An Invitation to Discover Sound Control
Racing noise may be music to fans’ ears, but to the neighbors it may not be as pleasant. The sound output of the cars is recorded during practice, qualifying and the race to ensure compliance with a set level, usually 103 decibels. 100 decibels is considered heavy traffic. As soon as possible, and even during a session, the readings are presented to the Chief Steward of the event for review. If a competitor exceeds the limit, he and/or his crew are advised, and they must take corrective action to meet the legal limit or risk disqualification. On April 28th, all the meters used in Area 5 will be set up at the sound location at Blackhawk Farms, and demonstrated for anyone interested. As this is the weekend of the Drivers School, anyone aged 16 or over that is willing to learn and work sound is invited to come to the Silo at the main gate for a fun time at a different view of the track. This invitation is extended to anyone who has a couple hours available any day that they are at the track. This is one specialty that can be open to the workers availability. At Road America, and sometimes at Blackhawk, this specialty can provide free time for the workers if the event is well staffed. Parents can bring their younger children when working Road America as that is not in a HOT location. At Blackhawk, if a couple chooses to work sound, one person can be on the inside of the track with kids and be a runner, bringing the sound sheets to Control. This way they both can work and swap time with the kids. Hope to see you on April 28th. Joyce Zorn, Blackhawk Valley Sound Adminstrator Chief at the Driver’s School.
2001 RallyCross Schedule
Sponsored by Morrie's SubaruApril 22 Cannon City, MN
June 10 Cannon City, MN
July 22 Cannon City, MN
Aug. 16 Bemidji Speedway
Sept. 9 Cannon City, MN
Oct. 28 Cannon City, MNFor more information: Norm Johnson 763-561-4943
Kerry Freund 612-926-1722
Todd Erickson 763-425-3150Website: WWW.Rallymn.com
What is a ProRally?
Events in the Sports Car Club of America ProRally Championship consist of flat-out racing, in any weather, on challenging forest, mountain or desert roads. No practice is allowed. Competitors generally see the course for the first time as they race it. Racing takes place only on "stages," demanding roads closed by local authorities for the event. "Transits" connect racing sections and are driven at normal highway speeds, with teams fully subject to all traffic laws.
ProRally vehicles are production-based cars (and some trucks) from manufacturers around the world. They compete both for the overall victory and wins within a class structure that groups together vehicles with similar performance. Each vehicle carries a driver and a co-driver/navigator. Using a detailed route book and a sophisticated rally computer, the co-driver keeps the team on-course and advises the driver of any hazards ahead. This role is as critical as the driver’s skill, since the team is traveling at full racing speeds over roads they have never before seen, in any type of weather.More details on the SCCA ProRally series may be found at the SCCA web site: http://www.sccaprorally.org
March 13 LOL Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Tri-City American Legion, 400 Old Hwy. 8 NW, New Brighton, MN. Everyone is invited to attend. March 16 LOL General Membership Meeting, 7:30pm, Tri-City American Legion, 400 Old Hwy. 8 NW, New Brighton, MN. April 3 Comp Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, location to be determined - call Alan Murray, 952-935- 0085. Everyone is invited to attend. April 10 LOL Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Tri-City American Legion, 400 Old Hwy. 8 NW, New Brighton, MN. Everyone is invited to attend. April 20 LOL General Membership Meeting, 7:30pm, Tri-City American Legion, 400 Old Hwy. 8 NW, New Brighton, MN.
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