INDEX

Board of Directors
1. President
2. Vice-President
3. Executive Treasurer
4. Executive Secretary
5. Timing and Scoring Chief
6. Worker Chief
7. Trophy Chief
8. Technical Inspector Chief
9. Equipment Manager
10. Novice Chief

Volunteer Duties
1. Event Master
2. Van Driver
3. Online Registrar

Organization
3. Courses
4. Contestants
5. Safety Equipment
6. Vehicles
7. Classification
8. Timing and Scoring
9. Protests
10. Trophies
11. Championship Series
11. Vehicle Classifications

TEXAS SPOKES SPORTS CAR CLUB CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I - GOVERNMENT

All legislation powers here in granted shall be vested in the Board of Directors of the Texas Spokes Sports Car Club.

Section 1. - Board of Directors

No person shall act as an agent of the Texas Spokes Sports Car Club (TSSCC) without specific authorization from the President or prior approval of this body.

A. Composition

1. Current President
2. Current Vice-president
3. Executive Treasurer
4. Executive Secretary
5. Trophy Chief
6. Timing and Scoring Chief
7. Technical Inspector Chief
8. Worker Chief
9. Novice Chief
10. Equipment Manager

B. Qualifications

Members of the Board of Directors must be members in good standing.

C. Vacancies

1. Vacancies shall be filled by election or appointment by the president (see G).
2. In the event that the president leaves the position, the vice president will assume the duties of the president on an interim basis. At the option of the vice president, a new election will be held for either a new president or vice president. At the earliest possible general meeting, the vice president will announce the date set for the election.

D. Chairperson

The current President shall be the Chairperson and shall call and conduct all meetings. In the President's absence the Vice-president shall preside. (If both are absent, the President shall appoint a temporary substitute).

E. Voting Privileges

1. All members of the Board of Directors shall have full voting authority.
2. Seven (7) members shall constitute a quorum.

F. Nominations

1. Members can, and are encouraged to nominate themselves for any position they would like to hold.
2. Members can nominate another member.
3. A nominee can only run for one position per BOD election.
4. Further nominations shall be accepted from the floor at the election meeting.

G. Election

1. All officers of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the general membership.
2. Election must take place at a regular meeting of the TSSCC membership no later than the first regular meeting in November. The nominee(s) receiving the highest number of member votes shall be elected.
3. It is preferred that members intending to vote do so by attending the election meeting. Members who cannot attend but would still like to vote can do so by sending their ballot via e-mail to the Executive Secretary on the day of the election and no later than 5:00PM.

H. Powers and Duties of Members of the Board of Directors

1. Serve and vote on the Board of Directors.
2. The current and incoming Boards of Directors will meet prior to the first meeting in December to review and amend where desirable the current Competition Rules, Classification System and Constitution. Any changes arising out of this review will be published and distributed no later than the first meeting in December. The current President will chair this meeting.
3. Establish rules and procedures under which TSSCC is to operate.
4. Approve all allocation or reimbursement of funds from the club treasury.
5. The Board shall have the power to expel an officer from his position if he fails to appear at (3) consecutive regular Board meetings or for just cause.
6. Members present will cast a vote on all matters requiring approval/disapproval.
7. BOD positions count towards a single work assignment at each event.

Section 2 - General Officers

A. Title and Duties of Elected Officers

1. President

a. Preside over, provide an agenda and vote in all regular meetings.
b. Call and preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors.
c. Appoint committees to serve for whatever purpose he deems necessary to benefit TSSCC.
d. Appoint non-elected officials if any.
e. Authorized to spend up to $50 per month for discretionary purposes specific to the operation of the TSSCC.
f. Set yearly event calendar.
g. Initiate and assist other Board members in contacting general membership before club meetings or in case of unforeseen circumstance.
h. Assume vice presidential duties with respect to event operation in the absence of the Vice President
i. Notify appropriate publications of event schedule and club information.
h. Conduct drivers meeting. Discuss:
                    --Potential hazards
                    --Anticipated number of runs
                    --Running order
                    --Course worker assignments etc...

2. Vice-president

a. Serve and vote on Board of Directors.
b. Preside at regular TSSCC meetings and Board of Directors meetings in the absence of the President.
c. Inspect and approve each event for safety and impact on event site.
d. Secure Event Masters for all regular TSSCC events.
e. Ensure Event Masters receive and complete duties outlined on the current Event Masters worksheet.
f. Work with Event Master prior to each event to ensure reasonably safe course design.
g. Assist Event Master during event as needed. (i.e. course worker assignment, etc.)
h. Report to Board of Directors any Event Master or course problems.
i. Assist other Board members in contacting general membership before club meetings or in case of unforeseen circumstance.

3. Executive Treasurer

a. Serve and vote on Board of Directors.
b. Collect and keep current account of all moneys belonging to, owed to, or for which TSSCC is liable.
c. Count and collect event registration proceeds from Secretary at the event and deposit in TSSCC account within 5 days of event.
d. Submit invoices to those persons who owe money to TSSCC.
e. Present a verbal status of TSSCC treasury, and provide a written statement to the President and the Rattle editor, at each regular meeting.
f. Secure insurance for each event at the President's direction.
g. Procure truck and trailer insurance and registration.
h. Assume Trophy Chief?s duties in his/her absence.
I. Assist other Board members in contacting general membership before club meetings or in case of unforeseen circumstance.
j. Ensure Porta-Pottys are at each event.

4. Executive Secretary

a. Serve and vote on Board of Directors.
b. Provide amended copy of TSSCC competition rules, constitution and vehicle classifications.
c. Coordinate event registration activities and keep mailing list current.
d. Maintain permanent numbers list of TSSCC members and have it available at all events.
e. Provide Board of Directors with current list of paid TSSCC members.
f. Count event revenue with Treasurer and complete, sign and retain a written financial report.
g. Assume Secretary's duties in his/her absence.
h. Assist other Board members in contacting general membership before club meetings or in case of unforeseen circumstance.

5. Timing and Scoring Chief

a. Serve and vote on Board of Directors.
b. Set?up and maintain timing equipment for event scoring.
c. Certify event results.
d. Record and publish championship standings.
e. Coordinate online registration.
f. Organize and provide training to BOD members and potential other timing system operators.
g. Assist other Board members in contacting general membership before club meetings or in case of unforeseen circumstance.

6. Worker Chief

a. Serve and vote on Board of Directors.
b. Make course worker assignments at each event
c. Appoint assistants (non-Board members) as needed.
d. Assist other Board members in contacting general membership before club meetings or in case of unforeseen circumstance.
e. Appoint assistants to fill in when necessary.

7. Trophy Chief

a. Serve and vote on Board of Directors.
b. Work closely with Executive Treasurer as to be capable of serving in his/her absence.
c. Act as Trophy Chief and secure trophies for championship events and awards and pay for same from TSSCC treasury.
d. Store and deliver trophies to and from events. (not in trailer)
e. Assist in trophy presentation by sorting and assembling trophies and plaques.
f. Assist other Board members in contacting general membership before club meetings or in case of unforeseen circumstance.

8. Technical Inspector Chief

a. Serve and vote on Board of Directors.
b. Establish time, frequency and procedure for inspecting vehicles that will be competing in TSSCC events for safety and rules adherence.
c. Establish items to be inspected.
d. Pass or fail vehicles for competition in TSSCC events.
e. Verify vehicles are classed in accordance with TSSCC rules and classes.
f. Assist other Board members in contacting general membership before club meetings or in case of unforeseen circumstance.

9. Equipment Manager

a. Serve and vote on Board of Directors.
b. Responsible for storage and maintenance of club equipment (i.e. truck and trailer inspection, fire extinguisher recharge, generator upkeep, battery supply, etc.)
c. The Equipment Manager is responsible for seeing that the trailer is properly packed. d. Schedule at least one truck/trailer cleaning and maintenance party per year.

10. Novice Chief

a. Serve and vote on Board of Directors.
b. Meet with new drivers before event and discuss course layout, driving strategy, tire pressures, etc.
c. Act as TSSCC public relations by introducing newcomers to club members (particularly members of the same car class).

B. Titles and Duties of Appointed Board Members

None

C. Titles and Duties of Non-Voting Positions

None

D. Volunteer Duties

1. Event Master (Not a voting position.)

Event Master receives free entry for event, gets to pre-drive the course once, and is eligible for points as a regular competitor.

Event Master Responsibilities (Many tasks can/will be delegated):

Before Event:

Contact Executive Treasurer and make sure insurance has been ordered and PortaPotty has been reserved for the event. This MUST be done at least 7 days before the event.
Contact Trophy Chief and provide an event name for the trophies. This MUST be done at least 10 days before the event.
Make a map of the course, including the worker locations. Get tentative safety approval from Vice President.
Remind Equipment Manager/Driver to get gas for truck and generator, and keep receipt.

Day of the Event:

You will need to be at the event site no later than 6:45 a.m.
Help unload trailer and set up the course. The trailer MUST be in it's final location no later than 8:30 a.m.
Get safety approval for the course.
Mark cones with chalk or crayon (when pavement is wet). Lime course (if lime is available)
Revise map if necessary and post it on the timing trailer. This needs to be completed no later than 9:00 a.m.
Secure the perimeter of the course where necessary to keep vehicles off of the course.
Confirm results and hand out trophies.

2. Truck Driver

The truck driver is entitled to free entry into that event. There is no limit on the number of times an individual can take advantage of this offer. Contact BOD member to get keys, etc. The driver is responsible for bringing the trailer to the event and returning the truck and trailer to storage after the event.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 - Dues

A. Individual memberships - $40.00 per year.
B. Family memberships - $55.00 per year. A family shall be defined as a husband or wife legally recognized by the State of Texas and their spouse and their legal dependents. Members of said family may vote in TSSCC general elections and attend the annual awards banquet. Any family member may enter TSSCC events at the reduced entry fee.
C. Reduced membership fees - After July 1 of each year, a reduction of $15.00 per membership will be allowed for both individual and family memberships
D. Corporate Memberships and Sponsorships - For more information on these opportunities please contact the BOD.

Section 2 - Term of Membership

One calendar year or any part of the calendar year, beginning January 1st and ending December 31st of the same year.

Section 3 - Rights and Privileges

A. The right to hold office.
B. The right to vote, in person, on all matters brought for vote before the general membership.
          -- 1. An individual member is entitled to one vote.
          -- 2. All eligible club participants in family memberships are entitled to vote.
C. The right to compete for and accumulate TSSCC championship points in eligible classes.
D. The right to preregister, at a reduced entry fee, for any TSSCC event, except when the Board of Directors has approved a change in charging of entry fees for a specific event.
E. The right to pre-pay for all events included for that year for a fixed rate determined by the BOD, and if paid before the 2nd event of the year. You must still register for each event to receive a work assignment and sign the waiver. The exception to this rule shall be when circumstances prevent the BOD from providing a full season schedule prior to the first event. For any given year it will require a majority vote of the BOD to invoke this exception.
F. The right to petition 10 percent of the current members of TSSCC for a general membership vote on a decision made by the Board.
G. The right to have a permanent competition number on the membership roster.  Note, the following numbers have been retired:

The number 100 has been retired in the memory of Steve Willis, a long time member and reigning Driver of the Year at the time of his death in 1993.

The class and number combination ASP 32 has been retired in memory of Tom Ramey, multi-year Spokes President, dear friend, and all around supporter of the club.  Tom passed in January 2008.

Section 4 - Responsibilities

A. Accurately represent condition of vehicle for the purpose of classification.
B. Work at events at the direction of the Worker Chief.
C. It is the responsibility of every member to conduct themselves in a manner that that is in keeping with the rules and spirit of Spokes. This includes appropriate behavior behind the wheel, whether on course, on site, or around the site.

 

COMPETITION RULES

1. General

1.1 These rules are applicable to all competitive driving events sponsored by TSSCC and will be available at all events.
1.2 Exceptions or additions to these rules must be approved by the Board of Directors and made available to all contestants at the event affected.
1.3 Participation in a TSSCC event shall constitute acceptance of these rules.

2. Organization

2.1 The TSSCC is responsible for insuring reasonable safety of the event. An event may be stopped at any time by the Event Master, Vice-president or the President in the interest of safety. This rule in no manner negates the exercise of the release of liability performed by entrants and others who execute a liability waiver.
2.2 The course proper shall be blocked off, with only one entrance and/or exit for contestants provided.
2.3 Events shall be run as nearly by class order as is practical, as determined by the Worker Chief.
2.4 Unless otherwise announced, registration shall close at 8:30 A.M. Under special circumstances, late registration may be allowed. Those persons will be subject to a $10 dollar late fee at the discretion of the registrar.
2.5 All participants and workers shall sign an insurance release and hold a valid driver's license. Passengers and spectators must also sign the liability release.

3. Courses

3.1 The course shall be marked clearly; as a minimum, all turns shall be defined by markers, preferably plastic traffic cones. Curbs or other solid objects shall not be used as course markers.
3.2 The Event Master shall provide a clearly drawn map of the course for inspection before the start of the driver's meeting.
3.3 Courses shall be designed so that all competing vehicles can negotiate them in the same manner.
3.4 The width of gates shall not be less than 15 feet. Minimum distance between pylons in slaloms shall be 45 feet. These distances may be altered in the interest of safety, with approval of the Vice President.
3.5 Courses must meet the approval of the Vice-president.
3.6 Course marker locations shall be marked with white shoe polish or non-permanent chalk to allow replacement if necessary.
3.7 Displaced markers must be replaced before the following run.
3.8 Contestants and passengers must be securely belted in their vehicle before and during any timed events. F125 is excluded from this rule.
3.9 Rolling and separate starts and finishes are recommended to expedite the running of the event.
3.10 No course layout shall require the use of reverse gear, or a parking brake.
3.11 A DNF is defined as failure to complete the prescribed course during a timed run. Backing up and/or repeating parts of a course do not necessarily constitute a DNF.
3.12 All starts must be made in the prescribed manner (no looping).
3.13 All staging areas should make some provision for multiple driver cars.

4. Contestants

4.1 Each driver must hold a valid driver's license. Minors must have a parent present and a signed and witnessed Minor Release form on file for each event. then be allowed.
4.2 A driver may enter the same class only once per event. A driver may enter the same vehicle up to twice per event for certain events but the second entry must follow all D-class rules (below).  A driver may drive a maximum of 2 vehicles during the event, excluding substitute vehicles defined in section 4.4. "The same vehicle" is defined as having the same VIN or frame. Changing parts does not constitute a different vehicle.
4.3 If a contestant enters a second vehicle, the contestant must run one of the vehicles in the X-Class and work a second shift.
4.4 Cars with more than 2 drivers should limit themselves to 2 drivers per heat. Additional drivers shall run in different heats as instructed by the Worker Chief.
4.5 A driver may substitute vehicles during an event once and only with approval of the Event Master, and only because of mechanical failure. If the driver changes classes, he must choose to which class his points, times, and trophies shall apply at the time of change.
4.6 Contestants may be refused entry or disqualified by the Event Master or any BOD Member for any of the following reasons:
   A. Reckless or dangerous driving, on or off the course.
   B. Unsportsmanlike conduct (including intentionally misrepresenting vehicle classification).
   C. Use of alcoholic beverages or drugs during the event.
   D. Smoking while competing on course.
   E. Disregarding an official's instructions.
   F. Willfully altering the course.
   G. Failure to work at the event.
4.7 A run is considered official when the vehicle crosses the start line. If the course is found to be altered, the driver shall stop, alert the course workers, and safely exit the course. A rerun will be granted.
4.8 A disqualified contestant may not receive a refund of entry fee after he has received credit for a run (With the exception of 6.6)
4.9 Contestants may appeal any decisions to the Board of Directors. (See Section 3.e. of the TSSCC Constitution.)
4.10 To be eligible for "Fun Runs" the driver must have driven the event, and the car must have been teched.
4.11 No contestant shall take runs out of their proper heat (with the exception of rules 4.3 and 4.4) without the approval of the BOD.
4.12 The use of bicycles, rollerskates etc. while the course is open for walking is allowed provided the competitor negotiates the course in a safe manner at a reasonably slow pace as judged by any member of the board. Motorized vehicles are not allowed without approval from a member of the board.
4.13 Any contestant (except the Event Master) who pre-drives the course for a pre-event safety check must have the approval of their class competitiors to compete for points during the event.

5. Safety

5.1 Eye protection for drivers and passengers is required. Eye protection is defined as an approved face shield or windshield. Eyeglasses or sunglasses alone are not acceptable.
5.2 All drivers and passengers must wear a DOT or SNELL approved helmet while on course.
5.3 Seat belts, properly mounted and securely fastened, are required for the driver and passengers (excluding F125). Non-factory installed upper body restraints shall not be used in a convertible car unless a roll structure is installed.
5.4 Failure to wear safety equipment shall constitute a DNF.
5.5 Each vehicle must be ready to compete prior to presentation for tech inspection (i.e., Loose items, floor mats, hubcaps removed).
5.6 Hands and arms should be kept inside the vehicle at all times.
5.7 Only persons age 14 and older are permitted in the grid area.
5.8 Only persons age 14 and older are permitted to ride as passengers.
5.9 Smoking is not permitted in the grid area.
5.10 Use of cell phones, smoking, or being accompanied by friends or family during a work assignment are strictly prohibited. Violation of these rules may result in disqualification.

6. Vehicles

6.1 All vehicles are subject to a technical and safety inspection before competing. Entry fees will be refunded for inspection failure. Only TSSCC members may take advantage of a yearly technical inspection. TSSCC members who modify their vehicle to an extent to which it becomes ineligible for its declared class may be subject to penalties including loss of points. Safety and classification will be addressed at the annual technical inspection for TSSCC members and at each event for non-members.
6.2 A competing vehicle may be barred from further competition if deemed unsafe or illegal by the Technical Inspector or the Event Master Chief. When the problem(s) is (are) corrected, eligibility will be reinstated.
6.3 All vehicles must have functioning 4-wheel brakes operated by a single actuator, such as a foot pedal or hand control for handicapped drivers. The 4-wheel rule does not apply to karts and open-wheel cars.
6.4 Tires may not have any cord showing prior to a run.
6.5 Events are limited to vehicles with a wheelbase minimum of 60 inches (except karts). The Event Chief may exclude vehicles with a wheelbase exceeding 116 inches if he determines that they cannot readily negotiate the course.
6.6 The TSSCC Board of directors may designate any tire to be illegal for any class regardless of DOT or other numbers.
6.7 All competing vehicles must have their class and number clearly displayed on the left and right side of the vehicle. Shoe polish on the windshield is not adequate. It is strongly suggested that competitors use numbers that comply with the SCCA requirements of being a minimum of 8" tall with a minimum stroke of 1 ? inches. Class letters need to be at least 4" tall. Colors should clearly contrast with the vehicle?s color.
6.8 The noise level of all TSSCC competition vehicles should be at or below 95 dBA, at a distance of 50 feet from the edge of the course unless otherwise indicated.
6.9 Any vehicle deemed excessively loud (even if they comply with 6.8), at the discretion of the BOD, may not be allowed to compete further until suitable modifications are made.

7. Classification

7.1 Two entrants may define a class for trophies. Fewer may result in bumping as prescribed in the official SCCA rule book, Appendix B. (Classes shall not be combined for year-end points purposes).

8. Timing and scoring

8.1 Events shall be timed to a minimum accuracy of 0.001 second increments.
8.2 If electronic timing equipment is not available, three persons shall manually time each vehicle. The high and low times will be discarded with the middle time used for scoring purposes.
8.3 If the timing equipment fails to register a start, or fails during a run, the contestant shall be flagged off the course as soon as possible. Foregoing a DNF, a rerun will be granted.
8.4 Luck or chance may not be intentionally included as a factor in timing and scoring.
8.5 The penalty for displacing a course marker shall be 2 seconds for that run. All cones from the finish line to the end of the course shall be scored as DNF if hit. Displacing is defined by the following diagram.

8.6 A minimum of five runs or five minutes must separate a vehicle's runs.
8.7 If a course marker is not intended to carry a penalty, it must be so designated on the course map. A pointer pylon and a marker pylon touching are considered to be one pylon for penalty purposes. Pointer pylons shall not carry a penalty unless otherwise specified.
8.8 Contestants shall complete the course in the manner prescribed on the course map provided by the Event Master.
8.9 If a particular course marker counts more than the normal two second penalty, that fact must be stated at the driver's meeting, the course marker in question highlighted on the course map, and approved by the Board of Directors present.

9. Protests

9.1 All protests concerning TSSCC events must be specific and must be submitted in writing by someone directly affected by the protest to the Event Master or a Board Member before the end of competition runs for that event. Each protest must be accompanied by a fee of $10.00, refundable only if the protest is upheld. Depending on the protest the board may require additional fees.
9.2 The Board of Directors present at the event shall make up the protest committee.
9.3 A majority vote of the protest committee is final. The committee must specify the reason the protest was upheld and the action to be taken. A protest may be appealed only if new and pertinent information is given to the club President, who may recall the committee. This committee has the right to refuse entry to a participant in future events.
9.4 In the event a vehicle is found to be illegal for the class in which it is entered, the vehicle will be reclassified properly and points and trophies awarded accordingly. Note section 7.1 in the case of TSSCC members.

10. Trophies

10.1 Trophies shall be awarded by active class, on the following basis: 1 for up to 4 entries, 2 for up to 6 entries, 3 for 7+ entries. An exception to this rule is that the winner of A-modified shall always receive a trophy. Additional trophies may be awarded at the discretion of the Event Master.Trophy plates will be awarded up to 7^th place, depending on availability.
10.2 A top time of day (TTOD) and top PAX time of day (PTOD) plate shall be awarded at each event to the persons with the fastest raw and PAX times.
10.3 Trophies will be awarded at the event and meetings only. The drivers must be present to receive a trophy. (Plaques only will be given to absentees).
10.4 Trophies will not be awarded for a best time of DNF

11. Championship series

11.1 TSSCC members shall receive points for competition events held under these rules to count toward yearly awards for the championship series. For classes with at least two competitors, points will be awarded as follows: 9 for 1st, 6 for 2nd, 4 for 3rd, 3 for 4th, 2 for 5th, and 1 for 6th place and below, including all competitors with a best time of DNF. In the case of a class with only one competitor, that competitor will receive 7 points.
11.2 Each year, based on the total number of events, the BOD will determine how many events (event points) may be dropped for the year.
11.3 A driver must enter the same class in half of the yearly points events (rounding up) to be eligible for year-end awards.
11.4 Classes shall not be combined for awarding points.
11.5 Non-points events shall be so designated prior to the event.
11.6 Members may compete in more than one class, but points may not be transferred between classes.
11.7 Year-end awards shall be given on the following basis: 1 trophy for 1 qualifying driver, 2 for 2, 3 for 3, 4 for 4 and 5 for 5, or to the top half of the class (rounding up)(e.g. 6 trophies for 11 qualifying drivers). In case of ties, equal awards shall be given to both.
11.8 The Timing and Scoring Chief shall be responsible for scoring the series, determining eligibility, and making points standings available to members at all general meetings.
11.9 Championship series awards shall be given at the annual Awards Banquet.
11.10 The Rookie of the Year (ROTY) award shall be given, at the Awards Banquet, to the TSSCC member who has entered no more than 3 events previous to the award year and has exhibited the most consistent driving skill under the most competitive conditions, accomplishing feats clearly distinguishable from those of other rookies. He or she will be chosen by a vote of the membership.
11.11 The Steve Willis Memorial Driver of the Year award shall be given at the Awards Banquet to the member who exhibited the most consistent driving skill under the most competitive conditions, accomplishing feats clearly distinguishable from those of fellow drivers. He or she will be chosen by a vote of the membership.
This award was named after the 1992 Driver of the Year, Steve Willis. Steve was an active member of the club from 1985 through 1992, serving on the Board of Directors in various capacities. He died in February of 1993, while in the line of duty with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, at a raid in Waco Texas. The award was renamed that year to honor his memory as an outstanding driver and a close friend to many in the club.
11.12 The Member of the Year (MOTY) award shall be given at the Awards Banquet to the member who provided Outstanding Service to the Club and its Members. He or she will be chosen by a vote of the Board of Directors.

VEHICLE CLASSIFICATIONS

TSSCC competition vehicles are classified identically to the SCCA Solo rules in effect in the current year with the following exceptions:

SCCA's Ladies Classes will not be used. (Not to be confused with Spokes' paxed Ladies class)

It is strongly recommended that all participants obtain a current SCCA Solo rulebook. They can be ordered directly from SCCA, www.scca.org.

STOCK CLASSES

Stock classes and rules are identical to SCCA Solo Stock rules. See the SCCA Solo rulebook for details

The following condensed list of allowable modifications are for your information only. The official reference source will be the SCCA Solo rule book.

1. Only modifications specifically authorized by the Solo rulebook are allowed. In other words if the rulebook does not say you can, you can't.
2. All vehicles must be capable of being licensed for normal road use.
3. Soft compound D.O.T approved tires are allowed. Tires must have no cord showing at the beginning of any run. See Solo rule book for exceptions.
4. Any wheel may be used, provided it is of stock diameter, and within +/- .25 inch of stock offset. Cars with metric wheels may be changed to the nearest smaller inch diameter and nearest smaller 1/2 inch width measurement. Cars with 12-inch diameter wheels may change to 13 inch wheels of the same width and offset.
5. Ride height may vary 1 inch from stock, but vehicle must use standard, non-modified springs.
6. Any shock absorber is allowed. The same number and mounting points must be used.
7. Standard suspension bushings and mounting plates/brackets are to be used.
8. Any front sway bar or sway bar bushing may be used. Rear sway bars may not be altered.
9. Non factory strut bars are not allowed.
10. Emission control items may not be removed.
11. The standard exhaust manifold must be used. Catalytic converters may not be removed. Any other part of the exhaust system may be substituted or removed, provided it does not cause the vehicle to exceed the maximum level.
12. Aftermarket adjustable turbo boost is not legal.
13. No induction changes, except replacement carburetors and throttle bodies, which require no adapter plate or machining of other engine parts. Standard intake manifolds only.
14. Cylinders may be bored .047 over standard, and corresponding pistons may be used.
15. Standard or factory optional rear end ratios and factory limited slip may be used.
16. Stock clutch diameter and number of discs must be used.
17. The use of an oil accumulator is allowed.
18. Any pump gasoline may be used.
19. Alternate steering wheels may be used on cars made before 1991, provided the outside diameter is not changed by more than one inch. Steering wheels with an integral airbag may not be replaced.
20. Air filters may be removed or replaced. No other components in the air induction system may be removed replaced or modified.
21. Engines on 1992 or later vehicles may not be overbored, have milled heads, matched ports or be balanced.

STREET-PREPARED CLASSES

Street-Prepared classes and rules are identical to SCCA Solo Street Prepared rules. See the SCCA Solo rulebook for details.

The following condensed list of allowable modifications are for your information only. The official reference source will be the SCCA Solo rulebook.

All modifications allowed in Stock are permitted.

1. Equipment may be interchanged between vehicles of different years provided that the vehicles are listed on the same line in the Solo Street Prepared Classifications.
2. All vehicles must be capable of being licensed for normal road use, except as noted.
3. Any D.O.T. approved tire may be used. Tires must have no cord showing at the beginning of any run.
4. Wheels of any offset, width or diameter may be used.
5. Any suspension springs, and the resulting change in ride height, are allowed.
6. Fenders may be flared to clear larger wheels and tires. Replacement oversized fenders are not allowed.
7. Any non-metallic suspension bushings may be used.
8. Any sway bar or location bar may be used.
9. Non triangulated strut bars may be used.
10. Any modifications to the exhaust system are allowed. Vehicle must not exceed maximum noise level.
11. Aftermarket, adjustable turbo boost is not permitted.
12. Any carburetor or throttle body may be used. Intake manifolds are open.
13. No aftermarket turbo/superchargers
14. Cylinder heads may be milled. Ports may not be matched beyond one inch into head or manifold.
15. Transmission ratios must be standard.
16. Any factory optional differential ratio may be used. Locking differentials are not permitted.
17. Any clutch may be used.
18. Emission control devices may be modified or removed.
19. Electric fans are permitted.
20. Any accessory pulleys may be used. (Does not include crankshaft pulley).

PREPARED CLASSES

Prepared rules are identical to SCCA Solo Prepared rules. See the SCCA Solo rulebook for details.

The following condensed list of allowable modifications is for your information only. The official reference source will be the SCCA Solo rulebook.

1. Headlights and front and rear signal lights may be removed. the openings must be covered unless used as ducting.
2. Hoods, fenders, deck lids, and other component parts of the body may be lightened or replaced provided the shape remains identical to the original. Doors may be lightened but not replaced
3. Any shock absorber may be used. Mounting points may be modified or added as desired.
4. Roll bars and roll cages may be welded in.
5. All vehicles must not exceed maximum noise levels.
6. Virtually any internal engine components may be used (i.e. camshafts, pistons, rocker arms, crankshafts).
7. Cylinder heads may be milled and ported as desired or replaced with an alternate. No change in the number valves is permitted.
8. Transmission ratios may be altered as desired.
9. Any type clutch may be used.
10. No aftermarket turbo/superchargers.
11. Any type fuel tank may be used.
12. Cool cans, not exceeding 1 gallon, may be used, provided they are not in the driver?s compartment.
13. Interiors may be gutted.
14. Tube frames are allowed but must weigh 10% more than the minimum weight for a car utilizing a factory frame.
15. Windshields and windows may be removed or replaced with polycarbonate.

MODIFIED CLASSES

Modified rules are identical to SCCA Solo Modified rules. See the SCCA Solo II rulebook for details.

The following condensed list of allowable modifications is for your information only. The official reference source will be the SCCA Solo rulebook.

1. Engine and/or transmission changes are permitted but the engine must remain in same approximate location of a production based vehicle.
2. Wheels and tires are unrestricted.
3. Chassis may be of any type or construction deemed safe provided:
Minimum wheelbase of 60"
Minimum track width of 42"

KART CLASS

Kart rules are identical to SCCA Solo Formula 125 rules. See the SCCA Solo rulebook for details.

The following list of additional requirements will also be observed for all TSSCC events.

1. Maximum displacement shall be 125cc. Smaller displacement karts are allowed
2. Karts will grid away from the standard grid area (preferably nearer the start line)
3. The course must be clear of ALL other standard vehicles when karts are running.

STREET TOURING (STS/STX)

The Street Touring Rules are identical to the SCCA Solo Street Touring rules. See the Solo Rulebook for details.

The following condensed list of allowable modifications is for your information only. The official reference source will be The SCCA Solo rulebook.

1. Cars running true street tires with a treadwear rating of at least 140 are eligible to run the Street Touring classes.
2. Vehicles must be street legal with seating for 4 and not sports car based.
3. Headers, lowering springs and aerodynamic devices are allowed.

STREET TOURING Supplemental Classes (STS2 & STU)

STS2 Class:

STS2 will follow the STS rule set, but the eligible cars will be restricted to two-seaters with engine displacements of 1.8 liters or less. This class will provide a home for a number of popular vehicles, including the Honda CRX and del Sol, Mazda RX7 (non-turbo, '79-'92) and Miata ('90-'97), Toyota MR2 ('85-'89), as well as other similar vehicles. STS category rules 14.1 to 14.10 apply. Further, as in STS, only original equipment viscous limited slip differentials are legal in STS-2. Excluded vehicles include Lotus (all), Mazda Miata (99+), and Toyota MR2 ('91-'95 and '00+).

STU Class:

STU will follow the STX rule set, but will raise the displacement limit for otherwise STX-legal vehicles to 3.1 liters for forced induction and to unlimited displacement for natural aspiration. To accommodate the greater power of these vehicles, restrictions on wheel width are lifted and the maximum tire width will be increased to 275 for front or rear wheel drive vehicles (but will remain at 245 for AWD vehicles). Other than these limited exceptions, the STX rule set as described in 14.11 applies. This class extends the Street Touring concept to cars including the Audi S4, BMW M3 (E36), Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Neon SRT-4, Ford Mustang, Mazda RX-8, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. 8, Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac GTO, Subaru WRX STi, Volvo S60 R, and Toyota Supra. Excluded vehicles include the E46 M3 and the E39 M5.

STREET MODIFIED

The Street Modified Rules are identical to the SCCA Solo Street Modified rules. See the Solo Rulebook for details.

The following condensed list of allowable modifications is for your information only. The official reference source will be The SCCA Solo rulebook.

1. Cars may run any DOT legal tires.
2. Vehicles must be legally registered, been originally equipped with seating for 4
and not sports car based.
3. Headers, lowering springs and aerodynamic devices are allowed.
4. Engine swaps are allowed from the same manufacturer. (e.g. Acura engine in a Honda)
5. Subframe connectors are legal.
6. Drivetrain items are free (Including turbos and superchargers, but not including nitrous oxide).

STREET MODIFIED 2

The Street Modified 2 Rules are identical to the SCCA Solo Street Modified 2 rules. See the Solo Rulebook for details.

The following condensed list of allowable modifications is for your information only. The official reference source will be the SCCA Solo rulebook.

The same preparation allowances described in Street Modified are allowed for most 2 seat sports cars

INDEXED CLASSES

All classes are scored using the current nationally based PAX factors. These classes cannot be used in conjunction with Novice or Double classes:

Street Tire - (sometimes shortened to "Tire" class) - Open to any automobile using standard street tires. Soft compound, DOT approved racing tires are not legal. If a question arises at an event about the legality of a particular tire, the Board members present will decide. The class will be designated by a T preceding the car's regular competition class (i.e. TASP would be Street Tire - A Street Prepared).

Ladies - Open to any female driver. The class will be designated by an L preceding the car's regular class (LCP would be Ladies - C Prepared).

Novice Class - Novice Class times shall be determined by a PAX index. There is no year-end Championship for the Novice class. No entrant may compete in this class for more than 6 events. Soft compound, DOT approved racing tires or racing slicks are not legal. If a question arises at an event about the legality of a particular tire, the Board members present will decide. The class will be designated by a N preceding the car's regular competition class.

X Class - This is a "Pro" class and is open to any driver. This class is intended for persons seeking the highest levels of competition in the Spokes championship series. This class will be designated by a X preceding the car's regular competition class (i.e. XCS would be X-class C Stock).

DOUBLE ENTRY CLASS

1. All entrants that enter the event twice must enter in the D-class as one of their entries.
2. Entry fee for running in D-class will be in addition to your first entry. Register twice, pay twice.
3. The D-class is not a competitive class, will not show up in the Pax or Raw time results, and does not have a points race or Year End Championship.
4. D-class runs must be taken in a heat that occurs after your regular competition class runs.
5. Eligibility to run your extra entry is dependent upon your arrival at the event site no later than 7:15am to help with trailer unpacking and course setup. If you show up later than 7:15am then your second entry will be removed from the list, even if you already pre-registered. No exceptions!
6. D-class work assignments include both setup in the morning and teardown in the evening. You are running twice so you must work twice, before and after the event.
7. D-class is reserved to pre-register only. If you wish to double-enter the event you must pre-register both of your entries. Do not show up to registration and request to run D-class. Registration closes the Friday before the event so you have plenty of time to decide whether you are running D or not.
8. Only one class prefix will be allowed on your vehicle on a given run. Class prefixes include T, N, X, and D. Multiple prefixes confuse timing and scoring and may result in your times being disqualified. For example if you regularly run AS in the Tire class, do not show up to the line with DTAS on your car, mark your car as TAS for your regular competition runs and DAS for your Double runs. Please remove the extra class prefix before showing up at the start line or you will be sent back to grid.
9. The class prefix must be placed immediately before your class when displayed on your car. For example: DAS is correct. ASD is not correct. Don’t make the T/S job any harder by making them hunt for letters on your car.

2010 PAX /RTP Factors

 

Drivers of the Year
1969 - David Smith
1970 - Tony Ball
1971 - Jimmie Edrington
1972 - Kathy Hamby
1973 - Tom Dalrymple
1974 - David Stamman
1975 - Tom Moore
1976 - David Smith
1977 - Skip Gurnee
1978 - John Musgrove
1979
1980 - David Johnson
1981
1982 - David Baggett
1983 - David Johnson
1984 - Jimmie Edrington
1985
1986
1987
1988 - David Johnson
1989 - Steve Willis
1990 - Richard Windberg
1991 - Richard Windberg
1992 - Steve Willis
1993 - Corky Matney
1994 - Scott Bowman
1995 - Eric Jones
1996 - Eric Jones
1997 - Tommy Regan
1998 - Vitek Boruvka
1999 - Tom Holt
2000 - Beth McClure
2001 - Kyung Wootton
2002 - Erik Strelnieks
2003 - Dan Pedroza
2004 - Richard Windberg
2005 - Erik Strelnieks
2006 - Andy Hollis
2007 - Lance Adams
2008 - Dan Pedroza
2009 - Dani Pedroza

 

Rookies of the Year
1951 - 1972 - ?
1973 - Toby Masters
1974 - Pam Maulding
1975 - Conway Wharton
1976
1977 - Butch Dennis
1978
1979
1980 - Mike Grosenheider
1981
1982 - Jan McWilliams
1983 - Ronnie Jones
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988 - Stan Curry
1989 - Vitek Boruvka
1990 - Mike Hesse
1991 - Teresa Barr
1992 - Andi Johnson
1993 - Steve Trindade
1994 - Jason Smith
1995 - Chuck Stong
1996 - David Simmons
1997 - Julian Chang
1998 - Denny Fiegenspan
1999 - Brian Taubman
2000 - Shawn Gordon
2001 - John Gamby
2002 - Iven Setiawan
2003 - Sean Householder
2004 - Brad Reed
2005 - Eric Putnam
2006 - Clark Archer
2007 - Jeff Warden
2008 - Dustin Bowman
2009 - Kevin Ivey

 

Past Presidents
Sept. 1954 to Sept. 1955 Earlton Smith
Sept 1955 to Sept. 1956 Capt. Bob Weaver
Sept. 1956 to Sept. 1957 Capt. Bob Weaver
Sept. 1957 to Jan. 1958 Bill Estes
1959 No Record
1961 David Bland
1962 Joe McCroskey
1963 Arthur Harper
1964 - 65 No Record
1966 John Hornaday
1967 Rod Allen
1968 Larry Appleby
1969 Phil Gerrow
1970 Tony Ball
1971 Del Grosenheider
1972 Joe Vining
1973 Larry Appleby
1974 Joe Vining
1975 John Musgrove
1976 Larry Appleby
1977 Dave Howard
78-82 Unknown
1983 Larry Appleby
1984 Skip Gurnee
1985 Ray Ritchie
1986 Tom Ramey
1987 Tom Ramey
1988 Ward Marshall
1989 Ward Marshall
1990 John Graef
1991 Ed Gilfus
1992 Bill DeBacker
1993 Mike Hesse
1994 Mike Hesse
1995 Tom Ramey
1996 Tom Ramey
1997 Tom Ramey
1998 Tom Ramey
1999 Tom Ramey
2000 Dan Pedroza
2001 Dan Pedroza/Brian Siminski
2002 Brian Siminski/Tommy Regan
2003 Greg Ward
2004 Greg Ward
2005 Greg Ward
2006 Rick Martinez
2007 Rick Martinez
2008 Rick Martinez
2009 Rick Martinez
2010 Rick Martinez