Championship Chase 24
Free Flow MX Park
5380 Old Hwy 2
Belleville, ON, K0K 3A0
Date: September 20 - 22, 2024
*see below for full race schedule.
SPECTATOR & CAMPING INFORMATION
SPECTATORS
Spectator tickets will be available onsite at the ehMEDIA.ca registration booth. CASH ONLY! Cost for the weekend of the race for $30 per person (includes camping), kids 12 and under are free.
Everyone attending Championship Chase will be issued a wrist band. Spectators and those participating in the race will have different coloured bands. If you are caught on course or in a restricted area without the proper wrist band, you will be asked to leave the premises. It is for all attendees safety we ask spectators to stay in spectator safe areas - please refer to map below.
CAMPING
Dry camping is available for for the weekend - racers, the cost is included in your registration fee and spectators is included in your admission tickets . Racers, if you think you require camping, please indicate when filling out the registration form. Spectators, please click here to reserve site and for us to send instructions and availability.
If needed, there is an RV pump out outside the gates on the south side of the utility building - you may pump out and drive around the building to exit. Please refer to map for location.
RACE SCHEDULE
Qualifying: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Racing: 11:30 am - 4:45 pm
Awards: 6:00 pm
*Race times subject to change.
Full race details below.
GETTING HERE
Free Flow MX Park is located at 5380 Hwy 2 in Belleville, ON. The entrance to the park runs south off Old Hwy 2 just west of the Free Flow Petroleum gas station (there is a Free Flow Petroleum on both the North and South side of Hwy 2 at the entrance to Free Flow MX Park.
Once through the gates, turn right at the first gravel road and follow until you see the ehMEDIA.ca Registration Booth. Please do not drive more than 5km/h in the park as kids may be about.
RACE REGISTRATION
Immediately following the awards, there will be a driver/volunteer appreciation dinner - full schedule below.
Please fill out the form below to register for the Championship Chase and include the number of people attending the dinner.
You must complete the form by 11:59 pm Thursday September 19, 2024.
If you fail to complete the online registration, you will NOT be eligible to race.
No money is due at this time. Please pay race fees when registering at the event, CASH ONLY!
You will receive an email with final race details and waiver information a few days before the event. If you do not receive the email by September 20, please contact us here.
Immediately following the awards, there will be a driver/volunteer appreciation dinner - full schedule below.
Please fill out the form below to register for the Championship Chase and include the number of people attending the dinner.
You must complete the form by 11:59 pm Thursday September 19, 2024.
If you fail to complete the online registration, you will NOT be eligible to race.
No money is due at this time. Please pay race fees when registering at the event, CASH ONLY!
You will receive an email with final race details and waiver information a few days before the event. If you do not receive the email by September 20, please contact us here.
RACE DETAILS
Qualifying
Each team will run one qualifying lap to determine start order for the short course sprint. Start order will be fastest qualifying time first and descending from there.
Short Course Sprint (SCS)
A 5 lap wheel to wheel race around the short course to earn bonus points in the season standing and the start order for the main event.
*See map for course details and bonus points section for how bonus seasonal point will be earned.
Main Race
Wheel to wheel racing with staggered start and corrected time.
Everyone will stage at the start line. The starter will then drop the flag/his arm for the first car to start. The next car will pull up to the starts mark, he will give a thumbs up for all good and drop the flag at the correct interval. We will proceed through the line in this manner until everyone has left the start line.
Each driver must complete a specific number of laps designated for their class. Finish order will be determined by the fastest time it takes to complete total laps. In the event, you don’t complete all laps of the race, the total number of laps you have completed at the time of curfew will determine your finish order.
SXS/UTVs will race to 5 laps with a 45 minute curfew. If competitors have not finished their 5 laps within the curfew, their last completed lap will be their final lap count to determine finishing position.
Stock will race to 5 laps with a 45 minute curfew. If competitors have not finished their 5 laps within the curfew, their last completed lap will be their final lap count to determine finishing position.
Modified and Unlimited will race together. Your start order will be determined by your qualifying times as a whole group. Your finish position will be determined by class.
Modified and Unlimited will race to 10 laps with a 1hr 30 min curfew. If competitors have not finished their 10 laps within the curfew, their last completed lap will be their final lap count to determine finishing position.
BONUS POINTS
One (1) bonus point will be awarded to the series standing for the driver with the fastest qualifying time in each class and one (1) bonus point will be awarded to the driver with the fastest lap in the main event race in each class.
Bonus points will also be awarded in the Short Course Sprint as follows:
Qualifying
Each team will run one qualifying lap to determine start order for the short course sprint. Start order will be fastest qualifying time first and descending from there.
Short Course Sprint (SCS)
A 5 lap wheel to wheel race around the short course to earn bonus points in the season standing and the start order for the main event.
*See map for course details and bonus points section for how bonus seasonal point will be earned.
Main Race
Wheel to wheel racing with staggered start and corrected time.
Everyone will stage at the start line. The starter will then drop the flag/his arm for the first car to start. The next car will pull up to the starts mark, he will give a thumbs up for all good and drop the flag at the correct interval. We will proceed through the line in this manner until everyone has left the start line.
Each driver must complete a specific number of laps designated for their class. Finish order will be determined by the fastest time it takes to complete total laps. In the event, you don’t complete all laps of the race, the total number of laps you have completed at the time of curfew will determine your finish order.
SXS/UTVs will race to 5 laps with a 45 minute curfew. If competitors have not finished their 5 laps within the curfew, their last completed lap will be their final lap count to determine finishing position.
Stock will race to 5 laps with a 45 minute curfew. If competitors have not finished their 5 laps within the curfew, their last completed lap will be their final lap count to determine finishing position.
Modified and Unlimited will race together. Your start order will be determined by your qualifying times as a whole group. Your finish position will be determined by class.
Modified and Unlimited will race to 10 laps with a 1hr 30 min curfew. If competitors have not finished their 10 laps within the curfew, their last completed lap will be their final lap count to determine finishing position.
BONUS POINTS
One (1) bonus point will be awarded to the series standing for the driver with the fastest qualifying time in each class and one (1) bonus point will be awarded to the driver with the fastest lap in the main event race in each class.
Bonus points will also be awarded in the Short Course Sprint as follows:
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WEEKEND TIMES (May be subject to change)
Friday September 20
Registration & Camping Set up: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday September 21
Registration: 8:00 am
Driver Meeting: 9:00 am
Race Course Parade Lap & Pre-Running: 9:15 am - 9:45 am
Qualifying Course Parade Lap & Qualifying: 10:00 am 11:00 am
Stock/UTV/SXS SCS: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Modified/Unlimited SCS: 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Stock/UTV/SXS Main Race: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Modified/Unlimited Race: 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm
Awards: 6:00 pm
Driver/Volunteer Appreciation Dinner immediately after awards.
Please line up at the track entrance area 15 minutes before your scheduled start time – refer to map. Be prepared to parade to start line 10 minutes before your race.
*If you are not ready to parade to start area, you will be moved to the back of the start grid.
*Entry fee and waiver forms must be in prior to Parade Lap & Pre-Running. Once waivers are confirmed you may proceed to do your Parade Lap & Pre-Running.
*Parade laps will be a quick drive around the course as a group so drivers can familiarize themselves with the route. It is in your best interest to participate in the parade lap to learn the course. We will go straight into pre-running/open laps right from the parade lap.
PARADE LAP & PRE-RUNNING
We will do a parade lap at about half speed.
Drivers/co-drivers must be in full race gear for pre-running. Pre-running must be done at a cruising speed - no more than 3/4 race speed.
NO aggressive passing. Use your horn when coming up on someone and allow them to pull over for a safe pass. Slower traffic should keep right to allow for safe passing.
All road crossing should be treated as a stop sign with right of way given to civilian/non-race traffic. Absolutely NO passing on roadways. DRIVERS must cross road in non aggressive manner and may accelerate 5 meters after crossing.
Vehicles will be flagged off course at 9:45 am and are asked to line up for qualifying parade lap. No vehicles will be allowed to enter the course after this time for pre-running.
RACE COURSE/MAP
The course is approximately 5km long and includes a variety of terrain with high speed sections, tight forest sections, jumps, rocks and 2 main road crossings an 2 secondary roads.
Overall Property/Course Map (Click for map)
Qualifying Course Map (Click for map)
RULES THAT APPLY AT MAIN ROAD CROSSINGS DURING RACING
***THESE RULES ARE IN PLACE TO MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF THE DITCHES ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CROSSINGS, AS WELL AS THE ROAD ITSELF. THERE ARE FIBRE OPTIC CABLES BURIED IN THE DITCHES THAT WILL COST $10,000 TO REPAIR IN THE EVENT THEY ARE DAMAGED.***
Racers will have the right of way at the all road crossing during racing.
WHEN CROSSING THE ROAD - YOU MUST SLOW DOWN 5 METERS BEFORE THE CROSSING, DRIVE OVER THE ROAD IN A CONTROLLED MANOR AND YOU MAY BEGIN ACCELERATING WHEN YOU ARE 5 METERS PAST THE ROAD - THERE WILL BE MARKERS IN PLACE TO DESIGNATE SLOWER ZONES, TAKE NOTE ON THE PARADE LAP.
YOU MAY THROTTLE OVER THE ROAD BUT NO TIRE SPINNING IN THE “SLOW ZONE” BETWEEN THE MARKERS.
THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS AT SECONDARY ROAD CROSSING DURING THE RACE. REFER TO MAP FOR MAIN ROAD VS SECONDARY ROADS.
There will be NO passing at the road crossings.
FOLLOW THE RULES OR YOU WILL BE BLACK FLAGGED AND DISQUALIFIED. THERE WILL BE A MARTIAL/FLAG PERSON AT THE CROSSING.
START ORDER
The start order will be determined based on your qualifying time. You will have one attempt for qualifying for this race.
After open laps, we will line up for a parade lap of the qualifying course. Qualifying will begin right after the parade lap.
The last qualifying run will go out at 10:55 am.
Qualifying will be done on a first come, first serve basis.
*If you fail to complete a qualifying lap, you will start at the back of your field. If more than one driver fails to complete a qualifying lap, your order will be determined by who attempted their qualifying lap first. Qualifying will be done on a first come, first serve basis.
Final start orders will be posted by the track entrance.
*You must hand in payments and waivers before entering the course!
*Tech must be completed before entering the course!
RACE COST/WAIVERS
$250 per vehicle class entry.
Race participants (drivers/co-drivers), must fill out the digital waiver at registration. Participants under the age of 18 must complete a waiver along with their parent/guardian. Once waiver is completed and payment received, participants will receive participant wrist bands.
Please hand in exact race fees (change will NOT be available). Entry fee and waivers will be collected at ehMEDIA.ca Registration booth prior to going on course - refer to map for location of booth. Once Waivers/Payments are confirmed, you will proceed to track entrance for the parade lap and pre-running.
*PLEASE NOTE, WAIVERS ARE TO BE DONE ONLINE AND CONFIRMED AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE. PLEASE HAVE YOUR SMARTPHONE WITH YOU TO SHOW PROOF OF WAIVER.
*You must hand in payments and waivers before going on course!
*Tech must be completed before pre-running!
TECH INSPECTION
Please find Bill McGibbon, Marek Smid, JP Morin or Joel Demeyre on the evening of Friday May 31st in the Greasy Clown Motorsports pit. Please message the Greasy Clown Motorsports team through Facebook if you need to tech on Saturday morning before your race - they will only be available between 8am and 9am. You must pass tech in order to enter the course.
PITS
Only tools/fuel/tires/etc. are allowed to be left at your pit. You MUST have your pit set up by 9:00 am race day.
If you are caught using outside help you will be assessed a 2 lap penalty. Maximum speed while in pit area is 5KM/H
There will be a flagman at the end of pit lane to safely guide you back on course. You must wait for them to give you the go ahead before proceeding on course. Failure to follow flagman’s signal will result in 1 lap penalty.
*Refer to map for pit area.
RECOVERY CREW/COURSE OFFICIALS
Recovery crew will be stationed throughout the course. Should you roll over, get stuck, break down, etc. they are there to help you (ie: roll you back on your wheels, pull you out, assist you with tools, change a tire, etc.). Recovery is NOT there to do your work or co-driver duties, they are there to assist if they can in a safe manner.
You are allowed to continue racing after they assist you. There is no penalty for accepting their help.
FLAGS
Green – go
Yellow – CAUTION. Slow down. No passing!
Red – stop until further instructed
Black – exit course for safety violation or other
White – final lap
Checkers – race is over. Safely exit the course and return to your campsite Flag stations may be set up around the course with checkered and white flag only at the start/finish area.
PENALTIES
If you are assessed a penalty prior to or during the race (outside help, etc.), your penalty laps will be added to your race length meaning, if you are running Stock or Modified and you are assessed a 1 lap penalty, you will now have to complete 6 laps instead of 5 like the rest of the field.
If upon review, it is determined you received an infraction after the race has completed and you receive a 1 lap penalty, the penalty will be taken off your total completed lap meaning if you are running Stock or Modified and you completed 5 laps prior to curfew, your completed laps will be scored as 4.
SPORTMANSHIP
Absolutely no nerfing or bumping other vehicles.
If you are caught by a faster car please pull over when safe to do so and allow them to pass.
If you break down do your best to get off course so others may get around you.
Do not intentionally block the course. Pull to the side to allow others to pass.
MOST IMPORTANTLY – we are racing to have fun! See rule #166!
DRIVERS MEETING
There will be a mandatory Driver Meeting at 9:00 am race day. Race information will also be sent to drivers via email and found on this page. Upon reviewing race details, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us here so we can address your questions.
CAR WASH INFO
DO NOT use the wash bays at the Free Flow Auto Spa! The traps/drainage become badly clogged with the clay/mud that comes off the race trucks.
Friday September 20
Registration & Camping Set up: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday September 21
Registration: 8:00 am
Driver Meeting: 9:00 am
Race Course Parade Lap & Pre-Running: 9:15 am - 9:45 am
Qualifying Course Parade Lap & Qualifying: 10:00 am 11:00 am
Stock/UTV/SXS SCS: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Modified/Unlimited SCS: 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Stock/UTV/SXS Main Race: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Modified/Unlimited Race: 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm
Awards: 6:00 pm
Driver/Volunteer Appreciation Dinner immediately after awards.
Please line up at the track entrance area 15 minutes before your scheduled start time – refer to map. Be prepared to parade to start line 10 minutes before your race.
*If you are not ready to parade to start area, you will be moved to the back of the start grid.
*Entry fee and waiver forms must be in prior to Parade Lap & Pre-Running. Once waivers are confirmed you may proceed to do your Parade Lap & Pre-Running.
*Parade laps will be a quick drive around the course as a group so drivers can familiarize themselves with the route. It is in your best interest to participate in the parade lap to learn the course. We will go straight into pre-running/open laps right from the parade lap.
PARADE LAP & PRE-RUNNING
We will do a parade lap at about half speed.
Drivers/co-drivers must be in full race gear for pre-running. Pre-running must be done at a cruising speed - no more than 3/4 race speed.
NO aggressive passing. Use your horn when coming up on someone and allow them to pull over for a safe pass. Slower traffic should keep right to allow for safe passing.
All road crossing should be treated as a stop sign with right of way given to civilian/non-race traffic. Absolutely NO passing on roadways. DRIVERS must cross road in non aggressive manner and may accelerate 5 meters after crossing.
Vehicles will be flagged off course at 9:45 am and are asked to line up for qualifying parade lap. No vehicles will be allowed to enter the course after this time for pre-running.
RACE COURSE/MAP
The course is approximately 5km long and includes a variety of terrain with high speed sections, tight forest sections, jumps, rocks and 2 main road crossings an 2 secondary roads.
Overall Property/Course Map (Click for map)
Qualifying Course Map (Click for map)
RULES THAT APPLY AT MAIN ROAD CROSSINGS DURING RACING
***THESE RULES ARE IN PLACE TO MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF THE DITCHES ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CROSSINGS, AS WELL AS THE ROAD ITSELF. THERE ARE FIBRE OPTIC CABLES BURIED IN THE DITCHES THAT WILL COST $10,000 TO REPAIR IN THE EVENT THEY ARE DAMAGED.***
Racers will have the right of way at the all road crossing during racing.
WHEN CROSSING THE ROAD - YOU MUST SLOW DOWN 5 METERS BEFORE THE CROSSING, DRIVE OVER THE ROAD IN A CONTROLLED MANOR AND YOU MAY BEGIN ACCELERATING WHEN YOU ARE 5 METERS PAST THE ROAD - THERE WILL BE MARKERS IN PLACE TO DESIGNATE SLOWER ZONES, TAKE NOTE ON THE PARADE LAP.
YOU MAY THROTTLE OVER THE ROAD BUT NO TIRE SPINNING IN THE “SLOW ZONE” BETWEEN THE MARKERS.
THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS AT SECONDARY ROAD CROSSING DURING THE RACE. REFER TO MAP FOR MAIN ROAD VS SECONDARY ROADS.
There will be NO passing at the road crossings.
FOLLOW THE RULES OR YOU WILL BE BLACK FLAGGED AND DISQUALIFIED. THERE WILL BE A MARTIAL/FLAG PERSON AT THE CROSSING.
START ORDER
The start order will be determined based on your qualifying time. You will have one attempt for qualifying for this race.
After open laps, we will line up for a parade lap of the qualifying course. Qualifying will begin right after the parade lap.
The last qualifying run will go out at 10:55 am.
Qualifying will be done on a first come, first serve basis.
*If you fail to complete a qualifying lap, you will start at the back of your field. If more than one driver fails to complete a qualifying lap, your order will be determined by who attempted their qualifying lap first. Qualifying will be done on a first come, first serve basis.
Final start orders will be posted by the track entrance.
*You must hand in payments and waivers before entering the course!
*Tech must be completed before entering the course!
RACE COST/WAIVERS
$250 per vehicle class entry.
Race participants (drivers/co-drivers), must fill out the digital waiver at registration. Participants under the age of 18 must complete a waiver along with their parent/guardian. Once waiver is completed and payment received, participants will receive participant wrist bands.
Please hand in exact race fees (change will NOT be available). Entry fee and waivers will be collected at ehMEDIA.ca Registration booth prior to going on course - refer to map for location of booth. Once Waivers/Payments are confirmed, you will proceed to track entrance for the parade lap and pre-running.
*PLEASE NOTE, WAIVERS ARE TO BE DONE ONLINE AND CONFIRMED AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE. PLEASE HAVE YOUR SMARTPHONE WITH YOU TO SHOW PROOF OF WAIVER.
*You must hand in payments and waivers before going on course!
*Tech must be completed before pre-running!
TECH INSPECTION
Please find Bill McGibbon, Marek Smid, JP Morin or Joel Demeyre on the evening of Friday May 31st in the Greasy Clown Motorsports pit. Please message the Greasy Clown Motorsports team through Facebook if you need to tech on Saturday morning before your race - they will only be available between 8am and 9am. You must pass tech in order to enter the course.
PITS
Only tools/fuel/tires/etc. are allowed to be left at your pit. You MUST have your pit set up by 9:00 am race day.
If you are caught using outside help you will be assessed a 2 lap penalty. Maximum speed while in pit area is 5KM/H
There will be a flagman at the end of pit lane to safely guide you back on course. You must wait for them to give you the go ahead before proceeding on course. Failure to follow flagman’s signal will result in 1 lap penalty.
*Refer to map for pit area.
RECOVERY CREW/COURSE OFFICIALS
Recovery crew will be stationed throughout the course. Should you roll over, get stuck, break down, etc. they are there to help you (ie: roll you back on your wheels, pull you out, assist you with tools, change a tire, etc.). Recovery is NOT there to do your work or co-driver duties, they are there to assist if they can in a safe manner.
You are allowed to continue racing after they assist you. There is no penalty for accepting their help.
FLAGS
Green – go
Yellow – CAUTION. Slow down. No passing!
Red – stop until further instructed
Black – exit course for safety violation or other
White – final lap
Checkers – race is over. Safely exit the course and return to your campsite Flag stations may be set up around the course with checkered and white flag only at the start/finish area.
PENALTIES
If you are assessed a penalty prior to or during the race (outside help, etc.), your penalty laps will be added to your race length meaning, if you are running Stock or Modified and you are assessed a 1 lap penalty, you will now have to complete 6 laps instead of 5 like the rest of the field.
If upon review, it is determined you received an infraction after the race has completed and you receive a 1 lap penalty, the penalty will be taken off your total completed lap meaning if you are running Stock or Modified and you completed 5 laps prior to curfew, your completed laps will be scored as 4.
SPORTMANSHIP
Absolutely no nerfing or bumping other vehicles.
If you are caught by a faster car please pull over when safe to do so and allow them to pass.
If you break down do your best to get off course so others may get around you.
Do not intentionally block the course. Pull to the side to allow others to pass.
MOST IMPORTANTLY – we are racing to have fun! See rule #166!
DRIVERS MEETING
There will be a mandatory Driver Meeting at 9:00 am race day. Race information will also be sent to drivers via email and found on this page. Upon reviewing race details, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us here so we can address your questions.
CAR WASH INFO
DO NOT use the wash bays at the Free Flow Auto Spa! The traps/drainage become badly clogged with the clay/mud that comes off the race trucks.