The "I'm New Here" Thread!

[Alberto Castaneda]

Cool! Welcome to Street Touring then!

Be sure to ask our advice about future mods, tires etc. The biggest component to work on though is the nut behind the wheel.

exactly i have put money into suspension now its time for me to learn

[Leonard Cachola]

is it common for someone to get lost around the cones?

Very common with newbies - especially without an instructor and not having done a guided walk of the course. Be sure to attend the novice course walk on champ days or find someone experienced to walk with and DEFINITELY have an instructor along until you are comfortable with finding the course on your own!

[Steve Ekstrand]

Be sure you get there in time to walk the course in advance and try to imagine what the course is going to look like as you fly into elements from the drivers seat.

When driving try to keep looking ahead, if you drive element to element with your eyes right over the hood, not only will you be slow but you're more likely to get lost. Looking further ahead allows your brain to process the elements and help you negotiate the course without as much conscious panic reaction and confusion.

Occasionally I'll be in a situation now where I can't walk course, and really focusing on looking ahead can sometimes lead to a very good result. Still better to take advantage of the walks. Especially helpful are guided course walks as Leonard mentioned.

[Alberto Castaneda]

so get there early and walk it, got it

another question, i signed up for a points card will i ever see it, or is it an online thing, how do they log points? how will they know its me

[Bob Beamesderfer]

so get there early and walk it, got it

another question, i signed up for a points card will i ever see it, or is it an online thing, how do they log points? how will they know its me

Walk as many times as you can; easier in the morning than at the lunch break.

Gio Jaramillo can answer how you'll get your points card.

Points are calculated by the timing software and you're identified by your number.

Best thing to do when you first buy a helmet is try it on in person. Sizing varies from brand to brand and some helmets fit different shaped heads better.

[Kurt Rahn]

As far as I can tell, the points card is a virtual type thing...I've never "received" one.

As a noob, I'd recommend walking the course at least 2-3 times. I've been doing this about 8-9 mos now, and my regular routine is to walk the course myself as soon as it opens, then try to find someone to walk with who's been doing this a while, so you can get their input and comments and compare it to what you saw when you walked it. If nothing else, I haven't gotten lost in a while ;)

[Alberto Castaneda]

Best thing to do when you first buy a helmet is try it on in person. Sizing varies from brand to brand and some helmets fit different shaped heads better.

still looking for a place that carries them locally

[Sebastian Rios]

Best thing to do when you first buy a helmet is try it on in person. Sizing varies from brand to brand and some helmets fit different shaped heads better.

still looking for a place that carries them locally

I bet Chapparel is close by and has some Snell helmets.

[Christine Grice]

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[Alberto Castaneda]

I bet Chapparel is close by and has some Snell helmets.

they are up the street, ill be right back

[Duane Tomono]

hello first event i will attend at fontana will be in feb. i am trying to figure which class my car belongs in the car is a 1993 toyota mr2 turbo has a stock engine the changes on the car are hks exhaust, coilovers. drilled rotors, that is it please give me a idea which class the car belongs in thanks Janet Fujimoto

[Steve Ekstrand]

Our new local class SST might be a good fit for that turbo MR2. Basically STU rules for 2 seater sports cars.

[KJ Christopher]

Best thing to do when you first buy a helmet is try it on in person. Sizing varies from brand to brand and some helmets fit different shaped heads better.

still looking for a place that carries them locally

I'm not sure where local is to you, but at least one place in long beach is mentioned in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1309" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Alberto Castaneda]

I'm in the inland empire about 10 minutes from the auto club speedway in Fontana.

didn't have a chance to get out today so im going to look in the morning before my classes.

some more questions

is my SCCA Member Number , the number I chose
what would my SCCA Region be
and why do i need to enter my Driver's License Number

[Kurt Rahn]

is my SCCA Member Number , the number I chose
what would my SCCA Region be
and why do i need to enter my Driver's License Number

Okay, here's where it gets a little complicated. You can be a member of CalClub (that's our region name) without being a member of SCCA, (though last year we changed it so to participate, you have to have at least a weekend membership for $15). You can also be a member of the SCCA without being a member of CalClub.

The CalClub membership (which we call a points card) allows you to choose a permanent number from the available pool and compete for an annual points title in your chosen class. The SCCA membership is worth getting if you're going to come to more than three or so events in a year, as it only costs $60 plus $25 on top of that for the Cal Club region (which has nothing to do with the points card $$$). If you come to an event and get a weekend membership, you can turn that around and get $15 off your SCCA membership, plus another $15 off for a referral from our resident SCCA membership diva, Gayle Jardine.

The license part is easy: you have to be a licensed driver to drive a car in one of our events. Those too young for a license can drive karts.

[Steve Ekstrand]

For the SCCA membership, if you're under 24, you can get a discounted First Gear Membership.
If you use a referral you save $15.
You're welcome to use mine, Steven Ekstrand #290730.
I signed my little brother up that way and it was only $30 I think.
If you use the website to join--- scca.com It will select CALCLUB region 019 for you automatically off of your address.
I supposedly get a discount too, though I'm never actually figured out how to get it.

Then to run for points and get a car number for competition you join our local group for $20 a year. Select a club (CASOC is best) and pick a number. The solo2.com website has a number available list.

[Alberto Castaneda]

Registered on solo2 already for a points card my number is 187

I'm 21 years old but didn't see any discounts on the page

thanks for all the help

[Steve Ekstrand]

The discounts are for the SCCA membership at scca.com

Go to their site, find the JOIN NOW! button and select First Gear membership.

Or try this link
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You want a "CREW LICENSE" its free and gives you additional insurance. And please select SOLO as your primary interest.

[Alberto Castaneda]

I have to join again? now Im confused

I joined using solo2.com from a link on nasioc.com

so there are different memberships that do the same thing ?

[Aaron Goldsmith]

I have to join again? now Im confused

I joined using solo2.com from a link on nasioc.com

so there are different memberships that do the same thing ?

You HAVE to be an SCCA member to run, that's an insurance thing. You can either pay 15 bucks per event or get an annual membership. You don't have to have a CalClub Points Card (Which is what you got), you get a fixed car number for having a cal club points card and you get to accrue annual points. You probably want to read the "General New to the Sport FAQ" viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Kurt Rahn]

Don't feel bad...it took me a while to figure out what the hell was going on with this stuff too.

[Steve Ekstrand]

CSCC is the local region.... US

SCCA is the national sanctioning body you have to join. Luckily you're 21 so its relatively cheap to join SCCA.

[Giovanni Jaramillo]

Registered on solo2 already for a points card my number is 187

I'm 21 years old but didn't see any discounts on the page

thanks for all the help

Alberto, this is Giovanni, the Membership Chairman. I received your PayPal payment online via e-mail but you did not answer the most important questions:

• Club (you left it blank)
• Points Card Number (#187 is "current" and in use by another member; please pick one that is "available and unassigned")

I sent you 2 e-mails immediately, and did not get a response so in our system you are unassigned. Please check your e-mails for a reply from me, or reply to me in this thread or PM me offline with the necessary info so that I can assign you a club and number. Most newbies choose the default club for starters (No$ - No Buck$) or you can choose another like Steve's club (CASOC). Either way, let me know immediately.

As for the actual points card I don't send them out anymore because it's not required at registration. They'll have list of those people that pre-register online for championship events. Being on the list verifies you (along with a valid U.S. driver's license), and an SCCA membership (full or temporary). I suggest you go "full" as the cost in the long run is cheaper. Like others have said, read all the "FAQ"s (Membership, General).

Thanks,
Gio

[Alberto Castaneda]

sighning up now with scca

and will send you a PM

[Steve Ekstrand]

Team Blew has a lot of NASIOC members and Subie guys. Might be a good fit, though they are quite gay... }:) }:) }:) }:) }:)


PSCC and CASOC have clearly the best drivers and are good for getting instruction.


GRA is old. I mean really really old. They charge, not into that.


SCNAX has a lot of the sport compact crowd. No$ has everything.


Don't worry too much about clubs, you can always switch later as you learn more.