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GoFastC4
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New driver

Post by GoFastC4 »

How ya'll doing? With my time in the military coming to an end, I have been looking forward to the giants despair climb a little more than usual. This year I would like to participate in it, just don't really know how to go about doing so. I looked into all the scca licensing and car regs. however, still being stationed away from home, I simply do not have much time to browse all the rules. Therefore, my question to all of you is what exactly do I need to do and go about receiving in order to race this year? Such as licensing and car safety measures. Also, I have an 85 C4 with some minor work done, nothing to expansive and also do not have a cage in it. What class would it be and would it need a cage? I apologize for not being very current with the rules, it's been a while since I had time to focus on something other than the military.

Thank you,
Kai
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Re: New driver

Post by Nelson »

As far as licensing, you can get your novice license at most events, but it can be a hassle especially at your first event. I would suggest that you get your license and membership before hand. The license app is here: http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/Doc ... novice.pdf
The medical form is here: http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/assets/Physical.pdf
I believe that for a novice permit you only have to fill out the medical info and not get a full physical.
I can't find a membership app but I'm sure if you contact SCCA or the NEPA region of SCCA (in the Wilkes-Barre area) they can help you.

I could not find the C4 listed in the SOLO rules but you would be able to run in Super Street Mod (SSM). Most classes only require a roll bar (a cage is highly recommended).

If your going to be in the area stop by an event before Giant's an talk to a tech inspector. Giant's this year is July 12-13, Weatherly is June 14-15, Pagoda (in Reading) is June 28-29. Friday night before each event would be the best time to talk to tech because they all compete and are usually very busy Sat morning.
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Re: New driver

Post by Mazdahead »

The best way to get started as a driver is to Join the SCCA and apply for a novice competition license, which you can find here:
http://pahillclimb.org/rules/driver-checklist/
You will need to class your car and read the 2014 Time Trial rules and Supplements we follow here:
http://pahillclimb.org/rules/
Our schedule is posted here:
http://pahillclimb.org/schedule-results/
Contact one of our novice instructors, John Pitman or Steve Lewis listed on our contacts page and
If you have specific questions please contact any of us and/or the respective PHA contacts which you can find here:
http://pahillclimb.org/contact/contacts/

Good Luck
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Re: New driver

Post by Rich Sweigart »

Nelson,

A 85 C4 is a 4th generation Corvette.

Rich
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Re: New driver

Post by SteveTC »

Hi Kai,

If you live in the WB area, give me a shout when you are back in town and I would be glad to help out. There are a couple of shops that can help you put a cage in it, or you can order a bolt-in cage, but it must meet the requirements. You will mainly need safety belts, a fire extinguisher, driver safety gear, and minor other car prep like battery secured for a car that can meet SSM class. If you have minor prep, you can run SSP class. Welcome and thanks for serving.

Steve
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