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Yeah, looks like you were dealing with this issue back in March, but it appears that you are assigned #64.  Not unless there is another Ron J.

Not sure what happened when I did this because it appears the number I reserved (64) is taken and the number I was told is not available (59) is now unassigned.  In the meantime, I ordered new signs and won't be able to use them.  Sigh...

Registration is open for the WSCC 2024 Season Opener for May 24-26 at the Gimli Motorsport Park! May 24 - HPDE Track Day http://msreg.com/wscc-2024-hpde2   May 25 & 26 - Time Attack & Road Racing http://msreg.com/wscc2024opener Sign up now!  

Hello! Dylan Hesom renewing #96 please. Member #7055

Here are the 2024 Time Attack Supplementary Regulations. Please contact timeattack@wscc.mb.ca if you have any questions. Time Attack Supplementary Regulations V 4.0.pdf

WSCC 2024 Road Race Supplementary Regulations V. 2.3, April 19, 2024 Download: WSCC2024RaceSupplementaryRegulationsV2.3.pdf

Thanks for all the info. I’ve put my stock mufflers back on. It’s much quieter. I should be good to go. 

Have to agree, the SCCA rule seems much more reasonable.  SCCA is a risk management approach, not a risk minimization approach.  Anybody involved with this sport should appreciate the difference.

This is from the 2024 SCCA Solo Rules, which have been recently updated (the old info is crossed out)   APPENDIX H - SOUND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES AT SCCA® NATIONAL SOLO® EVENTS The maximum allowed vehicle sound level will be 100.0 dBA. 108.0 dBC. The measurement will be taken at a point where vehicles can reasonably be expected to be under load at full throttle. The measuring point will be 50 feet from the edge of the course using an ANSI Type 2 sound meter set to “A” “C” weighting, “Slow” response. The microphone will be 3 to 4 feet above ground level, positioned perpendicular to vehicle direction of travel. The microphone will be away from structures (e.g., buildings) as is practical. If a driver in a vehicle exceeds 96 dBA 100.0 dBC, the Chief Steward or his/her designated representative will be notified by the Sound Control Steward or representative. The driver of any run producing a sound measurement over 96 dBA 100.0 dBC will be notified, as soon as reasonably possible following the run, by the Chief Steward, Sound Control Steward, or representative. If a driver in a vehicle exceeds 100.0 dBA 108.0 dBC, the driver will be allowed to attempt a viable remedy to functionally alter the exhaust system to reduce the sound level of the vehicle before his/her next run that day. (A “mechanical delay” per Solo® Rules Section 6.8.D may be used.) If the excessive reading occurs on the driver’s last run of the day, the Chief Steward, Sound Control Steward, or designated representative is authorized to impose a DNF penalty on that run. The use of an adjustable directional exhaust exit to laterally aim the exhaust output away from the sound meter position does not constitute a viable remedy. Adjustable directional exhaust exits may only be aimed straight up, straight down, or straight back. If a viable remedy has been attempted in the judgment of the Chief Steward, Sound Control Steward, or representative, the driver will be allowed to take his/her next run. If the driver declines any viable remedy or if the change is deemed inadequate by the Chief Steward, Sound Control Steward, or representative, the driver will forfeit all subsequent runs in the vehicle (unless an approved viable remedy is completed before the next run). If the driver in the vehicle exceeds 100 dBA 108.0 dBC again on any subsequent run, that run will be scored a DNF and all additional runs the for that driver will be forfeited. If a sound violation which would incur a DNF occurs on a run for which a rerun would otherwise be granted (per Section 7.4), the sound-based DNF will stand and there will be no rerun. For the purposes of sound measurement and enforcement, a “run” is defined as any attempt at driving through the course, whether or not it is scored or a rerun is allowed. Any functional remedies implemented to reduce the sound level of a vehicle may not be removed (including the next day of the event) and may be subject to re-inspection by the Chief Steward, Sound Control Steward, or representative. If the remedy has deteriorated after passing the sound level requirements at the measuring point, the sound level of the vehicle must be functionally addressed again. The Chief Steward, Sound Control Steward, or representative has the right to disallow a repeat of the same remedy that deteriorated. The remedy may be changed or modified to improve its quality and/or further reduce the vehicle sound level. Drivers that receive a DNF for non-compliant sound levels implement additional functional remedies to reduce the sound level to compliant readings before starting runs the next day. These general sound level regulations will NOT override specific local area and/or SCCA® Regional sound level requirements, regulations, and/or penalties.    

This is from the 2024 SCCA Solo Rules, D. A passenger is allowed provided they: 1. is no younger than twelve (12) years old or is at least 57” tall; 2. is in a vehicle which has passed safety (tech) inspection (Section 3.3.3); 3. is wearing a properly fitted seat belt and a properly fitted helmet; 4. has completed and signed the required participant waiver(s), including parents/guardians as appropriate (Section 4.13). The only passengers who may be allowed during competitions runs in National Solo® events are non-competitors whose role is to fulfill the state-mandated requirements for a driver who has a restricted driver’s license requiring a passenger.   I wish the ASN rules were the same as the SCCA rules in more than just this area.

So that means, until you are 18 (Manitoba age of majority), you cannot ride along with any driver that's not your legal guardian.  Too bad, such an impediment to bringing young people into the sport.  FYI, about 5 (?) years ago, at HPDE, I took the Autocross lapping sessions.  A 15 year old was just tearing up the course with awesome times in a vehicle with his Dad. His Dad said he had karting experience. It seemed to show! He didn't even have a drivers license yet  . 

Basically, same rules for Lapping (Track Days) at GMP:

We have done some informal noise monitoring @ GMP, in accordance with ASN 5.8 and 5.9. What ASN doesn't stipulate, but should (IMHO), is that: the vehicle should be under full acceleration before, during and after passing the measurement location, with the engine near 75% of redline the sound level meter should be set for 'fast' response. (fast response means the meter can measure sounds 0.125 seconds in duration, an essential factor when measuring the fleeting sound of a passing vehicle) the highest reading of this test is the determining factor  

Thanks. Don't agree with 4.2 (b) but I guess it is what it is.  What about all the other sports where the parents and guardians are by-standers?  Strange rule.

This is from the 2024 ASNAutoSlalom Regulations, 4.1.2. To be eligible to participate as a passenger, a person must: a. Have the consent of the organizer; b. Have signed the Stoneridge General Waiver; c. Wear personal safety equipment as required for the driver; d. Keep hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times; e. Not carry items such as food, drink, cameras, video recorders, purses, etc. The items listed above must be presented at the time of event registration and/or scrutineering inspection. 4.2. Underage Participants Participants (drivers or passengers) under the age of majority for the province in which the event is taking place must also present a completed Annual Parental Consent Waiver at event registration. In addition, minors participating as passengers must: a) Be at least 14 years old; b) Be in a vehicle being driven by their parent or guardian;

This is from the 2024 ASN AutoSlalom Regulations, 5.8 Noise Limit Adequate muffling devices must be installed on all vehicles with a sound level to a maximum of 96 decibels unless there is a lower noise limit required for that facility/track listed in Appendix I, or in the Supplementary Regulations. Organizers may apply to NSC for lower noise limits if the facility/track requires. Such limits must be sent out to all competitors in the Supplementary Regulations 60 days in advance of the event and must be posted at the site on the day of the event. Please note that some facilities require a lower decibel reading and, in order to compete there, vehicles will have to abide by those lower decibel limits. 5.9 Noise Measurement Measuring shall be done from a distance of 15 meters perpendicular (50 feet) to the vehicle wherever safe to do so. The final decision as to adequacy shall rest with the Steward. Any vehicle deemed to be excessively loud must not be permitted to compete without acceptable modification being made, regardless of the existing exhaust system. Please note that some facilities have their own measurement procedures and, in order to compete there, vehicles will have to abide by those measurement procedures. Event organizers should include a notice in the event’s supplementary regulations when such measurement procedures occur.

Ryan Smith #7408 #66 please

Member # 6577 I'd like to reserve number 5.

Hi,   My car was running a bit loud on the weekend.  I’m going to be making a few changes to quiet it up. I’d like to do some testing, and was wondering how I should go about that. Is there a certain distance I should take the readings at? Thanks,

I'd like to reserve #54 membership #7659

Hi all, I brought friend and her kids out to Autocross 1. Unfortunately kids were below age 14 and could not ride along.  However, I was dismayed to learn that the kids also have to be the biological children of the driver, even if they are 14.  Can someone explain why this is necessary? I don't understand why the permission of the legal guardian would not suffice? Families come in all shapes and sizes and this seem unduly restrictive. Further explanation would help. Thanks to all the volunteers for Autocross #1, a great start to the season, even though I sucked once again!

I sold my MX-5 after the Saskatoon sports car club lost our venue in Saskatoon. These have been in storage since then. (Horizontally, not sure if that’s good or bad for storage?) I’ll be in Winnipeg from May 17th to the 24th.   Bilstein b8 performance plus front struts $75 New in box, unused. Fits miata NC (2006-2015) Two - fronts, $75 for both.  This part number: 24-131766 https://bilsteincanada.com/product/b8-performance-plus-series-front-24-131766/ Will 2018 Civic (autocrossed only once. Sad.)

Corey Matthews Member #6343 Renewing #36 I just renewed my WSCC membership - not sure if it may take time to show up on your end Thanks  

Hi Helix, Please renew #71 for me, member 1704 Thanks, Allan

We are doing a soft launch Tuesday to Friday (May 7th to 10th) 2:00 pm to 10 pm, walk in only. Come and try out the sims before anybody else

Thank you so much for your detailed reply, it is exactly the info I needed before buying wheels, tires and exhaust.  I have no interest in any SCCA official events, this is just a hobby for me and I want to keep legal but get the best setup I can for the car and stay ES. 205/50/15 is what I was planning, just wasn't sure what wheel width to buy. Thank you again for the guidance, it's greatly appreciated. Cheers

Links on first page updated for 2024 season.

Chris M, member 5976, renewing #47.  Thank you!

I believe the follow paragraph from page 74 of the 2024 SCCA Solo Rulebook applies to your question regarding the exhaust: Option package conversions may be performed between specific vehicles of a particular make and model, but only between configurations from within a particular model year. Such conversions must be totally complete and the resultant car must meet all requirements of this Section. These re- quirements are not met by simply pulling a fuse to disable a feature which distinguishes one model from another.   I believe this would be considered legal, however everything else about the California modification would need to be converted back to 49 State car.  This would be to follow the rules as written by the SCCA, however locally if you discussed some fellow local WSCC stock class competitors about only swapping the exhaust I don't think you would have any problems as there likely no performance gain from missing out on removing additiional California specific items, unique EGR, maybe? There's nothing in our local rules that would restrict US cars from competition either, however if you planned to run at an offical national SCCA event this could be a problem, hope that helps. Regarding the wheels, your wheels are based on what the car originally came with from Mazda. For example if a 2000 Miata Sport (not sure which model you have) came with 14x6 +42mm offset. You could run a 13x6, 14x6 or 15x6 wheel. Offset can be +/- 7mm from the OEM size as well to accommodate some wheel models. Wheel width however cannot change from the originals wheels the car sold with new.  You cannot pick and choose from any other Miata year or model to select a wheel size.  15x6 with 205/50/15 tires is like the most cost effective, best performing and most common wheel setup available for ES Miatas that came with 14x6, 15x6 or 16x6 wheels. Regarding the 110-178hp Miatas on 14 to 17" wheels comment all running in the same class. SCCA car classing offers every car a class to participate, this however does not guarantee all cars will be competitive in their respective class.   Hope that helps!

Renewing # 93, membership number 1455. 

Hey man I’m not rubbing anything in anyone’s faces here. This is nothing new. There’s a concept within the club that “there’s always bigger problems” which is true, but the few key people who keep giving more and more are getting stretched thinner and thinner.

These WSCC video's from 7 plus years ago are quite good and might interest recent members who've not seen them.  I couldn't figure out how to add them to the gallery, so here is the link: https://vimeo.com/208161277 https://vimeo.com/51653013 https://vimeo.com/36112681 https://vimeo.com/36102388 https://vimeo.com/62367058 https://vimeo.com/176476555  

Come back and help so we can be miserable together, but please don't rub it in our faces. This one hurt to see.   

Not only for the volunteers of event days but the directors who spend countless hours holding everything together.   Our model is broken and has been for a while. Every year we try bringing benefits to volunteers and directors is seems to fall on deaf ears.   How’s that working out…

Not sure exactly what the joke is all about - I guess a person must have been watching some kind of a TV show to understand this... However, I do get the message and I agree with it. Changes will be forthcoming!        

Lol. Well… said. I hear. The voice. Clearly in my head. 

I think. In the future. This needs to be. A reimbursement. For those that can manage. To complete. A full weekend. Of volunteer work. And not leave. Organizers. Scrambling. 

A couple of us would have been there as always, but it was a track weekend!

Nik, you’re not alone as I did not know about this until Sunday afternoon.  Id have taken my son to this also     

Whoa there, Slowdriver!  Don't diss our Admins! ...Although, I suppose that is one way to get your account deleted

How can it be that this is the first I've heard of this?  I definitely would have been interested in taking a gander!  Next time, perhaps

Thanks Rob,  I was hoping @Magner would see this and jump in with his wisdom. I'll standby for a reply. Cheers

I believe so. We can also double check with @Magner who is always super helpful when it comes to classing details.