2018 SCCA Solo Nationals

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Registration is now open for the 2018 SCCA Solo Nationals. To date, the overall entry stands at 785 (against a cap of 1350) with CM/CML at 5 and 1 respectively:

https://www.motorsportreg.com/index....79C3F92B5CD59B

Looking forward to another great week in Lincoln, NE!

[Lynn]

The yellow Reynard should be there with John Powell driving it. An iron head Ivey is being installed this week.

[captain_pants]

Up to 10 entrants in CM. I'm looking for a co-driver in my car to add one more! http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/show...002#post564002

[TeamFRD]

I'm trying to make this happen - in my RF88. Possible co-drive as well. (Although the Citation co-drive intrigues)

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Registration now at 1002 (against cap of 1350) with 15 in CM / 1 in CML. Given the rate of registration (~350/day), I would recommend signing up NOW if you're thinking of attending...

[-pru-]

Registration now at 1117 (against cap of 1350) with 20 in CM / 1 in CML. Looks like entry will cap within the next 24 hours. CM entry *could* hit 28. Current CM entry (including those who have yet to reg):

[Lynn]

1326 entries at 9 pm central. CM 30 open, 4 ladies. FM 29 open 6 ladies. BM 18 and 1.

[TedV]

And it's a wrap, hit cap about 11:11pm

[-pru-]

New record?

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	#	Driver	Car
1	4	Vernon Maxey	2004 Solo Vee LynxB
2	11	Jonathan Clements	1994 Van Diemen RF-94
3	16	John Powell	1985 Reynard 85F
4	21	Robert Qualkinbush	1990 Adams Aero Solo
5	31	Brent Cary	1988 Reynard FF1600
6	45	Patrick Barber	1984 Reynard FF1600
7	46	Joshua Parker	1985 Reynard 85F
8	50	Chris Pruett	1985 Swift DB1
9	51	Mark Uhlmann	1998 Van Diemen RF-98
10	70	Jon Krolewicz	1982 Reynard FF1600
11	71	John Ryan	1974 Dulon MP15
12	83	John Becker	1983 Reynard FF1600
13	87	Brandon Lavender	1985 Van Diemen RF85
14	89	John Krotez	1984 Swift DB1
15	93	Joseph Sim	1985 Citation FF
16	94	KJ Christopher	1994 Van Diemen RF-94
17	95	Ben Martinez	1984 Van Diemen RF-84
18	96	David Fauth	1995 Van Diemen RF-95
19	99	David Flesher	1988 Van Diemen RF-88
20	114	Matt Boian	1996 Piper DF-2C
21	145	Michael Nienhuis	1984 Reynard FF1600
22	146	Stacey Strout	1985 Reynard 85F
23	151	Phillip Leavens	1998 Van Diemen RF-98
24	170	Andrew Howe	1982 Reynard FF1600
25	171	Greg Maloy	1974 Dulon MP15
26	189	Michael Marich	1984 Swift DB1
27	194	Eric Clements	1994 Van Diemen RF-94
28	195	Jaime Mendoza	1984 Van Diemen RF-84
29	193	Cory Dyck	1985 Citation FF
30	196	Barry Ott	1995 Van Diemen RF-95

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	#	Driver	Car
1	60	Deanne Caraballo	1984 Van Dieman RF-84
2	83	Sue Eckles	1983 Reynard FF1600
3	87	Krystal Lavender	1985 Van Diemen RF85
4	94	Mari Clements	1994 Van Diemen RF-94

[bassracer]

Still on the hunt for a co-drive, will be messaging some folks

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Yesterday afternoon, the National office announced that they were raising the 2018 Solo Nationals entry cap from 1350 w FJ drivers to 1400 wo FJ drivers. The change in cap would allow a large number of those on waiting list to enter.

This morning, eligible folks on the wait list (~66 individuals) were given 24 hrs to enter. The event once again capped within a few hours with entry now sitting at 1400 + 18.

Comparing the latest entry to the previous, CM dropped one / picked up three and now stands at 32. CML is unchanged.

Attached is an image of how I read the latest CM enter; this differs slightly from the on-line version with Eric/Jonathan running 94/194 and Matt moving to 14 (from 114 as no co-driver).

Just 44 days to go until the start of the 2018 Solo Nationals!

[Barry Ott]

We *need* to make sure Brandon and Krystal get a ride!!

Barry

[CM/FFdriver]

We *need* to make sure Brandon and Krystal get a ride!!

Barry

They have there car to drive right they just need co-drivers, don't they? if not Krystal can co-drive with Dianne in the 84 VD.

If Brandon would have called me 1.5 months ago

New co-driver very fast, can't wait.

Ben

[Barry Ott]

From the above post:
"Still on the hunt for a co-drive" and from this thread:
http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/show...my-85-Citation

I got the impression they're looking for a ride, not for co-drivers.

Personally, I just want to run with them again! (...and the championships need an asterisk if they aren't driving )

Barry

[bassracer]

We are working through some options thanks to some generous car owners. Hope to report a plan soon!

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Based on information gathered this weekend, attached is an image of how I read the current CM/CML enter. Again this differs slightly from the on-line version...

[CM/FFdriver]

Based on information gathered this weekend, attached is an image of how I read the current CM/CML enter. Again this differs slightly from the on-line version...

Man this is going to be Fun!

Ben

[Lynn]

The tired and broken engine in the Reynard has be replaced with a low time Ivey. Hopefully, all goes well with two local events and we'll see everyone in Lincoln.

[CM/FFdriver]

The tired and broken engine in the Reynard has be replaced with a low time Ivey. Hopefully, all goes well with two local events and we'll see everyone in Lincoln.

What happen to the engine that you to replace it?

Ben

[Lynn]

We are not sure what happened. We had the car at a NASAcross event at Peru a couple of years ago. John was just finishing a run when there was a bang and the engine quit. It didn't dump any oil and a visual inspection showed no holes in the block. So we pulled the head and didn't see holes in the pistons or cracks in the cylinders. We tried to spin the engine with the starter and it spun freely and didn't make any noises. So, we wiped the antifreeze out of the cylinders, filled the with oil and put the head back on. The one thing we forgot to check was if the distributor was tuning when we spun the engine. We are hoping that the distributor shaft snapped.

The engine will be going for a rebuild this winter, probably to Curtis Farley.

[Charlie Schmidt]

Farley has retired

[Lynn]

Farley has retired

So will I come November 1st. Thanks for the info.

[hdsporty1988]

Farley has retired

Really? I know he just did a 2000 two weeks ago.

[Lynn]

Spending money, spending money. I just ordered a set of slicks, a set of wets, and a set of steel wheels for the wets.

[Charlie Schmidt]

I was in Curtis' shop in January, and he said the place was for sale. There was a flow bench on fleebay a couple of months ago, and by the address, I figured it was his. Maybe his plans changed....

[Lynn]

The Ivey engine is much, much stronger than the broken engine was before it broke. John DNF'd the first three runs due to arriving at the next element going too fast because of much greater acceleration. And it doesn't smoke like an FMod.

[ahowe]

CM: Run 1, Work 3.
CML: Run 4, Work 2.

[Lynn]

Alright!! The Diamond Racing Wheels just arrived. Now we have wheels to mount the radial wets on. The new slicks were mounted earlier to day.

[Charlie Schmidt]

what day does CM run?

[chrisw52]

thursday/friday

[TedV]

Alright!! The Diamond Racing Wheels just arrived. Now we have wheels to mount the radial wets on. The new slicks were mounted earlier to day.

You did test fit the steel rims to make sure they cleared brakes n things, right? Checking because of the number of times in a previous day job folks would come back and say " the #@¢€en rims didnt fit"

Thurs/Friday , cool! I get to watch y'all run my working group... Wait. I get to work all 4 days.... All y'all be legal and don't do anything to make for a protest so I don't actually have to work. K thnks!!!

[Lynn]

No, but is shouldn't be a problem. The Panasports have a 3.5 inch backspace while the Diamonds have a 3 inch backspace. I'll throw one in the truck and check for sure at the event tomorrow.

[TeamFRD]

New tires: scuff or run stickers?

[TeamFRD]

Run/Work Order and Nationals course designs are posted!
See full-res versions on the event page here: https://www.scca.com/events/1990310-...solo-nationals


Links to FB pics [ cntl click for a new tab]

Run order
https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...5d&oe=5BFDF9F9


Maps
https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...97&oe=5BF62012

https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...af&oe=5BF54A9A

[Lynn]

New tires: scuff or run stickers?

One or two heat cycles. Let tires rest at least 24 hours after first heat cycle.

[Lynn]

So, who is arriving when?

I'll be there Sunday afternoon. John will be arriving Tuesday afternoon.

[TedV]

New tires: scuff or run stickers?

What Lynn said, scuff them one or 2 runs to get rid of mold release or you may be a little more "greasy" on the first runs on course. That is more important than the relax time after in case you can't do both. Don't scuff months or weeks in advance because as soon as the surface is scuffed, oils will evaporate faster than the out of the mold surface.

[lowside67]

New tires: scuff or run stickers?

We have been debating this as well.

At Crows we mounted a sticker set the night before, drove figure 8s in the paddock, then went out for run 1 on effectively 0 heat cycle tires the next morning. We were unfortunately the first group out so the course was cold and dirty (relatively speaking) but the grip was really unimpressive.

On the other hand, at Packwood we put a sticker set on and did 4 TNT runs, then put them away for the night. We found them to be better from Run 1 and I believe our strategy will be to put a handful of runs on our new set for nationals at the TNT before running.

With all that said, Eric Clements beat me both times and I believe with stickers on the grid for run 1 - so take my advice with a grain of salt...

-Mark (#51 CM codriving with Phil Leavens)