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Post by chuckinnc on Mar 23, 2006 10:32:08 GMT -5
Hi all...Live in Sanford and within days should receive my Solstice ordered in Sept. Will be interested in SOLO and RoadRallies. Wife and I were very active in sports car rallies, racing gymkanas etc. a long time ago, 50's, in Europe with our 100M Healey and AC Bristol as well as a highly modified Opel GT later, late 60's, in Italy. Am interested in a stock class if there is one our car is elgible for. Also would like to get a schedule of events we can attent to meet you all, observe and learn in the near future. I am 73 and my wife is 70. Presently our only racing is competeing on our racing bicycles.
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Post by jbyrd on Mar 23, 2006 11:13:49 GMT -5
Welcome, Chuckinnc. Yes there is a class for your Solstice. I will be in CStock the last time I checked. If you check SCCA.COM the chose "SOLO" from the left menu, you should be able to find the "cars & rules" section from that left menu. The whole rule book is downloadble in PDF format now. Like you, I recently returned to sports car competiton after a long layoff. Look forward to meeting you  |
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 23, 2006 20:35:08 GMT -5
Welcome Chuck!!!
Can't we put him in B Stock? I need something that I can beat
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Post by prancingdawg on Mar 23, 2006 20:38:18 GMT -5
Welcome, Chuckinnc. Yes there is a class for your Solstice. I will be in CStock the last time I checked. If you check SCCA.COM the chose "SOLO" from the left menu, you should be able to find the "cars & rules" section from that left menu. The whole rule book is downloadble in PDF format now. Like you, I recently returned to sports car competiton after a long layoff. Look forward to meeting you Welcome aboard the board, Chuckinc! Can't wait to drive your car for ya! Pdawg  |
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 23, 2006 22:58:24 GMT -5
I looked at Soltice's before I bought my car. Not a bad litte unit!
Car and Driver had an article recently about a guy that has already figured out a way to stuff a V8 in one!!!
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Post by jbyrd on Mar 24, 2006 4:30:34 GMT -5
Welcome Chuck!!! Can't we put him in B Stock? I need something that I can beat In your dreams. |
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Post by C4Shane on Mar 24, 2006 7:49:34 GMT -5
Like you, I recently returned to sports car competiton after a long layoff. Huh???  When did you start competing? You've been telling the rest of us how much you enjoy driving at these "performance driving events"! Gee, can't wait to see what you will do when you decide to come back from your layoff ;D ;D Hi Chuck - Look forward to seeing you and your Solstice. Those cars look great! Catch any one of us at the next event and we will be glad to help you get back into the sport any way we can. Enjoy the forum, it is a great way to waste time. Glad to have you aboard! |
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Post by kjenkins on Mar 24, 2006 9:14:56 GMT -5
The guys and gals at the CCR-SCCA are a great group of cone-heads !!! Come to the social event this coming Monday night. There is a thread on here somewhere about it.  If we stay until after the place closes, are we allowed to setup a few cones? |
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Post by kjenkins on Mar 24, 2006 9:20:35 GMT -5
New Question for the Autocross Experts:
Are there any rules against running a rental car at the May 13, 14 Solo II events?
P.S. We just got the Saturn back ($1200).
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 24, 2006 13:22:52 GMT -5
Make sure you take the extra insurance!!!
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 24, 2006 16:15:12 GMT -5
New Question for the Autocross Experts:Are there any rules against running a rental car at the May 13, 14 Solo II events? Nope... we had a couple last year that ran a rental Mustang before the MR2 they bought showed up. |
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Post by C4Shane on Mar 24, 2006 22:45:09 GMT -5
Ha..the only rule is the one on the rental contract that sez you cannot use the car in speed event, racing, performance contests, etc. Notice that they did not say autocross (at least on the Hertz contract), so they must not have a problem with that. I think Hertz or Avis would love for you to bring a high performance rental out to an autocross - great marketing! Why, you could end up in a new Avis ad! ;D Just remember to put the spare tire and floor mats back in and fill up the tank before returning it!!! After all ~ "Nothing parties like a rental" or, "Rental cars - the only true off-road vehicle" ROFLOL They might wonder about the unusual tire wear!!!  |
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 24, 2006 23:28:14 GMT -5
I worked for a rental car company for 25 years! They won't notice a thing as long as you make sure the numbers are off of it.
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 24, 2006 23:30:10 GMT -5
Remember back in the 60's?
Hertz had a deal with Ford and were renting Mustangs, designated as 350H's. They used to sell out of them on weekends, and they would come back with E.T. numbers on them from the dragstrips!!!
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 24, 2006 23:32:12 GMT -5
That brought on the saying......
"Drive it, like it's a rental!"
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 24, 2006 23:32:56 GMT -5
Welcome Chuck!!! Can't we put him in B Stock? I need something that I can beat In your dreams. Ah, c'mon JB!!! ;D |
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Post by MattP on Mar 25, 2006 8:23:44 GMT -5
Ha..the only rule is the one on the rental contract that sez you cannot use the car in speed event, racing, performance contests, etc. Notice that they did not say autocross (at least on the Hertz contract), so they must not have a problem with that. The way it was written when I recently rented from Hertz included 'timed competitions', which an autocross certainly is. |
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 25, 2006 8:40:13 GMT -5
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Post by chuckinnc on Mar 25, 2006 9:34:42 GMT -5
Want to thank everyone for the great and helpful responses. The Solstice was expected to arrive at the dealers this past week. It didn't! Disappointment! Anyway should be in next week. I'll not be at the social since no car yet. Appreciate the info on the rules and have printed out the SOLO Stock ones. You all sound great and Carolyn and I are anxious to meet you. Hopefully soon. Bookmarked the Road Rally site and will really try to make it. Again thanks. Chuck
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 25, 2006 11:54:05 GMT -5
If you're into looking at cars, check out the Charlotte Auto Fair, April 6-9. www.charlotte-autofair.com/Its the largest car show and swap meet in the southeast. The event is at Lowe's Motor Speedway, in Concord. I'll be there with the Miata club on the 8th. |
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 25, 2006 23:18:34 GMT -5
If you're into looking at cars, check out the Charlotte Auto Fair, April 6-9. www.charlotte-autofair.com/Its the largest car show and swap meet in the southeast. The event is at Lowe's Motor Speedway, in Concord. I'll be there with the Miata club on the 8th. I'll be there with the Carolina Z Club!! |
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Post by C4Shane on Mar 26, 2006 8:31:37 GMT -5
I'll be there with the Ford Fiesta Club...ooops..there isn't one..darn. Guess I will be at Kershaw instead.
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 26, 2006 9:37:13 GMT -5
I'd like to be at Kershaw, but its out of my budget!
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 26, 2006 9:38:18 GMT -5
If you're into looking at cars, check out the Charlotte Auto Fair, April 6-9. www.charlotte-autofair.com/Its the largest car show and swap meet in the southeast. The event is at Lowe's Motor Speedway, in Concord. I'll be there with the Miata club on the 8th. I'll be there with the Carolina Z Club!! Cool... Hope to see you there! We're usually behind pit wall, on the north end. A few years back we were asked to do the judging for the Z club. They have some nice rides. |
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Post by C4Shane on Mar 26, 2006 13:36:44 GMT -5
I'd like to be at Kershaw, but its out of my budget! I'm going to help with registration and maybe tech or whatever they need me to do. Neither the Camaro nor Fiesta are suitable to run. |
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Post by lagunamiata on Mar 26, 2006 17:53:11 GMT -5
I may ride down on Sunday... already commited for Auto Fair on Saturday.
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Post by damnyankee on Mar 26, 2006 21:25:39 GMT -5
I'll be there with the Carolina Z Club!! Cool... Hope to see you there! We're usually behind pit wall, on the north end. A few years back we were asked to do the judging for the Z club. They have some nice rides. I'm not exactly sure where we will be. Last year we were right near the entrance inside the track. |
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Post by C4Shane on Mar 26, 2006 21:28:17 GMT -5
I may ride down on Sunday... already commited for Auto Fair on Saturday. Yeah, well after getting the Fiesta my wife just thinks I should be commited!  |
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Post by kjenkins on Mar 27, 2006 11:48:23 GMT -5
Ha..the only rule is the one on the rental contract ... They might wonder about the unusual tire wear!!! Thanks, I just wanted to make sure that I was the one assuming the risk and that nothing would effect the good ol' CCR SCCA ! |
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Post by prancingdawg on Mar 29, 2006 22:55:37 GMT -5
As usual, this thread has drifted way wide from chuckinnc 's original question. Now, what was it? |
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When did you start competing?
