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Pro Solo questions

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:58 pm
by Chris Ashton
Myself and a group of friends are attending the Pro Solo event in Fontana starting on the 31st. I have been to one pro solo event, but it was many years ago and I don't remember the details. This one is also a three day event, which is different than what I saw before. The event schedule is posted here: http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/201 ... olo-502974

So here are my questions:
Do I need to be there all three days? Friday there is a bunch of EVO stuff, which I don't know what that is but I assume that means I'm not involved. There is three hour practice session. Is that for anyone?

Work assignments - there are two huge "heats" on Saturday - four hours long each. I assume those are still made of run groups and you're not driving or working for four hours. Do work groups rotate throughout those four hours?

Heats - Would I be running in each heat? There are two on Saturday and the third heat is on Sunday. Do only the winners from Saturday race in the third heat on Sunday? Or is that just a third chance to get your best times in?

Thanks for any info you can throw my way!

Re: Pro Solo questions

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:12 pm
by Anthony P.
Chris Ashton wrote:
So here are my questions:
Do I need to be there all three days? Friday there is a bunch of EVO stuff, which I don't know what that is but I assume that means I'm not involved. There is three hour practice session. Is that for anyone?
The Evo stuff is an additional cost, but very valuable if you have never done the event.
Chris Ashton wrote: Work assignments - there are two huge "heats" on Saturday - four hours long each. I assume those are still made of run groups and you're not driving or working for four hours. Do work groups rotate throughout those four hours?
The event supps haven't been posted but yes, there will be run groups within each heat. With 2 heats per day, so youll run twice (4 runs each) Saturday and work twice while sunday you will run once (again 4 runs, 12 total) and work once. Now if you get into the challenge at the end either bonus or super then you'll get even more runs!
Chris Ashton wrote: Heats - Would I be running in each heat? There are two on Saturday and the third heat is on Sunday. Do only the winners from Saturday race in the third heat on Sunday? Or is that just a third chance to get your best times in?

Thanks for any info you can throw my way!
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Re: Pro Solo questions

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:46 pm
by Chris Ashton
Thanks, that's good info!

Re: Pro Solo questions

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:27 am
by Anthony P.
Even if you don't do the EVO stuff, bring some cash and get some practice starts (only offered Friday) so you can get familiar with the starts.

Re: Pro Solo questions

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:29 am
by Kurt Rahn
I HIGHLY recommend doing the Evo Hole Shot. It basically runs you through what happens during the event (it's complicated and happens really quickly) and you get practice starts which basically makes it worth it right there.

Re: Pro Solo questions

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:17 pm
by Max Hayter
Kurt Rahn wrote:I HIGHLY recommend doing the Evo Hole Shot. It basically runs you through what happens during the event (it's complicated and happens really quickly) and you get practice starts which basically makes it worth it right there.
This - if you have not done a Pro Solo before, be there on Friday and do the Evo Hole Shot school. You'll get your money's worth, and then some.