SCCA Membership Questions

[mievil]

Do I need to contact the SCCA directly to become an SCCA member, or do I do that through the region? I figure since I need to pay regional dues, maybe that part goes directly to someone here, but I'm probably wrong. Also, does the cost of the SCCA dues have to be paid yearly? Both regional and SCCA?

[woodrufj]

1.) Do I need to contact the SCCA directly to become an SCCA member, or do I do that through the region? 2.)I figure since I need to pay regional dues, maybe that part goes directly to someone here, but I'm probably wrong. 3.) Also, does the cost of the SCCA dues have to be paid yearly? Both regional and SCCA?
1.) Either way. I prefer sending it to National.
2.) It's one Fee, and if you don't read the fine print you wouldn't even realize you had paid 'regional dues'.
3.) Yes.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[cshodges]

For the first time signup, I'd recommend joining during registration at one of our events. Then we have it on record and you get your discounts right away.

[RandyC]

Note the fee is increasing for 2006, but begninning in February. Individual (and spousal) memberships will increase by $5.00 and family memberships will increase by $10.00. First Gear and Military is unchanged.

[mievil]

2.) It's one Fee, and if you don't read the fine print you wouldn't even realize you had paid 'regional dues'.




So it's $55 for the SCCA and $15 for the region, correct?

[frosty]

Does the discount only apply to Championship events?

[woodrufj]

So it's $55 for the SCCA and $15 for the region, correct?
I don't know the exact $$ amount, but that sounds right.


Does the discount only apply to Championship events?
For the most part, yes.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

[Dan_K]

I am a new member here and I am planning to go out to the practice even on Jan 28 at Qualcomm. Would it be better to join both the SCCA and Solo2 or just solo2? I think the solo2 membership is the points card, correct($30)? Do the practice events run all day(ie. Can I run my car all day like BMWCCA events)? Are rental helmets available? Thanks in advance.

[Bimota Guy]

Dan, Looking forward to you coming aboard. The practice is full, but you can learn a lot by observing, talking to others who may have the same car, and perhaps getting a ride. Unfortunately only 1 seat in my kart! :D


I am a new member here and I am planning to go out to the practice even on Jan 28 at Qualcomm. Would it be better to join both the SCCA and Solo2 or just solo2?
Joining SCCA gets you a $10 discount at our Solo II championship events. Last year we had 13 events. You also get SportsCar magazine. And you need to be an SCCA member to enter the SCCA National Tour and Pro Solo events. 2006 San Diego Schedule (http://www.sdr-scca.com/solo2/schedule/)
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I think the solo2 membership is the points card, correct($30)?
In San Diego it is called a "Solo II Card." And SCCA members pay only $20 for the card (new members...all pay $10 for annual renewal.) All drivers must have one to enter practices and/or championships. To earn points for year-end you must join one of the 5 clubs.
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practice events run all day(ie. Can I run my car all day like BMWCCA events)? Are rental helmets available? Thanks in advance.
We have loaner helmets at the Timing and Scoring trailer (swap for your driver license.)

Most practices in San Diego have 4 sessions. You work 1 and drive 3 (each session being about 90 minutes.) Typically about 80 drivers total, so 20 work each session. This is the format for Jan 28th.

Sometimes we do 4 sessions and you work 1 session while another group drives and then swap. Then 2 more groups do the same for the afternoon. The benefit is you are done sooner. The downside is it is harder to do any "tuning" on your car since the runs come much closer together. In this format sometimes we define a specific number of runs (8-10 depending on how many drivers are allowed to enter) before each session ends or just time (75-90 minutes is typical.)

-Steve
F125 #46
So Cal Autocross Team (SCAT) (www.sdr-scat.com) Member
2006 SDR Solo II Chairman

[Dan_K]

Thanks Steve. When will the next practice session be in San Diego? On the day of the event, can I just drive in at any time to observe or do I have to pay a fee to be a spectator? Also, even if I can't participate, would I still be able to sign of for a Solo II Card? Thanks again.

[RandyC]

The schedule for events is listed on the region's website at http://www.sdr-scca.com which is also linked at the bottom of the forum pages.

In my opinion, your focus should not be solely on attending a practice event, in fact you will get more assistance as a new person, and more value from attending a regular championship event, which happens to be happening this Sunday. Once you get your feet wet autocrossing, then the practice events will have more value.

You can always spectate for free. You can often get a ride also to get the feel of things.

Solo2 cards are normally sold during the mornings at events. I understand that there will be someone selling cards at the practice, in the morning.

If it is not too long a drive, I highly recommend coming to the practice in the morning just to scope it out, buy a solo2 card, and maybe get a ride with someone. And then attend on Sunday.

[Dan_K]

That sounds good to me, I think I will do that. I live in La Jolla, so its about 10-15 min away from me. For the championship event, will I be able to participate in the timed trials? Is the Championship event full as well?

[Bimota Guy]

That sounds good to me, I think I will do that. I live in La Jolla, so its about 10-15 min away from me. For the championship event, will I be able to participate in the timed trials? Is the Championship event full as well?
Dan, Championships are open to all who buy a Solo II card and do not have a limit on the number of entries. Be sure to neter as a novice so people will know to offer assistance.

Do you know what class your car will run in? If not, post the make, model, year and any mods to it and someone on this forum will figure it out.

Being you are from La Jolla I am expecting a Ferrari Enzo or Ford GT! :D ;) :p

Hmm, maybe not. I seem to recall when I lived in LJ ('80-'83) I owned a bicycle. :eek:

[Dan_K]

I have an Enzo. The 1/18th Scale Edition. :) Maybe one day I will be able to purchase the 1:1 Scale Edition.

Currently, I have a 2004 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT
Mods: Tein Springs, Injen CAI, HKS Catback Exhaust and High Flow Cats.
And a Vortech Supercharger sitting in my living room waiting to be installed. Will probably be done at end of February though.
I'm not sure what class that qualifies me in.

For the championships, how many runs do we get in? Is it all day like in practices or just 3 timed runs total? Thanks.

[nalbar]

HA!

I drove one of those G35 thingies in the SCNAX cup.

Champ events are usually 3 runs, sometimes 4 if not many entrants. Then what is called 'fun' runs at the end of the day, time and daylight permitting. 'Fun' runs are 1-2 dollars each run, depending on club.

Come out sat. Dan, I will explain all.

BTW, you won't be the first G35 in SCNAX.

I believe that supercharger puts you in either SU or SM.


nalbar #75

[cshodges]

Greetings from a fellow "G35 thingy" owner. :)

It's been awhile since we've seen a G35 Coupe run. There were 3 sedans at one point, but now it's back down to just me.

The catback exhaust is stock legal. The springs, cat, and CAI bump you to street prepared, I believe, which would be BSP. The supercharger bumps you to Street Modified (SM). SU is our local catch-all for anything street legal. This is from a quick scan of the rules. I run stock, so I don't keep close tabs on what modifications are allowed.

[woodrufj]

3 liter limit on forced induction in SM. SM2 has a 4L limit though. And SU is open to you either way.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

The supercharger bumps you to Street Modified (SM). SU is our local catch-all for anything street legal. This is from a quick scan of the rules. I run stock, so I don't keep close tabs on what modifications are allowed.

[barkingspyder]

And a Vortech Supercharger sitting in my living room waiting to be installed.

Where is the love? I had my turbo on the bed until it was installed.

[Dan_K]

So for Sunday, I guess it would be classified as BSP.

The S/C is bubble wrapped at least. :)