The following is a list of procedures for Seat Time participants to learn for their enjoyment and safety. Take the time to read over this list. Seat Time is here to provide you with a fun chance to legally push you and your vehicle to the limits, but there are serious considerations to take when participating in high speed driving. It is up to the participants to make this as safe as possible by following the rules and procedures.
-Everyone entering the facility, whether they are driving or not must sign a waiver at the front gate and receive a wristband to wear.
-Non-participants are only allowed in designated areas and are not allowed to ride in cars with either students or instructors.
-Instructors may ride with students. Students may ride with instructors. No student will be allowed to ride with another student.
-All drivers will fill out a medical form. Mail or submit this with your registration form. This form is confidential and will only be used in case of emergency.
-Roebling Road Raceway has a sound limit of 103db if a car is measured above 103db it will be black flagged. The third time it is above 103db we will have to exclude that car from any more sessions.
-There are no drugs allowed and no alcohol is to be consumed during the Seat Time Performance Driving Days event.
-Seat Time Performance Driving Days are run in any weather.
-Follow all Roebling Road rules. Pay close attention to entrance and exit of the grid, paddock speed limits and other safety procedures.
-Safety is the first priority of Seat Time Performance Driving Days. Any repeated infraction of the rules may be grounds for expulsion from the event.
Driver Eligibility Rules:
-All Drivers must have a valid driver's license. They must present this at registration. Minors (under 18) may be allowed to participate provided that they have a minor waiver signed by their parents, and have at least one parent with them on the day of the event.
-Drivers must have completed registration and gone through tech PRIOR to the mandatory morning drivers' meeting. (Approx. 8:30)
-Test & Tune Drivers must carry competition licenses from a recognized sanctioning body. (SCCA, PCA, NASA etc…) This license must be in possession of the driver and presented at registration. Test & Tune is an open passing group.
-Solo drivers must be licensed solo drivers from NASA, PCA, BMWCCA, SCCA, or another recognized organization. The solo group is a controlled passing group. If you do not meet the requirements of the solo group, then you may participate in one of the two drivers education groups.
-Drivers' Education Students need only to have a driver's license. It is the goal of the Seat Time to offer stepping stone groups and classes to allow you to participate in the solo group. Students in the drivers' education groups must have an instructor with them at all times on the track. Drivers' Education is a controlled passing group.
-There will be a mandatory drivers' meeting in the morning before the start of driving sessions.
Car Rules
All Groups:
-A Seat Time tech form must be filled out and presented at tech. The form should have been filled out within two weeks of the event date. It is strongly recommended that a certified garage fill out the Seat Time tech form. Test and Tune cars, or cars with a logbook may fill out the logbook portion and bring it to tech.
-Drivers should check lug nuts and oil before each session. Tires and brakes should be checked after each session. Drivers should also be aware of how there car sounds and behaves, if it changes, there may be a problem. Remember that it is up to the driver to be responsible for their car and its safety.
-Seat Time Performance Driving Days will allow formula cars to participate in the Solo and Test and Tune groups.
-A recognized sanctioning body must license formula car drivers. (Sorry no open wheel for students in DE groups)
-Formula cars shall have a logbook from a recognized sanctioning body.
-Formula car drivers should be aware of the differences in their cars and sedans. If a driver is caught ignoring these differences then he or she may be asked to leave the event.
-It is hard to find a track day that allows formula cars to participate. Please recognize this and behave accordingly so that Seat Time may continue to allow formula cars to participate.
Solo and Drivers Education Groups:
-All cars and some trucks are eligible for Seat Time Driving Days. We are sorry but we cannot allow SUVs or large trucks.
-All vehicles must pass a pre event safety check (to be filled out by the driver or automotive garage) and the cars will again go through a safety tech inspection the morning of the event.
-All loose items must be removed from the trunk and passenger compartment of the car. This includes floor mats. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that his or her car is in proper and safe working order.
-Roll bars are not required, (unless mandated in certain types of cars) but they are STRONGLY recommended. Roll bars should comply with SCCA or PCA competition rules.
-Fire bottles are not required but are strongly recommended. Fire bottles should comply with SCCA or PCA competition rules.
-Passengers must have a restraint system equal or better than the driver (Both in factory restraints, both in 5 points, or the passenger in a 5 point, and the driver in factory restraints.)
-Numbers will be required and should be of contrasting color and at least 8 inches high with a 1-inch stroke. Shoe polish on windows is acceptable.
-Street tires shall have a minimum of 2/32s-tread depth all the way around the tire in. R-compound tires and slicks should have visible tread indicators. R-compound tires are not recommended for novice drivers. There should be no cord visible at any time during the event.
-Drivers in the Solo and DE groups must wear closed; rubber soled shoes, long pants, and long sleeve shirts. Fire retardant gloves, shoes, and suit are recommended.
-Drivers in the Solo and DE groups are required to wear a helmet with a Snell M95 or better rating. A helmet with only a "DOT" rating does not meet these rules.
Test & Tune Car Rules
-T&T cars shall have a logbook from a recognized sanctioning body.
-T&T Drivers may fill out the logbook portion of the tech form, and are not required to bring their car to tech if they present their logbook.
-T&T cars shall meet all current safety rules for the sanctioning body it races under.
-The logbook shall be presented at Tech.
-T&T Drivers shall wear fire retardant suits, shoes and gloves. Balaclavas are required for drivers with facial hair.
-T&T Drivers shall wear a helmet with a Snell rating of SA95 or better.
Open Car Policy
-All open cars must have roll over protection of some kind.
-Porsche Boxsters, 996 Cabriolets, 914s, BMW Z3/Z4 and Honda S2000s are ok to run with factory rollover protection and restraints. (No 5 points or chest harnesses)
-Targa top cars may run as delivered, with factory hard top in place.
-All other open top cars can run with a roll bar in place. The roll bar should meet SCCA or PCA rules for materials, height, and construction.
-Roll bars and cages should be padded where any part of the driver or helmet may come in contact with it.
On Track
Solo and Drivers' Education Groups
-There is no racing allowed. Seat Time Performance Driving Days are not competition events. Drivers caught racing will be asked to leave.
-Passing rules will be strictly enforced. Any participant failing to follow the passing rules will be asked to leave.
-Instructors are allowed to drive student's cars. This decision is up to the student and instructor.
-Driver's side window must be down at all times while on track. If there is a passenger on board the passenger side window must also be down.
-Arms and hands must remain inside the vehicle unless giving the passing signal.
-Sunroofs must be fully closed or removed.
-Always be aware of what is going on around you. This includes corner stations and other traffic.
-Do not drive over your head. There is plenty of time to work up to faster speeds, and going off endangers you, other participants and workers. Repeated overshooting of corners, locking up brakes and general miscues will result in a consultation with the chief instructor.
-If you have go two wheels off, or spin you will be black-flagged for a pit road inspection. Repeated off course excursions may be grounds for expulsion.
Passing Rules (Solo and DE only)
Solo and Drivers Ed groups
-Passing will be done in designated areas only.
-Designated areas at Roebling Road are:
Between turn 8 and turn 1
Between turn 2 and turn 3
Between turn 7 and turn 8
-Passing is only allowed on the right.
-Passes are done with a point-by only
-A point by is done out of the driver's side window, over the roof.
-Since this is not a race, the blue flag is not a suggestion but a command. Obey the blue flag.
Test & Tune Group on Track Rules
-The Test & Tune group is open passing. It is the passing driver's responsibility to make a safe pass. Please remember that this is not a race.
-A point by is not required, but is recommended out of courtesy
Other Rules
-Use common sense. It is up to everyone to ensure safety for everyone else. By being aware, and using our heads. We can help make Seat Time Performance Driving Days a fun and exciting activity.
-Damage to track facilities, or material to fix or clean up a problem will be charged to the responsible party. Failure to comply may result in legal action and expulsion from the facility.
-If in doubt, ASK. With e-mail, cell phones, and personnel at the track there is no excuse for being unaware or misunderstanding something. Remember that there is no such thing as a dumb question. Seat Time staff will be happy to clarify any questions or concerns you may have.