Solo / Autocross school and Test & Tune April 5th.

[Dean]

Instructors and students wanted!

And please give the attached flyer to your friends, coworkers, and post it on the bulletin board, etc...

Solo / Autocross Driving School & Test and Tune.
Saturday April 5th, 2008
Reno/Stead Airport

Solo, also called Autocross, is a timed contest of driving skill. Speeds and hazards to spectators, participants, and property do not exceed those found in normal, legal highway driving. We think it is much more fun than street driving and you can't get a speeding ticket! Best of all, you can enter in your everyday street car!

This school will introduce you to Solo driving, teach you some of valuable driving skills and give you a chance to try them out in a controlled environment. There will be classroom and in car instruction from experienced drivers and coaches.
Reno SCCA Events are open to all licensed drivers and mechanically sound cars. (Sorry, no SUVS or other tall vehicles.)

Cost: $25 event fee + $15 weekend membership for non-SCCA Memebers.

Schedule: Please plan to arrive by 8:00AM to get registered and have your car inspected before the classroom session begins at 9:00 and plan to be there until at least 4:00PM

If you can't make it to the school, new drivers are welcome at any of our regularly scheduled event and there are people that will help you get started. See the full season schedule at WWW.RenoSCCA.org (http://www.renoscca.org/forums/../)


For drivers already familiar with Solo, this event will be an ideal time to work on your car setup and get a little practice before the season starts.
The first event of the season is the that Sunday, April 6th.

For more information and directions, please visit WWW.RenoSCCA.org (http://www.renoscca.org/forums/../)

Have questions or comments? Post them here!

[as197f12518]

Cool, count me in as an instructor. (assuming you want a slow guy in a fast kart) Although I'd like to sign up as a student, passengers tell me they don't like trying to hold on to the side pod of the kart....:eek:

[solonut]

count me in for instructor......and Jay thats a "BIG slow guy.....:)

[left footed whooten]

Rook here....

Loaner helmets available for this event?
Can a guy pay up for a regular SCCA membership at the event, or only for a weekend pass?

Haven't autox'ed since 1991 in a Pinto....look out.

[solonut]

Rook here....

Loaner helmets available for this event?
Can a guy pay up for a regular SCCA membership at the event, or only for a weekend pass?

Haven't autox'ed since 1991 in a Pinto....look out.

Yes loaner helmets available

yes you can pay for reg membership @ event

and you have our sympathy for having a Pinto......but its probably faster than a Subie :p


and most of all ......... WELCOME BACK!!!!!

[Kevin M]

Yes loaner helmets available

yes you can pay for reg membership @ event

and you have our sympathy for having a Pinto......but its probably faster than a Subie :p


and most of all ......... WELCOME BACK!!!!!

Subies are all slow Pat- they just come with fast drivers!

[solonut]

Subies are all slow Pat- they just come with fast drivers!
do you know any??????

[Dean]

Flyer added to first post.

And please behave children. Take the smack talk to off-topic or elsewhere please.

[Skyhorse]

Can I bring the 510 please please I promise I will help out as long as the testing dosn't turn into a lot of tuning on my 35 year old relic but at least its 10 years newer than me

[Dean]

Can I bring the 510 please please I promise I will help out as long as the testing dosn't turn into a lot of tuning on my 35 year old relic but at least its 10 years newer than meSure, as long as it passes a basic safety inspection. AKA: Isn't leaking fluids, parts aren't falling off, suspension, brakes and tires OK, stuff isn't rattling around...

[left footed whooten]

Yes loaner helmets available

yes you can pay for reg membership @ event

and you have our sympathy for having a Pinto......but its probably faster than a Subie :p


and most of all ......... WELCOME BACK!!!!!

Thanks.
Killer Pintos From Outer Space veteran here. College Park High School, Bob Hagin. Best program ever for teens, I wish it still existed. 2.3L, 390cfm 4bbl, dual-plane Offy manifold, header, cam, and maliciously cut coils springs/reworked leafs. We used to go to the SF region events at Alameda County fairgrounds....I certainly hope that my WRX is teh fastar than my 2.3L runabout.

[MPREZIV]

Can I bring the 510 please please I promise I will help out as long as the testing dosn't turn into a lot of tuning on my 35 year old relic but at least its 10 years newer than me


Aww... Come on Scott! That 510's AWESOME!!! Lookin' forward to seeing you out this year!

-Cory

[Skyhorse]

Sure, as long as it passes a basic safety inspection. AKA: Isn't leaking fluids, parts aren't falling off, suspension, brakes and tires OK, stuff isn't rattling around...
Define leaking
Dean your post is just what people need to know just the simple stuff like no bowling balls in the trunk and to make sure the steering wheel is actually attached to the car.
got to keep it simple for us slow guys

[zpeed]

I guess I can help teach too if you need more instructor. How do I get info on that?

[SFVette]

Count me in as an instructor.

[NV Racer]

Is there a sound limit at Stead? I run a Spec Miata and would like to try a little autocross and clear out the cobwebs before I hit the road courses.

Dennis

[sperry]

Is there a sound limit at Stead? I run a Spec Miata and would like to try a little autocross and clear out the cobwebs before I hit the road courses.

Dennis
Here's the official rule:

2.2.1. Maximum Sound Level
The maximum sound level shall be 95dB at 75 feet from the estimated “loudest” part of
the course as measured by a decibel meter using an averaging setting. Any vehicle
measuring over 95dB but under 100dB shall be warned and not allowed to compete in
later events unless corrections are made. Any car measuring 100dB or over will be
immediately banned until corrected to meet limits.

But unless your car is obviously insanely loud, no one even gets out the sound meter.

[Kevin M]

Yeah, the only time it's ever even been brought up to my knowledge was for a certain Jaguar V12 that had about 18" of pipe past the exhaust valves.

[NV Racer]

But unless your car is obviously insanely loud, no one even gets out the sound meter.

At Laguna we are limited 90dB. At all others we are limited to 103dB.

So I have 2 exhausts, the louder one I have seen 97 dB at Thunderhill and 99dB at Laguna running under a 101dB limit. Those numbers are at WOT at 7K rpms. Can one hit redline at the typical layouts that Reno runs in AutoX. I can bring both exhausts and change if there is an issue.

Dennis

[solonut]

I hit rev limiter in my miata....usually 2nd gear....Pat

[as197f12518]

At Laguna we are limited 90dB. At all others we are limited to 103dB.

So I have 2 exhausts, the louder one I have seen 97 dB at Thunderhill and 99dB at Laguna running under a 101dB limit. Those numbers are at WOT at 7K rpms. Can one hit redline at the typical layouts that Reno runs in AutoX. I can bring both exhausts and change if there is an issue.

Dennis

Why not be a good samaritan and run the quieter exhaust? Do you have some compelling reason why you don't want run the quiet exhaust? And yes, you could easily hit redline at solo events. More than once, I've heard cars bouncing off the rev limiter.

[NV Racer]

Do you have some compelling reason why you don't want run the quiet exhaust?
With the louder exhaust I tend to get better lap times not sure if its about power or because there is one less distraction. Without the exhaust note I need to watch the tach more closely.

Dennis

[Kevin M]

Why not be a good samaritan and run the quieter exhaust? Do you have some compelling reason why you don't want run the quiet exhaust? And yes, you could easily hit redline at solo events. More than once, I've heard cars bouncing off the rev limiter.

The compelling reason is power. And as he's been told he's (probably) not breaking any rules, formal or informal, there's no reason for him not to go ahead and run his class-legal exhaust.

[dsmith]

Dean I won't be able to make it Saturday as I'll be neck deep in "The Mikado" at the Pioneer Theater; I'm not even sure I'll be able to run Sunday. But if Nevada Opera goes bankrupt between now and then I'll be out both days.

[Joeyy]

Dean, I'm in for speading whatever knowledge I have on Saturday. Hope your getting some sun.:)

[AlexR]

... I hope my car isn't smoking when i try to pass tec... (the 93) :D



One car last year seariously hurt my ears going by so i don't think we are really enforcing the sound rule..

probably not what the board guys want me posting, but its my perception , its probably wrong :D

[JimU]

Do we have a schedule of how the test and tune will work.

Can we run morning and/or afternoon?
Will a full coarse be set up or just pieces for the school?

Its time to see how she runs.:eek:

Thanks

[Joeyy]

Master Dean, I have Friday off before the test & tune. Let me know if you need any help with course set up.

[k-dogg39]

Do we have a schedule of how the test and tune will work.

Can we run morning and/or afternoon?
Will a full coarse be set up or just pieces for the school?

Its time to see how she runs.:eek:

Thanks

Any info on this? I was wondering what the schedule for non-school attendees is as well on Sat?

Thanks!

[Dean]

Day and tarmac will be split into segments.

In the AM, there will be a mini autocross course as well as skid pad and slalom.

Instructors and test and tuners will have access to the elements while students are in class.

Test and tuners and students will then be using them with instructors instructing.

In the afternoon they will either continue to be separate elements or combined into a larger course. That is still to be determined.

[Dean]

Just to clarify.

Instructors get free Sat. entry and will get Test & Tune and practice time.

Test & Tuners not instructing pay as do students.

[Kevin M]

Does it count as instructing if I only want to instruct one student? :D

[Dean]

Does it count as instructing if I only want to instruct one student? :DInstructors will likely have a minimum of 2 students and maybe 3, so unless you are willing to have at least one more, probably not.

[Kevin M]

Okay, let me rephrase. If I don't have to abandon my co-driver to her lonesome very much, I'll instruct. Assuming registration duties don't conflict.

[autox7]

Dean, if I read your statement right (possible I did not) then those doing the Test and Tune also must use an instructor?

[nmhansen]

Dean, if I read your statement right (possible I did not) then those doing the Test and Tune also must use an instructor?

No, you can test and tune without instructing (or having an instructor).

Though, instructors will be out on course, and you will have to follow their lead.

[Dean]

Dean, if I read your statement right (possible I did not) then those doing the Test and Tune also must use an instructor?What Nick said mostly. Test & Tuners will be mixed in with the other participants in a semi structured manner.

Obviously if you are working on your car setup on the slalom or skid pad, you will not be forced to move to another area when students "rotate", but to be fair to all, don't expect to run the mini-course more than 1/4 or so of the day.

Students and T&T drivers will be expected to work "the course" about 1/4 of the day, attend the drivers meeting, etc. as usual.

Instructors are "working" as instructors and thus will not be "working" on course.

We could also use any volunteer "helpers" to do timing slips, safety, registration, grid, shag cones, corners, etc. They get first priority for the "cushy" jobs. :)

[Joeyy]

No, you can test and tune without instructing (or having an instructor).

Though, instructors will be out on course, and you will have to follow their lead.

Nick, what days are you coming out? Are you going to miss me in ESP?

[nmhansen]

I'll be out both days. About 99% chance I'll be on street tires. And yeah, I'm definitely going to miss having real competition in ESP :p

[renogt4]

dean what time do helpers and instructors need to arrive?

[MattR]

Setup starts around 7 am, Instructors should be there no later than 8, but early help is Always a big plus!!!!

[Dean]

The "After Party/Gathering" will be at the NorthWest Flowing Tide at about 5:30 or so depending on when we get done.

Everyone is invited to come and BS about cars, talk smack to your fellow competitors, eat, drink and have an all around good time.

[Cody]

I'll be out both days. About 99% chance I'll be on street tires. And yeah, I'm definitely going to miss having real competition in ESP :p

We shall see. ;)

[nmhansen]

We shall see. ;)

:p

I have to do a little smack talking