Waited 7mos. to get them and finally picked them up today!
Can't wait to drive! I heard vanity plates give you like an extra 10hp. Woot Woot!
Fiji is the color BTW.

Glad to hear things are comming around Johnson!

 

they posted some changes for 2009, just thought I would share here.




In no particular order:



National class name changes: SM2 becomes SSM, STS becomes ST and STS2 becomes STS. Buy your new placards early. Or now. Just not later.

New local classes. 2009 sees the new California Street Touring (CST) and Super Street Touring (SST) classes. Don't let the names fool you; they really aren't related.

CST is essentially our local CSM class on 140+ treadwear street tires. CSM is our "Run What Ya Brung" class. You can read about it in the Supplemental Regulations published on the Solo2.com site in the left column. The index we use for this is .858 (98% of CSM's .876.)

SST is a local class, also running 140+ street tires, but operating under the National STU rule set. The index for this class is .845.

New run and work order. We rebalanced the run groups and split the Open and Ladies classes so they do not run at the same time. The run order for the Ladies classes will float in the same half day as the related Open class, and the respective classes *will work together.* This allows husbands to support wives - and vice-versa - since they won't be working while the other is running.

On-line registration and payment. AXWare is the company that provides our timing and scoring software and we recently tested their Online Race Management system to coordinate pre-registration. The system also allows Pre-Payment if you prefer. The main page can be found at https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/calendar_main.php. Select the month of the event and CSCC Solo in the Club Selection popup to view any active flyers.

The company is working closely with our representatives on improvements so you may see some changes over the next few months. The event flyers are duplicated there for your convenience. To view them, select the appropriate month and click on the event link. You will see a scroll box that displays the relevant info. You *will* have to scroll through the box to read all the details. (Note that a "mouseover" box will pop up if you pause your pointer over the link. It is much easier to see all the info by clicking on the link and scrolling through the linked page.)

Also please note that we do not have a process established for booking Practice Pre-registration through AXWare. Please pay close attention to the Solo2.com calendar for Practice flyers.

Event Fees. Prices are slightly changed. Everyone is eligible to pre-register, with or without payment. Previously you had to be a Points Card holder to pre-register. The fee schedule is:

--Pre-registered: $30.00
--Registering on site: $40.00

We do not - yet - have the ability to coordinate Solo$ though the AXWare system so if you are due Solo$, please pay on-site. At this time, I believe we may now pre-register - and pay - for X runs as well.

SCCA Temporary Memberships. The SCCA requires all participants to be either permanent or temporary SCCA members. If you are not a full member, you may purchase a Weekend Membership for $15. Be sure to do this *before* lining up for registration. (We have a separate person who handles this for you.)

The SCCA is increasing annual dues by $5, making Cal Club (our local region) membership $90. You may be eligible to deduct two Weekend Membership fees from the cost. The benefits of full membership vs weekend membership include:

-- Faster registration - no more waiting in line for the temporary membership.
-- Monthly delivery of Sports Car magazine, covering everything from Rallycross to every form of SCCA racing... as well as all the autocross stuff that really matters!
-- Eligibility to participate in National events, including the San Diego National Tour and our own El Toro Pro Solo. Don't let the names intimidate you... they're a blast, and the hospitality is entirely different from our local events, making the experience even more rewarding.
-- The right to write in to the National Rules Makers - the Solo Events Board, or SEB - and let them know what you like or dislike about the National Rules and classes.
-- More! Adrenaline! RUSH!!
-- And I'm pretty sure your car will be faster too.

Points cards. We reduced the price for Points Cards to $20 per member ($21 for electronic payment.) For our newest participants wondering what it buys:

-- Eligibility for the annual competition, including our new Rookie of the Year award.
-- Consistent numbering for your car. If your car is magnetic, purchase a set of magnetic numbers and class letters and you will meet the Tech requirements easily and conveniently.

On-site check-in. We will have two lines at registration: one for those who pre-paid and one for everyone else. If you pre-pay through AXWare's site your check-in time should be incredibly brief.

Rookie of the Year award. Details on this will be released soon. Every novice will be allowed to compete for the award, which will be awarded based on your six best indexed times throughout the year. Start early to maximize your potential, but don't worry if you miss an event or two. You'll still be in the hunt. Keep an eye on our forums for further discussion!

Thanks for reading. Feel free to ask questions and we'll do our best to answer.

Mike Simanyi
'09 Region Chairman

 

note the registration price. It would REALLY be worth it to register online. save $10.

also note the SCCA membership. it is now $15 for a weekend pass... not $5.
if you plan on running most of the year (or plan on running the big events like the Pro or Devissional) then you need to get the full membership. it is $90 for the year. and comes with a subscription to Sports Car.




first 2009 race is NEXT Sunday Jan 11th - Fontana
2nd Race is Feb 1st - Fontana
3rd Race is March 1st - THIS IS IN EL TORO
then the PRO SOLO on March 28th and 29th in EL TORO
4th race is in April 5th - IN EL TORO
on May 3rd we return to Fontana for the 5th race....
6th race is June 14th - Fontana

... thats good enough for now.
I jsut weanted to let you guys know what was going on for the first half of the year. as you can tell, we are running El Toro a lot more then normal. but looking a tthe scedule (http://www.solo2.com/calendar.asp) you can see we stey in Fontana the rest of the year. (with the exception of the Divisional on July)

 

Thanks for the updates Casey. It looks like they're really pushing to get people like me away from the weekend memberships.

 

he he he... yeah.

they want you to commit to the dark side.

 

hey, if anyone gets their SCCA membership, list me as your referal.

Casey Brier 378186

you get $15 off, and I get "credit" what ever that is.

 

Solo$ ?

And will do, you got me and my dad signing up under your name.

 

Woot, paid $15 for my membership! Thanks Casey for the referral and information!

 

My 245/45/17 Kumho v710 are up fs.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...98#post8844598

 

Well, just picked up my efans and great condition cloth seats from a buddy in Torrance for free today. Can't wait to drive the quest w/out slipping out of the seat. Also should be putting a new intercooler in before the next race or the one after that. Getting ready for a run at 300whp and close to 400ft.lbs.


Happy New year everyone! Can't wait for this weekend!

 

Damn! Made off like a bandit!

 

he he... awesomeness!


Rob, what tire are you going with? the 275's?


see y'all this Sunday.

Who's goin?


oh yeah, and thanks for using me as your referal!

 

alo, I found it very hard to find the run order this time. (I really ish they would stop changing the way they do things on the web (for Solo2).

anyways, here is the run order for this Sunday.
http://members.quixnet.net/free2000/...11_RunWork.pdf

 

My dad and I will be going. I'll be running CSP and my dad will be running AS. I'm going to talk to him this week and we'll both take the plunge and buy memberships.

 

^Sweet. Looks like they seperated the morn/afternoon SM's and CSP again. bummer. I think I may run w/ Rob in da mornin' as SM

 

speaking of SM. I hate that they changed the classing around

SM2 is now SM, SM is not CCM (or something like that)
STS2 is now STS, STS is now something else.

yeah, lets confuse the hell out of people.... why do they do that. it made so much sence before.

if anything, they should have changed SM to SM4 and left SM2 alone.

all well, at least it didnt really affect me. still anoying though. (and confusing)



good pickup Damon. free parts are always awesome!

 

I will be there in BS.

 

SWEET DUDE!!! I have not seen you in forever! you running morning or afternoon?

Jesse, here is your new class. this would be the best class given your mods.

CST is essentially our local CSM class on 140+ treadwear street tires. CSM is our "Run What Ya Brung" class. You can read about it in the Supplemental Regulations published on the Solo2.com site in the left column.

 

Still waiting on my oil cooler lines, if I can get that done this week, I'll be out there!

 

Do you still need an oil cooler?

 

Huh.. I thought SM2 was now SSM, and SM remains the same. The run/work schedule still shows an SM class. LMK if I'm mistaken.
Thanks for all the heads- up Casey!
Also, if you have the ability to print Rob some SSM vinyls I can finish put them on magnets and bring them to the race.

 

Got one, everything is ready to go except the lines

 

Just take yours off and have them made. Alot cheaper than buying them from other vendors.
Thanks Robert

 

Johnson, I know in the past i have joined / renewed my SCCA membership online, but this time I cant seem to figure it out.
Did you mail / fax yours in, or did you figure out how to do it online?

I can log in and see my acocunt, see when it expires, see people that used me as a referal (thanks), but nothing says "renew".

anywyas,

Thanks!

 

Casey, I registered online at the SCCA main site. It's my first time registering, so I still haven't gotten good and finding my way around the site yet.


Rob: I'm buying some from mazdatrix for now, but will sell them and get ones made from G&J when I go to a parallel setup.