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

Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 11:10 am
by 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:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3907&start=0&hilit=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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;

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

Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 3:01 pm
by 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.

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

Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 3:57 pm
by Aaron Goldsmith
Eric Clements wrote: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;

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

Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 4:04 pm
by Keith Brown
Cool,
Eric Clements wrote: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.

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

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 7:05 pm
by Eric Clements
Aaron Goldsmith wrote: 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

to be merged (just a sec)

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 1:34 pm
by Aaron Goldsmith
Max says the Embassy is back down to 119.

Re: Questions for Nationals in Lincoln

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 1:44 pm
by Max Hayter
Aaron Goldsmith wrote: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.

Re: Questions for Nationals in Lincoln

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:21 pm
by Aaron Goldsmith
Max Hayter wrote:
Aaron Goldsmith wrote: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.

Re: Questions for Nationals in Lincoln

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:26 pm
by Steve Ekstrand
I'll stick around....

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

Re: Questions for Nationals in Lincoln

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:27 pm
by Max Hayter
Aaron Goldsmith wrote:
Max Hayter wrote:
Aaron Goldsmith wrote: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:(

Re: Questions for Nationals in Lincoln

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:16 pm
by 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.

Re: Questions for Nationals in Lincoln

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:13 pm
by Aaron Goldsmith
Michael Smith wrote: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.

Re: Questions for Nationals in Lincoln

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:32 pm
by Michael Smith
Aaron Goldsmith wrote: 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

Re: Questions for Nationals in Lincoln

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:55 pm
by 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.

Re: Questions for Nationals in Lincoln

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:00 pm
by 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.

Re: Questions for Nationals in Lincoln

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:47 pm
by George Schilling
Randy Chase wrote: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. :)

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

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:48 pm
by 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?

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

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:53 pm
by 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 !

Stephen Yeoh wrote: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?

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

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:07 am
by 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?

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

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:56 am
by Aaron Goldsmith
Max Hayter wrote: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.

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

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:01 am
by Doug Kott
Max Hayter wrote: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? :P

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

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:03 am
by Max Hayter
I'm not worried - I'll have Shaun to protect me!

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

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:10 am
by Aaron Goldsmith
Max Hayter wrote:I'm not worried - I'll have Shaun to protect me!
My Condolences.

In other news, up to 400 entrants at this point

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

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:29 am
by Aaron Goldsmith
Only 2 weeks till the Price goes up.

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

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:45 am
by Christine Grice
Aaron Goldsmith wrote:Only 2 weeks till the Price goes up.
And now the ProSolo Finale Registration is open to everyone.