TSCC Test and Tune

Complete TSCC Rules and can be viewed here: http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/club-autocross-rules/

Schedule

7:30                        Gates Open

7:30 – 8:45             Registration

7:30 – 9:00             Tech

8:25 / 8:55              Novice Meeting/Course Walk at Start Line (Mandatory for all Novice Registered Drivers To Attend At Least One Meeting; Preferably Both!)

9:30                        MANDATORY Driver's Meeting at the TSCC Timing and Scoring Bus

10:00                      First Car Off

10:00 - 10:45         Heat 1 Drives

11:00 - 11:45         Heat 2 Drives

12:00 - 12:45        Heat 3 Drives

1:00 - 1:45            Heat 1 Drives

2:00 - 2:45            Heat 2 Drives

3:00 - 3:45           Heat 3 Drives

The event will take place RAIN OR SHINE. In the event of severe weather, a decision will be made at the driver’s meeting to determine whether or not we will be running. You will be notified by email if the race event is canceled before its scheduled date.

Car Preparation/Tech Inspection 

Cars must be fully prepared before proceeding to tech.

• Check all lug nuts (wheel bolts) are present and torqued according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Inspect your tires: ensure no cords are showing, do not use tire shine.
  • DOT treaded street tires must have at least 2/32” remaining tread depth. This check will be done in accordance with the Virginia state inspection procedure. (updated 9/5/2023)
• Check your brakes for pedal pressure and proper brake fluid levels.
• Clean windshield/windows.
• Check throttle return spring.
• Check wheel bearings.
• Ensure your car is not leaking excessive amounts of fluid.
• Ensure your battery is secured (Bungee Cords are not an authorized method of securing the battery).
• Numbers:  Number (at least 8” tall) and class letters (at least 4” tall) must be displayed on both sides of the car.  If you are unsure of your classing, please let us know before proceeding to Tech and we can help you.
• Interior:  Clean out all unnecessary items from inside your car (i.e. floor mats, loose speakers, items hanging on rear view mirror, wrappers, tools, etc). Plan on bringing a couple grocery bags with you for this purpose.
• Trunk:  Remove spare tire, tools, jack, loose/unsecured items.
• Helmets: Helmets must meet one of the following standards:
  SNELL: EA 2016, SA2020, SA2015, SA2010, SAH2010, M2020D, M2020R, M2015, M2010, K2020, K2015, K2010;
  SFI standards 31.1/2020, 31.1/2015, 31.1/2010, 41.1/2020, 41.1/2015, 41.1/2010; ECE 22.05* or R22.05*;
  FIA standards 8860-2018, 8860-2018-ABP, 8859-2015, 8860-2010.
• Sound Limits:  TSCC will be enforcing sound limits  as measured per SCCA rules, and will be enforced per Appendix I of the 2025 SCCA National Solo Rules.

Worker Assignments

Competitors will take turns working the course throught the day in short segments to ensure maximum track time for all attendees.

Insurance Waiver

All competitors will be required to sign an insurance waiver ONLINE and before entering the facility.  Minors will need to have a minor waiver signed by both parents in order to compete or to ride along.  The minimum age for riding along is 12 years.  You will be required to digitally sign the waiver through a secure mobile application which includes a digital photo of you and your personal signature through your mobile device.  If you haven't done so already, please go to http://tscc.speedwaiver.com/ up to 14 days prior to the event and sign the event waiver.