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SCCV Track Info
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****Special Safety Requirements for convertibles apply to all SLMP events!****
For open cars - A rollbar which extends above the driver's head (with helmet on) when seated in the driving position is REQUIRED. No exceptions! If you have any question about your car please contact one of SCCV board members. This is for YOUR safety!
2. THE TIRE RULES:
If your car weighs less than 2500 pounds, then you may run whatever tires you wish.
If your car weighs more than 2500 pounds then the tire requirement is: "DOT approved tire, with a treadwear over 80 (This is consistent with the penalization level in our new autocross classification system.)
Further explanation of the tire rule
Directions....
0.0 Exit 17 on I-89 North (Milton/Colchester, VT)
25.6 Exit 21 (route 78 west)
36.9 Route 78 to Route 2
49.9 Route 87 (landmark)
56.5 Route 11 and Route 22 split in Mooers, NY (watch signs!) Stay on Route 11 (which is actually a right turn!)
84.2 Route 11 crosses Route 374 (landmark)
97.8 Route 11 to Route 37 west (right turn)
120.4 Shell gas station (landmark)
134.7 Intersection with Main Street: McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa
136.4 Route 37 crosses route 56 (landmark)
170.1 Route 37 crosses route 68 (landmark)
180.9 Mobil gas station on your right (landmark)
181.8 Left turn onto High Street (I think I have the name correct)(very small SLMP sign on right before turn)
182.1 Mills Road/SLMP
Note: If you miss the turn for High Street (assuming this is the name) you will find yourself at the interestions of route 22, 37 and 58. Turn around!
(Lankmark) means that I am giving you information along your route but it is NOT an instruction to turn, etc. For example, I mention Route 87 as a landmark.... DON'T get on 87, just continue going straight.
Courtesy Jeff Collins
I have been in contact with Joe Bertrand, the proprietor of SLMP, and we've worked out a policy with regard to tires. The agreement was reached as a delicate compromise with both the best interests of the track and our collective enjoyment in mind. Please do not beg for loopholes, exceptions, or extensive justification.
THE TIRE RULES:
If your car weighs less than 2500 pounds, then you may run whatever tires you wish. This obviates that these folks will be in a class of their own. Please remember that this is all for fun, and we'll figure this part out... Little question who will be f.t.d., the challenge will be how close can we come?
If your car weighs more than 2500 pounds, then the tire requirement is: "DOT approved tire, with a treadwear over 80". This is consistent with the penalization level in our new autocross classification system.
Details for the curious:
I attentively listened to Joe's legitimate concerns for the welfare of the track. He graciously extends to us the opportunity to enjoy his wonderful track, and the last thing we want to do is to bite that hand. Incidentally, his concern centered mainly on the heavy cars, breaking heavy on HOT days with lots of grip, rippling the pavement. Apparently, the damage is most sensed in the heavy braking areas, where go-carters, (the tracks main bread-winners), have reported to him the exceeding presence of bumps, (exceeding after each time we hold an event there). Many carter's have already suggested to him that they would not allow cars there if it were their track.
Incidentally, he sought an estimate on reparation of the bumpy areas, and the bottom line is to do it right, they would pretty much need to pave the whole track. Basically, if you repair a chunk of track, then you still have two bumps, one where the repair starts, and another where it ends... If you "use the fine stuff", to blend the zones, you get two slippery areas, sacrificing grip, generally falling in heavy braking areas... Long story short, it'd cost ~$120,000 to re-pave it. He is taking a risk having us there.
He mentioned that if it is "real hot", i.e. in the 80's and/or above, sun beating down all day, we may need to take a break from say 12-3, and swim, eat, and be merry, while the hot mushy track also gets a break. He didn't have a problem with us driving later as a result. His main concern, understandably of course, is for the welfare of the track.
I think this news is good news, (especially if your car is less than 2500 pounds), and should answer folks questions about what tires are appropriate to purchase for the endeavor; 80 or above treadwear, dot approved. You will LOVE this event, thrills, low-cost, comradery, good times!
