When should I arrive?
 

Plan to arrive by 7:30 AM. You'll want as much time as possible to find
your way around and (most importantly) to walk the course as many times as
you can with the available time. Don't forget to register and to get your
car teched.

 

What sequence do I follow for the morning?

 

1. Register - Registration is near the timing truck at Devens, and
   at the entrance building at NMHS, from 7:30am - 8:45am SHARP.
   Trial Memberships are available until 8:30.
   Novices must register before 8:30, please.
    
2. Tech - The tech line of cars will begin forming between 7:15am
   and 7:30am and is available until 9:00am SHARP.
    
3. Walk course - As soon as the course is open for walking, walk it
   as much as you can until the Driver's Meeting.
    
4. Driver's Meeting - The mandatory driver's meeting begins at 9:20 or at the completion of the Novice walkthrough at the timing truck.

 

What do I bring?
 

Bring everything you can imagine. If the weather has even the slightest chance of being cold or wet or windy, make sure to bring the appropriate clothing, umbrellas, or extra clothes. Bring sunscreen, lunch, and lots of water, especially on hot days. Bring sun protection and any tools you need for your car to change wheels, adjust tire pressures, etc. See what others bring for more ideas.

 

What is tech?
 

Your car will be inspected for safety. As guidelines, make sure your wheels and battery are secure, you have no broken lugnuts, any loose items in car are removed, and your class letters and numbers are clearly visible.

 

What is a course walk?
 

The course shouldn't be a surprise to you when you're driving. Walk through the course as much as you can. Once the course is opened for walking (usually by 8:00AM), it will be open until shortly before the driver's meeting.

 

How do I register?
 

Pre-register online at www.myautoevents.com if you think you may come and your morning will go quicker. Make sure you bring your VALID driver's license, SCCA ID (if you have one), minor waiver (if you need one) to the registration desk with your payment. Even if you don't pre-register, make sure to bring all this with you to the registration table at Devens or the registration booth at NMHS.

 

Do I need a helmet?
 

You'll need a helmet when you run the course, but there are loaners available if you don't have your own yet. Find one that fits shortly before you run and return it after your run so that others can use them too. Don't keep them for longer than you need them.

 

What class and number will I be?
 

Find the Solo Rules at http://www.scca.com to get help classing your car. You can also ask someone for help, but be prepared to list any modifications to your car. As for a number, pick one. At registration, you'll be told if your number is already taken. Buy
some 3/4" masking tape (or color contrast painters tape) so you can number and letter your car on-site.

 

Can I get help from an instructor?
 

You bet! Instructors are always available to ride with you and discuss your run afterward. This can be very helpful in finding the course if you are having trouble. Feel free to ask for help.

 

What are worker assignments?
 

Everyone works some "position" during the day. Working the course
means resetting cones and communicating penalties back to your corner
chief. Working the gate means ensuring that everyone entering the
property has signed the insurance waivers. Working the radio on
course means manning the flag and relaying all cone and off-course
penalty calls from your corner to the timing truck. Working grid
means guiding cars into and out of the grid for run orders. There are
lots of other jobs around that you can learn how to do as you become
more experienced in registration, timing, and assist in the general
and smooth running of the event.

 

What do we do about weather?
 

Unless the weather makes it dangerous to be outside, the event is ON! Please plan to stay for the whole day and bring everything you need to be prepared for the whole day's event in inclement weather.

 

Can I bring friends, crew, spectators?
 

Sure! So long as everyone signs the insurance waiver and all minors
have the notarized/signed minor waiver forms, they can be at the
event. At NMHS, there is an autocross spectator fee (currently $5.00)
to be paid at the gate for anyone not competing in the event.

 

Can I leave the site?
 

You can leave so long as you're sure not to miss your run or work heat assignments. Keep your wristband if you want to back. If you HAVE to leave early, talk to the worker chief to make sure your worker assignments are covered. Missing work assignments without a really good reason will have repercussions and people won't like you.

 

How do I grid and when?
 

When it's your heat to run, slowly drive to grid and look for the grid worker to direct you to a spot. Often at Devens, the next heat to run can grid opposite the current heat before they're done.

How can I follow the action while at the event?

        NER Solo broadcasts all announcements on 95.1 FM. Announcements will
        include run-order and various last minute event details as well as
        timing/scoring as the event procedes.