SPORTS CAR COMPETITION allentown 7/10/05 autoX
 

Want to learn to drive well or do you think you already know how to drive? Then solo, the Sports Car Club of America's (SCCA) version of autocross, is for you. Solo is a "low speed performance driving competition," time trial style automotive event in which one car at a time competes against the clock. The course is defined using traffic cones on a large parking lot. The average speed is no more than one would experience in regular highway driving, but not faster then second gear speeds. The challenge is to control your car at the limits of acceleration, cornering, and braking. Solo is perfect for first timers and seasoned gear heads alike.

Drivers are rewarded by their skill and precision, not top speed or power. Cars are classed by their performance and modifications. Almost any car is eligible as long as it is in good mechanical shape. No special safety systems are needed except for stock seat belts, and a SNELL-90 approved helmet, and loaner helmets are available. Competitors must possess a valid state driver's license. Instructors are willing to help at no charge as well.

Solo is the safest form of automotive competition out there. So empty all the loose objects from your car, come on out, and give it a try. This is the most inexpensive way to get your feet wet in the racing world, as many well known drivers started out in solo events with the SCCA.

Trophies are awarded for fastest car of the day, and fastest indexed time.


Location: Mack Truck World Headquarters parking lot 2100 Mack Boulevard, Allentown, PA
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. for registration; Start at 9:30 a.m.
Entry fee: $25.00 per car
Contact Person: Stephen Lockett, phone: 610-247-7984, mediasch@aol.com or Jon Rush at jdrush@enter.net


The Sports Car Club of America(SCCA) is a national non-profit organization of about 70,000 members that sanctions events ranging from road races, to rallies, to hill climbs, and to autocrosses. Web site: www.phillyscca.com

thanks for posting this, i'm going to see if i can make it out... :D.
bryan

Hmmm first auto x and only 25 bucks hmmmmm

can we get a good sized group to go down together? could be fun... i've never been to one so dont be all shy on me... i'll be just as clueless and slow as anyone out there.
bryan

Count me in...
i think tho i have a faster car i may be slower then you but all in good fun right. The important thing is that there is nothing to hit but cones so mess up all u want and nothing to hurt on car.

i'll be there with a couple of buddies, turbo mirages, galant vr4's, evos.

I'll be there. I just started autocrossing and I'm now addicted to it. It's so much fun!

Figures I have to work sunday morning or I would have to show up in the cutlass to see how many laughs I could get.

I'll see if I can get permission from teh wife lol

Ive been suckered into going. :partyman:

I won't be attending. I'd rather not be the first on record to blow up my car because a cone tapped my transmission. <_<

Thats funny, you'rr funny..

is it less if you are a SCCA member?

Im deff going we will see if i race, cant afford a new motor at this time, but deff should be fun to watch.

we are leaving from charles' house at 7:15am (to arrive by 8:30am).
his address is 8 Homestead Dr. Yardley, PA 19067. Its right off of Makefield Rd. but your best bet is to mapquest it. Just let me know if you're planning to meet up with us before we leave... and PM me your number so we can get in touch in case anyone is running late.
Bryan

bump... is anybody meeting up? lemme know...
bryan

I am gonna head out i guess i iwll meet u guys there since i am coming from the other end of the world :D

i really want to go but i have work...does anyone kno when the next one is so i can request off

I have no clue how to get to yardley and will have an even worse time at 7am. I really want to go but the car is acting up again so im going to have to give her a rest, unless someone wants to get a run going later on (hint hint)

keith... dont make excuses.... if you live near matt you can come over with him tomorrow morning... its like 15 minutes away. come on everyone, step it up tomorrow and i bet you'll have the time of your life. charles, steph, and myself will definitely be meeting at charles' house at 7am. i also hope that matt does indeed decide to come, and that keith does too. i guess barry will meet us there. we're heading out at 7:15 sharp!
now for my 4 hours of sleep....
bryan
p.s. if you have a video camera bring it! also bring white shoe polish, tape for your number, a jack and stands, sunblock, water, food, and i dont know what else... i'm new at this :D

I was waiting for matt to call me back today after he heard from you. I guess he was busy with the DP install. He didnt know if he was going and didnt know what you were up to, So i just assumed that it was off. I have to figure out how to get my g/f up at 6am to get ready now!!! im gonna be in so much trouble!!!!!! :cry: