2008 ProSolo Finale, Sept 11-13

[James Wilson]

I am trying to register online, but when I do I get this message in red--

"The statement has been terminated. String or binary data would be truncated."

Did it also when I registered for the Wendover Pro, ended up charging my card 3x and finally had to fax an entry in. Anybody see this error or know what it means? Left a mssg at the nat'l office

[Jason Flores]

I am trying to register online, but when I do I get this message in red--

"The statement has been terminated. String or binary data would be truncated."

Did it also when I registered for the Wendover Pro, ended up charging my card 3x and finally had to fax an entry in. Anybody see this error or know what it means? Left a mssg at the nat'l office

James I got this too and when i changed up some one my chosen sponsors in the drop down menu...it worked

[James Wilson]

Thanks Jason! I guess they didn't like my contingency listings....so I just put "Hawk" and "Kumho" and it worked, though my tires are listed as "Other" on the registration. Need to check the bank account and make sure they didn't double-charge me.

[Christine Grice]

Entry Cap is 250 people
162 people currently registered.

I think that the late fees for this event are identical to regular Pros, they kick in a week before.

A decision on the admittance of single-event participants will be made on August 27. Requirements and entry fee will be determined at that time.

Here are the SoCal people already signed up:
Scott McHugh (AS)
Henry Bjoin (ASP)
Jason Uyeda (ASP)
Ken Motonishi (ASP)
Jason Isley (BS)
Tom Berry (BSP - B2)
Marshall Grice (BSP - B2)
Jeff Kiesel (M1)
Mari Clements (ES)
Eric Clements (ES)
Henry Botkin (ESP)
Jonathan Clements (FJA)
Barbra Boehme (L1)
Christine Berry (L2)
Annie Bauer (L2)
Leslie Cohen (SS)
Gary Thomason (SS)
Steve Ekstrand (STS)
Aaron Goldsmith (STU)
Rick Jung (STU)
Max Hayter (STU)
Mihai Surubariu (STX)

Total: 22

[Reijo Silvennoinen]

SoCal people who will qualify so far (sorry if I missed anyone):

Thomason, Rhodes, Cohen, Robertson, McHugh, Isley, Clements(x3), Green, Chapman, Motonishi, Uyeda, Bjoin, Berry(x2), Grice, Botkin, Ekstrand, Jung, Goldsmith, Hayter, Surubariu, Kiesel, Bauer

Yeah...I forgive you.....and the SCCA.

Reijo ;)

[Christine Grice]

Entrants: 193

SS- 14
AS- 16
BS- 10
CS- 2
DS- 10
ES- 10
FS- 6
GS- 4
HS- 8

ASP- 8
BSP- 2
CSP- 5
DSP- 6
ESP- 7
FSP- 5

STS- 8
STS2- 3
STX- 7
STU- 7

SM- 4
SM2- 4

F125- 7
FJA- 2
FJB- 3

P1- 9
M1- 1
L1- 14
L2- 10

Updated on 8/26/08

[Christine Grice]

From the ProSolo Class points pdf:

Please register by August 26th to enable the Solo Staff to make proper
arrangements for the Finale operations and year end banquet/awards presentation.

Thats today!

[Steve Ekstrand]

I can't believe there is only one car in BSP.

Obviously, its a credit to both Tom and Marshall in their driving and their development of an already great car into a monster of legendary proportions.

But gesh, you'd think there would be some idiots out there willing to drive all over the country to finish 7th.

[Bill Schenker]

...But gesh, you'd think there would be some idiots out there willing to drive all over the country to finish 7th.

Yeah, I mean, look @ you; you'll do it to finish 10th or something! Doh!

(You had to KNOW that was coming)

[Christine Grice]

I am amazed at AS and SS at the National championships. Someone is going to have to get 60th or 58th.

Hey Steve, that means build a BSP car and the worst you could do is 3rd at the Pro Finale. Not too bad! ;)

[Aaron Goldsmith]

...But gesh, you'd think there would be some idiots out there willing to drive all over the country to finish 7th.

Yeah, I mean, look @ you; you'll do it to finish 10th or something! Doh!

(You had to KNOW that was coming)

Bill.. steve came in 7th at Packwood.. you just remade the joke he made himself.

[Steve Ekstrand]

I'm the guy that ran BSP at Nationals in a Neon on Flakens....

At Packwood, I really should have run SM.

[Bill Schenker]

...But gesh, you'd think there would be some idiots out there willing to drive all over the country to finish 7th.

Yeah, I mean, look @ you; you'll do it to finish 10th or something! Doh!

(You had to KNOW that was coming)

Bill.. steve came in 7th at Packwood.. you just remade the joke he made himself.

No, I made the joke that you thought he made that I then made, but in reality, you made the joke of the joke that he made that I made when he made it.

[Christine Grice]

Yeah, I mean, look @ you; you'll do it to finish 10th or something! Doh!

(You had to KNOW that was coming)

Bill.. steve came in 7th at Packwood.. you just remade the joke he made himself.

No, I made the joke that you thought he made that I then made, but in reality, you made the joke of the joke that he made that I made when he made it.

Who's on first?

[Steve Ekstrand]

I'm thinking Scott Fraser over Mike Simanyi.....

[Bill Schenker]

I'm thinking Scott Fraser over Mike Simanyi.....

B*te me.

[Christine Grice]

Entry Cap is 250 people
189 people currently registered.

September 2nd is also the last day for those competitors who have met the 2008 qualifications (2 ProSolo events in the same class) to register without a late fee and to have a guaranteed spot in the Finale. After Sept. 2nd any remaining slots can be filled by those meeting the qualifications or those entering the Single Event Index class.

Competitors that have not met the full 2008 ProSolo qualifications for participation but ran one 2008 event may enter the event in the Single Event Index Class beginning on Sept 3rd up to the number of available entry slots. Registration will only be available by fax.
Cost: $115. 25% of the total entry fees received for this class will be paid as prize money for this class.
Work: In addition to your regular work assignment, you will be required to work the Challenge competition. You will be working with a local volunteer group.
Run: The index class will be the first class of the day.
Banquet: The banquet is Sunday evening at the Sunflower Ballroom, Topeka Capital Plaza Hotel. All registered entrants will receive one dinner ticket.


Here are the SoCal people already signed up:
Reijo Silvennoinen (AS)
Scott McHugh (AS)
Henry Bjoin (ASP)
Jason Uyeda (ASP)
Ken Motonishi (ASP)
Jason Isley (BS)
Tom Berry (BSP - B2)
Marshall Grice (BSP - B2)
Mari Clements (ES)
Eric Clements (ES)
Henry Botkin (ESP)
Jonathan Clements (FJA)
Stacey Miller (L1)
Barbra Boehme (L1)
Christine Berry (L2)
Annie Bauer (L2)
Jeff Kiesel (M1 - B2)
Leslie Cohen (SS)
Gary Thomason (SS)
Steve Ekstrand (STS)
Aaron Goldsmith (STU)
Rick Jung (STU)
Max Hayter (STU)
Mihai Surubariu (STX)

Total: 24

[Christine Grice]

Most of the people towing out to topeka for the ProSolo are leaving tomorrow morning. Have a safe trip! :gpower:

Don't forget to pack for every kind of weather imaginable.

And keep an eye on the weather reports. I always assume that any weather in the reports 3 days before and 3 days after an event could be what we will see.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/ ... av_driving" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.accuweather.com/us/ks/topeka ... traveler=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Looks like the Pro could be raining or 70 degrees and beautiful.

[Christine Grice]

OMG! I forgot my freaking row boat! Rained constantly all day friday, something like 6 inches. Everyone is getting their butts handed to them by the STU cars.

SCCA writeup: http://www.scca.com/newsarticle.aspx?hub=3&news=3442" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Sat. Results: http://www.scca.com/documents/resultfil ... minary.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Aaron Goldsmith]

Congrats to Max and Annie on the ProSolo National Championships.. just got home from th celebrations.. I'm very happy with my 3rd place at the finale .3 behind max.

[Steve Ekstrand]

Aaron can drive in the rain! Nice job!