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Greetings Fellow SCCA Members:

With the opening of NJMP, and the fact that the SCCA will conduct 4 racing events on the 2 new circuits there in 2008, the South Jersey Region SCCA needs your help now more than ever. We need interested people that are willing to be officials and spend some time at the track enjoying the camaraderie and excitement of wheel to wheel racing.

In addition to the call for all specialties, we are particularly in need of corner workers. Those interested in becoming corner marshals will have the added benefit of being able to work all professional events, as well as private club days. So the chances to enjoy your passion will be numerous. Just check out the busy 2008 NJMP schedule at www.njmotorsportspark.com .

But flagging may not be your thing. So, if you find computers easy and second nature then you might want to dabble in registration, or timing & scoring. If you are a professional or volunteer Fireman, or an EMT, perhaps you would be interested in emergency services. If you like turning wrenches, tech and scrutineering might be for you. If you like to be right in the middle of the action, you can’t get any closer than working on grid or in the pits.

These are exciting times in the South Jersey and the surrounding regions for the motorsports enthusiast. And you can be a part of it. If interested please contact me via PM on this forum. Training sessions for specialties are being planned and will be put into effect in the Spring of 2008.

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- Mike
SJR Solo Co-Chair
SJR Race Planning Committee Worker Liaison

68 STX
'03 Subaru WRX Grocery-Getter
Future F500 N3wB!

I dont see any National races scheduled. 

Bob,

 SCCA rules require a track get certified and run a successful regional race before they are approved to run national races.

Say what you will about SCCA and convoluted rules, having been RE of a region getting a new track certified, this process really does a good job exposing and fixing any safety flaws in the track. Simple things like spacing between armco bands, bolted tires, etc.

I'm not 100% certain, but I think having the certification is beneficial to the tracks insurance rates as well.

Scott
 

I'm familar with the SCCA certification of tracks.  Wish they had them back in the late 50's and early 60's when guys were losing their lives.  We went thru a similar process in 1970 when Summit Point was in construction.  I'm sure glad things have changed and that we now also have excellent insurance policys to protect workers and drivers. 

Hello Folks,

South Jersey Region & Northern New Jersey Region SCCA, along with lots of help from Washington DC Region, will be holding a symposium for all workers, potential workers & drivers to introduce all to the track and to begin training new workers. Below is a copy of the invite from SJR Race Planning Committee Chairman David Teal:

What:  Worker Symposium

 

When:  March 29, 2008 at 11 AM

 

Where:  New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

 

Who:  All Workers, Drivers and potential workers

 

Why:  For new members: an introduction to SCCA

           For all: an introduction to a brand new race track in the North East Division

 

Presented by the South Jersey and Northern New Jersey Regions with lots of help from the Washington DC Region

 

Our plan is to have an introduction to the Lightning race course at New Jersey Motorsports Park for all who would like to have a look at this course before we go racing,  There has been a lot of construction going on since the middle of last year including the first layer of asphalt on this course.  Two buildings have been erected at this site and although they are not yet completed are on schedule to be completed by the opening of Lightning in July of this year.

 

For new members and potential new workers we will have a brief introduction to SCCA and then, for whoever is interested in any of the worker specialties, we will provide break out groups with experienced members for more questions and answers. 

 

The main thrust of the day, however, will be the track visit.  Track officials have graciously allowed SJR/NNJR members and their quests to visit and walk the track grounds.  (Weather permitting)

 

We also hope you will become familiar with the town of Millville.  There are many places to eat and several motels in the area.  And along with Wheaton Village and the Millville Army Air Field Museum many places to see and visit.

 

To get directions please use this web site:  http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/directions.html

You can use Google maps or just enter your starting point and Mapquest will do the rest.

 

We hope to see as many of you who can make it on Saturday, March 29^th

 

Please RSVP to:  J.D. King @ john@dominiontitleservices.com

                             David Teal @ lcms2@comcast.net  610-566-4795

 

Be sure to check out our web site www.njrrs.com for additional information and in the case of inclement weather for another gathering place.

 

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- Mike
SJR Solo Co-Chair
SJR Race Planning Committee Worker Liaison

68 STX
'03 Subaru WRX Grocery-Getter
Future F500 N3wB!