Notice to Autocross Competitors: Sound Restrictions
/Let's talk about sound....
We all know how hard it is to get sites. And not everyone in every community appreciates what we do. But we are committed to making reasonable efforts to keep noise within acceptable levels. It's just good Citizenship right? For drivers who tour already, this should be quite familiar. For local autocrossers, this is very new. So here is the basic rundown.
Key points:
100 dB limit will be measured 50 ft from course at a high throttle zone determined during course setup. Workers will be stationed by the meter and record each run.
Courtesy warnings will be given at 97dB and competitiors who reach the 100dB limit will be given an opportunity to take corrective action, that must be approved before they continue.
Records will be kept, and if a driver continues to bring a car that violates the sound restrictions, that driver may have to bring a different car next time. DDS is always a good choice... unless the muffler is rusted away, of course!
It's important that we respect the community where we play. Sites are becoming increasingly more difficult to obtain, and we need to be grateful in word and deed for the opportunities we still have.
Thank you for understanding and cooperating. We are committed to working together to make sure this policy satisfies participants and the surrounding community as best as possible.
Ryan St.Louis
WDCR Solo Chair
