2010 TireRack Solo National Championships - Sep 7th-10th

[Aaron Goldsmith]

Registration is Open.

Main event site:
http://scca.com/event.aspx?hub=3&event=15171" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Current Registrations:
http://ams.scca.com/netforum/eweb/dynam ... 7&class=FP" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Days classes run:
http://scca.com/eventitems.aspx?item=28 ... 5171&hub=3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Run Order:
http://scca.com/eventitems.aspx?item=28 ... 5171&hub=3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Last year Mark Walker made a site for people to post information on about Solo Nationals. http://www.solonationals.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The transporter for Nationals Thread:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3923&start=0&hilit=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The Questions about where to stay thread:
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My drive around the paddock when they first opened the gates last year:
http://www.vimeo.com/6434330" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

East course last year:
http://www.vimeo.com/6545833" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

West Course last year:
http://www.vimeo.com/6495030" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Eric Clements]

This year we will be entering the site at gate 41 (?), further to the north into the paddock area.

There will be a tire cleaning area (wet skidpad) available for a small fee.

[Aaron Goldsmith]

This year we will be entering the site at gate 41 (?), further to the north into the paddock area.

There will be a tire cleaning area (wet skidpad) available for a small fee.

Ah, the one at the end of airpark rd?
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.855405 ... 00913&z=17" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Keith Brown]

Cool,

This year we will be entering the site at gate 41 (?), further to the north into the paddock area.

Cool, no more congestion issues with support vehicle parking and the gate at the west course.

[Eric Clements]

Ah, the one at the end of airpark rd?
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.855405 ... 00913&z=17" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nope. The one between Luke and Mathis streets

[Aaron Goldsmith]

Max says the Embassy is back down to 119.

[Max Hayter]

Max says the Embassy is back down to 119.

Indeed I do... I did enter my AAA number in though, so maybe that helped. I just booked a two bed room from 9/2 - 9/9 for $119 a night.

[Aaron Goldsmith]

Max says the Embassy is back down to 119.

Indeed I do... I did enter my AAA number in though, so maybe that helped. I just booked a two bed room from 9/2 - 9/9 for $119 a night.

Pfft, can't stick around to watch me race?! I see how it is.

[Steve Ekstrand]

I'll stick around....

But could you or Toby give Stacey a ride to the airport in that Taxi Cab???

[Max Hayter]

Max says the Embassy is back down to 119.

Indeed I do... I did enter my AAA number in though, so maybe that helped. I just booked a two bed room from 9/2 - 9/9 for $119 a night.

Pfft, can't stick around to watch me race?! I see how it is.

Not at that price + transporter + car rental + flight... I'm crying here:(

[Michael Smith]

Is it safe to say that if my Run Days for my group are Tues/Wed and I do not need to attend the Ceremony, that I could leave that Wed? I'm being realistic since my car is not competitive with the Mini or Mazda 3 or Taco truck
Why would I need to stay Thurs/Friday?
Looking to book a room...
Thx.

[Aaron Goldsmith]

Is it safe to say that if my Run Days for my group are Tues/Wed and I do not need to attend the Ceremony, that I could leave that Wed? I'm being realistic since my car is not competitive with the Mini or Mazda 3 or Taco truck
Why would I need to stay Thurs/Friday?
Looking to book a room...
Thx.

Banquet for Tues/Wed is Wednesday night. It's the biggest one since you have the Tu/W and Th/F folks both attending. I've stuck around in the past for Th/Fri since it's pretty much my vacation and you really only have a chance to watch and support people on the days you aren't running. Most folks do take off.

[Michael Smith]

Banquet for Tues/Wed is Wednesday night. It's the biggest one since you have the Tu/W and Th/F folks both attending. I've stuck around in the past for Th/Fri since it's pretty much my vacation and you really only have a chance to watch and support people on the days you aren't running. Most folks do take off.

Thanks Aaron! I see it now. Another question... they show the menu and stated Cash Bar, but is the food free? Or do we have to buy a food ticket somewhere?

Wednesday, Sept. 8
5:30 – 9:00 pm Tire Rack® Awards Ceremony Lied Center – University of Nebraska
(Tickets MUST be presented for entrance)
5:30 – 7:45pm Reception
8:00 – 10:00pm Awards Ceremony

[Steve Ekstrand]

Ticket is included for the driver.

Stacey wants to fly out Wednesday night after running STXL.... I'm trying to talk her out of that plan. She'd have to make Omaha for a 6:30 flight. I don't think you can guarantee that without knowing the run order and we won't know that in time. Stupid job.

[Randy Chase]

Michael,

I think it does seem kinda nice to be at the banquet to support everyone and put a finish on the events. The banquets are not just for the winners.

But... I can certainly understand leaving early too. I almost always try to stick around for the trophy presentation at ProSolos, but left early this Wendover so I could be back home before midnight.

The banquets are a mixture of hanging out with your friends.... mediocre banquet food.... some ceremony and then people leaving early once they (or their class) gets their trophies. So I can see deciding either way. If I wanted to get home Wednesday night, I would not think twice about missing it. But flying out is normally easier in the morning anyway (since it is later there) so if you are in town... attend.

They normally offer or sell the extra ticket for the banquet you did not run.

[George Schilling]

Michael,

I think it does seem kinda nice to be at the banquet to support everyone and put a finish on the events. The banquets are not just for the winners.

But... I can certainly understand leaving early too. I almost always try to stick around for the trophy presentation at ProSolos, but left early this Wendover so I could be back home before midnight.

The banquets are a mixture of hanging out with your friends.... mediocre banquet food.... some ceremony and then people leaving early once they (or their class) gets their trophies. So I can see deciding either way. If I wanted to get home Wednesday night, I would not think twice about missing it. But flying out is normally easier in the morning anyway (since it is later there) so if you are in town... attend.

They normally offer or sell the extra ticket for the banquet you did not run.

You can usually scrounge a ticket from someone who's leaving early. Just ask around.

[Stephen Yeoh]

I'm running Thu/Fri and it looks like I'll have to try and catch the 7:30pm flight out of Omaha on Friday night instead of leaving on Saturday. Run/work order hasn't been posted yet. Do you think this is realistic? What do I need to be aware of or make an allowance for?

Anybody leaving for the Omaha airport on Friday that I might be able to carpool with?

[Mihai Surubariu]

I would say that is impossible. It means u need to be at the airport by 6 at the latest to return the rental . It takes at least 1 hour to get from Lincoln to Omaha. and if you run or work last you are totally and utterly SCREWED !

I'm running Thu/Fri and it looks like I'll have to try and catch the 7:30pm flight out of Omaha on Friday night instead of leaving on Saturday. Run/work order hasn't been posted yet. Do you think this is realistic? What do I need to be aware of or make an allowance for?

Anybody leaving for the Omaha airport on Friday that I might be able to carpool with?

[Max Hayter]

Just booked a room at the Relax Inn for < $60 a night :

2231 West O Street
Lincoln, NE 68528
402-474-7671

Will I be murdered?

[Aaron Goldsmith]

Just booked a room at the Relax Inn for < $60 a night :

2231 West O Street
Lincoln, NE 68528
402-474-7671

Will I be murdered?

Kinda looks that way, sorry.

[Doug Kott]

Just booked a room at the Relax Inn for < $60 a night :

2231 West O Street
Lincoln, NE 68528
402-474-7671

Will I be murdered?

Couldn't hurt to make out a will. Can I have your shocks?

[Max Hayter]

I'm not worried - I'll have Shaun to protect me!

[Aaron Goldsmith]

I'm not worried - I'll have Shaun to protect me!

My Condolences.

In other news, up to 400 entrants at this point

[Aaron Goldsmith]

Only 2 weeks till the Price goes up.

[Christine Grice]

Only 2 weeks till the Price goes up.

And now the ProSolo Finale Registration is open to everyone.