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Race Day Reminders


In the event that you cannot make the race please contact Marc DeRosa at 215-801-5042 (cell)

WHAT TO BRING

  • All drivers are to report to the race wearing proper racing attire:
    • Pants must come below the knees
    • Sneakers, water shoes or ballet slippers
    • Have sunscreen on hand
  • Bring plenty of beverages. 
  • IVSBA will have a limited supply of water on hand.
  • At least 5 pounds of adjustable weights for your car .
  • Rain gear..............just in case.
  • Plastic cover for the car. A plastic fitted twin bed sheet works best

WHEN TO GET THERE

  • Set-up will begin at the top of the track at 6:00 AM
  • All drivers & handlers are to report to the Perkasie Borough Garage between 6:30-7:00 AM for check-in.

WHAT IS EXPECTED

  • All drivers must wear their race day assigned T-Shirts.
  • Helmets are to be kept with your car at all times.
  • Good sportsmanship from all participants (drivers, handlers, family and friends) is expected. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated and could result in disqualification.
  • No profanity or inappropriate behavior.
  • NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED. Immediate disqualification from this any future IVSBA events.
  • DO NOT touch or handle anyone else's car.
  • Please show respect and courtesy to all of our race day VOLUNTEERS.
  • Drivers must be "race ready" at all times. Failure to be ready will result in a forfeiture of the heat.
  • If you lose your first heat (not phase), you will move over to the consolation bracket of racing. Remember our race is a double elimination race. If you lose a second heat that day you are, in most instances, done. However, you may be called for a race-off. Do not leave the race until it has been confirmed that you are finished.

PIT AREA RULES

  • NO tools are allowed in the pit area.
  • NO rags are allowed in the pit area.
  • NO lubricants or waxes of any kind may be used on race day.
  • Only the driver and the car handler are allowed in the pit area.
  • Please maintain your pit area by placing all trash in the bins provided

TRACK TRANSPORTATION

  • All drivers and their cars, will be transported from the bottom of the track to the top of the track by way of trucks and trailers.
  • These vehicles are loaned to us for our race and are to be treated with respect.
  • All drivers are to be completely seated in the bed of the truck. No sitting on the wheel wells. Arms and legs are to be within the vehicle at all times.

AFTER THE RACE

  • We could use as much help cleaning and restoring 9th Street and the pit area as possible. If your driver is eliminated early in the day, please return back to the track in the late afternoon to help us clean-up.
  • Awards Ceremony immediately after race day clean up held at Lions Pavilion at Menlo Pool 
  • Please bring your designated food item to the banquet.