Solo I Calgary 2006

rpollock · 02-23-2006, 09:00 PM

Track junkies unite! Now is the time to register for Solo I. Once again the Calgary Sports Car Club is organizing a season of Solo I. It will include a driving school and 4 days of timed racing. All sports cars are eligible. e-mail me for details rickpollock@shaw.ca. Hope to see you there.

rpollock · 02-24-2006, 03:59 PM

There is some interest coming in by e-mail, so here is some more info. Come and give it a try, you know you want to!

The 2006 Solo I season will consist of a driving school and 4 timed events.

Fees
• Driving School $200
• Driving School and 2 Timed Events $575
• Driving School and 3 Timed Events $695
• Driving School and 4 Timed Events $795

• Deposits are $400 and should be mailed to: John G. Herbst, 3 Canova Road SW, Calgary,AB, T2W 2K5, Deposits are payable by March 31st.
• School only entrants are payable in full by March 31.
• Balance of payments due at school.
• All cheques should be made payable to: “CSCC SOLO I”
• Participants need to be CSCC members, or members of some other WCMA affiliated club.

Classes
• We are trying something different this year. Instead of a points system, you will be classed according your best lap time.
• Year end trophies will be determined on your best 3 out of 4 results.

Cars and Safety
• Cars will have to be safe, there is a tech inspection that each participant will be responsible for completing, and ensuring their car is safe for racing.
• Helmets are required at all events, and need to be at least Snell SA 2000 or M 2000 endorsed.
• A 4 pt harness is required during all timed events.
• Cars running slicks will need a cage.
• All vehicle modifications are permitted, provided they are safe.

Dates
• Current confirmed dates:
• Friday April 28 - Driving School Evening Classroom Session, either at the CSCC Clubhouse or RCMP concession area
• Saturday April 29 - On Track Driving School
• Saturday May 6 - On Track Timed Event #1
• Event 2,3,4 TBA by Race City

Enquiries: Rick Pollock 403-547-2354 or rickpollock@shaw.ca

Note!!!! We need about 35 participants to make this work. Due to Race City booking requirements, if we do not have sufficient confirmed entrants by March 31st we will have to cancel the season.

stealthn · 02-27-2006, 10:00 PM

Hi Rick, I had a few questions.

That seems like alot of cars, how many on the track at once? How many instructors vs. students.
What exactly are the timed events, and why is the price so much for school a 2 timed events?

Yes I want to too

rpollock · 02-28-2006, 06:14 AM

Bob,

we normally have about 30 participants, we may see a few more this year. During timed sessions there is only 4-5 cars on the track, you are spaced out 20 seconds each, and there is no passing, so no fender to fender racing.

During the school we have about 10-15 instructors, you will be out with other cars on the track, also probably 10-15, but it is controlled lapping as everyone is learning.

As to cost, it is just a function of having to rent the full track, which has gotten substantially more expensive the last few years. The timed events also include the school in their pricing since we have to make everyone complete the school before they can take part in a timed event.

I can guarantee you will find the track a blast. The 911 is such a fun track car.

Rick

rpollock · 03-24-2006, 07:49 PM

The dates for 2006 are as follows:

April 28 Fri Classroom Session (Race City)
April 29 Sat On Track Driving School
May 6 Sat Event #1
June 4 Sun Event #2
July 8 Sat Event #3
August 6 Sun Event #4

Looks like 7-8 Porsches already signed up, room for a few more.

Regards,

Rick

930yyc · 03-28-2006, 10:58 AM

I'm in, driving down deposit check tomorrow morning.

Can anyone recommend a good source in calgary to purchase seat, belt/bar and helmet?

rpollock · 03-28-2006, 11:18 AM

930YYC,

rallysport.ca for the harness and helmet, tunerworks as well, see if they can order the harness bar, if not try our host.

Rick

930yyc · 03:43 PM

This was the greatest day. The excitement kicked in when I got home. Nerves held up, car held up... nothing but years of practice, logging car metrics and good times left.

Lots of good instruction from all.

rpollock · 05-09-2006, 08:07 PM

Picture is from our first timed event. We had about 8 Porsches in the lineup this year. Good times had by all!

rpollock · 06-04-2006, 02:41 PM

Pictures of the June 3 event can be found here:

http://members.shaw.ca/slpics/20060603_CSCC/

Thanks to Stacy Lindberg for providing these!

Rick

stealthn · 06-05-2006, 09:15 PM

Rob,

Nice mix of cars, what kind of times do the "best" runners get?

If you want to tell me, what are your times

Cheers

rpollock · 06-05-2006, 09:25 PM

930's run anywhere from 1:25 and up, where as NA 993's run around 1:28 and up, 3.0 and 3.2's run in the 1:30's somewhere. 944 Turbos run 1:32 and up. On a good day I can do a 1:32, or in other words, lots of room for improvement!

Rick