This weekend I'll be attending my first ProSolo and I just realized that I don't know how it runs. If someone could <U>simply</U> outline what happens on Saturday and Sunday that would be a big help.

 

I've never attended one myself, but from what I've heard this is what happens.

Two cars line up at the same time, running mirror-image courses. They start by using a drag-type start, using a christmas tree system. After each car runs one side, they immediately switch sides, and run again. As far as eliminations go, that's where I'm a bit hazy...

 

I know how the actual driving part works, it's the schedule for the weekend that I don't understand and how Satuday effects Sunday and so on.

 

Nevermind, I found the supps on the SCCA page. My only question now is what is the ProSolo license?

 

The ProSolo License is the $60 you have to pay SCCA before you can compete in your second ProSolo. You get one freebie...

Mike

 

Sometime near the end of the Sunday morning runs there will be an announcement about putting your name in the hat for a chance at the Bonus Challenge. The hat is usually in impound. Make sure you do this and make sure you are there when they draw out the names. 8 names are drawn for the Bonus Challenge. The winner gets a free ProSolo entry.

Also attend the beginner briefing Saturday morning when Howard goes over how things work.

ProSolo
My performance at the two ProSolo's

Chris

 

The best advice I can give is be early early early to pre-grid and then grid. DSP will be buried in the groups, so pay attention to how and when things line up prior to you running. It should be announced over the PA, but you're really on your own to be there when it's time.

Grid spots are numbered, and there will be sheets posted with where you should be. Sat am it be be set-up by number order in class, Pm and Sun am will by place order within class; if two driver car, faster driver runs first with the class group.

Another quirk that is easy to screw up is that you do your 4 runs in 2 pairs, and for the 2nd pair, you run the courses in opposite order. Example, if you go left-right for the first pair, then after that when you go back to grid you line up in the other lane than you were, so that you do the 2nd pair right-left. Of course, these orders would be reversed if you started on the right.

 

Get there Friday afternoon, teched and do some practice starts. Get familiar with the lights and their timing.

 

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Very true. Reaction time counts as part of your final time.

I was lucky enough to be picked for the Bonus Challenge at my first ProSolo. Lot's of fun.

good luck,

aj

 

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Very true. Reaction time counts as part of your final time.
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Reaction time only counts as part of your time in the bonus rounds. In the regular rounds, it only matters if you redlight &lt;.500 or take too long &gt; 1.00

 

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Reaction time only counts as part of your time in the bonus rounds. In the regular rounds, it only matters if you redlight &lt;.500 or take too long &gt; 1.00

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I don't believe that is true anymore...

Mike

 

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I don't believe that is true anymore...

Mike</TD></TR></TABLE>

When did that change, it was that way the last 2 years I ran.

 

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When did that change, it was that way the last 2 years I ran.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It is when you are in the challenge rounds but not in the timed runs for class placement; clock starts when you trip the 2nd beam. As far as I know its been that way the last 2 years.

 

Yes, reaction time now counts during all the rounds. I was told it didn't count in the past due to a hardware or software limitation that has now been remedied. Although I really wish they would post the reaction times as well as the run-times. They weren't always announced.

Chris

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StageOne &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

When did that change, it was that way the last 2 years I ran.</TD></TR></TABLE>It changed last year. They announce your reaction times, and so if you're cutting 0.7 lights, that means your actual time on course is X.XX-0.2. A red-light means that the time you "run" is "too fast" by however much you redlit by.

Karen
can cut 0.5s all day... if i'm not in a particular white foumula

 

1) show up on Friday early - they usually have practice starts on Fridays and they end around 3 or 4 (I think) Practice starts cost $10 for 6 and you get to actually use the lights and learn your 60 foot times. This will really help with your confidence on Sat. morning.

2) Howard Duncan usually holds a novice procedural class (I think on Saturday morning) This is invaluable in answering all your procedural questions. Go to this!!!

3) Relax and don't be intimidated - Remember that you will get 6 runs on each side over the course over the weekend and only your best run on each side counts.

4) Even if you get eliminated before the challenge rounds stick around - there are bonus challenges that are drawn from all the people who are not in other challenges. If you are not around they pick another person.

5) Don't forget to go to impound!!!

 

Just FYI, the Pro Finale is full...hope you got in if you wanted to.

Mike

 

The Pro Finale wasn't in my plans for this year. I'm just trying out the pro because it's so close and Ben Martinez is co-driving and providing the Hoosiers.

 

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Mike</TD></TR></TABLE>

I suck... I'm on the wait list

 

$500 and I'll give my spot to you.

 

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With some of the contingencies that can be won, you could come out still ahead on that deal...assuming you can win.

Eric who was going to send in his entry this week.

 

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w3rd! I'm in like Flint. I'm gellin' like a felon.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sloWS6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm gellin' like a felon.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hey buddy if the suit fits.!

 

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w3rd! I'm in like Flint. I'm gellin' like a felon.</TD></TR></TABLE>Stop yellin.

 

On friday... is there a practice course too like the Tours have or is it just practice starts?