Region Update for 6/2/2020

Discussions with track facilities, both Dominion Raceway and Summit Point Raceway, on cooperative guidelines for event operations are in progress. We have a moving target, but the advantage is that it's an improving picture that keeps changing for the better.

Most everyone is aware we are on schedule with our Track Events programs for June 20-21 at Summit Point and June 27-28 at Dominion Raceway. Rumors have it that places are booking up fast. At each of the Track Event HPDE/TT Programs, we will also be hosting a Tech Days program to sign off Annual Inspections on Competition car Log Books prior to the 25-26 July MARRS Race at Summit Point.

Our Region's Road Racing Committee has put out a general survey, we've received very positive response about scheduling a school this season and we are looking seriously at a combination school/regional event in July. Saturday 06 June our Road Racing Committee is meeting in full to lay the plans for that very special July date.

Our Program leadership has been working hard on outlining what we have to do to keep everyone safe and in compliance with all directives, guidelines, and best practices.

Unexpected nationwide civil disruptions have thrown a curve in the COVID-19 plans and recovery processes. Political focus has shifted considerably. We still anticipate week to week progress in things improving toward normalization. However, through the balance of the 2020 season a few things are a given. There will be no spectators and minimization of guests. There will be some operational changes we will all have to adjust to.

Virginia has brought the entire state into the step-one return to normal operations as we move into June. We still have a 10-person gathering restriction, but we believe we have a solution in place applicable to track environment open spaces.

West Virginia is continuing progress toward returning to the next step, but limiting the maximum gatherings to 25 at the moment, we also believe a solution is reachable and applicable to track environment open spaces.

Additional communicable disease waiver will be required upon sign in at registration for the remainder of the 2020 season. This is in an effort to reduce the COVID-19 or other disease related liability issues.

In a late breaking announcement, Washington DC Region has appointed a Region Health Safety Coordinator to aid in guiding us through the necessary steps and routines that are important. Ron Shellenberger, a long time F&C Official is stepping in as our Region Health Safety Coordinator. Ron is a retired health professional willing to step into a much-needed role. We want to thank Ron for his willingness to keep us running! 

Wayne Armbrust
C.W. Armbrust
Chairman & Region Executive
WDCR - SCCA
Mobile: 540-539-6379
WDCR-RE@Outlook.com