Annual Met Council Rules Meeting, Saturday, Dec. 12th

[Matt D.]

4. Institute noise limits for Met Council events. The rule would set a base limit and allow clubs to set more stringent levels, based on individual site requirements. Add exception that allows vehicles to exceed SCCA exhaust system length limitations in order to meet sound restrictions. Options for base limit: 100dB OR 103dB

How will this rule be handled if a car exceeds the limit?

[MNbiker]

How will this rule be handled if a car exceeds the limit?

Appendix I of the SCCA Rulebook spells out a process. However, we'll likely tweak the process a bit in the MAC Supplemental Rules. The basic summary is that drivers will be notified if they get a reading over the limit and will have two chances to fix the problem.

My current inclination would be to issue warnings only at M1/2, giving everyone a chance to learn the new process and find out how loud their cars are. Then, we start enforcing in earnest at subsequent events.