2009 Solo National Championships, Sept 5th-11th

[Dennis R. Brown, DDS]

The absolute SOLE difference 2nd heat was that some first drivers got one dry run before Lincoln AirPark went underwater. Those that put down a clean first lap in the dry beat nearly a 100% of those that ran in the wet. Rain tires didn't matter. It was about when you ran and if you could seize the opportunity.

Yeah, there were some people on the west course that got in runs before the deluge hit. That storm moved from east to west, and I also think that the residual heat in the course helped the first few drivers have dry runs. I agree, rain tires didn't help most after the amount of rain that fell in that short amount of time. There was no where for all that water that fell so quickly to go. Growing up in Florida, I've seen my share of rainstorms. However, the soil in Florida is so porous, the water filters quickly from the ground and roads.
I'll try to scan that photo from the Lincoln newspaper for all the people that didn't attend.

[Mako Koiwai]

Thanks ... So frustrating for everyone that had to run in unequal conditions ...

[KJ Christopher]

Is KJ driving his own car ... does he have a co-driver?

Yep, driving my own car, no co-driver. Probably should have had a co-driver to keep my head straight. I ended up getting confused and reversing my front/rear tire pressures on BOTH days, which resulted in a pushy car. All the changes from the past two months of testing - completely out the window. Big time brain fart. AWESOME experience though. Sitting on two dirty runs and not letting up (by the third run I had figured out the air pressure deal, wow that car can get loose now) - feeling of complete satisfaction even if I did end up second to last in class. (Okay, the satisfaction part came later. I was a little pissed at that moment.) And I was extremely happy with my car position on the course. Just couldn't gas it.

Everybody must do this once in their life.

Oh - and the reason you're just now hearing from me? Hard drive crashed in the Denver airport on the way out. I've been computerless and freaking out about all the related stuff.

[Aaron Goldsmith]

Random pics I took at nationals
http://picasaweb.google.com/aufaber/200 ... mpionships#" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Marshall Grice]

Lisa Berry is a National Champ! Does that mean that Marshall is the only Berry without a Jacket??? Maybe Tom could loan him one?

HEY take it easy!

Heather doesn't have one yet.

i've still got time.

[Steve Ekstrand]

i've still got time.

Seems like having too much time is part of the problem????

[Marshall Grice]

Seems like having too much time is part of the problem????

true, but i have significantly less time (on course) then i used to.

[Steve Ekstrand]

Seems like having too much time is part of the problem????

true, but i have significantly less time (on course) then i used to.

Pretty solid first run on Friday!

[Jason Uyeda]

Random pics I took at nationals
http://picasaweb.google.com/aufaber/200 ... mpionships#" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Haha, thanks Aaron. I think this is at like 3am on the morning of my first runs... Pretty much sums up my week...

http://picasaweb.google.com/aufaber/200 ... 5141478210" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'd like to give a huge thanks to everyone who helped out and offered help to me last week. There were dozens of ppl, but some who stand out... Fred Zust, Diane Deanovic, Sean Goodbody, Gary Thomason, Jason Rhoades, Mark Duerst, Aaron Goldsmith, Ted Lewis, Henry Botkin, John Coffey, Taka Aono, OS Giken, Carbonetics.

[Glenn Duensing]

Lisa Berry is a National Champ! Does that mean that Marshall is the only Berry without a Jacket??? Maybe Tom could loan him one?

HEY take it easy!

Heather doesn't have one yet.

i've still got time.

I don't know about after seeing this picture!!!

[Aaron Goldsmith]

We should also congratulate the 2009 SCCA Driver of Eminence, Tom Berry.

If you take a look at 330-331 of your rule book the past winners of the award are a who's who of the fastest and most skilled in our sport:
http://cms.scca.com/documents/Solo_Rule ... _Rules.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Steve Ekstrand]

Fantastic to hear Tom Berry got the honor this year! Quite the honor and very deserved!!!

:gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower:

[Mako Koiwai]

Was that before or after he once again put down the smack in BSP ... not that he of course didn't deserve it for his MANY other Victories!
:gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :king: :king: :king: :king: :king: :king:

[Mike Simanyi]

Random pics I took at nationals
http://picasaweb.google.com/aufaber/200 ... mpionships#" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's my favorite:

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[KJ Christopher]

Was that before or after he once again put down the smack in BSP ... not that he of course didn't deserve it for his MANY other Victories!
:gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :gpower: :king: :king: :king: :king: :king: :king:

before

[Max Hayter]

Local Lincoln news report...

http://ww2.1011now.com/global/video/fla ... ampionship" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Pete Loney]

Cool PAX Listing site for Nationals results

http://hotshoefactor.com/Pages/EventRes ... ventID=133" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Congrats to my fellow CR A Stock competitor Mark Pfannenschmidt for PAXing 44th on the east Course, Holy Smokes!
Now I need to find that speed in my car!

[Pete Loney]

Added a few more photos, the broken ST civic, and my "trophy" ball of fun:)

See the last 4 photos.....

http://picasaweb.google.com/moriuntensh ... directlink" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Greg Peng]

Ouch, looks like Humpty Dumpty fell of the wall.

[Sebastian Rios]

That OPR is gnarly! I wonder how much CP rubber makes a difference in an ST civic's handling?

[Mako Koiwai]

We got Brian Peter's wheels/tires yesterday ... yeah the OPR is the most I've ever seen ... and his cars last laps were in the Wet ... I wonder if the unevenness across the tread actually helped a tiny bit over a completely smooth R ?

[Steve Ekstrand]

Loss of gearing! Gesh...

[Tom Berry]

We got Brian Peter's wheels/tires yesterday ... yeah the OPR is the most I've ever seen ... and his cars last laps were in the Wet ... I wonder if the unevenness across the tread actually helped a tiny bit over a completely smooth R ?

Congrats on the "new baby"
I suspect we will see you at the next practice.

[Mako Koiwai]

... with the Miata ... while Karen and Brian drive HER new Z-06. I DO get to change the tires ...

[Kurt Rahn]

... with the Miata ... while Karen and Brian drive HER new Z-06. I DO get to change the tires ...

Maybe you'll get really lucky and she'll let you squirt the tires and check the pressures!