Newbie Help!

[Longbow]

Hello,

I would like to attend the Oct 7th Solo at Qualcomm next week.

What do I need? Just my car and some cash?

The car is stock, I havent done anything to it except maintain it.

It is a 1987 Acura Integra LS-SE

What should I expect, is the entry fee only for the driver+car? Or is the fee for each spectator?

It says that I have to work the course as well.. What Can I expect?

Thanks for your time in Advance,

-LB

[frosty]

Hello,

I would like to attend the Oct 7th Solo at Qualcomm next week.

What do I need? Just my car and some cash?

The car is stock, I havent done anything to it except maintain it.

It is a 1987 Acura Integra LS-SE

What should I expect, is the entry fee only for the driver+car? Or is the fee for each spectator?

It says that I have to work the course as well.. What Can I expect?

Thanks for your time in Advance,

-LB

Car, Cash, Drivers license. Other stuff like water, sunscreen, etc would be good.

There are no spectator fees; only fees per driver.

Expect to be running to fix knocked-over cones. There will be spacing between cars, so don't feel like you will need to dodge traffic. There's a rule that you can't sit down when you are working the course (it's for your own safety).

[woodrufj]

There is an annual membership card you'll need to buy the morning of the event. It assigns your number and allows you to run in the region. I think its discounted starting in October.

Get your car cleaned out of junk, fill the tires up to the max pressure, get there way earlier than you think you need to, know your class, walk the course (multiple times if possible) and take your first runs conservatively (its harder than it looks).

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[frosty]

There is an annual membership card you'll need to buy the morning of the event. It assigns your number and allows you to run in the region. I think its discounted starting in October.

Get your car cleaned out of junk, fill the tires up to the max pressure, get there way earlier than you think you need to, know your class, walk the course (multiple times if possible) and take your first runs conservatively (its harder than it looks).

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

Unless your max pressure is 50 psi... I think ~42-ish is a good starting point (but that's me). But check your tires and make sure they can handle what you put in them.

[nalbar]

Ask for help at registration. Shout out if you need to. Approach any person with 'SCNAX' on their shirt and ask for advice. Don't hide the fact you are a novice. Marco will be at registration all morning (until he runs) and I will be helping him after the event starts. We will get you help. (my name is Warren)

It's as easy as that.



nalbar

[cshodges]

You'll need yourself, and empty car, cash, and a helmet. Clean out your car, including the trunk. You need a Snell 95 or higher rated helmet; loaners are available at the timing trailer.

Take the Novice course walk in the morning (usually about 8:30). This is the primary orientation "meeting". Someone will lead a group of beginners around the course.

Ask for an Instructor when it's your turn to run. This helps greatly. Newcomers to the sport sometimesfind it difficult to read the course and stay on it their first time out without help. They can help you get through the course, and if you're doing good at that, give you some tips to go faster.

You may find this helpful: Solo2 Novice Handbook (http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm) One of the things it talks about is working the course, which you will need to do to play. Just let the worker chief know you're new when it's your turn. Basically you'll be out on the course, responsible for resetting the cones for a section of it when drivers hit them.

Sometimes there's a lunch truck onsite, sometimes there isn't. There are a few fast food places nearby.

[Cullen]

[QUOTE=Longbow]

It says that I have to work the course as well.. What Can I expect?

Well, you'll have a lot more empathy for the poor road kill you may see on the way home. :eek:
Another HS car... good. At least you won't have to work the course when I'm running....
don't know if anyone has already said this as i am too lazy to read anyones responces, but just go out and have fun. Thats what i try and do. But, just keep in mind that ALL motorsports are dangerous....but this is as safe as you can get. Stay alert when working the course and drive 80% at the beginning of the day (Warren was the unknowing crash dummy who got into my car on my first ever runs). Then once you know the course better (unless Warren has designed a maze...:D ), then try a little bit harder. Stick around for fun runs, and you may get a ride in some fast cars....:eek: