I just discovered that down by DIA they are going to be having some scca events. i have been looking at solo II (run by yourself against the clock) for either my falcon or my capri, and was wondering if anyone has done this type of racing before?

 

I used to do it back when I had a little sports car, Had a ranger the past two summer's (too much body roll, thanks to the ranchero shocks) so i did not race, but now I've got the Lightning so its time to go do it again. Solo II is pretty simple. Make it throught the course without knocking over any cones, according to national Solo II rules "for every cone you knock over 2 seconds is added to your time". That's a long time considering many races are decided by tenths or even hundredths of a second.
You can run about any type of car/truck as long as its safe. You may want to check your local region's website for their rules, they differ from one to anouther so the way the Wichita region runs an event would likley be diffrent than the rules your local region. One you do it you can't wait to go again. not to mention the skills you lean can help you on the road by knowing what your car is cappable of.

www.scca.org solo 2

The best advice I could give
1. arive early so you can walk the course and visualize entry, apex, and exit of each corner
2. Ride along and get advice from with someone who has a similar car, use their expirance to help you set up your car.
3. Do not run your tires at low pressure You will proubaly want to run them at a higher psi to help stiffin the sidewalls.
4. Your will proubaly see a shorter tire life (I went thru a set of summit's after only 2 events, it's not typicaly that short(used tires))
5. Have Fun!

 

I had a lot of fun in Solo II in the late 70 early 80. Ran a Pinto (modified), 914 Porch, 79 Mustang, 1960 Austin Healy (Solo I car).

The most fun was the Pinto but it was not very competitive but FUN!

 

My stepdad got me into racing, he won several local championships in the 80's in his 78 280z, he taught me alot about driving and racing as well as cornerworking (best way to watch a race)

 

thanks guy's, im really begining to look forward to trying it, although im gonna miss the first race next saterday, might be able to be a spectator for a little while, im gonna be only 20 mi away! (about 70 from where i live) im gonna be doing a "mechanical aptitude test" at denver auto and diesel college for a scholarship. the next race after that is on march 16, hopefully i can have my falcon on the road by then!

 

a guy i used to work with did it with a fiero gt. was pretty funny but he was pretty quick in it. always wanted to get into it. but i don't think the 250 would do real good.

 

I used to autocross a lot, but not through SCCA. I don't know about other parts of the country, but out here I have found them to be...well, how do I put it nicely? Stuck up, for the most part. It's little rich-boy racing, not for the common folk. However, as far as the racing is concerned, it's definitely a blast. I've run Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers, a Datsun pickup, a Nissan 200SX Turbo, Mustang GT, and even my Late Model Stock Car. Quite often, you can become friendly with other competitors who will let take their car around the course. I once set top time of the day in borrowed 'Vette, and the owner spent the rest of the day trying to beat my time! (Guess who had to buy the beer afterwards!) Anyway, give it a shot, you won't regret it. There are different classes that cover just about any vehicle, except for those with tendancy to roll, so don't show up with a Suzuki Samuri or any jacked up 4X4, and avoid bringing the family truckster. Station wagons don't do too well! -TD

 

I've never met any drivers from California in the SCCA but I’ve herd allot about some of them and their demeanor. The rest of the SCCA is nothing like that; I've been to several states working/attending races from Mid-Ohio to Pikes international. I've been to Heartland Park more times than I can remember. Probably 7 different states total.
If you ever get a chance visit an SCCA event run by another region, here in Kansas there are 4 regions so I can’t imagine how many there are in California.
Around here most racers use every day drivers with exception of VW rabbits and Yugo’s, mainly because they are dirt cheep and can handle well so if something would happen, you’re only out $50.

 

yeah, my dad tryed to get me to do so in either my 4cyl ranger or my highboy, all he got was a blank stare. as soon as i can get the ranger sold though the plates are getting transfered to the capri(v6) so i can play too. I have heard about those california drivers, sounds uninviting really.sounds like they need more beaters to set em straight!

 

well today my and ryan went up as spectators after we left dadc. It was really cool. the people there was really informative about the racing. there was mostly vette's, bmw's, and rice there but there was also 2 older stangs, a sunbeam tiger, and some really cool shifter carts. now im really going for getting a car ready. me and ryan were even making plans about stripping his olds after he gets his 66 f100 running. i am definetly going to go back!