Courtesy Marty Quackenbush, Prospect Mountain, 2009
“Solo II is a precision sport, much like, say, archery, riflery or golf. You must be precise and consistent, all the while driving so fast you can barely concentrate.” — Mark Sirota
Solo events (also known as autocrosses) are an all forward motion driving skill contest. Each driver is individually timed to the thousandth of a second, over a short, miniature road course clearly defined using traffic cones. Cars compete one at a time, hence the name “Solo”, in a class with similar cars. An event can be held on any flat paved surface, usually a parking lot, or airport apron or runway.
Solo emphasizes driver skill and vehicle handling rather than just speed. The corners are tight, and there are lots of them, so the driving is exciting and challenging. Solo speeds do not exceed those normally encountered in highway driving.
The skills you learn and practice here; smooth transitions, enhanced braking, and skid correction, will have an immediate impact on improving the safety and skill of your street driving. Solo is an excellent way to teach car control to young drivers in a safe environment.
Solo is also a very social sport, filled with some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. The camaraderie of the drivers is a special part of autocrossing that is profoundly satisfying.
— Solo II Novice Handbook
Latest Autocross News
- Solo 2011 Year-End Trophies Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Download final results for the full 2011 Solo season, and season-end standings and trophies. Or view final results online via Google Docs Jeff K models his raffle winnings — a Shinsen Version hat and emasculating Miata tie. He also picked up the...
- Solo results updated through Event #5 Thursday, August 11, 2011
A quick note to say that the solo season is in full swing, and the website has been updated to reflect results through Event #5 this past Sunday at the OGS lot on McCarty Ave. Season and event results, the latest PAX results, and the remaining schedule...
- Autocross results current, next events @ Fortitech Saturday, July 2, 2011
The results page have been kept updated to reflect the results from events #1 - #3. Next weekend we return to our Fortitech site at the Schenectady County Airport for two days, July 9 and 10. Saturday, the 9th, will be run as an open test-and-tune e...
- Autocross #1 results Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Results from this past Sunday's autocross have been posted and are available here. If you find a discrepancy, contact Eric, solo timing and scoring chief. Saturday's school / test and tune also went well, and participants assuredly got plenty of tim...
- Preliminary 2011 Autocross schedule Friday, March 11, 2011
Here is a first peek at the 2011 MoHud autocross schedule. All dates are tentative and locations are TBD. April 30-May 1 — test and tune Saturday, Event #1 Sunday May 7 — test and tune w/Jim Garry May 15 — Event #2 June 26 — Event #3 July ...
MoHud’s Autocross program
Courtesy Tom Moeller, OGS McCarty Ave, 2011
For more information or any questions you may have, see below contact information for either of MoHud’s solo program co-chairs. Or try the solo section of the forums.
Autocross Links
- Schedule & Results — find out how badly you got beat, and when the next one will be
- Driver’s Handbook — get up to speed with what you’ll need and what to expect during an event; also includes driving tips
- Supplemental rules — …and regulations
- Directions — to our three current autocross sites
- 2011 Solo Rulebook — free download in PDF form at SCCA.com
- SCCA.com Solo section — news, events, and links from the national offices
- Solo II Novice Handbook — The Kate Hughes, Glen Region SCCA edition available at Tire Rack
- 2011 RTP PAX — numbers
Registration Information
Typical Schedule
7:45 am — Registration and Tech open
8:30 am — Course open for walking
9:15 am — Registration closed
$10 late fee for late registration
9:30 am — Tech closed
10:00 am — Drivers Meeting
10:30 am — First Car Off4:00 pm and onwards — end of event
Feel free to stick around for $2 “Fun Runs”
and the informal trophy presentation after
the cones are packed up at the end of the day
To qualify for the year-end championship, you must be a member by the end of the season and have competed in at least three events. Sound rules will be in effect at events. We ask that you please keep the cars as quiet as possible. The speed limit when not on course is a walking speed. Do not speed when arriving at and leaving the event.
To reserve a number for the season, mail your request to Russ Burckhard, solo co-chair, contact info below. Please include the following: first and last name, address, phone number, car make, model, and autocross class, and your SCCA member number and expiration date, if applicable. Number reservation is open to all. Please choose one number AND two alternates. SCCA members who ran with a particular class and number in the previous year are given priority.
Fees
SCCA Members — $25 entry fee each day
Non-Members — $25 entry fee each day plus $15 weekend membership
Solo Contacts
| Russell Burckhard 19 Carpenter Drive Schenectady, NY 12309 518-452-8085 russtduck@nycap.rr.com | Bruce Kosakoski 59 Hoffay Road Averill Park, NY 12018 518-674-8816 (home) bkbbmw@gmail.com |