Good point, Tim. I've contacted NOPI's webmaster about this problem. For
now, put SCCA and your class in the class field (i.e. SCCA-BSP).
Hopefully this problem has already been solved. Unfortunately, I'm having
trouble with my web server and haven't been able to check it for the last
2 days.
Ben Thatcher
NOPI Nationals Auto-X Tournament I - event chair
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On Tue, 13 Jul 1999 00:19:31 -0400 "Tim Myers" <robocop22@mindspring.com>
writes:
>Ben:
>Are you suspposed to click on "Show Entry"?
>What is the refund policy for this event?
>Thanks.
>~Tim
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Benjamin D Thatcher <bthatch@juno.com>
>To: <bspvette@mailinglist.net>; <autox@autox.team.net>;
><solo2atlanta@ilist.net>; <vettes@asu.edu>
>Sent: Sunday, July 11, 1999 2:15 AM
>Subject: On-Line Registration for NOPI Nationals Auto-X Tournament
>
>
>> You can now register on-line for the NOPI Nationals Auto-X
>Tournament
>> (September 18-19 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA) at:
>>
>> https://mall.bmi.net/autobuzz/nopiregistration.cfm
>>
>> Plan to attend this head-to-head competition that pits your driving
>> skills against another driver on each run. You can also win
>$$$$$$$$$$$$$
>> if you win your bracket. See the Supplementa Rules below:
>>
>> NOPI National AUTO-X Tournament I
>>
>> What is an Auto-X Tournament?
>>
>> An Auto-X Tournament differs from a standard autocross (Solo II) in
>that
>> cars compete against one another in head-to-head matches rather than
>> against the clock. The two cars in a match start halfway around the
>> course from each other and compete through the whole course to see
>who
>> gets back to his/her own finish line first. Both finish lines are
>aligned
>> to clearly show who wins.
>>
>> Tournament Brackets
>>
>> The event is a double-elimination tournament. All competitors will
>be
>> grouped into one of 5 brackets. Each competitor will remain in the
>> tournament until he/she loses two matches.
>>
>> Brackets
>>
>> NOPI pays a purse for each of 5 brackets. We will be setting up
>those
>> brackets based on the actual entries to the event. Below find the
>> preliminary brackets (Subject to change based on actual entries):
>>
>> 1. DS, GS, HS, ES, ST
>> 2. STU, DSP, STR, BS, CS
>> 3. BSP, SS, ESP, AS, FS
>> 4. AP, BP, EP, Fjr., DP, CP, ASP, CSP
>> 5. AM, BM, F125, CM, EM, FM, DM
>>
>> Competitive Handicapping
>>
>> We are using a distance handicapping system based on the RTP
>(Racer's
>> Theoretical Performance) Index. A car from a faster indexed class
>will
>> start a calculated distance (plotted on a spreadsheet) back from the
>> start line to help to equalize competition.
>>
>> Prize Money
>>
>> NOPI pays prize money in each of the 5 brackets:
>> · First place $350 and a set of 4 Toyo tires
>> · Second place $150 plus products
>>
>> TheNOPI National Champion (Overall) will receive additional products
>to
>> be determined before the event.
>>
>> Practice
>>
>> Saturday will be a practice day. Everyone will get at least two
>practice
>> laps, one from each start lane. Cars will be run two at a time
>during
>> practice just like in the tournament. Each Bracket will get at least
>a
>> One-Hour practice session.
>>
>> Auto-X Tournament Rules
>>
>> Working - Each competitor will be given a work assignment and are
>> required to work to compete.
>>
>> Entries per car - There will be a maximum of 2 entries per car.
>>
>> Entries per driver - Each driver may enter the Auto-X Tournament
>only
>> once.
>>
>> Order of running - The brackets will run in numerical order. Each
>bracket
>> will complete its entire competition and determine the winner for
>that
>> bracket before the next bracket runs.
>>
>> NOPI National Champion Bracket - 8 Competitors.
>>
>> The winners of the 5 brackets will automatically qualify for the
>final
>> bracket to determine the NOPI National Champion for the event. The 5
>> runners-up will have a drawing. The winner of the drawing will
>> automatically be in the final bracket. The other 4 runners-up will
>have a
>> single elimination bracket to determine the last two slots.
>Depending on
>> time available, the final bracket will be either double or single
>> elimination.
>>
>> Pairings and Lane Choice - Each match and lane assignment will be
>> established by event officials. When your bracket is competing,
>drivers
>> shall stay with their cars, in grid, and be ready to be called to
>the
>> start at any time.
>>
>> The Start - After both cars are lined up at their start lines, the
>> starter will point to each competitor. Nod big or wave if you are
>ready.
>> When the start light goes on, start your run.
>>
>> The WINNER - will be the first car back to its own finish line. Two
>> judges must agree, without consultation, which car arrives back
>first
>> (except in the case of DNFs or cones hit). If the match is too close
>to
>> call the match will be rerun from opposite lanes.
>>
>> Cones - If any cones are hit during a match the competitor that hits
>the
>> fewest cones wins.
>>
>> DNFs - DNFs lose. If both drivers DNF in a match, the worst DNF
>loses. If
>> both DNF's are equal the match will be rerun.
>>
>> 5 Ways to DNF - (Listed in order of importance)
>>
>> 1. Passing the other car is a DNF, unless a course worker waves you
>on.
>> 2. Not Running Missing a match is a DNF for that match (except for
>Byes).
>> 3. Not Finishing failing to finish your run.
>> 4. Jumping the Start The Starter and Judges will determine if you
>start
>> before the start light goes on.
>> 5. Going Off Course or missing part of the course.
>>
>> Byes - There may be times you have no opponent for a match. You may
>run
>> or not and still advance. It is your choice. But you must tell the
>grid
>> official(s) what you want to do.
>>
>> Co-Drivers in same match - If co-drivers are matched to run against
>each
>> other a timer will be used to determine the winner. Co-drivers will
>be
>> bracketed to limit such matches.
>>
>> Protests - Protests will be handled according to the 1999 SCCA Solo
>rules
>> except that the protest fees are doubled.
>>
>> ================================================================
>>
>> The following motels are available at Exit 70 of I-75 (the closest
>motels
>> on the interstate to Atlanta Motor Speedway).
>>
>> Brittany Motor Inn 800-654-6305
>> Budget Inn 770-957-9683
>> Hampton Inn 770-914-0077
>> Econo Lodge 770-957-2651
>> Masters Economy Inn 800-633-3434
>> Red Carpet Inn 800-251-1962
>> Comfort Inn 800-228-5150
>> Best Western 800-528-1234
>>
>> Ben Thatcher
>> Atlanta Region SCCA Solo II co-chair
>> NOPI Nationals Auto-X Tournament - Event Chair
>> Phone 770-474-1402
>> FAX 770-474-0938
>> Email- bthatch@juno.com
>
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