ABOUT THE SPORTS CAR DRIVING ASSOCIATION ounded in 1995, the Sports performance driving on a closed course. Car Driving Association (SCDA) The Sports Car Driving Association provides the driving enthusiast offers a safe and fun environment to the opportunity to experience explore the limits. high performance driving in a safe and controlled environment. SCDA events are strictly driver educational A High Performance Driving Event is events, and are non-competitive. not a race. Lap times are not logged SCDA welcomes everyone from and there are no winners. Attending novices with no track experience, an HPDE is a structured way to begin as well as seasoned track drivers. the process of driver development and We invite you to explore our www. vehicle enjoyment. SCDA Events go SCDA1.com website to learn more beyond open track by providing different about us and our events at some of skill levels their own run group. The the best tracks in the East Coast. SCDA works hard to ensure every driver HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVER shares the track with others of the same EDUCATION EVENTS (HPDE) skill level and experience. By providing With every passing year new cars get a ladder system, the SCDA lays out a faster and more powerful. More driver’s road map for skill development and want to experience the thrill of high increasing speed on the track. Meet ELIVAN GOULART, President of YEARS the Sports Car Driving Association Current Track Car: Mazda Spec Miata Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Utah Daily Driver: Alfa Romeo Giulia Motorsports Campus, Daytona, plus First Track Car: Invader Formula 500 quite a few more…. Dream Track Car: Ferrari F50 Racing Highlights: YEARS Favorite Track: Mid-Ohio Karting champion Years With the SCDA: at 12, 2001 & 2002 Since 2004 Formula SCCA National Ultimate Track Goals: Race GT Champion, 2004 cars in PWC or IMSA Fomula SCCA Cooper Tracks Driven: Lime Rock, New Tire Champion, 2011 Hampshire Motor Speedway, Spec Miata National Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio, Road Champion, 2016 Pirelli America, Nelson Ledges, Summit Point, World Challenge TCA Champion, 2017 Moroso, Fontana, Stafford Springs Pirelli World Challenge TC & TCA Wins, (oval), Lowes Speedway (road course), 2019 SRO GT4 America Winner NJMP, Monticello, Sebring, Thunderhill, Family: My wife Sarah (puts up with my COTA, Portland International, Club racing) and 3 beautiful kids Motorsports, VIR, Homestead, Sebring, DAY FLOW: READY, SET, GO TECH TIPS: MAKE IT QUICK & EASY Your daily schedule can be found Every car and driver must come to tech on the back of the lanyard. Here inspection. Look for the SCDA flags to are some tips to make the day flow find tech. Before inspection, please: smoothly: • Sign in first, and fill out tech form. • Attend the mandatory drivers’ • Remove all loose items from car. meeting. Be ready for your first • Apply required SCDA numbers. session on time. • Bring a SNELL SA2010 or SA2015 • All classroom sessions are helmet in good condition. valuable, bring this guide and • Screw in your tow hook (it’s likely a pencil. to be in the tool kit). • Arrive 10 minutes early to • Mount tires that suit conditions. stage, 15 minutes for Novice • Bring a safe, well prepared car. and Instructors. • Come to tech early. • Ask for help if you need it. • Instructors must tech annually. Meet ELIVAN GOULART, President of the Sports Car Driving Association FLAGS DEFINED Green Flag – The session has begun, Black Flag – The session has ended passing allowed. or you are called to the pit lane. Fist out the window and enter the pit Passing Flag – Be aware, there are lane slowly. faster cars behind, let them pass. Mechanical Black Flag – Return Debris Flag – Reduce speed and to the pit because you have a prepare for objects or fluids on the mechanical issue with your car. track, may be slippery. Red Flag – Emergency. Check mirrors Checkered Flag – The session has and safely stop to the inside of the ended. Fist out the window and track and await signals from workers. return to pit lane. White Flag – Slow moving car on Yellow Flag – Caution, slow down, track. It could be a car or emergency No Passing. vehicle. Caution. Waving Yellow – Reduce speed, prepare for a hazard in the road. Passing Only on Straights with a Point-By SCDA Events are not racing schools, but high performance drivers education. Strictly enforced passing protocol improves learning and safety. • All passing requires a Point-By from the driver being overtaken. No exceptions. • Passing can only happen on straights and in designated passing zones. • The overtaking car is not required to take a point-by. Use good judgment. • The driver being passed must stay on the driving line and clearly indicate which side to “Pass Me On” with a visible point of the finger out the window or over the roof. • The driver being passed must make one point-by per overtaking car. Overtaking drivers must wait for their point-by before passing. • Flashing lights, turn signals, late passes and close following are not allowed. • Not getting a point-by? Don’t get frustrated. Drive through the Pit Lane, tell SCDA what is happening and watch for the signal to re-enter a clear track. LIME ROCK PARK LAKEVILLE, CT EST: 1957 LENGTH: 1.5 MILES 7 TURNS FRONT STRAIGHT: 1,700’ SOUND LIMIT: 86DB 2020 DATES 6/12 6/13 6/29 7/27 8/17 9/11 10/12 10/24 11/6 TIPS FROM A PRO: Turn 1 – Establish a braking reference point using the number boards and brake HARD! This will gain you confidence on the brakes. Becoming familiar with how well your car decelerates will teach you how to become a safer (and eventually faster) track driver. Uphill – It’s important to make sure the car and steering wheel are STRAIGHT going over the crest of the Uphill. In order to ensure this, make sure to turn hard enough on the COMPRESSION (where the car transitions from flat to going uphill) before going over the CREST. Downhill – Eyes up. A textbook turn for practicing proper eye work. When headed down the hill, try to advance the eyes down the straight-away sooner rather than later. This ensures a proper visual through the turn, getting your brain the information about “what’s next” sooner. WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL WATKINS GLEN, NY EST: 1956 LENGTH: 3.4 MILES 11 TURNS BACK STRAIGHT: 2,400’ SOUND LIMIT: NONE 2020 DATES 7/13-14 8/31-9/1 TIPS FROM A PRO: The Esses – Use the tall flag stand between the Esses as a reference, point the car at it then let your eyes follow the guardrail around the second part of the turn. Have smooth hands in the transition between the left and right. The hill crests and the car can get light here. The Bus Stop – “Maximize curb usage on entry and two middle curbs” - Elivan Goulart Turn 6 – Perhaps the hardest turn at the Glen. Avoid the temptation to downshift. Brake earlier than you think and roll into the corner with a little throttle, tighten your hands to the apex. Turn 10 – Fast and fun but not a late braking corner. Slowing the car a little early will let you be back on the throttle at turn-in, making the car feel stable, which equals confidence. Turn 11 – Slow the car in a straight line. Finish braking and add some throttle by turn-in and get the car down below the pit-in line to the apex curbing. Release the car all the way to the exit rumble strips under the bridge. Keep your eyes up the straight, now check your mirrors and gauges. SCDA GROUP EVENTS 3 TO 30 GUESTS - SPONSOR AN EVENT Informal Gatherings to B2B Outings Share a day with friends, clients or employees, and make impressions that will last a lifetime. Special services, rental track cars and discount pricing are available. What is a group event like? • FastTrack Sign-in and Tech Inspection. • Reserved premium paddock space. • Discount pricing for all skill levels. • Catering, meeting space, photos available. • Arrive-and-drive track car rentals available. • Sponsor an event for maximum impact. Want more? [email protected] PALMER MOTORSPORTS PARK WARE, MA EST: 2015 LENGTH: 2.3 MILES 15 TURNS 190’ ELEV. CHANGE SOUND LIMIT: 95DB 2020 DATES 6/22 Clockwise 8/24 Counterclockwise 10/19 Clockwise TIPS FROM A PRO: Palmer – This track is a series of turns with changing radius and elevation. The steering wheel is rarely straight, meaning we must be smooth with steering and footwork. Pedal inputs must be progressive and well-timed brake release will equal good exit speed. Clockwise It is easy to get sloppy and lose patience. Be extra diligent and don’t go for the deepest braking point possible. Counterclockwise direction lends itself to deeper braking than clockwise. When going uphill, maximize entry speed by braking deeper. Maximize throttle input at apex for good exit speed when climbing. SCDA POLICIES AND BEST PRACTICES By sticking to the rules, the day will be safer and more enjoyable. • All helmets must have a SNELL SA2010 or SA2015 decal, no exceptions. • Long sleeve shirts are suggested, long pants are required. • Proper head and neck restraint system is HIGHLY encouraged. • If driving a competition car, a flameproof suit is required at some tracks. • Only Instructors may ride as a passenger. • In wet conditions, the SCDA reserves the right to require treaded tires. PIT IN, PIT OUT, SPINS OR OFF TRACK EXCURSIONS • Exiting the pit lane, do not cross • A driver who spins, must safely re-enter the blend line, stay to the inside of the track and return to pit lane that lap.