Question about medical certificate BP

[CoolRide]

Hello All!

My name is Sam and I am bipolar. Who cares right? Well unfortunately the state does as I had to surrender my CDL when I was diagnosed. I also had to give up flying lessons as you cannot get a private pilot certificate with any mental illness. I suppose I can understand that lol.

I'm really not here to whine, I have just been looking into the 130-150 club and thought it might be fun to try. Then after several days of looking up how it all works (I have/had no idea) I got to thinking I had better find out what type of health requirements might be required,...."requirments might be required?"

Sounds like "allow myself to introduce...myself"   Sorry, anyway before I go to spending any money or time building a car, AND get there (Approx 800 mi, I live in NE WA) I would be very sad indeed to find late into this thing that I cannot participate.

Now let me state that I am planning ahead here, another words I *think* I would be just fine signing up for the street car 130 150, I doubt they check anything other than my safety equipment.

But IF i am going to put a car together PRIMARLY for this (I have my hot rod and cruiser) it would be better money and time spent building with the next faster times/classes in mind now. I am really not looking to set any records, I am simply not that dedicated, but personal records would be soon seen as a new goal I would imagine.

So because I ramble.........I want to be up front, I am NOT trying to hide my being bipolar from anybody in order to race, and I would like to find out if this is something I can pursue, or will I quickly get "shot down" for lack of a better term, because of my diagnoses?

Thank you for your time, I really appreciate it.

Sammy

[geh458]

Sammy,

While I can't answer your question, you may have to wait until next week to get an official answer, as almost everyone is at the Bonneville Salt Flats this week for Speed Week.  However, might I suggest that you read through the SCTA website while you wait, you may find your answer.

http://www.scta-bni.org/

Also, get yourself a rule book, lot of information in there.

[CoolRide]

Sammy,

While I can't answer your question, you may have to wait until next week to get an official answer, as almost everyone is at the Bonneville Salt Flats this week for Speed Week.  However, might I suggest that you read through the SCTA website while you wait, you may find your answer.

http://www.scta-bni.org/

Also, get yourself a rule book, lot of information in there.

Thank you! I have been everywhere from the "HOME" to "CONTACT US" on the scta and haven't found anything, but that sure doesn't mean it's not there lol.

I don't know why I wasn't smart enough to realize how many people that would be gone right now, duh.

I do need a rule book, in fact I was set to order one when I thought I had better see if I can even participate.
Yes, I am that cheap.



Thank you again for the help.

Sammy

[4-barrel Mike]

Did you find:

http://www.scta-bni.org/Bonneville/SpeedWeek_10/DRIVERS%20MEDICAL%20FORM.pdf



Mike

[CoolRide]

Did you find:

http://www.scta-bni.org/Bonneville/SpeedWeek_10/DRIVERS%20MEDICAL%20FORM.pdf



Mike

No sir! But thats exactly what I have been searching for. Did a "search" for medical certificate but all I was finding was crap about insurance.

I have never been around this type of thing and didn't know for sure how to find out, but it looks like a have a great start.
I didn't see anything on there at all pertaining to mental illnesses per-se...  "seizers" & "previous head trauma"  (like you could tell them about FUTURE head traumas?

Obviously I can keep my regular drivers license and am able to keep my MC endorsement. The back of my DL use to say I could operate anything without wings, and I was working on that hahaha.
I just don't know where "they" draw the line about what I can and can't do, and thought I would start at the beginning, which for me was here

Anyway thank you very much. I will keep digging to make certain. As certain as we can ever be about anything that is.

Sammy

[dw230]

Fpr starters the SCTA-BVNI has nothing to do with your 130/150 club dreams.

Please contact the USFRA, www.saltflats.com

DW

[CoolRide]

Fpr starters the SCTA-BVNI has nothing to do with your 130/150 club dreams.

Please contact the USFRA, www.saltflats.com

DW

Im sorry.
I think I have learned a couple things in the last few days but this is all new to me.
I probably shouldnt have even mentioned the 130-150 club, as I said they arent going to care about my bp I was just wondering what happens after that?
If I should want to get into racing (SCTA events) can I?

Also, now I have looked at the medical and believe I won't have a problem. But would hate to waste any more time if this is something I won't be allowed to do.

I have oredered the SCTA rule book, and been reading online (mostly here) but I have to admit it is all greek to me still.

I'll keep reading.

Thank you for your time and all the recent updates, you have been very busy!

Sammy

[CoolRide]

Fpr starters the SCTA-BVNI has nothing to do with your 130/150 club dreams.

Please contact the USFRA, www.saltflats.com

DW

Don't I have to build to the SCTA rules for 150?
I went to the site in your link, but the rule book they want to send me is the SCTA that I already have.

[Glen]

USFRA has thrir 130/150 rules posted on their web site.

[CoolRide]

USFRA has thrir 130/150 rules posted on their web site.

Yeah I see they have the 130 150 rules on their site. I just noticed that "their" rule book is the SCTA rule book. So when dw says they have nothing to do with each other it really throws me off. It looks like They defer to SCTA rules but I am certainly still confused as to how this works and who I should be talking to.

I just want to try for the 130 150 then using the same car, move on to faster times. It seems so simple to me lol.

Sammy

EDIT to add, here is an example I just found.....

"For a SCTA event you will need 11 lbs of fire agent (over 5 for the driver).  The suit you will need will have to be SFI 3.2a/15 for over 175 unblown, SFI 3.2/20 blown front engine cars over 175.  Also you will need tires for racing  as designated by the manufacture for speeds in excess of 200"

This is the type of information I'm looking for. I don't want to buy a fire suit rated for 130-150 only to turn right around and buy another rating for a higher speed. Same thing with the car.

I CAN ask them over there, (USFRA) but all they can help me with is the 130 150, after that I need someplace else to go and I thought this was it, but as I said, I am still confused and apologize for any inconvenience.

[Seldom Seen Slim]

The USFRA is a completely separate club - from the SCTA (which is a group of clubs).  USFRA rules are identical to SCTA so that records set at a USFRA meet can be - and are - recognized by SCTA.

Does that help? 

As for 130 and 150 Cub(s) rules - if you've got questions you should be in touch with the USFRA folks.  As for starting with 130 Club and working your way up to faster and faster with the same car, adding whatcha need  to meet the rules of the increasing speed - many here will tell you that it's an expensive way to approach your need for speed.

Thanks, though, for asking.  Later - -

[CoolRide]

The USFRA is a completely separate club - from the SCTA (which is a group of clubs).  USFRA rules are identical to SCTA so that records set at a USFRA meet can be - and are - recognized by SCTA.

Does that help? 

As for 130 and 150 Cub(s) rules - if you've got questions you should be in touch with the USFRA folks.  As for starting with 130 Club and working your way up to faster and faster with the same car, adding whatcha need  to meet the rules of the increasing speed - many here will tell you that it's an expensive way to approach your need for speed.

Thanks, though, for asking.  Later - -

Yes, yes that does start to help me understand who is running what. That has been the big question of mine.
I suppose that if this (LSR) is anything like hot rodding in general, which I am familiar with, it would be cheaper to buy something to run than to build it? I find it that way with most hot rods anyway.

They say over there the 130 150 club is to whet your appetite and hopefully get you to come back with a "real race car" I guess my idea of killing 2 birds with one stone is probably not feasible.
Thanks again for the info.

[firemanjim]

If you mean to turn it into a "real" racecar eventually you should look to see what the rules are for the class you will be headed for and build car with those requirements in mind. Fire suit, roll bars, fire system,etc targeted to eventual goal.

[JamesJ]

Plain and simple, if you build a car to SCTA rules you will have no problem running at the USFRA meet in the 130 150 classes.

[jacksoni]

This is my opinion: None of the organizations care diddly about your health and diagnosis. They want a form on file with the information, diagnoses, drugs you take (for your medical illnesses etc) so if they have to load you into an ambulance and transport the emt's and subsequent docs know what they are dealing with and who to call for info: spouse, med dr etc.  Some diagnoses/drugs preclude the use of other meds etc. They just want to know in case of emergency. Build your car, fill out the forms, go racing and have fun. This is not the FAA.