Area 27 3 hr ENDURO - 03.30-31.24
We have enough interest to do a March 30-31 race. Let’s have some fun before the 2024 Member lapping season opens.
We will run over two days. March 30 for practice and March 31 as race day.
Entry link: March Dutchway Enduro Entry
Proper schedules to be announced. We’ll be operating between 10 am and 4 pm only both days.
Kees’ Rules
The official 2024 Dutchway Enduro rules will be as displayed on this website.
The rules HAVE CHANGED TO make the race a 3 hr race. (both the March race and the October race).
March 30 – 31, 2024 - Schedule to be adjusted to Saturday practice / qualifying and Sunday is RACEDAY
Oct 26, 2024, unless it snows. That will cancel the event.
Any “race car” GT27, GT54, RS1 or other properly race prepared production based model car. Any tire slicks or radials
Repeat: ……
ANY RACE PREPARED PRODUCTION RACE CAR.
ANY TIRE…SLICKS or RADIALS CONTI, PIRELLI etc. as long as they are black and round they are legal.
Bracket type racing.
REMEMBER: NO CONTACT RACING!!!!
“Transponder test” on short track only
Starting grid will be fastest car on front row
Note qualifying…..One driver only qualifies the car and sets the grid position.
- The Qualifying driver will also be the race starting driver.
- The Qualifying driver/Starter driver MUST be a senior race licensed driver
After a time has been set, we will announce the bracket group you’ll be placed in.
Brackets are pre set but won’t be announced till after qualifying
If at any time during the race the car does a faster lap by .5 sec than it did during qualifying then you lose a whole lap! Therefore be forewarned….. a .6 second a lap faster lap time then qualifying may cost you 2+ minutes lost time.
Driver’s Meeting: There will be a Driver’s meeting on Saturday March 30th and a MANDATORY meeting on Sunday morning March 31st Check the schedule for scheduled times. Meetings will be inside the clubhouse.
- Drivers who miss the SUNDAY Driver's Meeting will not be allowed to participate.
Minimum 15 entries – let’s get as many as possible!!!
Eventbrite will do registration
ALL cars MUST comply to ORRA 27 race car safety standards and will be required to go through a safety tech inspection at the track before the race.
Cars faster than 2.05 A27 lap time during qualifying are ineligible and cars unable to do 2.40 are ineligible
REMEMBER: NO CONTACT RACING!!!!
Pit Rules
When a car enters the hot pits, a pit lane speed of 50km/h is in effect.
The car must proceed to stop on the concrete at their assigned pit.
The car must remain stationary and engine off for time as provided in your bracket.
Driver changes shall or can occur at this time. REFUELLING IS ALLOWED.
Each team MUST use a drip pan while fuelling. (Amazon: Flotool 11430 25” x 36” Large drip Tray)
Fueling can only be done while the engine is “OFF”
Fueling must be actively supervised by the teammate with the fire extinguisher
Spilling fuel in the hot pit is NOT ALLOWED and will incur a 2 lap penalty. If spilling fuel during last stop then 2 laps will be deducted from your total. Spilled fuel is indicated by leaving a spot on the concrete.
Please note that the Petro Can fuel tank at the track may be empty as this is not refilled before winter. Suggest you bring your own fuel.
Hot pits: Everyone in the pits must wear long pants, closed toe shoes.
Fuelling teammate must wear fireproof clothing
Pit Stop Timing: Pit stops should be pre announced to the ORRA27 official by the crew chief.
ORRA27 officials may appoint another person to do the actual pit stop timing.
Time will start as the car comes to a complete stop within its pit stall.
Cars may not proceed at pit out unless instructed to do so by the Pit Lane Marshal.
You will receive a “pit stop sticker” when you make a proper pitstop. It is your team’s responsibility to make sure you collected your sticker and have it stuck in the proper place before leaving the pits.
Pit entry or exit will be closed for 10 minutes after the start and 10 minutes before the end of the race
Race Procedures:
There will be one pace lap (full track) behind the pace car.
The race time starts as the lead car crosses the starting line after the drop of the green flag and ends after 180 minutes.
The race will end when the leader crosses the finish line after 180 minutes have expired.
In the event of an incident, the pace car may be used with double yellow flags displayed at all stations around the course.
No passing is permitted while yellow flags are displayed and no driver may pass the pace car unless waived by.
Cars must cross the finish line and take the checkered flag under own power for official finishing position or will be scored as DNF.
Double Yellow flag situation – pits will be closed, pacecar will go out and attempt to pick up the leader and slow down the field. It is very unlikely that the pacecar will wave you by. ALL cars stay behind pacecar while rescue team deals with ongoing issue. You may “gain” or “lose” time/position …. That’s life.
Red flag situation – As per usual. Red flag means ALL cars come directly to HOT PIT and line up in designated area. A red flag “hot pit” stop will be counted as one of your mandatory pit stops. No work can be performed and no driver change can be done.
Note: red flag situation will deduct one mandatory pit stop.
Restart will be in order of previous lap. Last lap before Red was shown.
Black Flag: If you are Black Flagged, you must report to the Pit Lane Marshal on pit lane for consultation.
Black Flag stops will not count as a mandatory pit stop. You must return to the circuit after consultation and do at least one lap before making one of your mandatory pit stops.
Cars receiving a Mechanical Black Flag (meatball) must stop at their assigned pit box for necessary repairs. This stop may count as one of your mandatory timed pit stops.
Cars that break down on course and are NOT in a safety zone will cause a full course yellow flag and pace car situation.
The rescue team will be dispatched and the car will be towed to the nearest safety zone.
At this point the driver is responsible for fixing the car to return to the pits. No outside body can touch the car.
Mechanics can provide tools or advice but can NOT touch the car.
If a car is deemed unfixable by the driver then the car will stay in that safety zone till the end of the race. Driver is able to get a ride back to the pits only while the rescue team is on its call out. No drivers will be picked up after “giving up”.
Running out of fuel is considered a mechanical break down.
If the driver fixes the car and then breaks down a second time then the car will be a DNF. No fixing twice in same lap.
Cars WILL NOT be towed back to the pits. There is an exception to this rule which will be discussed at the drivers meeting
Transponders
Transponders: A working transponder is mandatory to be eligible to compete.
There are NO transponders available for rent at the track.
If your transponder quits during the race you may get the meatball flag. However, you won’t be scored as this will NOT be a hand scored or manual scoring race.
REMEMBER: NO CONTACT RACING!!!!
Eligible drivers:
Non-Members competing in the race must be a guest of a Member and use a Members’ guest pass (3 Day A27 restriction waived) or, be in good standing on the Prospective Members waitlist.
Current (2024) ORRA27 license holders and current (ICSCC, Sovereign, HSR, etc.) racing license holders
Area 27 members who have frequented the track in 2023 (no racing needed)
Any 2022 or 2023 Academy 27 2.5 day graduate that has been to the Area 27 track doing member lapping after the Academy
Non-licensed drivers or drivers that do not fit any of the above rules may forward a request to Bill Drossos and Kees Nierop and upon their review may or may not be allowed to enter.
All drivers MUST sign up with ORRA 27 and pay the $50.00 membership fee for a 2024 ORRA 27 license
Teams
Each team is a minimum of 4 people
2 drivers minimum.
1 person designated as the main person to manage the fire extinguisher
1 person to do the fuelling. (must wear fire proof clothing, safety goggles and a “balaclava”)
Minimum driver stint is 15 minutes
Each team will also designate one person as the team’s crew chief and designated communications person.
Each team “may” have to provide one person to be able to time another team’s pit stops. We potentially will need volunteers to “police'' the pit stop times
This volunteer will only look after 2 cars. Bring a chair and a warm coat. We have the two stop watches available for you in the Area 27 office.
REMEMBER: NO CONTACT RACING!!!!
Vehicles and Brackets
Any race prepared production based type of vehicle is eligible to race. The only rules are safety type rules. (Roll bar, belts, safety net etc.).
See: AREA 27 CLUB RACING RULES & REGULATIONS, Safety Equipment Requirements.
Street tires/slicks doesn’t matter, weight doesn’t matter, hp doesn’t matter
All cars will have a provided bracket marking sticker clearly shown on the passenger side of the car.
Driver has to collect a “pit stop” sticker indicating he/she made a legal/mandatory pit stop. At end of race each bracket car has to have the correct number of stickers on the windshield
Each bracket will have a set # of mandatory pit stops at a pre-set duration time also.
All cars have the ability to do approx. the same number of laps in any given time. Faster cars will just spend more time in the pits.
Lap time between 2.05 and 2.40
Mandatory # Pit stops depending on lap time
Fast cars may have to stop 7 times, the slowest bracket will only make 3 pit stops.
There will be about 5 different brackets
Mandatory length of pit stop depending on lap time
Most brackets will be 3 or 3 ½ minutes. No need to “fill the fuel” every time. It’s about safety and taking your time to service the car properly
If you do an improper pit stop (leave to early or …) you will be black flagged and required to make another stop. This stop may not be a timed stop. (stop and go)
Plenty of opportunity to change drivers 2 or 3 times
Please note that there are several “unknown” situations.
Yellow flag – you could gain or lose time
Hotshoe driver – If faster than qualifying time, you lose a whole lap!
Sensible driver – you could gain or lose time. Steady wins the race sometimes
Etc, etc, etc.
ALL UNKNOWNS MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR ANYBODY TO TAKE A WIN. THIS IS FUN RACING.
There is NO prize money set for the March race.
Dutchway will provide $1000 prize money for the October race, but NOTE: $600 to 3rd place, $300 to 2nd place and $100 to 1st place. It’s about fun, entertainment and new driver intro, not about “having to win”.
REMEMBER: NO CONTACT RACING!!!!
March 30th - Practice & Qualifying
March 31st - Practice/Transponder Test, Race & Dinner
Gates will be open from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm both days
Dinner and awards will be held after the race on the 31st.
Entry fee: $400.00 includes team entry, and 2 dinner ticket
Additional dinner guest $45.00
Dinner only: $50.00
DRIVERS MEETING POINTS:
Dutchway GTU Enduro meeting points
- Welcome to the third Dutchway endure race.
- NO CONTACT RACING
- First and foremost: Thanks to Bill and Karla and all the staff for making this work.
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- There may be some drivers here that don’t know me very well. Let me remind you that I have no friends and that I expect everybody to put their ego to the side and make this a fun race. There will be issues where you may gain or loose vs somebody else and you may want to argue the rules……I won’t have any of it! Just enjoy the fact that we are allowed to be out here and to have fun with our toys.
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- The purpose of this race is to introduce new racers to Area 27 racing. Thanks to Bill for allowing this as an opportunity for outsiders to experience Area 27 also.
- Every driver MUST be part of ORRA27
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- Quickly explain ASN recognition and indicate 2025 licencing. Proper medical etc. will be required for 2025 licenses
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- There have been some adjustments to the rules and I suggest you read them from my website. That is my latest version……..
- Transponder test session……10 minutes using the short track only
- Tow hooks are MANDATORY
- Qualifying driver to start the race. (Reason: Starting grid is all proper timed drivers)
- Starting driver should have a senior race license. ORRA or other.
- Notify when preparing for a pit stop
- Note that every pit stop will be 2 or 2 ½ or 3 or 3 ½ or 4 minutes long. DO NOT RUSH ---- DO NOT GET EXCITED ---- There is plenty of time to add fuel or do a driver change.
- Make sure to do a safe RELEASE of the car out of the pit stall
- Spilling fuel = + 3 minutes at your next pit stop. If last stop we will deduct two laps.
- Your team carries the responsibility to get your pit stop sticker. Don’t leave your pit stall without getting a sticker!!!!
- We have several “new” drivers. All have High Performance driving experience, but not necessarily RACING experience. Please be aware and STAY alert to any strange moves. BE CAREFUL!!!!
- Must have fuel pan
- There will be no major repairs done in the hot pits. Please take the car down to lower paddock for major repairs. Present the car to the Pit Marshal before re entry is allowed.
- Safety areas getting pulled to. Note after T7 car may get pulled to T9. After T9 car may get pulled to designated place in hot pits. Same work rules would apply.
- Note inside / outside track safety areas
- Please remember the rule: Window net down thumbs up to marshal means you’re OK
- If it rains during qualifying: I will adjust the laptime bracket by the appropriate number of lost seconds per lap.
- We have 17 or so entries we will have fun and learn how to run with strategy.
- The idea was to have two or more drivers in each car so therefor being able to introduce new drivers to the racing at Area 27
- I would like this to be a fun event……so DON’T CHEAT!!!
- Know the SPIRIT of the rules, don’t look for a way to upset the fun-system
- DO NOT MAKE CONTACT
- Exiting driver becomes responsible for entry driver’s safety gear done up properly
- Some cars will have fuel pick up problems when they get to ¼ tank of fuel. Be aware of cars slowing down near the end of the race as they come out of the corners……
- Know your flags.
- Single yellow is caution, double yellow is pace car, white/yellow flag is slow vehicle like a pick up truck or tow truck. Red flag is serious trouble and you MUST come to the hot pit immediately
- When re entering the track after a pit stop, NOTE the blend line and watch your side mirror. There may be race cars coming!
o It may be wise to stay to the left a little as you travel from T16 to T1……
- If you have to stop on track stop in a designated safe place and get out of the car.
- You may get towed to designated place in hot pits if broken down
- If you stop anywhere other then a designated safety area, we will go full course yellow / pacecar and send the recovery truck out. This will close the pit entry and loose racing time. Your car will be towed to a safe place and your race is over.
- The pace car will attempt to pick up the leader but if we mess up ----- so be it ---- NO passing the pace car.
- If you are in a safe place you are able to fix your car and return to the race if so MAKE SURE TO GO BY MARSHALL DIRECTIONS!!!!
- Marshall will display local yellow if you are “rejoining”
o Get over the wall. Marshal will direct you.
o Do NOT make your way back to the pits unless directed. Stay near the car.
o Do not ever cross the track
o Driver to find way to closest marshal station for safety
o In event of accident : leave the car and get out and find a safe spot for yourself. Get over the wall if possible. Do NOT check out your damage!
- If a lot of gravel gets spread we will create a pacecar period to do clean up. Be prepared to see the blower out there while the pacecar is leading you around
o Blower and black truck may be out…if there is a major gravel clean up the track will go RED and all cars will stop come into the hot pit and line up
o Pit entry will be closed during pace car laps
o If you are in the pits when the pace car goes out, you will NOT be allowed out of the pits until the pace car is back at the front straight. (No “catching up” situations will happen)
- Restart procedure
o Pace car to turn of lights at T12, pole keeps pace car speed to green- single file restart
o NOTE: Single file restart means no passing till AFTER the start / finish line
o Cars in pit during pace car laps will be allowed out after pack passes
- We’ll need volunteers to do the pitstop timing.
- The team that is ahead or behind in the pitbox should help out timing
- We should have as many as possible fire extinguishers in the hot pits as possible. I ask for you to please take the extinguisher from your trailer and have it in your pit.
- Fire extinguishers. Please make sure to bring some to your pit stall
- We run Rain or Shine
- Most laps run is the winner
- Keep it clean STAY OUT OF THE GRAVEL! Clean up is a WASTE of time
- No, there is NO prize money!!!!!
- Pit open after 10 minutes and will be closed 10 minutes before end of race.
- Mechanical needs anytime of course.
- Make sure to have your last pit stop done 15 minutes before end of race
- Pit lane speed limit
o 50 kph Speed in or out when leaving…..
- 4 people max over the wall
- Safety gear for fuelling
o Explain how fuelling will work
- If we have a bull horn we will blow horn when a car comes thru the pits
- Need markings re pit boxes (tape?)
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- Explain support stuff (tents, tires etc) around pit areas
- We’ll use two tall cones to close the pits. A way to close the pit entry
- Talk about “blocking” / “passing” One move only is allowed
- Each station should have ability to show a blue flag
- The race finish will be:
o When the 3 hr mark passes, the leader of the race will get the checkered flag when he/she passes over the finish line.
- Pace car MUST be up to speed as it leaves pit lane. We cannot have a “surprise” slow down coming out of T16. ALL drivers MUST be aware of the double yellow and SLOW DOWN as soon as the double yellow comes out.
- I WILL take note and possibly penalize if you continue to race when the yellow flags are displayed. YELLOW IS CAUTION! SLOW DOWN! NO PASSING!
PIT BOX ASSIGNMENT