Don't forget WWSCC Championship Series Event #1, St. PattyCross, Sunday March 16th.  Stock, SR, and Pro1 run in the morning, other classes in the afternoon.  Novices can run either day half.  $30 pre-registered, $35 otherwise, plus the 2014 annual $5 WWSCC Insurance Fee (latter is paid on-site).  Morning Registration opens at 7:30; afternoon opens at 11:30.  Run/work order is:

AM: STOCK

Run 1, Work 2: SS, WSA, SB, WSC, WSD, SE, WSR, PRO1, TOAM, WNOVAM, NOVAM

Run 2, Work 1: WSS, SA, WSB, SC, SD, WSE, SR, WPRO1, TOAM,

PM: NON-STOCK

Run 1, Work 2: IA, IB, IC, WM, WP, OS, ST2, WST3, PRO2, TOPM

Run 2, Work 1: WIA, WIB, WIC, MA, MB, PA, PB, PC, WOS, WST2, ST3, WPRO2, TOPM, WNOVPM, NOVPM

As you might expect, the location is close to the race horse stables at the Emerald Downs track. The horses do not respond well to loud noises, especially excessive tire squealing noise.  To ensure the safety of the race horses, Emerald Downs reserves the right to shut down the event at any time, and without any prior warning, if the horses become alarmed or get spooked by our activity at the site. The safety of the horses (in addition to the safety all participants) at the facility is our primary concern.

In order to mitigate this, note the following:
- Do not perform any tire burnouts, squealing, or other loud tire noises in the paddock, pits, access roads, or anywhere in the vicinity of the Emerald Downs site. If you do, you will be asked to leave the site immediately.
- The 2014 SCCA sound limit of 98db (at 50ft) will be enforced at this event. We will be sending out more information to the list, but in the interim, please refer to supplemental rule 33 of the NWR-SCCA series for a description of this rule:
http://www.nwr-scca.org/solo/Supps.htm
- Any tire squealing/sound done on-course that is deemed as excessive by the event chair or any of the event officials may be deemed "unsporstmanlike conduct" at this event, and as such, is grounds for disqualification and other sanctions. Please refer to rules 2.5.3 and 3.2.2 of the WWSCC Autoslalom Standards for more information.
We do not expect tire and/or engine noise to be an issue at this event, but we are counting on all attendees to help us with this issue. We cannot overemphasize how important your cooperation on this issue is to the success of this event and the continued use of this site, and we thank you in advance for your observance and help with this.

Torque Steerers with co-sponsors NWR-SCCA and ACE, are hosting a Ladies Day on Saturday March 15th at Emerald Downs in Auburn! This event is a great opportunity for women in our region to experience autox in a low pressure environment and get some seat time.

Gals - this day is for you - it's an opportunity for you to come out and play in your cars. If you've ever wanted to try autox but haven't wanted to do it at a race event - this is the perfect opportunity. It's not a race, it's just a practice. Women with any level of autox experience are welcome to come and drive at this event. The guys will work the course for you and there will be female instructors on hand for those who are new to the sport or want to go for ride-alongs.

Guys - if you have women in your life that are interested in cars, want to learn how to drive better and faster, or just want to have a great time in their cars this is a great opportunity for them. It's also a great opportunity for you to show your support for the women in our region because we need volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering to work at this event please contact Tasha ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Annie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Volunteers will be able to run during the lunch break and again at the end of the day.

Pre-Registration:

· Gals - please pre-register online - (pre-registration closes on Friday 3/14 at 6pm - pre-reg is not required, just helpful). You can change or cancel your registration until Friday at 6pm.

Onsite Check-In/Registration: 8:00-8:45am

· Payment is made at the event – cash or checks only.

· Cost - $50 for the entire day, Women only - this includes a weekend membership to Torque Steerers (TS); if you are a current member of a sponsor club (TS/SCCA/ACE) your entry is $45

· Volunteers - please check in at registration to get a work assignment and if you want to run at lunch or the end of the day (no fees will be collected from you but you must have a valid driver's license).

Tech Inspection: 8:05-8:50am

· All cars that will be running must go through the safety tech inspection.

· Before going to the tech inspection area, remove all loose objects from your car, the driver's side floor mat must be secure or removed.

· Please review the tech requirements listed here to avoid surprises on site.

· We recommend putting some extra air in your tires (5-7lbs. above stock) to prevent excessive sidewall rollover

Driver's Meeting: 9:10am

· Everyone must attend the driver's meeting unless they have been excused by the event chairs.

What you should bring:

· Your valid driver's license (volunteers too, if you want to drive)

· Entry fees (cash or checks accepted)

· A Snell rated helmet 2000 or newer—Loaner helmets are available. Helmets with only a DOT rating are not allowed due to our insurance requirements.

· Whatever you need to “be prepared” for the weather (golf umbrella, rain suit, tarp, extra water, sunscreen, etc.).

· There will not be a food vendor onsite so bring a lunch or there are restaurants nearby.

The rules change proposals for 2014 have been finalized and are available for review here (also from the "2014 Rules Proposal" link at the left): http://www.wwscc.org/rules/WWChangeProposals2014.pdf  Voting will take place at the February Council meeting, if all clubs have had a chance to determine their votes by then.

Our friends and meeting hosts Bogart's on Airport Way are closing, so starting in January we'll be meeting somewhere else (TBD).  Watch this space and the nw-autox list for updates.  NWRSCCA Solo is in the same boat.  We're looking for a low-cost or no-cost meeting room at a restaurant, somewhere centrally located since we have folks coming from both north and south.  Suggestions welcome.

Don't forget to register for the Coneheads part and awards banquet, held at Fare Start in Seattle.  You can do that (deadline is January 3rd) here: http://scorekeeper.wwscc.org/coneheads.php

1. A collection of rules change proposals was discussed and approved at the Open Meeting.  Details will be coming soon so you can review these proposals and discuss them with your Council member club. 

2. The Coneheads party/awards banquet, held jointly with NWRSCCA Solo, will be January 11th at Fare Start in Seattle.  More info, including a registration link, will be available as soon as the last details are finalized.

3. The next WWSCC regular meeting is December 16th at Bogart's on Airport Way, 7 pm.