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Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:02 am
by Mike Simanyi
SK will be broken out from AM at registration. They will not qualify for the Super Challenge but will be eligible for the Bonus Challenge.

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:51 pm
by Jayson Woodruff
AM is just a holding tank for the SK guys since National doesn't have SK as a selectable option.

Jay W
Craig Naylor wrote:
Kurt Rahn wrote:Yeah, they're not separated between SK1 and SK2, and I think we have a real AM entry there as well in Randy Chase (unless he's driving something different or registered in the wrong class).
So are we running heads up against AM? Tom, Mark, do either of you know how this is going to work? For the Pro, if we have a class, will we also qualify for the challenge, or will SK1 & SK2 be excluded from qualification. Things to know to make an informed decision of where to run.

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:53 pm
by Tom Berry
Mike Simanyi wrote:SK will be broken out from AM at registration. They will not qualify for the Super Challenge but will be eligible for the Bonus Challenge.
Also, There will be a $ or "Bonus Bucks" pay out for the SK classes. They will take a percentage of the proceeds from the "Local Classes" and pay it back as top prizes. And trophies will be awarded in these classes just like regular Pro Solo classes.

Dont forget ! you have only till friday to sign up for the regular price. Or face the wrath of Mike Simanyi !

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:44 pm
by Craig Naylor
Since I can't afford to be competitive for the Tour & Pro this year in STS, and the only "unmod" I have to do at this time is put the stock air box back in...

SK2 will limit me to stock sized rims (aka 14") is the Falcon 615 still the best tire in a 14, or is there something better in that size. (The Acura has thread showing on 3 of the 4 tire as of today, and needs new tires anyway...)

Does someone have a set of the 14x6 hollows I could borrow for two weeks for the events?

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:17 pm
by Charley Hoyt
I have a novice questions......Is there a stock tire (SK1) class for this event?

Thanks,
Charley

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:19 pm
by Steve Ekstrand
Yes, by special arrangement Sk1 & Sk2 are running both the Tour and the Pro. Sign up in AM and they'll sort it out when you check in.

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:55 am
by Charley Hoyt
Steve Ekstrand wrote:Yes, by special arrangement Sk1 & Sk2 are running both the Tour and the Pro. Sign up in AM and they'll sort it out when you check in.

Thanks Steve.

Charley

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:39 pm
by Jeff Ringer
we need the Strongs ES miata to come out to this event

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:58 pm
by Aaron Goldsmith
Last day to sign up cheap!

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:28 pm
by Charley Hoyt
I signed up yesterday. :) I am looking forward to my first Pro solo.

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:26 pm
by Marshall Grice
Charley Hoyt wrote:I signed up yesterday. :) I am looking forward to my first Pro solo.
you won't be disappointed.


I'm so excited I keep forgetting that the tour is before the pro. :lol:

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:44 am
by Aaron Goldsmith
Looks like we're gonna get 200 folks at the Pro which I think is awesome given peoples monetary concerns!

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:46 am
by Steve Ekstrand
Mark Sipe asked on the SCCAFORUMS about a tire place near El Toro with experience mounting race tires.
Any ideas for him?

I was thinking of Tucker, but I looked it up and the only location I saw was Laguna Niguel which looked quite a ways South on their map.

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:11 am
by John Fendel
Mark Sipe asked on the SCCAFORUMS about a tire place near El Toro with experience mounting race tires.
Any ideas for him?
I have used American Tire & Wheel on Via Fabricante off Alicia for years. It is closer and less busy then Tucker.
There is also an Americas Tire on Aspan off Lake Forest Blvd. I wasn't impressed with them the one time I used them.

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:31 am
by Steve Ekstrand
Thanks John, I let him know.

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:46 pm
by Steve Glusman
I use Finishline in Mission Viejo

John has a really nice brand new tire machine and he seems to enjoy my racing stories.

He also has real nice alignment equipment and is open Sat till 3

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:24 pm
by Philip Strong
Jeff Ringer wrote:we need the Strongs ES miata to come out to this event

The new motor for the Strong's ES Miata should be arriving any day and going in this weekend. If all goes well (or at least OK) we are planning on running the Pro Solo. However, due to the severe impact of the cost of a new motor (even with the great deal from Mazda Motorsport) on the tire budget, we will be running SK2 unless someone has a great deal on a set of used 14" R-compound tires...

We were planning on a new set of Kumho 710's, but they are now on hold.

We hope to see you all there.

Phil

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:15 pm
by Mako Koiwai
Someone on this message board is selling a pretty new set of 225/50/15 710's on new SSR's ... but I'm guessing you're stuck with 14's ... and the 50's are probably too tall anyway.

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1460

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:55 am
by Veronica Hirsch
I have an obvious newby question --

It seems like there is not an SK1 index for the Ladies classes -- am I right?

I'm running BS, but frankly I need a new class, Ridiculously Stock.

Thanks everyone, I'm really looking forward to my it!

Veronica

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:52 pm
by Steve Ekstrand
Veronica-
BSL runs in L1, its one of two ladies index classes.

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:35 pm
by Tadd Ekstrand
I'm sad I am going to miss this one. :cry:

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:04 am
by Jeff Ringer
Philip Strong wrote:
Jeff Ringer wrote:we need the Strongs ES miata to come out to this event

The new motor for the Strong's ES Miata should be arriving any day and going in this weekend. If all goes well (or at least OK) we are planning on running the Pro Solo. However, due to the severe impact of the cost of a new motor (even with the great deal from Mazda Motorsport) on the tire budget, we will be running SK2 unless someone has a great deal on a set of used 14" R-compound tires...

We were planning on a new set of Kumho 710's, but they are now on hold.

We hope to see you all there.

Phil
did you find some v710s?

too late for this event but there is a decent set out of state on scca forums

http://sccaforums.com/forums/1/352422/S ... spx#352422" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:04 pm
by Steve Lepper
Any more workers needed for Friday?

I've sent a couple of emails over the past weeks to Tom Berry, but have not received any reply.

I'm available pretty much all day. Anyone with any news, please email me through the board link.

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:21 pm
by Christine Grice
Steve Lepper wrote:Any more workers needed for Friday?

I've sent a couple of emails over the past weeks to Tom Berry, but have not received any reply.

I'm available pretty much all day. Anyone with any news, please email me through the board link.
Quick and dirty answer is that if you show up on Friday wanting to help then we will put you to work. :D It might not count as your work assignment but if you have the time to spare then we will never turn away a helping hand.

Re: 2009 El Toro Pro Solo Thread

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:33 pm
by Steve Lepper
Thanks Christine! I got your message and will give him a call.