2006 National Tour Information

[RandyC]

The SCCA National Tour will take place at Qualcomm Stadium West Lot.

The Tour is a two day event that attracts the best drivers from all over the western USA and from even as far as Florida. You can expect serious competition and a great experience.

Dates are Saturday March 4th and Sunday March 5th. Friday March 3rd is also a part of the Tour experience as the region will be doing setup, registration, tech inspection on Friday. And on Friday we normally run a small practice course starting in the morning.

Local region clubs will have certain responsibiltiies and various region members will also be tasked with various duties, such as setting up the grid, tech, getting refreshments, lunches, etc. More info to follow on that.

The event Chairman is our own Mark Duerst who has done a great job already.

Costs for attending a Tour are a bit more than a local event. Preregistration with SCCA is required and you have to be an SCCA member to compete.

The tour format is you run 3 runs on Saturday and then 3 runs on Sunday (course reveresed and tweaked). Your best Saturday time and your best Sunday time are added together to determine trophy positions.

[73STS]

San Diego 2006 Tour information

Chairs: Mark Duerst & Steve Schmidt
Course Designer: Charlie Bier
Safety Steward: Bill Sanford
Tech: Larry Houghton
Mini-tour: Michael Contour
Course: Bob Blackmon
Registration: Leslie Cohen
Impound: Craig Naylor
Grid: Bill Schenker
Timing & Scoring: Matt Kogan
Operating Steward: Jason Uyeda
Food & Social: Terri Mayo
Site: Larry Chan & Jeff Longsdale
Sound Chair: James Wilson

[73STS]

1. We will be doing t shirts again thanks to Rick Brown.

2. No local classes (IS1 etc or SU).

3. Refined mini-tour proceedure - Mike will post details soon.

4. Longer tech hours - thanks to Larry

5. Working on vendor row with proceeds to support live Friday evening
entertainment.

6. Friday evening social and Saturday lunch provided.

[JamesWilson]

What is the process for one to get a spot in Vendor Row?

[73STS]

$$$$$$$$$$

[MX5bob]

Mark,

Let us know what helper gnome positions need filling.

[JamesWilson]

$$$$$$$$$$

My bank doesn't recognize 10 dollar signs, what is the current conversion rate into US Dollars, and who would I talk with?

[Pervis]

San Diego 2006 Tour information...

This looks a lot like 2005 :)

[73STS]

I tried to post just one $ but got an error message saying my reply had to be at least 10 characters. Don't worry C2 gets eleven $ in there invite. :p
I will get a flyer out soon for you. Had to get the okay first for this idea.
Would like to get some other vendors there as well. Let me know some names!
We have to draw the line at not featuring only tires and wheels since tirerack is sponser.

Looking for someone to head up raffle position to benefit injured person from Arizona incident. We will be placing a donation bucket by water/soda area to further help in this cause.

[JamesWilson]

Cool, I couldn't remember what the costs and requirements were from last year (we did have the race van and booth set up).

Let me know sooner than later!

[actor]

San Diego 2006 Tour information

Grid: Bill Schenker



Gonna give me more room this time?:eek: ;)

And who's my slave, er, asst. for set-up?

Thx,

Bill

[CNaylor]

I thought Gio was your slave, just pull a little harder on that chain, he'll follow.

Craig

[73STS]

Anybody know the website to find the national course design book by roger johnson.
need to send a copy to our course designers for reference.
Thanks


PS - Bill you can't afford Gio but you will get more room for grid this year.

[mcontour]

Don't know where I got it, but here it is::

http://users.adelphia.net/~mcontour/CourseDesign.pdf

[73STS]

Thanks Mike

[Mike]

What are the sticker requirements and how would one go about getting them?

Also when and how do we register?

[JamesWilson]

www.SCCA.com, click on the "Solo" section, then National Tour, then San Diego event...I would post the direct link, but then you wouldn't learn anything :-) PreRegistration online is the way to go, otherwise the fees go up. Entry lists are also posted online.

Required stickers are available for free and/or a nominal fee at tech for the event.

[woodrufj]

Required stickers are available for free and/or a nominal fee at tech for the event.And it will probably be 5 5"x12" stickers (2ea side 1front) plus the tirerack windshield banner.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[Mike]

Thanks guys. Oh yeah do they allow hybrids at National events? J/K:)

[LarryC]

What are the sticker requirements and how would one go about getting them?
The usual requirements are:
(3) SCCA Solo II Sticker-right, left and front (you have to buy those, they are available at the event, $1 each?)
(2) 2006 National Tour sticker- right and left (free at the event)
(1) TireRack windshield sticker-top of the windshield (free at the event)
Plus any required National Tour sponsor stickers (free at event)

[freshspecbluegt]

The online registration doesn't like Firefox, or maybe it doesn't like me but either way I had to use IE to be able to fill out all the fields. Just a heads up.

Ross

[jason]

...or maybe it doesn't like me.

Yep. My firefox worked fine. :p

[MX5bob]

The usual requirements are:
(3) SCCA Solo II Sticker-right, left and front (you have to buy those, they are available at the event, $1 each?)
(2) 2006 National Tour sticker- right and left (free at the event)
(1) TireRack windshield sticker-top of the windshield (free at the event)
Plus any required National Tour sponsor stickers (free at event)

The front decal is not the Solo 2 sticker. It's the SCCA w/wire wheel sticker.

[MX5bob]

Yep. My firefox worked fine. :p

My Firefox worked fine, but I could only pick Kumho tires. Hope I have some by then. :p

[froggy47]

I just registered. This year in AS the available #'s went past 99. I thought previously it was 1 to 99 and then you added a 1 for a 2 driver car? Something new?

[woodrufj]

I think they let you select 1xx in anticipation of a co-driver signing up with xx.

So I think you're still suppose to select 2 digits if a single driver.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[Bimota Guy]

I think they let you select 1xx in anticipation of a co-driver signing up with xx.

So I think you're still suppose to select 2 digits if a single driver.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota
I tried to pull using a 3-digit once w/o a co-driver. The online list even showed up that way, but they got me at the event.

[froggy47]

I think they let you select 1xx in anticipation of a co-driver signing up with xx.

So I think you're still suppose to select 2 digits if a single driver.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

Oop's.

Do you think I should call them?

[Bimota Guy]

Oop's.

Do you think I should call them?
Go back online and fix?

[froggy47]

I'll give it a shot.

:)

[froggy47]

New #74 for tour only.

:)

[73STS]

Tech will run from 12 - 7 pm Fri, Sat 7 -8 am
Daryled Bristol will be doing tech before then for the mini tour.

The mini tour starts at 10:00 am
Mike will post details here soon as to how it is being run.

Registration is from 5 - 7 pm Fri, Sat 7 - 8 am
You need a rule book (they will be sold at event $20.00).

Friday social is from 5 - 7 pm.
Beverages and a DJ! :D
Course will be open for walking around 2:00pm (pending final approval)
Lights are on Fri / Sat till 8:00 pm.

T shirts will be sold in vendor row. C2 Motorsports and Dave Turner Motorsports will also be present. The lunch wagon should be there most of the day Sat / Sun.

One important change from typical local event operations: after stopping for a downed cone / cone out of box / course worker etc. or something that gives you a rerun, proceed slowly (approximatley 15 mph) to the finish line and then your grid space. This is only for national events and is meant to have a uniform policy regarding how to handle this situation. If you want to debate it don't do it here - email Cindy.

[73STS]

1. Work gate from 9:00 - 10:00 am Friday.
(note: this is not your work assignment for the weekend)
Thanks James Schooler!

2. Help with grid setup.
(note: this is not your work assignment for the weekend)
This takes a lot of time and effort. Please assist Bill Schenker Friday afternoon / early evening. Need 3 to 4 people. You will be close to the music and beverages! :D
Thanks so far to Bob Beamesderfer and Steve Schmidt and Ted Drcar.
I will make the grid bigger than last year.

Thanks for helping to make this a great tour!

[Bimota Guy]

2. Help with grid setup.
(note: this is not your work assignment for the weekend)
This takes a lot of time and effort. Please assist Bill Schenker Friday afternoon / early evening. Need 3 to 4 people. You will be close to the music and beverages! :D
I will make the grid bigger than last year.

I can help with this.

[Curt Luther]

Tech will run from 12 - 7 pm Fri, Sat 7 -8 am
Daryled Bristol will be doing tech before then for the mini tour.



If we tech before 12pm for the mini tour, will we have to re-tech?

Thanks,
Curt

[actor]

I can help with this.

Cool!:D

I think we have 3 now: You, Bob Beamesderfer, & me; one more would be great!

Bill
Chief of Grid

[actor]

If we tech before 12pm for the mini tour, will we have to re-tech?

Thanks,
Curt

With that cheater car? You'll be techin' ALL weekend :eek: :p :D

[stsss37]

Originally Posted by Curt Luther
"If we tech before 12pm for the mini tour, will we have to re-tech?

Thanks,
Curt"

Originally posted by actor
"With that cheater car? You'll be techin' ALL weekend"


That's if he makes it to tech without being protested first!:)
Leslie

[73STS]

If we tech before 12pm for the mini tour, will we have to re-tech?

Thanks,
Curt

As it is right now we are opening tech 5 hours early thanks to Larry Houghton and his crew. I don't think we can open any earlier and I realize it would be nice if we could.

[Curt Luther]

That's if he makes it to tech without being protested first!:)
Leslie

I already have the boxes ready to bring the car home in after the tear down. :D

Just curious on the tech Mark. I thought we only had to tech it once before. It's all good.

Curt

[Bimota Guy]

I already have the boxes ready to bring the car home in after the tear down. :D

Just curious on the tech Mark. I thought we only had to tech it once before. It's all good.

Curt
If you tech for the mini-tour once the "official" tech is open, then only need to tech once for the weekend. With the popularity of the mini-tour we are providing additional hours, so needed to figure out a way to ensure cars could be teched for the earlier hours of that "event."

[73STS]

so far 236 entries
will fill up fast now - cap is 325

[MX5bob]

Mark,

In addition to helping Bill S. setup grid, I volunteered to work for Bob Blackmon. Lemme know if that doesn't count as a work assignment. :)

[73STS]

Ralph is bringing the truck in this Friday. The storage place has fallen through. Does anyone have / or know of a place for a truck & trailer (62') for the week. Can they stay at the stadium or is that not safe. E-mail Cindy at CindyJansenSCCA@aol.com if you can be of help.
Thanks

[kuwakuwa]

Is this event pretty competitive?
Would it be pointless if I (a novice) entered the event?

Thanks!

[woodrufj]

1.)Is this event pretty competitive?
2.)Would it be pointless if I (a novice) entered the event?
1.) Only one event in the nation is more competitive.
2.) Yeah probably. It doesn't hurt to be slow, but as a novice you probably wouldn't learn anything from a national event.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[kevin_stevens]

I think it depends on how "novice" you are. If it's your first or second event, yes, things will seem a bit overwhelming - you might just want to show up and watch. But if you've got enough events under your belt to have numbers, be comfortable working course, etc. - it's a good learning experience.

I guess put it this way - if you're running competitively with your class - say within three seconds or so - you'll fit in fine and nobody will even notice you're there, except to be happy if your entry adds another trophy position to the class. If you're ten seconds off the pace or still getting lost on course occasionally - you'll feel a lot of pressure not to "screw up".

KeS

(Of course, this is coming from someone who was 5 seconds behind the class last Sunday, and once won a NT after DNFing the course twice on Sunday - so take with two grains of salt!)

[Roostie]

I totally agree with what Kevin says about a novice running the Tour.

Another thing to keep in mind for your first Tour is that SCCA National events are not run like local SCCA events. At my first tour my co-driver and I got DSQ'd for failing to go to impound after our runs. I was unaware of the impound requirement. Our placing in the class was low enough we didn't particularly care, and IIRC we enjoyed the event.

[wolfgang]

Is this event pretty competitive?
Would it be pointless if I (a novice) entered the event?

Thanks!

If you can read the cones, just do it! I ran last year and the only thing I had done before was a pro-solo in Feb. I ran SS and had my A$$ handed to me. It was a good learning experience. Don’t be intimidated by the competitors, ask questions. All that I spoke to seemed very helpful. Also lots of SDR people there to help.
Get the seat time. If you finish last who cares, 2nd is the 1st loser anyway!
:D Karl

[froggy47]

If you can read the cones, just do it! I ran last year and the only thing I had done before was a pro-solo in Feb. I ran SS and had my A$$ handed to me. It was a good learning experience. Don’t be intimidated by the competitors, ask questions. All that I spoke to seemed very helpful. Also lots of SDR people there to help.
Get the seat time. If you finish last who cares, 2nd is the 1st loser anyway!
:D Karl


I agree, I DFL's my first tour (street tires - not that it would have mattered).

I had a GREAT time, 99% of the guys are super nice. Course is usually easier to follow than some clubs courses. Just be alert for the national only rules like the required stickers (I had one missing on my 1st tour - almost dsq'd me about 5 min. b4 I was to run, don't go for a low number - they run in order - unless you dig being the first car on course, and the impound period.

My second tour I picked up a screw & was going flat after my first run. Guys pitched in with a plug, Bob Dees did the "surgery", I had air & got out for run # 2 without even asking for a mechanical delay.

The "energy" level is noticably higher at a tour, everyone wanting to do their best, be part of it.

[freshspecbluegt]

So I just waded through the FT. Myers tour thread on SCCAForums. What effect is this going to have on the tour this year?

[woodrufj]

So I just waded through the FT. Myers tour thread on SCCAForums. What effect is this going to have on the tour this year?
Our courses are SCCA approved before we run them, so hopefully nothing. But we'll have to wait and see.

Word on the street is the protest about course speeds was more to force the hand of SCCA to give some less ambigous language about speeds, nobody expected the protest committee to uphold the protest. Now it goes to appeals and will probably get overturned.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[ASP 159]

Mark.....Guy.....MOAB!!!!!

[WAM]

So is MiniTour new-speak for the old test & tune, or is something else going on here?

[Bimota Guy]

So is MiniTour new-speak for the old test & tune, or is something else going on here?
Yes. Friday's short course run south of the trolley tracks.

[73STS]

Mark.....Guy.....MOAB!!!!!

Bob......Jason U.......MOAB is alive!!!!!!

[kuwakuwa]

thanks for the input about a novice running in the national tour.

i think that i'll just come by and observe this time around so i'll be familiar with all the rules and terminology.

so whats the 1 other event that is more competitive than the national tour?

[jason]

so whats the 1 other event that is more competitive than the national tour?

I'm guessing it's the National Championship in Topeka. ;)

[RandyC]

I would add ProSolo as also more competitive than a Tour. Just IMO.

[froggy47]

Why is that Randy? More than the tour, I mean?

:)

[RandyC]

Smaller number of entrants and more of a dedication to the sport. Most people that do ProSolos, travel to 2 or 3 events, or even more.

Back in the day, it was more competitive because it paid out more money for how well you did. That is much less true now though.

[ASP 159]

Bob......Jason U.......MOAB is alive!!!!!!

TooCool. My bet for overall PAX and possession of the MOAB. What more could a young man ask for.:D

[froggy47]

Smaller number of entrants and more of a dedication to the sport. Most people that do ProSolos, travel to 2 or 3 events, or even more.

Back in the day, it was more competitive because it paid out more money for how well you did. That is much less true now though.

I heard that Rich Christensen will be the starter at the Fontana Pro Solo

http://www.pinks.tv/host.php

[DelSolBurrow]

if i only have a solo 2 card and need to be a SCCA member to compete, can i buy the SCCA member ship on friday morning? how much more than a normal event is the national tour? double?

[Roostie]

The event will probably be sold out by Friday when it starts. You get locals and a lot of people from points north and out of state.

I'm not aware whether SCCA memberships being sold & activated immediately on site; I sorta doubt it.

[JamesWilson]

Ditto, this is definitely the kind of event you NEED to preregister for. The ProSolo the following weekend in Fontana is already sold out.

Also, check your 10-day forecasts---RAIN!!!!

[ULLLOSE]

Only 5 spots left... Here are the rules for registration:

B. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
1. Send registrations to: SCCA National Solo Registration, PO Box 1833, Topeka, KS 66619; phone (800) 770-2055, (785)
357-7222, fax (785) 232-7215. On line registration is also available at SCCA.com.
2. Entry forms must be received the Monday prior to the event to avoid the $25 late fee. A $35 late fee for entries received
after the Wednesday prior to the event will be charged. Cancellations received 10 days prior to the event will receive a full
refund. Cancellations made after the 10 days prior to the event will receive half of the entry fee paid. Cancellations made
after the Tuesday prior to the event will not receive a refund. NO EXCEPTIONS. All cancellations must be in writing.
3. For entry list go to www.scca.com.
4. Two-driver cars in the same class: The first driver in the car must have a number 99 or lower.
5. Car numbers will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one- or two-digit numbers will be allowed (i.e., 0
through 99). Exception: Where there are two drivers in one car, in one class, then the second driver will be 100 plus the
first driver's number (99 and 199). If desired, drivers of the same car but in different classes (open and ladies) may use the
same car number. Drivers of the same car in the same class should send both entry forms in the same envelope. If a
second driver enters later he/she must inform the registrar of the additional driver to ensure correct number assignment.
6. All drivers must bring to registration: Current valid drivers license, SCCA membership card, and Solo Rule book.
7. Minors: A minor release form (get proper form from your local Region).
8. The hours of operation for registration and tech: Friday, 5pm – 7pm; Saturday, 7am – 8am. No new entries will be
accepted after 7pm on Friday.

[wolfgang]

Only 5 spots left... Here are the rules for registration:

B. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
1. Send registrations to: SCCA National Solo Registration, PO Box 1833, Topeka, KS 66619; phone (800) 770-2055, (785)
357-7222, fax (785) 232-7215. On line registration is also available at SCCA.com.
2. Entry forms must be received the Monday prior to the event to avoid the $25 late fee. A $35 late fee for entries received
after the Wednesday prior to the event will be charged. Cancellations received 10 days prior to the event will receive a full
refund. Cancellations made after the 10 days prior to the event will receive half of the entry fee paid. Cancellations made
after the Tuesday prior to the event will not receive a refund. NO EXCEPTIONS. All cancellations must be in writing.
3. For entry list go to www.scca.com.
4. Two-driver cars in the same class: The first driver in the car must have a number 99 or lower.
5. Car numbers will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one- or two-digit numbers will be allowed (i.e., 0
through 99). Exception: Where there are two drivers in one car, in one class, then the second driver will be 100 plus the
first driver's number (99 and 199). If desired, drivers of the same car but in different classes (open and ladies) may use the
same car number. Drivers of the same car in the same class should send both entry forms in the same envelope. If a
second driver enters later he/she must inform the registrar of the additional driver to ensure correct number assignment.
6. All drivers must bring to registration: Current valid drivers license, SCCA membership card, and Solo Rule book.
7. Minors: A minor release form (get proper form from your local Region).
8. The hours of operation for registration and tech: Friday, 5pm – 7pm; Saturday, 7am – 8am. No new entries will be
accepted after 7pm on Friday.

And to and to this $50. extra if you reg over the phone!!!! Anyway probable no spots left by now.

[73STS]

The entry cap is 325
We are at 306 now.
You had better hurry.

[Baby Blue]

And here I was expecting the SCCA to post the work/run order today (Wednesday) but then I should know better than to trust the national body...

[73STS]

And here I was expecting the SCCA to post the work/run order today (Wednesday) but then I should know better than to trust the national body...

Check again - it's posted now.

[RandyC]

Run/Work

RUN
Run Heat 1<o></o>
DSL,FSPL,SS,BSL,STS,STUL,GS,CML,FJA,FJB,STS2L,BM<o></o>
Run Heat 2<o></o>
HS,ASL,STX,ASP,CSL,SM2,F125L,FM,ESPL,FPL,DP,BSP,AM ,XP<o></o>
Run Heat 3<o></o>
CSP,SSL,DSP,ES,GSL,DM,BP,GP,STSL,SM,EP,FS,BML,CPL, EM<o></o>
Run Heat 4<o></o>
HSL,DS,FSP,STXL,BS,ASPL,STU,SM2L,FML,CM,DPL,BSPL,S TS2,AML,XPL<o></o>
Run Heat 5<o></o>
AS,CSPL,DSPL,CS,ESL,F125,EPL,DML,FP,BPL,GPL,SML,ES P,CP,EML,FSL

WORK<o></o>
<o></o> Work Heat 1<o></o>
CSP,DSP,ES,DM,GP,SM,EP,FS,HSL,STXL,ASPL,SM2L,FML,D PL,BSPL,BP<o></o>
XPL,AML,EM,FSL<o></o>
Work Heat 2<o></o>
DS,FSP,BS,STU,CM,STS2,CSPL,DSPL,ESL,EPL,DML,BPL,GP L,SML,EML<o></o>
Work Heat 3<o></o>
DSL,FSPL,BSL,STUL,CML,STS2L,AS,CS,F125,FP,CP,ESP<o></o>
Work Heat 4<o></o>
SS,GS,ASL,CSL,F125L,ESPL,FPL,STS,BM,CPL<o></o>
Work Heat 5<o></o>
HS,STX,ASP,SM2,DP,BSP,STSL,FM,GSL,SSL,AM,BML,XP

[car583]

There's an interesting article in today's SD Tribune about the "National Autocross" this weekend. Bill Center didn't quite get all the facts correct, but at least it was mentioned...

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060302/news_lz1s2pitpass.html

[wolfgang]

Tech will run from 12 - 7 pm Fri, Sat 7 -8 am
Daryled Bristol will be doing tech before then for the mini tour.

The mini tour starts at 10:00 am
Mike will post details here soon as to how it is being run.

Registration is from 5 - 7 pm Fri, Sat 7 - 8 am
You need a rule book (they will be sold at event $20.00).

So I can Tech before 5pm on Friday, and that is good for the whole weekend? Then register after 5? I did pre-register if that makes a difference.
Thanks,
Karl
:D

[woodrufj]

Run/WorkGuess we didn't make the cut (ESP) :-(. Still have to work though!

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[RandyC]

So I can Tech before 5pm on Friday, and that is good for the whole weekend? Then register after 5? I did pre-register if that makes a difference.
Thanks,
Karl
:D

Yes, tech before 5:00pm Friday. Good for all weekend. What you did was not pre-register as much as pre-enter. You will have to register at the event and show the current SCCA card, Driver's license, and SCCA Rulebook.

[RandyC]

Guess we didn't make the cut (ESP) :-(. Still have to work though!

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

I did some fast editing because the formatting was odd. I probably chopped off ESP.

[JamesWilson]

I ordered my rule book last week from the National office, not in yet......hmmmmmmmm...............I might have a spare book after this weekend! :)

[woodrufj]

I see it now. Was listed as "ES(space)P" didn't catch it by eye, then the search doesn't find it that way either.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[RandyC]

Oh yeah, I see the spaces. Formatting issue from SCCA's site.

[wolfgang]

Yes, tech before 5:00pm Friday. Good for all weekend. What you did was not pre-register as much as pre-enter. You will have to register at the event and show the current SCCA card, Driver's license, and SCCA Rulebook.

:cool: Thanks Randy.
Karl

[mako]

When do the groups start running on Sunday ....

[Andrew]

When do the groups start running on Sunday ....
Should be 9am.

[mako]

Usually things start earlier on Sunday ... is 9 am taking that into account? No drivers meeting ... and they need time for the award ceremony.

[Bimota Guy]

Should be 9am.
Per handout...
Sunday
7:00 am - Course open for walking
8:00 am - Heats 1-5 competition

[RickRacer]

Per handout...
Sunday
7:00 am - Course open for walking
8:00 am - Heats 1-5 competition

Yes, this was confirmed over the PA last evening while people were walking course.

[Andrew]

Yes, this was confirmed over the PA last evening while people were walking course.
So, did the run groups finish before the sun went down? I know they were running late when I stopped by to say "hi" to those away people I only see once or twice a year.

[RandyC]

Yes, we ran our last runs just before dusk.. plenty of light left, but we were looking at the setting sun in some turns. On our last run, it was getting darker so we were debating sunglasses, since it was getting too dark, but once you were facing the sun....