Region update for the week of 4/27/2020 - Pandemic Status & Forecast
/There is light! As calendar pages are turning, we are coming closer to returning to hosting Track Events including Road Racing, Time Trials, HPDE, Autocross, Hill Climbs, Road Rally and many other activities. As of this moment, West Virginia has introduced a plan for returning the state to commercial activities based on the continued low and slow growth in the number of COVID-19 cases. This means, although Summit Point is officially closed until May 7th, there is a likelihood of returning to operating events in three to six weeks.
In Virginia, the Governor has extended small business closures until May 8th, although the "stay at home" order (based on Virginia Executive Order #53) is to remain in place until June 10.
Maryland cases began peaking on the 25th of April. Governor Hogan's closure and control orders will continue to remain in effect until further notice.
Summit Point management will be sharing a conference call with Washington DC Region Road Racing Program Directors and Chairmen over the coming week to discuss reopening plans and event needs. Xator Corporation has expressed sincere interest in working with motorsports programs such as our in the best interest of keeping the sport active and viable at Summit Point.
SCCA National Office has issued a set of guidelines for operating events within the current environment.
SCCA National Office has been struggling to maintain operations via working from the homes of the staff and management members remaining on the job. It has been a difficult objective, but is being met. Plans are, with confirmation from the Kansas governing agencies, to reopen the SCCA Topeka Office on May 4th.
Combining these guidelines with our events will be vital to ensuring the remaining season's activities will be executed in as safe a manner as possible.
A realistic look at the programs may require some innovation or combining of resources or Programs, perhaps portions of programs. Financially, the season has been devastating to the National office. We are working in unison to build a program aimed at recovery for the club overall. SCCA Unite is the call going out, three significant components form the base for returning to an active and healthy club and programs.
Membership - Renew, Encourage others to join or renew, and there is a push to open access to a lifetime membership program.
Support SCCA Merchandise Program and the #SCCAUnite theme.
PPE: Help provide and find sourcing for needed protective equipment and materials for our people at each event.
Many thanks for your patience and tolerance for some difficult decisions we have had to make in a tough time. We will be doing everything we can to bring our Programs back up to speed as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Wayne Armbrust
C.W. Armbrust
Chairman & Region Executive
WDCR - SCCA
Mobile: 540-539-6379
WDCR-RE@Outlook.com
