Hi everybody…
Here is some basic info out about Rounds 3 and 4 of the US Hoosier Tire Formula First Series.
Waterford Hills is one of the best deals in racing, and it’s even better for us Formula First guys.
Online Entry is available here:
http://myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmE...event_id=13152
Entry fee for SCCA members: $215 for the weekend.
Friday Test Day Pricing: $20 per session (gates open around 10AM, track is open from 12-4). There are usually four 20min sessions.
The projected weekend schedule is:
Formula First will be Group 2
Saturday morning - Practice with FV and F500
Saturday Mid-Day – Qualifying with FV and F500
Saturday Evening – Round 3 US Hoosier Tire Formula First Series – (Formula First only)
Sunday Morning – Qualifying with FV and F500
Sunday Mid-Day – Round 4 US Hoosier Tire Formula First Series – (Formula First only)
Sunday Evening – Optional Race - Combined with FV and F500. (No FST points or contingencies will be awarded for this optional race).
This is the same schedule as last year.
As always, the bigger the car count, the more the track will be willing to cater to us. So, bring your cars out. You will not find more track time for the money.
Waterford Hills is located on the grounds of the
Oakland County Sportsmen's Club
4770 Waterford Road
Clarkston, MI 48346-3453
Official website is:
http://www.waterfordhills.com/
Important Note for the new guys:
The operation of Waterford Hills does differ (very slightly) from the usual SCCA Regional/National. You will notice small variations in some of the paddock rules and how the weekend is run. If you guys have any questions feel free to post. I know there are a number of Waterford regulars on Apex, so ask away!
Usually, the biggest speed bump is that Waterford does require us to run a muffler. The maximum allowable dB limit, at the property line, is 75dB. The city is serious about this limit, and the track enforces the rule. Whether you meet that limit or not, you will need to have a, “commercially available,” muffler installed. I have seen GT1 Corvettes and Swift Formula Atlantics meet the limit. I know, at first look it seems like a hassle. But, it is a city ordinance, and how the track is able to get along with its neighbors. It is nowhere near as complex as it might seem.
Our little cars will not have a problem. Most guys (including myself) run one of the first 3 versions of a SuperTrapp. I know Jim at SR and/or Keith at Averill Racing Stuff can hook you guys up with the right bits. The main point here...Formula Firsts will be fine only running the baffles. You do not need any of the canister style mufflers.
There is some good info on last year's thread, so check it out as well (most of the above is a copy and paste).
Cheers!
Jason