SUPPLEMENTAL RULES AND EVENT INFO

The Thompson 12

August 31, 2019 Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Thompson, CT ChampCar Endurance Series® Thompson Road Course Early Pay Discount Deadline July 2, 2019

Event Coordinator: Event Registration: Media: Dana Morrison Katherine Miller Bill Strong email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Text/Phone: 772.485.8252 Text/Phone: 770.365.3085 Text/Phone: 434.996.6721

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August 30, 2018: Friday Schedule - Move-in 12:00pm Gates Open 1:00pm ChampCar Tech & Registration Open 4:30pm Thompson Speedway Test Day Start 5:00pm Novice / Champ School 6:00pm Thompson Speedway Test Day End 6:00pm ChampCar Tech & Registration Close

August 31, 2018: Saturday Schedule - 12-Hour Race 6:00am Gates Open 7:00am Drivers Meeting 7:45am Cars To Grid 8:00am Start Endurance Race 8:00pm Checker Flag 8:10pm Post Race Impound 8:40pm Awards Ceremony 10:00pm Everyone must be over the bridge outside of the first entry gate.

Headlights will be required this year. All cars must have headlights installed and turned on by 5:00pm. Bring your headlights.

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Download and read the ChampCar Endurance Series BCCR: https://champcar.org/rules Reading the rules is required by all CCES drivers, crew and car builders. Download Rules. Use your QR Reader. Pit, Paddock and Garage Supplemental Rules:

SRPP1 – Pit lane spaces will be assigned. SRPP7 – All team members over the wall during fueling must wear a Nomex driver’s suit, gloves and full-face SRPP2 – No crew members are allowed over the wall until helmet, Nomex socks, and closed toe shoes. Anyone over the team car has come to a complete stop in the pit box. the pit wall while fueling with facial or long hair require a balaclava. SRPP3 – The Hot Pit Lane will be the exclusive fueling area. Basically the same requirements as the driver, except you Fueling of race cars shall be completed by use of 5-gallon may substitute your approved racing shoes for closed toe plastic jugs with hoses or other fueling adapters as specified shoes. Leather boots are recommended. in the ChampCar BCCR. Jugs must have sealable lids/caps. Teams are restricted from having more than 25-gallons SRPP8 – Electric, propane or kerosene heaters within the of fuel in their pit stall. Metal fuel drums or other fuel “cold” side of the pit wall are allowed provided all heating containers and caddies with manual pumps (no electric elements or flame sources are directed away from any pumps) and hose lines are allowed to re-fill plastic jugs but flammable material and are kept a minimum of 20’ from any are not allowed for re-fueling race cars. All fuel storage must fuel storage. No open flame stoves or BBQs are allowed in be maintained on the “cold” side of the pit wall or kept within the cold pits. your transporter. Funnels are no longer allowed for fueling. SRPP9 – All cars, used or junk parts too big for a normal SRPP4 – All teams shall have: one (1) fully-charged 10lb trash can, empty fuel drums and anything else you ABC fire extinguisher in their pit area; one (1) 10lb bag or brought with you must be taken out with you. If you leave container of kitty litter, or other reasonable absorbent for oil it behind, we’ll track you down… and it won’t be pretty. leaks and/or fuel spillage in their pit area; a suitable gasoline and/or liquid catch pan must be used during refueling in SRPP10 - Teams may add up to 10% antifreeze to their an appropriate position to catch any spilled fuel. All fueling radiators for this event. / gasoline catch pans MUST be manufactured of metal or sturdy, chemical-resistant plastic, maintain a minimum 3” SRPP11 - Headlights are required on the race cars per the depth, hold a minimum of 1-gallon (4-quarts) of liquid. Catch BCCR. pans should be larger than 12” square or 12” in diameter and should not exceed 24” square or 24” in diameter. Oil drip pans work perfectly for this; having a broom and dust pan handy is also advisable.

SRPP5 – Drivers may remain in the car during fueling and driver changes may also be completed. All engines and electrical kill switches must be off during fueling. NO WORK ON ANY CAR SHALL BE COMPLETED DURING REFUELING.

SRPP6 – All work and/or repairs that can be made to your race cars in under thirty (30) minutes may be executed in the Pit Lane; all repairs requiring more than 30 minutes time must be completed in the Paddock Area. A penalty of 1 lap for every five (5) minutes of work in the pit lane that exceeds 30 minutes shall be levied.

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Headlights: Headlights will be required this year. All cars must have Electrical Hookups in Pit / Paddock: None. Bring generators. headlights installed and turned on by 5:00pm. I’m not making that Pit Passes: Teams are advised that any and all team members, mistake again! Bring your headlights this time... family, guests who desire event access MUST purchase a Pit Pass through ChampCar. Pit Passes will be available for $20. ChampCar ChampCar.Live! : Not available members can obtain a free pit pass by showing their membership card. Race Control Radio Frequency - 151.625 MHz Pets: Pets must remain on leashes and under the direct control of Test & Tune Information: Test days for Champcar Endurance Series. their owners at all times. No pets on pit-lane. You MUST be competing in the event following the Test Day in order to register. Any cancellations MUST be recieved by calling Taylor Children: Children must be under the supervision of a parent or at the speedway office 860-923-2280 no later than 24 hours in guardian at all times. No small children on pit-lane. advance to receive a refund. $200 fee for the test day. Camping: Teams may use self-contained campers in their paddock http://www.thompsonspeedway.com/reservations spaces. Traditional camping spaces are available just inside the main Click on “August 31”. gate. Then click on “BOOK NOW”. Barbeques: BBQ’s are allowed in the camping area only, provided all Pit Vehicles: N/A BBQ’s are supervised at all times, a fire extinguisher is within 15’ of the open flame, and all open flames are (at a minimum) 20’ from all Waiver and Wristbands: ALL drivers and crew must report to the race cars, fuel storage or other flammable sources. ticket window at registration to sign the waiver and receive a waiver wristband. You will not be allowed access to the track without this Bathrooms / Showers: Restrooms and Showers are on site. wristband. Only the team captain needs to check in at registration to receive driver and crew credentials. Gate: 24-Hours

Garages: Garage spaces are 16’ wide and approximately 30’ deep. Concessions: The facility restaurant on site will be open. Garages may be booked online up to 2 days in advance. If it is within 2 days of an event, please call the TSMP office at 860-923- Guest Pass: Teams are advised that all team members, family, 2280 in order to reserve a garage. If it is within 24 hours of the and guests who desire Pit Lane access MUST purchase a Pit Pass event all available stalls will be first come first serve on site the day through ChampCar at the track. $20 will purchase a weekend of the event. ChampCar Temporary Membership pass. ChampCar members can http://www.thompsonspeedway.com/reservations obtain a free pit pass by showing their membership card.

Garage rental check-in is available at the Guest Registration building Fuel on site: Sunoco Racing Fuels are available 24/7 at our Sunoco at the main entrance upon arrival. You will recieve a sticker that Fuel Station. We have the following fuels available: 93 Unleaded, must be displayed on your windshield for garage access. 260 GTX (98 Unleaded), 110 Leaded, 112 Leaded

Cancellations must be made at least 2 days before the event in Weather: We’re racing, regardless of the weather. order to receive a refund. Quiet Time: 10pm to 6am Lighting: Some lighting is available but teams should bring additional lighting.

Event Hotel: Auto Parts Stores: Big Box Stores: Comfort Inn & Suites 16 Tracy Rd, Dayville, CT, 06241 860-779-3200 https://www.choicehotels.com/ connecticut/dayville/comfort-inn- hotels/ct141?source=gyxt *Ask for ChampCar Racer’s Rate Cutoff: 7/30

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February 8-February 9, 2019 May 24-May 26, 2019 September 7-September 8, 2019 November 2-November 3, 2019 : WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL: NELSON LEDGES ROAD COURSE: : 14 Hour Enduro, $1525 Test + Double 7 Enduros, $1725 24 Hour Enduro, $1725 8 + 7 Enduros, $1425 Braselton, GA Watkins Glen, NY Garrettsville, OH Fontana, CA “The 14 Hours of Road Atlanta” “Memorial Weekend at The Glen” “Nelson 24” “Auto Club ROVAL” Early Pay Discount Ends: Early Pay Discount Ends: Early Pay Discount Ends: Early Pay Discount Ends: December 10, 2018 March 25, 2019 July 9, 2019 September 3, 2019

February 16-February 17, 2019 June 15-June 16, 2019 September 21, 2019 November 23-November 24, 2019 : NCM MOTORSPORTS PARK: SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY: : Double 7 Enduros, $1625 8+7 Enduro, $1425 14 Hour Enduro, $1325 8+7 Enduros, $1525 Sonoma, CA Bowling Green, KY Sebring, FL Birmingham, AL “Sonoma Raceway” “NCM Motorsports Park” “The Sebring 14” “Barber” Early Pay Discount Ends: Early Pay Discount Ends: Early Pay Discount Ends: Early Pay Discount Ends: December 18, 2018 April 16, 2019 July 23, 2019 September 24, 2019

March 2, 2019 June 22-June 23, 2019 September 21-September 22, 2019 December 7-December 8, 2019 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY: WILLOW SPRINGS RACEWAY: MOTORSPORTS PARK HASTINGS: VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY: 12 Hour Enduro, $1225 Double 7 Enduros, $1225 Double 8 Enduros, $1225 8 + 7 Enduros, $1425 Alton, VA Rosamond, CA Hastings, NE Alton, VA “The 12 hours of VIR (South)” “Willow Springs Raceway” “The Nebraska Enduros” “Enduros on North” Early Pay Discount Ends: Early Pay Discount Ends: Early Pay Discount Ends: Early Pay Discount Ends: January 1, 2019 April 23, 2019 July 23, 2019 October 8, 2019

March 30- March 31, 2019 July 13-July 14, 2019 September 28-September 29, 2019 December 13-December 15, 2019 Harris Hill Raceway: INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY: HARRIS HILL RACEWAY: WEATHERTECH RACEWAY LAGUNA 8+7 Enduros, $1000 Double 10 Enduros, $2800 8+7 Enduros, $1000 SECA: San Marcos, TX Indianapolis, IN San Marcos, TX Test + Double 7 Enduros, $1625 “Harris Hill Raceway” “Indy Double 10” “Harris Hill” Monterey, CA Early Pay Discount Ends: SOLD OUT - Wait List Only Early Pay Discount Ends: “A Monterey Christmas” January 29, 2019 July 30, 2019 Early Pay Discount Ends: July 27-July 28, 2019 October 14, 2019 April 13, 2019 MOTORSPORTS CAMPUS: October 5-October 6, 2019 DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY: Double 8 Enduro, $1425 PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL RACE December 28-December 29, 2019 14 Hour Enduro, $1475 Tooele, UT COMPLEX: 8 + 7 Enduro, $1425 SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY: Daytona, FL “Salt Lake Eights” Wampum, PA Double 7 Enduros, $1425 “The 14 Hours of Daytona” Early Pay Discount Ends: “The Pittsburgh Grand Prix” Sebring, FL Early Pay Discount Ends: May 28, 2019 Early Pay Discount Ends: “A Sebring NYE” February 12, 2019 August 6, 2019 Early Pay Discount Ends: August 10-August 11, 2019 October 29, 2019 April 19-April 20, 2019 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY: October 12-October 13, 2019 : 24 Hour Enduro, $1725 SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS Double 8 Enduros, $1425 Alton, VA RANCH: 8+7 Enduros, $1225 Schedule subject to change. Elkhart Lake, WI “VIR24” Pahrump, NV Please refer to “Spring Road America” Early Pay Discount Ends: “Spring Mountain Enduro” https://champcar.org/register/events.php Early Pay Discount Ends: June 11, 2019 Early Pay Discount Ends: for the latest schedule. February 18, 2019 August 13, 2019 August 24-August 25, 2019 April 27, 2019 GINGERMAN RACEWAY: October 19-October 20, 2019 : 8+7 Enduros, $1000 ROAD AMERICA: 14 Hour Enduro, $1525 South Haven, MI Double 8 Enduros, $1425 Charlotte, NC “Gingerman” Elkhart Lake, WI “The 14 Hours of Charlotte” Early Pay Discount Ends: “Fall Road America” Early Pay Discount Ends: June 25, 2019 Early Pay Discount Ends: February 26, 2019 August 20, 2019 August 31, 2019 May 4-May 5, 2019 THOMPSON SPEEDWAY: October 26-October 27, 2019 THUNDERHILL RACEWAY PARK: 12 Hour Enduro, $1000 ATLANTA MOTORSPORTS PARK: 8+7 Enduros, $1225 Thompson, CT 8 + 7 Enduros, $1525 Willows, CA “The Thompson 12” Dawsonville, GA “Thunderhill West 2.0 Mile Course” Early Pay Discount Ends: “The AMP’d Up Duals” Early Pay Discount Ends: July 2, 2019 Early Pay Discount Ends: March 5, 2019 August 27, 2019

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