Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing

July Messenger

Katja — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:03:38 +0000

The Messenger is now available.

The Messenger is available in the following two formats. Please send your comments (pro or con) about this format to John Mihalich at messenger@rmvr.com.

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Lodging Options at HPR

Katja — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:23:37 +0000

You don’t have to go far to get a good night’s sleep!

Residents in Byers, Deer Trail, Strasburg, Bennett and Watkins are offering to rent their extra bedrooms to High Plains Raceway drivers and employees…

Single: $50/night
Double: $60/night

Rooms available Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Please call Fay at Successful Hosting, LLC, 303-916-0848 or email faychase@aol.com.
Call today to make your reservations!

New Board Meeting Location (again)

Katja — Wed, 05 May 2010 09:08:07 +0000

The April board meeting at Champps Restaurant went well with one exception. The room for the meeting was a little noisy because of the close proximity of the light rail and traffic on I-25. So a nicer room for meetings has been reserved at Piccolo’s Restaurant at the intersection of Hampden Ave. (Rt. 285) and Monaco Parkway.

This year, board meetings will be held at Piccolo’s Restaurant at 3563 S Monaco Parkway Denver, CO 80222.

PPIHC Vintage Division Automobiles News Update

Katja — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:45:05 +0000

Charles Breed's 1958 Lister

April 6, 2010 – The field is filling in nicely for the PPIHC Vintage Division Automobiles, but there are still entry slots to fill. We have received twelve race entries so far and have room on the grid for eight more. So far we have five returning racers, including the 2009 and 2008 returning champions Keith Davidson and Douglas Mockett. One of the exhibition class racers from 2009, Charles Breed has joined the Vintage Division Automobiles this year with his 1958 Lister, and we welcome the addition. We also have new racers from Arizona, California, Colorado, and Washington joining us for a first time this year. The new drivers are bringing a pair of BMW 2002’s, 1971 Datsun 240Z works replica, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro, and a 1953 Lincoln Cosmopolitan. The field is shaping up to be the most diverse to date for the Vintage Division Automobiles. Please, if you are considering entering the event send in your information as soon as possible. We have received enough entries to initiate the Racer Rebate Program, a unique feature added this year to help control event expenses for all participants.

How to Apply for RMVR Car Eligibility

Katja — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:02:35 +0000

RMVR has a plethora of choices in cars and classes to go vintage racing. There is something for everyone! But that variety means lots of choices and lots of decisions and, as a by-product, lots of rules. The following guide will aid you in the process of submitting your car for eligibility.

To prepare a car for RMVR eligibility, you should first be sure to read the appropriate RMVR rules for preparation of your car. No sense in making modifications to the car only to find out the modifications aren’t legal.

In most cases, RMVR’s rules for preparing cars are based on previous versions of SCCA’s General Competition Rules (GCR) including the appropriate SCCA Production Car Specifications (PCS) or GT Car Specifications (GTCS) for that era. Cars must also conform to RMVR Exceptions to those rules. Those exceptions exist for a variety of reasons (updated safety, allowing some other modifications, or clarifying some SCCA ambiguity). Be sure to read and understand all these documents related to your race car.

In addition to the rules, the Application For Eligibility form is specific to your particular class of car. To help you find the correct rules and application, please refer to the table below. We have Specialists on the Eligibility Team to help you. The names, phone numbers and email addresses of those Specialists are provided in the respective Applications. Please work with the Specialist on any questions you might have prior to submitting the competed form.

The Eligibility Specialist will then review your application and advise you in writing of its acceptance or (hopefully not) rejection. If your application is accepted, you’ll receive a fresh RMVR Logbook and the assigned number for the car. If it is rejected, the letter will explain the deficiency. The Specialist will be available to work with you to resolve any issues.

If you have purchased a car which previously had an RMVR logbook, you will need to submit the car for eligibility again. Having a prior logbook with a prior owner does not insure that the car still meets eligibility requirements. The club’s familiarity with the car will help expedite the process. The previous car number assigned by RMVR does not go with a car when sold. You can apply for that same number, but the club reserves the right to assign a new number. We’ll try, but can’t guarantee the same number is still available.

Oh, by the way, is your RMVR membership current? And are you ready to go racing?

All documents referenced in this table are in PDF format. If you do not have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it here.

Production Cars
Car Type	RMVR Class Designation(s)	Applicable SCCA/FIA Rules and Specifications	RMVR General Rules Section	RMVR Exceptions	Eligibility Application
Prepared to ‘72 or earlier specification	A, B & C Production and A Sedans	1972 GCR 1972 PCS	C(1)c	Exceptions to the 1972 GCR (A, B & C Production Cars and A Sedans)	For Earlier Classes
Prepared to ‘72 or earlier specification	D through H Production	1972 GCR 1972 PCS	C(1)c	Exceptions to the 1972 GCR (D through H Production Cars)	For Earlier Classes
Prepared to ‘72 or earlier specification	B & C Sedans	1972 GCR 1972 PCS	C(1)c	Exceptions to the 1972 GCR (B & C Sedans)	For Earlier Classes
Prepared to ‘81 specification	GT-1	1981 GCR 1981 GTCS	C(1)d	Exceptions to the 1981 GCR (GT-1)	For Later Classes
Prepared to ‘81 specification	CP/81 through HP/81 GT-2 through GT-4	1981 GCR 1981 PCS	C(1)d	Exceptions to the 1981 GCR (Production & GT-2 through GT-4)	For Later Classes

Formula Cars
Car Type	RMVR Class Designation(s)	Applicable SCCA/FIA Rules and Specifications	RMVR General Rules Section	RMVR Exceptions	Eligibility Application
Formula Vee (up to ‘72)	FV	1972 GCR	C(1)e	Exceptions to the 1972 GCR (Formula FV)	For Earlier Classes
Formula Vee (up to ‘79)	FV-2	1979 GCR	C(1)e	Exceptions to the 1979 GCR (Formula FV-2)	For Earlier Classes
Formula Ford (up to ‘72)	FF	1972 GCR	C(1)e	Exceptions to the 1972 GCR (Formula Fords)	For Earlier Classes
Club Ford (‘73 to ‘81)	CF	2009 Monoposto Rules (Club Fords)	C(1)e	Exceptions to the 2009 Monoposto Rules (Club Fords)	For Earlier Classes
Other Formula Cars	FJ, FB, F5000	1972 GCR	C(1)e	None	For Earlier Classes
Formula Super Vee	FSV	1972 GCR	C(1)e	Exceptions to the 1972 GCR (Formula Super Vee)	For Earlier Classes
Formula 2 & Formula 3	F2 & F3	FIA Specifications	C(1)e	Exceptions to the 1972 GCR (Formula 2 & 3)	For Earlier Classes

Sports Racers
Car Type	RMVR Class Designation(s)	Applicable SCCA/FIA Rules and Specifications	RMVR General Rules Section	RMVR Exceptions	Eligibility Application
All	ASR through DSR	1972 GCR	C(1)e	Exceptions to the 1972 GCR (Sports Racers)	For Earlier Classes

Cars Prepared for Historic Designation
Cars prepared to these special RMVR specifications can receive special designation and are eligible to run in a special “Historic” run group if at least 12 cars are entered for any given race weekend. Otherwise, Historic cars run in regular race groups.
RMVR Class Designation(s)	Applicable SCCA/FIA Rules and Specifications	RMVR General Rules Section	RMVR Exceptions	Eligibility Application
Most all classes	1959 GCR 1967 GCR	C(1)a	Exceptions to the 1959 GCR (Historic Cars) Exceptions to the 1967 GCR (Production Cars)	For Earlier Classes

Cars Conforming to Other Race Organizations
RMVR does provide for cars prepared to some sanctioning bodies other than SCCA (e.g. Trans-Am, FIA, IMSA, Can-Am). But documentation of the car’s period correct preparation is up to the applicant and acceptance is discretionary.
Applicable SCCA/FIA Rules and Specifications	RMVR General Rules Section	Eligibility Application
Rules and proof of the car’s conformance are to be provided by the applicant	C(1)f	Consult the Chief of Eligibility, eligibility@rmvr.com

All documents referenced in this table are in PDF format. If you do not have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it here.

2010 Registration Now Available

Katja — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:38:17 +0000

Online event registration for the 2010 racing season is now available: rmvr.com/registration.

Drivers’ School Weekend FAQs

Katja — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:20:14 +0000

Competition School

How long does it take to get a competition license?

Generally, if you have no previous racing experience, you need to attend the 3 day Competition Drivers School in April and two subsequent race weekends. Assuming all goes well, you would be issued the full Competition License following the second subsequent race.

How much track time will I get?

There are 10 on track sessions for a total of over 2-1/2 hours in your race car.

What sort of driver’s gear will I need?

You will need a complete set of driver’s equipment including an approved helmet, gloves, shoes, driver’s suit, and maybe Nomex® underwear (depending on what type of suit you get.) The complete list of required equipment is listed in the RMVR General Rules.

Do I need any racing or driving experience before I sign up for the school?

No. As long as you are 18 and have valid state driver’s license you can participate.

What if my vintage race car is not ready by the time of the school?

You have four choices:

You can take the school in an acceptable street car.
Attend a professional driving school (i.e. Bondurant, Skip Barber, Go For It, Faasst Precision Driving, etc.)
Wait until the following April to attend the RMVR school.
Attend another Vintage Motorsport Council (VMC) affiliate club school and then be observed

What age do I have to be to attend the school?

18 years old with a valid state driver’s license.

Will I fail the school if I spin or go off track?

No. We understand that mistakes will be made, but safety is most important. We will teach you the skills to maintain car control.

Will there be any tests or will I be graded for my performance?

No and no. We will provide feedback and instruction but there is no formal assessment. Please note, however, that the club reserves the right to expel anyone who in the Chief Driving Instructor’s (CDI) sole judgment is ignoring instruction or procedure or is driving in a reckless or irresponsible manner either on the track or in the paddock.

If I have previous racing experience, do I have to attend the school?

No. If you have raced within the past five (5) years, RMVR will issue you a provisional license and assign an observer to monitor your first race or two. Based on the recommendation of your observer, you would be issued a full competition license accordingly.

If I have a competition license from another racing organization and want a RMVR license, do I have to attend the driver’s school?

No. As in the above, we would issue you a provisional license with an observer for one or two race weekends

How much do I have to race to maintain my license?

None. As long as you maintain your membership and a current medical, your license will be renewed each year.

What if I’m not sure I want to buy a vintage eligible car before trying out vintage racing? What are my options?

RMVR does offer a Precision Driving School in conjunction with the Competition Driving School which you can take in an acceptable street car to try before you buy.

What are the tech inspections for my new race car?

You should complete an annual tech inspection for any new RMVR race car prior to the drivers’ school or your first event with the car.

Precision School

What is the difference between the Competition Drivers’ School and the Precision Drivers’ School?

The Precision School students receive the same classroom and on track sessions from the same instructors as the Competition School students. The only difference is that the Precision School will not participate in the wheel to wheel competition on Sunday.

Will I fail the school if I spin or go off track?

No. We understand that mistakes will be made, but safety is most important. We will teach you the skills to maintain car control.

Will there be any tests or will I be graded for my performance?

Do I have to have the same driver’s equipment for the Precision Drivers School?

No. Uou are required to have a helmet, gloves and all leather upper shoes.

How old do I have to be to attend the Precision Drivers School?

18 or older with a valid state driver’s license.

What are the inspection requirements for my street car?

Your car will be subjected to a pre-event safety inspection. We strongly urge you to perform a basic safety check prior to showing up at the track. Items that will be checked:

Seat belt condition
Tires (minimum 1/16” tread depth on all tires)
Brake fluid level
Brake system condition
No loose items in the driver compartment
No loose items in the trunk

Will my insurance cover my street car for the school?

Some insurance companies do cover “educational” activities, but you should check with your insurer.

If I take the Precision Drivers School and then decide to buy a vintage car, do I have to go back to the school?

No. In order to obtain an RMVR Competition License to run your new RMVR eligible race car you will have to join RMVR (if you haven’t already), submit a medical form, and be issued a provisional license. A personal instructor will be assigned to you when you then enter RMVR events.

Who do I contact if I still have more questions?: Contact the Chief Driving Instructor at driving-instructor@rmvr.com.

In Memoriam: Laurel Hane

Katja — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:57:43 +0000

Laurel Hane, beloved wife of Chip Hane, sister of Karen Cooley, daughter-in-law of Walt Hane, passed away on Thursday, January 7th, 2010. In lieu of flowers or food, Chip has requested that those who wish to honor Laurel’s memory make a donation to the Transplant Program Fund at the University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Medical Campus.

When filling out the donation form, please fill in the following:

For “Gift Designation”, choose “Transplant Program Fund”
For “Gift Type”, choose “In Memory Of”, and fill in Laurel’s name
Please check the box “Send acknowledgment of honorary or memorial gift to”, and fill in Chip’s info as follows:
Mr. Charles T. Hane
8460 W Rice Place
Littleton CO 80123

Donation Form: University of Colorado Hospital

If you prefer, you can download a printable donation form instead of donating online.

RMVR 2010 Calendar Now Available for Purchase

Katja — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:24:54 +0000

Price includes shipping. If you would prefer to pay by check, please fill out this Calendar Order Form (PDF) and mail it with your check to:
Calendar Project
c/o Ethel Mitchiner
2620 Stratford Lane
Longmont, CO 80503

Thank You!

Katja — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:02:45 +0000

Thank you for your purchase.

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