Author: Autocrosser

We have amended our CincySCCA COVID-19 Solo Event Operating Guidelines. The primary change is in face mask usage requirements. Whereas face mask use is still highly recommended at all times, mandatory use has been changed to “when in proximity of others”. They are still required when going through the waiver station, registration, and some worker assignments. Entrants are responsible for bringing their own mask although we will have a limited supply available for purchase.

This is more in alignment with Traders World guidelines, SCCA COVID-19 guidelines, other SCCA region events, and the state guidelines for consumers.

We have added a limited entry Test & Tune on Saturday June 6th!

Registration is now open for both the T&T (Sat. June 6th) as well as Point Event 3 (Sun. June 7th) on:
CincySCCA.MotorsportReg.com

Please note these and other future events may be canceled to comply with COVID-19 mandates.

We will notify entrants via email for any event cancellation/schedule change. We will also announce on our website and Facebook. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via email or through the facebook message.

Also please carefully read the following COVID-19 policy summary.
(Full version: CincySCCA.com/Autocross/Rules)

Cincy SCCA Solo COVID-19 Operating Guidelines Executive Summary

• Do not attend if you are or have been sick with COVID-19 type symptoms in the past 14 days
• Preregistration/Prepay only, NO onsite/walk up registrations
• Spectators are discouraged
• YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR OWN FACE MASK AND PEN TO THIS EVENT
• Masks are required when not wearing a helmet
• Social distancing measures are required on site
• Requested to bring nitrile or latex gloves for your work assignment
• Drivers meeting will be held over PA and FM Radio
• LOANER HELMETS AND BOTTLED WATER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE
• No passengers except necessary by law or by safety
• Co-driving is permitted with social distancing
• Credit Card will not be charged until registration closes
• If event is cancelled after registration closes, we will refund or credit

* We continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as we receive them. We appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email or on Facebook message (https://www.facebook.com/groups/CincySCCASolo/)

As part of our efforts preparing for the 2020 Solo Season under this challenging time, Cincinnati Region SCCA Solo Committee has created COVID-19 Operating Guidelines.
Please note that the guideline may updated as the situation evolves.

Cincy SCCA Solo COVID-19 Operating Guidelines Executive Summary (The link to the Full Version at the bottom of this page)

• Event may be canceled to comply with COVID-19 mandates
• Do not attend if you are or have been sick with COVID-19 type symptoms in the past 14 days
• Preregistration/Prepay only, NO onsite/walk up registrations
• Spectators are discouraged
• YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR OWN FACE MASK AND PEN TO THIS EVENT
• Masks are required when not wearing a helmet
• Social distancing measures are required on site
• Requested to bring nitrile or latex gloves for your work assignment
• Drivers meeting will be held over PA and FM Radio
• LOANER HELMETS AND BOTTLED WATER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE
• No passengers except necessary by law or by safety
• Co-driving is permitted with social distancing
• Credit Card will not be charged until registration closes
• If event is cancelled after registration closes, we will refund or credit

* We continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as we receive them. We appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email or on Facebook message (https://www.facebook.com/groups/CincySCCASolo/)

Full Version is on Cincyscca.com/Autocross/Rules(Updated:05/14/2020)

April is nearly past and still no autocross. 🙁 Thankfully, maybe, maybe, there is encouraging news on the horizon.

As most are aware by now, Governor DeWine announced details of Ohio’s Responsible Restart Ohio plan on Apr 27th. Unfortunately (and not surprisingly) it didn’t directly state how it impacts autocross, imagine that! SCCA has also released COVID-19 guidance regarding conduct of autocross events. As such, we are working with Traders World, the City of Monroe, our region leaders, and SCCA to figure out if the May 16 and 17 events can or should happen. Even if we can, the May 16 event will be a Test & Tune format and will NOT be a Novice 101 type event as planned due to no non-family member passengers to comply with social distancing guidelines. Sorry. Details will follow as they become available, but know we are exploring all options to see what is reasonable.

Quick Ohio COVID-19 announcement summary (far more details available at link below):

• May 1 – Medically necessary health care procedures/visits can resume.
• May 4 – Manufacturing, distribution, construction, and general office environments may reopen if they meet mandatory safety requirements
• May 12 – Consumer, retail, and services may reopen if they meet mandatory safety requirements.
• CLOSED – Establishments with increased risk of COVID-19 exposure such as the following are still closed: schools, daycares, dine-in restaurants, hair/beauty, senior centers, entertainment, recreation, and gyms.
• MANDATORY SAFETY REQMTS: Face coverings, good hand cleaning, social distancing, cleaning throughout the day, and limited capacity to meet social distancing.
• PUBLIC GATHERINGS: The guidance limiting to 10 people is still on the website, but seemingly will become null and void if the mandatory safety requirements are met.
• LINK: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/resources/news-releases-news-you-can-use/governor-dewine-announces-details-ohios-responsible-restartohio-plan

SCCA Autocross Event COVID-19 Guidelines: https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-1588021531-21

Back to Cincy SCCA autocross: As stated earlier, we are working with Traders World, the city, and others to see what we can/should do regarding our May June events for now. Autocross is unique in that we have certain inherent aspects which help us comply with the guidelines. These inherent benefits are: we are outside; by eliminating non-family passengers in cars are over 6 ft. apart in grid or paddock or on course; drivers meetings can be done over the FM transmitter; results can be via live timing; workers on course can be spread out, and we clearly aren’t a spectator heavy sporting event like football or professional auto racing. That said, we still face some issues with how to make it work. Some of the detailed issues we still face are how to handle waivers safely and perform timing/scoring and registration while maintaining the social distancing, as well as quite honestly obtaining the cleaning supplies and gloves needed. Even solving those, the practical issues we face are the bigger ones of the potential for poor public perception given the visibility of events at Traders World (which could lead to loss of site) and the chance of an entrant’s family, friend, or coworker contracting COVID-19 as a result of being at the event.

So I don’t have an answer right now regarding the May 16 and 17 events. We will announce the status of these events by May 9th, but please know we are diligently working it so we can return as soon as responsibly practical. We will also be reworking our event schedule to hopefully include or postponed/cancelled events.

On the plus side, SCCA revised their National level events schedule with a Great Lakes Div. area event starting in June so we are getting close… https://www.scca.com/articles/2013630-tire-rack-national-solo-schedule-april-reset

Late breaking news:

After further discussions with Traders World and the City of Monroe this afternoon we have to cancel our May 16 and 17 autocross events. Sorry. Now targeting the Jun 7 weekend.

Please note it isn’t clear if Traders World will be open by that weekend or not, please check with them if you’re intending to shop there. Will provide further updates as they become available.

Kent Weaver

While we all anxiously wait for our solo season to start, please consider applying for an SCCA Annual Waiver.

By applying for an annual waiver, you will receive a membership card which lists your annual waiver on the back meaning all you need to do is show us your card at the gate – you no longer need to sign the waiver each time. It will help us keep social distance, and also speed up the process at the gate significantly.

You can download the Annual Membership form from here:
SCCA Adult Annual Waiver 1306-01-16 (Current as of 04/21/2020)

Or, by log in to your account on SCCA.com, and go to File Cabinet from the left side column, then scroll down to the Waivers section to download the latest version.

*The annual membership form may be scaned and emailed (membership@scca.com) to SCCA. (You can also snail mail it.)
– Year must be completed in upper left corner
– Submitted in Color
– Signed, Dated by the member
– Witnessed by an SCCA Official (Non-Family member) or Notary Public
– Photo on file for the member (Selfie, NOT a car, dog or meme!)

**The Annual Waiver may also be submitted via Membership Renewal through an upload. SCCA National Office is working to add an “upload” section to the Member Account Portal, which is separate from the renewal currently.

*** Annual minor waivers are on a separate form, must be wet signed and snail mailed currently.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

As Ohio Stay at Home Order has been extended through May 1st, our events scheduled for May 2nd and 3rd, Evolution Performance School Phase One/Two have been postponed.  Rescheduling date is TBD at this time.  Please stay tuned for schedule updates here as they become available.

The registration for this event is handled by the Evolution Performance Driving School (http://evoschool.com) via MotorsportReg.com. Please wait for them to be in touch with you for refund/rescheduling options.

For any other inquiries, please feel free to contact us.

Registration is now open for Autocross 101 Novice School and PE2.

Autocross 101 is designed for those who thinking about starting autocross, or just started autocross and would like to learn the basic skills to make the leap toward becoming a fast driver. Once you register we will filter the entry list and will contact you with acceptance. You will have a lot of seat time, with our quality local instructors.

Notice: COVID-19
At the direction of Governor Mike DeWine’s Shelter In Place Order across the state of Ohio, this and other future events may be canceled.  We will only process the payment after the closing of the registration, so if the event is cancelled there will be no charge to your credit card on file.

We take the health and safety of our patrons, staff and community seriously and urge everyone to continue to follow the guidelines set forth by public health officials.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as we receive them. We appreciate your understanding and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email or on Facebook message (https://www.facebook.com/groups/CincySCCASolo/)