Welcome to the Official Website for the STL Region Solo Program

Solo (AKA Autocross) is a test of driving skill and the car's agility in which one car at a time is driven over a clearly defined course, the elapsed time and penalties for course deviations being the determining factor for awards.  Most Solo events take place in large parking lots, with the course defined by orange pylons. Speeds are limited and the hazards to spectators and participants do not usually exceed those encountered in normal, legal highway driving.  Watch the video below to see how easy it is to enter an event and have fun with your car at these events!

Drivers Meeting

 The StL Solo Drivers Meeting Information

 St. Louis Region SCCA Solo Series         revised 1/26/2011

 In order to maximize run time it was decided by the Solo Advisory Committee to hold a SHORT formal drivers meeting. This info is still imporant though, so please read.  It is our intention to be FAIR to all competitors and to Make it Easy, Make it Fun for all. 

 
Welcome everyone
If you have a problem or question during the day, please find the Event Chairman to help you.
 

Registration -- 7:30am-8:30am 
Tech -- 7:30am-8:40am 
Worker assignments -- 7:30am-8:50am 
Course Walks -- 8:00am-9:00am
Novice Course Walk -- 8:30 & 9:00am 
Mandatory Drivers Meeting -- 9:30am 
Heat 1 Workers to their assignments -- 9:45am
First Car Off -- 10:00am 
Final Standings -- After Audit of Final Results & Cleanup 

 

It is expected that 1st Heat competitors will grid their cars before 8:45am

NOTE** You must run the heat as posted with your class.

 

Your 2011 Chiefs are
Course, Tom Cindrich & Kelly Smith
Equipment, Chris Mertens
Event Officials Sign Up, Janice Rick
Grid , Terry Gordon
IT, David Schnardthorst
Novices, Tom Sotiropoulos
Radio, Vicky Moellenbeck
Registration, April Schnardthorst
Safety, Lynn Wilson
Sound, Alex Furla
Tech Inspection, Bob Ploof
Timing & Scoring, Tom DeYoung
Waivers, Bill Schnardthorst
Workers, Kaylee Hanson

Have you signed the waiver? Everyone must have a wristband or have a valid unexpired SCCA annual waiver hard card., it must be visible from the front, and may be checked by SSS at anytime or by grid while the driver is in the car. The best place for this wrist band is the left wrist, but as long as it is visible to the safety steward and grid, it is acceptable per the rules. If someone hasn’t signed the waiver, they should go to the gate and get it signed ASAP. If you are a driver or a passenger you must have Checkered Wristband or have a valid unexpired SCCA annual waiver hard card to be in a car on course. Driver’s wristbands are available at Registration and Passengers are available at the membership tent. These are in addition to the gate insurance waiver. Don’t you just love insurance regulations?
 
Does everyone have a work assignment? If not, they need to see the Worker Chief.
Want to maximize run time – then please be prompt to your work assignment. If possible, go early. If they go to a corner on course while cars are running, be very careful. If they’re working the Gate, they need to relieve the previous person as soon as they can. You need to check in with the Worker Chief before they report to their assignment. When working the course please spread-out. A person should be holding the red flag, ready for use, but it should be furled until needed. No cell phones or cameras while doing their work assignment. If you do not understand the “Down and/or out Rule” you are a rookie and the mandatory rookie walk through is each morning and they will teach this to you.
 
Be safe! If during your run you should begin to lose control, safely slow down or stop and do not to try to “save it”. Your time is already ruined. When not on course, folks need to move their cars around slowly. Take it easy going to and from grid. Remember that there are others walking around that need to be looked out for.
 
Run order is posted. You MUST run the assigned heat with your class. There are no assigned grid positions except that two driver cars are at the front.
 
Smoking and kids or pets under 12 are not allowed in grid. Both grids are considered active (hot) at all times. Smoking will only be allowed next to the fence between the two grids, not the spectator fence.
 
We run under the 2011 SCCA Solo Rules and the 2011 St. Louis Region Solo Series Supplemental Regulations. You are responsible for the rules in both.
 
Car numbers and class letters must be correct and legible on the side of the car. They must be of a contrasting color. Stand back 30 feet and make sure they can easily be read. Cars in the Open Street Tire class will have an “T” on the side of the car as its class designation and those in Street Tire Ladies will use an “L”. Cars in this class will display the “T” or “L” as noted above then the Class designation. Ex: TAS or LBS. You will receive a DNF for illegible numbers or class letters. Remind to two driver car drivers: You MUST change your car numbers as necessary. In order to get the maximum amount of runs T&S and course workers must be able to identify cars easily and quickly. 
 
Do not approach the Timing Truck. Take all problems to the Event Chairman please.
Remember that you can pre-register online at www.motorsportsreg.com.
 
INDEX DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP:
The St. Louis Region Solo program is looking for a new Sponsor for the 2011 St. Louis Region Index Championship. Scoring for the Index Championship will be based on overall performances at each event, graded on an index system designed to equalize the performance potential for each class. This index is established before the first season event and will be constant throughout the season. The top three entrants in the season end standings will be awarded a trophy, as long as they meet 10.1 in the supplemental rules. For this championship the SLRSS will utilize the most current PAX/RTP Index.
 
SOLO PERFORMANCE: SPS is at most events and provides a trackside store for your shopping pleasure. They also offer free air for your tires and sell snacks and beverages along with the many products for all your solo needs.  Visit them and thank them for their support of our fun and say hello.
 
Stick around for the trophy presentation at the end of the event. 
 
Be sure to check the forums for all the latest solo chatter.

 

NOTE: Everyone must be off the premises by 4:00pm (firm!).