. ;-)

He didn’t want to commit to a family membership on the spot (if I’m right that he could have), so back home we went. My dad joined over the winter, and next time we went back I was on my very-first “assignment” for Milwaukee Region’s “The Drift” newsletter.

”So there,” one might think... but the point is, in most cases I’d think, we may have never come back. Who else went away?

Sell an insured one-day pass and be done with it.

All SCCA Road Racing sanctions have been spectator sanctions for a long time. There is currently a trial membership program in widespread use.

At this point, it's a mixed bag with tracks. Some allow entry. Some require a gate fee. Those who do, for the most part, won't negotiate on the subject.

[E1pix]

For sure, and a gate fee is absolutely fine.

An exception... us Rockytypes are lucky to have High Plains Raceway for their fan support. We go as often as we can.

[Peter Olivola]

For sure, and a gate fee is absolutely fine.

An exception... us Rockytypes are lucky to have High Plains Raceway for their fan support. We go as often as we can.

Us Rockytypes? Left Colorado in March.

[Purple Frog]

I think I'm screwed.
I was thinking I would drive down tomorrow and cover the formula car races for Apexspeed. Thought I would drive the motorhome up to the gate, sign some forms and go in. Just like Atlanta last November...
I'm so old school naive.
I have been working 12 hours a day and just saw John's post. Went out to MotorsportReg and all registration is closed.
I'm not on any crew lists, because crew sizes were limited.
Supps say it is a Non-spectator event.
Don't want to drive 6 hours and find out I can't get in.

[JHerscher]

Mike, you might want to shoot Robin an email. No guarantee but possible I suppose.

cfrreg2@aol.com

[Purple Frog]

John,
Maybe you should be the "roving reporter".

[JHerscher]

No can do.

Two reasons
1-too much responsibility for the pay.
2-too big a pair of shoes to fill...

[EYERACE]

A little late now but...in future. Register as if you were going to work a corner, show up, register, go anywhere

[DanW]

I think I'm screwed.
I was thinking I would drive down tomorrow and cover the formula car races for Apexspeed. Thought I would drive the motorhome up to the gate, sign some forms and go in. Just like Atlanta last November...
I'm so old school naive.
I have been working 12 hours a day and just saw John's post. Went out to MotorsportReg and all registration is closed.
I'm not on any crew lists, because crew sizes were limited.
Supps say it is a Non-spectator event.
Don't want to drive 6 hours and find out I can't get in.

Is there a pro shop on site, or perhaps Trackside Tim? Tell them you are there to be fitted for a driver suit.

[CScharnow]

Have Defer, Morgan or JRII email Robin and add you to their crew list (you can’t make changes at the window this weekend), there’s gotta be room for you somewhere.

[swifttiga]

Thanks for Posting I would have driven up for nothing. Saw it late

[Purple Frog]

I have to laugh a bit.

Sebring, an outside event is closed tighter than a drum, but all the rest of Florida is like the wild wild west.

I'm not complaining because we are still playing it safe.

[FVRacer21]

Post in the appropriate forum for your class

Most of us have space on our crew and can change or add at registration.

As stated, varies by region.

No potential racer or worker should ever be locked out of attending an SCCA event.

If in the NE- contact anyone in the FV community and we can help.

Note: everyone should be educated on Covid and agree to follow SCCA rules of masks and social distancing.

ChrisZ

[EYERACE]

Find an RV going in well before they approach the gate guard........ask 'em if you can hide in the back or under a bed as they drive in while they show their wristbands to the guard. Later hitchhike out by standing by the drive over bridge for anyone leaving.

[swifttiga]

Stan that's funny. If I did not know better I would think you are encouraging law breaking actions. Think I will just pass.

[DanW]

Stan that's funny. If I did not know better I would think you are encouraging law breaking actions. Think I will just pass.

We all did that as kids to get in to the drive in movies, only it was in the trunk of a Buick.

[EYERACE]

It's not breaking any Law...........it's merely a 60's acid flash-back wherein one IS beleiving they're at a drive-in.....enjoy the movie......you'll think it's Gran Prix