Last Updated 5.14.2024
EVENT CAPTAINS: Eunice Lucas, Rachel Saunders
VENUE: Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI, USA
ON-SITE LOCATIONS: Backstretch near Gate 50
Event Concept:
The goal of the Skid Pad event is to measure the vehicle’s maximum cornering capability by measuring the total time required for the vehicle to complete one left hand and one right hand circle. The event is designed to focus on the vehicle’s suspension design characteristics and turn-ability for maximum lateral grip and minimize the effect of driver reflexes during transitional maneuvers.
Two drivers allowed per car; two runs per driver. Each run consists of a driver completing 2 Right-hand laps immediately followed by 2 Left-hand laps of the course. Lap times will be recorded for the 2nd lap of each the Right-hand and the Left-hand circle (the 1st lap of each is not timed).
Scoring:
Lap times will be recorded for the 2nd lap of each circle for a given run on the Skid Pad. These times will be averaged together and added to any penalties and used to calculate lateral acceleration for each run. The fastest average time (including penalties) from either driver during any of the 4 runs will be used to calculate a score for that vehicle.
Staging:
Stage your car in the appropriate Staging Line for either Driver 1 or Driver 2. Cars in the Driver 1 Staging Line will be given priority. The first 3 cars in line are permitted to run their engines provided the driver is wearing a helmet and securely fastened. A person holding a Green Flag will motion a car to approach the starting line, which is located approximately 20 m (65.62 feet) from the timing line used for scoring. When the starter waves the green flag, the driver will approach the Skid Pad and proceed onto the RIGHT-HAND circle. After completing 2 laps, the driver must continue onto the LEFT-HAND circle and complete 2 more laps. After completing the second Left-hand lap (the fourth lap in total) the driver will exit the Skid Pad. After a driver’s first run, they have the option of immediately taking a second run or leaving the staging area and running later in the day. To keep the event running in a timely manner, other teams can run Skid Pad in between a team's first and immediately second run. Each car must exit the staging area before changing drivers.
Penalties:
- 0.25-second penalty per cone knocked down or out of position.
- DNF penalty for cars that go off course.
- DNF for cars that run an incorrect number of laps.
