2011 San Diego National Tour 4/1-4/3

[Steve Ekstrand]

Has registration for the event closed?

David

Online registration is closed, but you can still get in paying the standard (non-early) fee using the old fashioned entry form.

What is the best way you last minute types???? Fax? Email? Don't they charge a handling fee for phone in entries???

[David Barrish]

Steve,

I talked with Nancy Downing directly and have faxed my entry.

That said, I did not have a car to drive untill this morning. Thank you John!

David

[Jayson Woodruff]

Work/Run is up:

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Jay W

[Sebastian Rios]

STXl and ST running at the same time...I think that's going to have to change. Damn civics class jumping!

[Tom Berry]

STXl and ST running at the same time...I think that's going to have to change. Damn civics class jumping!

Yup

[Jonathan Lugod]

STXl and ST running at the same time...I think that's going to have to change. Damn civics class jumping!

facepalm }:)

[Craig Naylor]

STXl and ST running at the same time...I think that's going to have to change. Damn civics class jumping!

facepalm }:)

Rather than just facepalming? Has anyone contacted National to share the potential problem so it can be addressed prior to Fri night / Sat morning?

[KJ Christopher]

STXl and ST running at the same time...I think that's going to have to change. Damn civics class jumping!

facepalm }:)

Rather than just facepalming? Has anyone contacted National to share the potential problem so it can be addressed prior to Fri night / Sat morning?

While your at it, tell them they put every freaking class with potential sound issues (other than XP) in the first two run groups.

[Aaron Goldsmith]

While your at it, tell them they put every freaking class with potential sound issues (other than XP) in the first two run groups.

I'll be coming by to talk to a lot of folks when it's cloudy in the morning i'm guessing.

-Chief of Sound

[Ron Tsumura]

While your at it, tell them they put every freaking class with potential sound issues (other than XP) in the first two run groups.

I'll be coming by to talk to a lot of folks when it's cloudy in the morning i'm guessing.

-Chief of Sound

You forgot F125. More noise = mo pa wa!
I am not ignoring you. I just can't hear anymore.

[Don Salyers]

While your at it, tell them they put every freaking class with potential sound issues (other than XP) in the first two run groups.

Except, us and John Edwards' screaming marshmellow.

Don "no I am not happy to see you it is just a SuperTrapp in my pocket"

[Rick Brown]

While your at it, tell them they put every freaking class with potential sound issues (other than XP) in the first two run groups.

I'll be coming by to talk to a lot of folks when it's cloudy in the morning i'm guessing.

-Chief of Sound

You forgot F125. More noise = mo pa wa!
I am not ignoring you. I just can't hear anymore.

F125 runs 3rd.

[KJ Christopher]

You forgot F125. More noise = mo pa wa!
I am not ignoring you. I just can't hear anymore.

F125 isn't loud. Just annoying. Take three of them and then triple the displacement, then you've got loud AND annoying

[Sebastian Rios]

STXl and ST running at the same time...I think that's going to have to change. Damn civics class jumping!

facepalm }:)

Rather than just facepalming? Has anyone contacted National to share the potential problem so it can be addressed prior to Fri night / Sat morning?

Competitors with valid concerns about the run/work order should speak with the National Field Staff on site. Any changes deemed necessary will be made at that time.

It looks like we'll have to deal with it Friday.

[Eric Clements]

STXl and ST running at the same time...I think that's going to have to change. Damn civics class jumping!

Maybe they did that on purpose to cut down on the number of ST cars in STX...

[Jason Isley BS RX8]

STXl and ST running at the same time...I think that's going to have to change. Damn civics class jumping!

Maybe they did that on purpose to cut down on the number of ST cars in STX...

Maybe it was created by an STX BMW driver who did not want to get beat by a Honduh.

[Craig Naylor]

While your at it, tell them they put every freaking class with potential sound issues (other than XP) in the first two run groups.

Did that already, plus I posted it on the SD board a day or two ago. I got no response from Nat.

[Mark Duerst]

For the tour only, we are allowed to run classes without the morning time restriction, as well as run past the 5:00 pm time limit if we need to.

Also we will be using the National sound rules with the limits changed to 91 db for a warning and over 93 db as the limit.

[Karen Zaterman]

The best of luck to all of you!
:gpower:

[Aaron Goldsmith]

For the tour only, we are allowed to run classes without the morning time restriction, as well as run past the 5:00 pm time limit if we need to.

Also we will be using the National sound rules with the limits changed to 91 db for a warning and over 93 db as the limit.

San Diego Tour Sound Rules:
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[Marshall Grice]

For the tour only, we are allowed to run classes without the morning time restriction, as well as run past the 5:00 pm time limit if we need to.

Also we will be using the National sound rules with the limits changed to 91 db for a warning and over 93 db as the limit.

Just to be clear, does that mean the latest fastrack wording about not being able to change the turn down angle will be in effect?

[KJ Christopher]

For the tour only, we are allowed to run classes without the morning time restriction, as well as run past the 5:00 pm time limit if we need to.

Also we will be using the National sound rules with the limits changed to 91 db for a warning and over 93 db as the limit.

Just to be clear, does that mean the latest fastrack wording about not being able to change the turn down angle will be in effect?

Last sentence sound rules (Aaron's link above): Redirecting the exhaust away from the sound meter between days is not a valid repair action and may be referred to the Chief Steward for action under 1.3.2.L.

So, sounds like you can't redirect IF it is a repair action. Otherwise, redirection isn't limited.

[KJ Christopher]

Now I want some clarification.

Sound Measurements at SCCA San Diego National Tour

The goal is to protect the hearing of course workers, and to further efforts at site retention and acquisition.

The maximum limit will be 93 dBA. Participants are reminded that this is a limit, not a design goal. Sound measurement is affected by external factors such as temperature, humidity, topography, and other environmental conditions. A margin of error to account for such eventualities is encouraged when designing exhaust systems.

The measurement will be taken at a point where the vehicle can reasonably be expected to be under load at full throttle. The measuring point will be 50 feet from the edge of the course using an ANSI Type 2 sound meter set to “A” weighting, “Slow” response. The microphone will be 3 to 4 feet above ground level, positioned perpendicular to vehicle direction of travel. The microphone will be away from structures (e.g., buildings, etc.) as is practical.

If a vehicle exceeds 91 dBA, the Chief Steward or his/her designated representative will be notified by the Sound Control Steward or representative. The Chief Steward or representative will notify the driver of any measurement over 91 dBA.

If a vehicle exceeds 93dBA, the driver will be allowed an attempt to reduce the sound level of the vehicle before his/her next scheduled run that day. (A “mechanical delay” per Solo Rules 6.8.D may be used.) If a viable remedy has been attempted in the judgment of the Chief Steward or representative, the driver will be allowed a “second chance” for the next scheduled run. If the driver declines any “repair action” or the “repair” is deemed inadequate by the Chief Steward or representative, the driver will forfeit all subsequent runs in the vehicle (unless an adequate “repair action” is completed before the next scheduled run). If the vehicle exceeds 93 dBA again on the “second chance” run, the driver will be allowed another attempt as before to reduce the sound level. The Chief Steward or representative may approve a final “third chance” run after another remedy to reduce the sound level. If the limit is exceeded on the “third chance” run, the run will be scored a DNF.

Any “repair actions” to reduce the sound level of a vehicle may not be removed (including the next day of the event) and may be subject to re-inspection by the Chief Steward or representative. If the “repair” has deteriorated after passing the sound level requirements at the measuring point, it must be addressed again. The Chief Steward or representative has the right to disallow a repeat of the “repair action” that deteriorated. The “repair action” may be changed or modified to improve the quality of the “repair” and/or further reduce the vehicle sound level. Drivers that receive a DNF for non-compliant sound limits must make further “repair actions” to reduce the sound level to compliant readings before starting runs the next day.

Redirecting the exhaust away from the sound meter between days is not a valid repair action and may be referred to the Chief Steward for action under 1.3.2.L.

So, I don't get a DNF for going over 93db until the 3rd run (and only that run or subsequent runs) over 93db?

[Marshall Grice]

Last sentence sound rules (Aaron's link above):

well there's the problem. I can use google docs from my computer. so i never read aaron's link.

how nice of the national staff to give us 10 days notice to redesign our exhaust.

[Aaron Goldsmith]

So, I don't get a DNF for going over 93db until the 3rd run (and only that run or subsequent runs) over 93db?

Same rules as nationals last year on that, DNF is automatic on the third fail, but it's up to the Op steward and me whether your repair is enough for you to even get another run. If we don't think it'll be enough for you to pass sound we don't have to let you run again. We want everyone to get their runs, all i'm saying is, don't try and game the system.