2011 ARRC by GRM Planning

[Butch Kummer]

Although registration for the event will not open until late September, we’re already getting requests for information about the 2011 running of the ARRC by GRM at Road Atlanta. Although this is not “official” (i.e. – sanction numbers have not been issued), those of you that like to plan ahead can start making travel arrangements.

Website (soon to be updated with all this and more): http://www.atlantascca.org/arrc.html

Dates: November 4 thru 6, 2011
Location: Road Atlanta, Braselton GA

Changes from 2010 (and before):
. NO restrictions on Runoffs drivers competing at the ARRC by GRM
. SM & SM2 can use the Toyo R-888, the Toyo RA-1, or the Hoosier SM-6 tire (all four tires must be the same)
. Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 12 will be in the Club Racing paddock; Groups 3, 7, 8, 10, and 11 will be in the Infield paddock
(those racing in multiple groups will have to decide what works best for them)
. Drivers in the Pro Enterprises races can also sign up for Friday’s qualifying sessions to gain additional track time for $200

Entry fees:
. Championship races - $325
. “Second” Championship race (same car, different class) - $200
. Pro-IT only - $325
. Pro-IT if signed up for any other race - $275
. Three Hour - $395
. Three Hour if signed up for any other race - $200
. All Pro SRF & FE sessions – see SCCA Pro
. Pro SRF & FE additional Friday sessions - $200

Test Day: There WILL be a track-sanctioned test day on Thursday, November 3. In the past there have been four groups with four 20-25 minute sessions each, and I don’t see that changing this year. Traditionally the cost has been $225 for the entire day and Road Atlanta offers a pro-rated amount depending on the number of sessions left when you sign up. There is no pre-registration – sign up at the window.

Anticipated Championship Race Groups:
. Group 1 – BS (B-Spec), GT3, GTL, EP, FP, HP, SPU, SRF, SRFP, SSB, SSC, STL
. Group 2 – GT1, GTA, SPO
. Group 3 – CF, F500, F600, FF, FFX, FST, FV
. Group 4 – ITR, ITS, IT7, ITB
. Group 5 – SM, SM2, SSM
. Group 6 – ITA, ITC, ITT
. Group 7 – AS, GT2, ITO, SM5, SP2, SP3, STO, STU, T1, T2, T3
. Group 8 – ASR, CFC, CSR, DSR, FA, FB, FC, FE, FEP, FM, FS, S2000

Additional Groups:
. Group 9 – Pro-IT (IT7, ITA, ITB, ITR, ITS, ITT, ITX)
. Group 10 – Pro SRF
. Group 11 – Pro FE
. Group 12 – ECR Three Hour (IT7, ITA, ITB, ITC, ITO, ITR, ITS, ITX, SM, SRF, SSB, SSC)

Friday, Nov 4
. 15-minute qualifying sessions, Groups 1-9
. 20-minute practice sessions, Groups 10 & 11
. 15-minute qualifying sessions (or optional 6-lap races), Groups 1-8 - gridded in Qual #1 order
. 45-minute Pro-IT race, Group 9
. Social at the Chalet in the Club Racing paddock

Saturday, Nov 5
. Hardship warm-up lap (out at T-1, in at T-11) – requires Chief Steward approval
. 20-lap (or 40-minute) Championship races, Groups 1-4
. Track Tours during lunch break
. 20-minute qualifying sessions, Groups 10 & 11
. 20-lap (or 40-minute) Championship races, Groups 5-8
. Social at the Chalet in the Club Racing paddock

Sunday, Nov 6
. 20-lap (or 40-minute) Race #1, Group 10 (Pro SRF)
. 20-lap (or 40-minute) Race #1, Group 11 (Pro FE)
. 20-minute qualifying for Group 12 (ECR)
. PDX sessions during Quiet Time
. 20-lap (or 40-minute) Race #2, Group 10 (Pro SRF)
. 20-lap (or 40-minute) Race #2, Group 11 (Pro FE)
. Three Hour ECR race, Group 12

I’ll also be posting this on various forums that I frequent, so let me know if you have questions/concerns/suggestions.

Hope to see y’all at the track…