2019 Rallycross Fest Competitor Guide July 26-28, 2019 Contents

2019 RALLYCROSS FEST COMPETITOR GUIDE JULY 26-28, 2019 CONTENTS

Welcome Letter……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1 Rallycross Fest Partners………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2 Weekend Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Pre-Race Details……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Novice/Advanced Class Details……………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 Race Day Details……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 Spectator Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Questions & More Info………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 WELCOME

Dear 2019 Rallycross Fest Competitors and Fans,

Here we go! Our 4th annual Rallycross Fest in partnership with DirtFish is here and we could not be more excited to welcome you to this great event. Nestled in one of the most beautiful Pacific Northwest towns, Dirtfish provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend of learning, comradery and competition.

Whether you are participating in one day or all three, this event will surely be one to remember. We are confident that with all that you learn in the next three days, the friends you make and the rush of racing on this great course, you’ll want to keep coming back.

Enclosed you will find all of the information you should need to have a fantastic time and make the most of the weekend. We want to thank each of you for choosing to be a part of Northwest Rally Association.

Katie Lobkovich & Kito Brielmaier

1 PARTNERS

DirtFish Rally School North American performance driving school specializing in rally, advanced car control, performance and teen driving. www.dirtfish.com

Tango Card Making rewards easy to send and awesome to receive. www.tangocard.com www.rewardsgenius.com

WaveSpec Performance Rotors Innovative brake rotors for rally, off-road and daily driven cars. www.wavespecrotors.com

We The Terrors Rally stickers, rally tshirts and rally accessories. Designed and produced in the United Kingdom with original designs. www.wetheterrors.com

2 WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Day 1 (Friday): Advanced Rallycross School July 26th

7am: Gates open 7 - 8:45am: Tech inspection & check in 9 - 10:45am: Classroom session 10:45am: Quick break 11:10am - 12:00pm: In-car instruction 12:00 – 12:45pm: Lunch 1:00 – 2:45pm: In-car instruction 3 - 3:45pm: Practice RX course/combined elements 4pm: Regroup and send off

Day 2 (Saturday): Novice Rallycross School July 27th

7am: Gates open 7 - 8:45am: Tech inspection & check in 9 - 10:45am: Classroom session 10:45am: Quick break 10:55am: Parade down to lower area 11:10am – 12:20pm: In-car instruction 12:20 – 1:00pm: Lunch 1:00 – 2:45pm: In-car instruction 3 - 3:45pm: Practice RX course/combined elements 4pm: Regroup and send off

Day 3 (Sunday): Race Day July 28th

6:30am: Gates open 7-8:30am: Tech inspection, registration, course open for walking 8:30am: Driver Meeting (required) 9:00am – 11:40pm: Run Group 1 12:00pm – 2:40pm: Run Group 2 3:00 – 5:40pm: Run Group 3 6:00pm: Awards

3 PRE-RACE DETAILS

Location Area Amenities 7001 396th Dr SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Coffee Lodging North Bend Starbucks 460 E North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045 There is no onsite camping at DirtFish. Given the popularity of this event, local hotels/motels often Brewed Awakening fill up. Here are some hote suggestions: 9024 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Motel 6 Seattle East – Issaquah (pet friendly) Restaurants 1885 15th Place NW, Issaquah, WA 98027 North Bend Bar & Grill 145 E North Bend Way, North Bend, WA 98045 Holiday Inn Seattle - Issaquah (no pets) 1801 12th Avenue NW, Issaquah, WA 98027 Snoqualmie Brewery 8032 Falls Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Tourist Attractions Grocery Stores Snoqualmie Falls Snoqualmie Market Snoqualmie Casino 8030 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Safeway 34828 SE Douglas St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Pre-Race Vehicle Drop Off

You may drop your vehicle at DirtFish on Friday or Saturday anytime between 7am – 6pm. Please park your truck/trailer/car in the overflow lot directly to the right of the driveway when you reach the school building. Do not park in the main school parking lot (directly in front of the school, left of the driveway).

When you leave your vehicle, please pull off to one side so you remain clear of through traffic. Keep in mind that this will NOT be your paddock area – on race day, you will need to move your truck/trailer/vehicle to the lower paddock area.

NOVICE/ADVANCED CLASS DETAILS

Advanced Class – Friday, July 26th

The Advanced class consists of a classroom session where we will cover advanced driving techniques and driver sponsorship training. After the classroom session, you will practice different elements on course in your own car. The day will culminate in a small rallycross course to put the skills together and practice in a race-like setting.

When you arrive for the advanced class, you’ll sign a waiver at the gate and be instructed where to park for tech inspection. You will not have to pass tech inspection again on Race Day.

*Please note that guests are not permitted during the class.

Schedule 7am: Gates open 7 - 8:45am: Tech inspection & check in 9 - 10:45am: Classroom session 10:45am: Quick break 11:10am - 12:00pm: In-car instruction 12:00 – 12:45pm: Lunch 1:00 – 2:45pm: In-car instruction 3 - 3:45pm: Practice RX course/combined elements 4pm: Regroup and send off

What to Bring • Notepad/pen (you may want to take some notes during the class) • Your race-ready vehicle (your car must pass tech inspection in order to participate in the in-car portion of the class). • Helmet • Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes. You will be spending some of the day outside, in the elements. • Snacks & drinks (lunch and water will be provided but be prepared for a long day)

5 Novice Class – Saturday, July 27th

The Novice class consists of a classroom session where we will cover Rallycross rules, car control, driving techniques and sponsorship basics. After the classroom session, you will practice different elements on course in your own car. The day will culminate in a small rallycross course and some friendly competition.

Lunch will be provided. We do our best to meet different dietary restrictions – if you have food allergies, please contact us in advance to confirm what options will be available for you.

When you arrive for the novice class, you’ll sign a waiver at the gate and be instructed where to park for tech inspection. If you already completed tech inspection during the advanced school, you do not need to do it again. You will only need to pass tech inspection one time during the entire weekend.

*Please note that guests are not permitted during the class.

Schedule 7am: Gates open 7 - 8:45am: Tech inspection & check in 9 - 10:45am: Classroom session 10:45am: Quick break 10:55am: Parade down to lower area 11:10am – 12:20pm: In-car instruction 12:20 – 1:00pm: Lunch 1:00 – 2:45pm: In-car instruction 3 - 3:45pm: Practice RX course/combined elements 4pm: Regroup and send off

6 RACE DAY DETAILS

Run/Work/Rest Format: Drivers will be broken into three groups based on class. Each group will have one run/race session, one work session and one rest session. During your rest session, keep your eyes on the time and schedule so that you are where you need to be for the next group.

Run Groups: Below are the run groups as well as a breakdown of what you will be doing during the three sessions.

Run Group 1: Stock Front, Prepared Front, Modified Front, Prepared AWD, Open 4 Run Group 2: Stock AWD, Stock Rear, Modified Rear Run Group 3: Prepared Rear, MA-NA, MA-TS

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 9am 12pm 3pm Run Group 1 Run Work Rest Run Group 2 Rest Run Work Run Group 3 Work Rest Run

Arrival: Gates open at 6:30am and the drivers meeting begins at 8:30am. Please arrive with enough time to be fully prepared to race by the drivers meeting. When you arrive, you will sign a waiver at the gate (or show your wristband from previous days) and be directed to paddock.

Setup & Tech Inspection: You will be directed to a spot in paddock. Once parked, set up your paddock area and get your car ready for tech inspection. Before checking in at registration, you must first pass tech inspection. Your car will be evaluated for safety. When you pass, you will be handed a card to take the registration table to get checked in. Some example check points are: • no loose items in car • number & class are on vehicle in contrasting color • battery is secure • positive battery terminal is covered • brake pedal is functioning • gas pedal returns • wheel bearings are not loose • seatbelts • helmet meets requirements (drivers must bring their own helmet)

Registration/Check-In: Bring your completed tech inspection sheet along with your drivers license to the registration tent. You will be checked in and given a time card (if you raced with us previously, please bring your RFID card back to use again). All drivers must present a valid drivers license.

Course Walking: Before racing, take time to walk the course. The course is marked with cones that direct you where to go. It's important to take time and get a feel for the course before getting behind the wheel. You will get one slow speed lap in your car before racing (parade lap).

7 Driver meeting (REQUIRED): All drivers must attend the drivers meeting at the scheduled time.

Competition Rules: It is your responsibility to know the rules in advance of the event. Please take some time to review them! They can be found on our website here: https://www.nwrallyassociation.com/rallycross-rules

Friends, Family & Pets: All are welcome! • Pets must be on a leash and you are required to pick up after them (they are not allowed on course with you during your work assignment). • Small children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. • Friends and children 12+ (minimum of 57” tall) may ride along in a car with you or other willing competitors (front seat only) as long as they have a helmet with a SA/M rating of 2005 or newer.

Packing List: It is looking like the weekend will be a warm and sunny one so this packing list is drafted with that in mind. Please keep an eye on the forecast – it can change quickly in these parts.

Clothing • Layers! Even though the high temperature may be 75-80 degrees, the mornings will still be very chilly. Wear/bring layers so that you are warm in the morning and cool in the afternoon. • Rain shell – It’s the northwest so there is ALWAYS a chance of rain. • Hat – sun/rain protection • Comfortable shoes for driving and your work assignment

Personal Gear • Tent/EZ-UP • Chair • Cooler with drinks/food. We will have J&J BBQ onsite again serving up lunch (for purchase). • Sunscreen, chapstick, etc. • Hand wipes/sanitizer

8 SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to join us on Sunday, July 29th for Race Day! There is no charge to enter – simply sign a waiver then come hang out. You will be directed to park in the upper lot of DirtFish then can walk down to the lower, race area. Please follow any instructions or request from staff, volunteers and other workers – their job is to keep you safe!

What to Bring • Water • Snacks/food (we will have a food truck on site with food for purchase but you are welcome to bring your own as well). • Chair(s): There are no bleachers at DirtFish so you may bring a chair/blanket if you would like to sit and watch the racing. • Sunscreen

We’ll have Northwest Rally swag by the course and on your way in or out, be sure to stop by the DirtFish school building to check out their great collection of racing memorabilia and get your own DirtFish gear!

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to email us: [email protected]. During the race weekend, we will be slow to respond.

9 QUESTIONS & MORE INFO

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or visit www.nwrallyassociation.com for more information, rules and FAQs.

Thank you for being a part of the 2019 Rallycross Fest!