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SCDA- WINTER Car Control Clinic-Lime Rock- 1/25/20
January 25, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Description from MotorsportReg (as of Nov 11, 2019)
The SCDA is excited to host an Exciting Winter Car Control Clinic event at Lime Rock Park on Saturday, January 25th. We will have two available sessions from 10am to 1pm and another from 1pm to 4pm!
The SCDA WINTER Car Control Clinic is designed to have you drive your own car or SUV at Lime Rock’s Full 1/2 mile long Infield Track.
The event will include a Chalk Talk, covering vehicle dynamics, oversteer, understeer, threshold braking, and most importantly, fine-tuning your Car Control for winter driving! The event will then quickly transition to the Lime Rock Park Autocross track.
This event is open to any driver 18 years of age (16-17 with parental waiver) or over, NO prior track experience is needed. The event will be professionally staffed by the SCDA Instructor team. They will be available to coach you during the event to ensure some serious in-car training, and of course, a ton of fun sliding around on the full 1/2 mile long Auto-X track at Lime Rock Park.
The event is limited to 20 Participants, providing Maximum Seat Time and Instruction. Spots are extremely Limited for this new SCDA WINTER Car Control Clinic; so if learning the limits of your car in a safe environment is what you are looking for, then this is the event for you!
Arrive and Drive Spec Miatas are available for only $399 at this event. Limited car spots available.
For more information on Spec Miata rentals or to book your car, please contact our vendor directly, Mark Gregory via email at rosmarllc@yahoo.com or by phone at 203-901-3076.
The SCDA Winter Car Control Clinic is only $299. Sign up before the end of the year and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount!
The event will be on snow/ice if conditions permit, otherwise it will be run on dry conditions, similar to our normal Car Control Clinic!
The SCDA Car Control Clinic event will take place on Saturday, January 25th:
- Session 1: 10am-1pm (please arrive by 9:30am)
- Session 2: 1pm-4pm (please arrive by 12:30 pm)
Click Here for Information on the Lime Rock Park facility.
Event Requirements
Registration ends in 3 months on January 25, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Sound Limit at this event: 86db
Please make sure your car meets the sound requirement as it is at the track’s discretion to remove you from the event if you are over the sound limit. We cannot issue any refunds or credits.
Helmets
Helmets are only required if using a car with an aftermarket roll-bar.
Convertibles & SUV’s
Cars, Convertibles, Small Trucks and SMALL SUVs are allowed at this event
Tires (if there is snow):
Snow tires are HIGHLY recommended- at a minimum all season tires are required (but not recommended)
Studded snow tires are NOT allowed as it will damage the asphalt.
Vehicle Inspection
Not required, but we expect you to have a car in safe operating condition.
Useful Information
Lime Rock Park General Information
Directions
GPS Navigation:
60 White Hollow Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
Track Office Delivery:
497 Lime Rock Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
Please note that camping is not permitted at this track.
SCDA Discounted Lodging
Rock Hall mid-week rates begin at $325 and weekend rates begin at $375, and we are happy to offer SCDA members a 20% discount mid-week and 10% discount weekends. For reservations, SCDA drivers can call 860-379-2230 or email info@19rockhallroad.com and mention SCDA to get the special rate.
GreenWorks at White Hollow Bed and Breakfast
125 White Hollow Road, Lakeville CT 06039 (860)435-1054
We have an inviting B&B that caters to the motorsports enthusiast. We’re located just a bit more than a half mile past the White Hollow entrance to Lime Rock Park. This may be helpful and convenient for you and your fellow club members. Our three rooms are generous and pleasant, each has a queen and a single bed, private bath for each. We have room for parking and an additional spot for a tow vehicle and trailer. Check out our website: www.greenworksatwhitehollow.com
**Facility Damages: A reminder that any damage done to the facility/track will be the driver’s responsibility.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All SCDA events are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Our events run rain or shine. There will be a $25 processing fee for any entry that is refunded, if transferred to another event more than 3 weeks in advance, no penalty will apply. Cancellations between two to three weeks prior to event date forfeit 50% of total amount, remaining 50% will be stored as credit for 12 months valid towards another event. No shows on the day of the event, as well as cancellations within two weeks of the event date forfeit the total amount. No refunds, transfers, or credits will be issued.