Howdy Y’all!

Did you miss me? (Do NOT answer that question.)

Thank you again for signing up to be a part of the 2024 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals! We’re gearing up for a Wild Wild event in Lincoln and we can’t wait to see everyone there! This is the first of a weekly Monday bulletin for Solo Nationals competitors containing valuable information you should know. Expect one each Monday from now until Nationals. 

Please take a few minutes each week to read through everything and by doing so you will be well prepared to have a week of fun at Solo Nationals! Let’s get started.

• Price/Cancellation Fee Increase

The registration fee will increase to $325 at 12:01 am Central on July 31 (this Wednesday!). The cancellation fee will also increase from $50 to $100. If you have any friends who are still not on the waitlist, make sure they’re on the list before Wednesday to take advantage of the lower price. Any registrations after the July 31 increase will also not be able to receive a refund.

• Class Changes

Please email Tracy Lewis at tlewis@scca.com to discuss making any class changes as soon as possible. Taking care of this sooner rather than later helps us make sure the run/work order split between courses and heats is more accurate, which is imperative to event flow.

• Car/Number/Car Information

Review your car, number, and/or car information to be sure that the vehicle you are registered in is the vehicle you will be running in Lincoln. If you need to make changes here, also shoot an email to Tracy Lewis at tlewis@scca.com. This will ensure that you do not have to make any changes on-site in Lincoln and your on-site check-in process will be quicker.

• Mailing Address

Just like the past few years, the trophies at Nationals will be handed out without the names on them. The plates will be mailed out after the event to the address that you have listed in your MotorsportReg account. Please login to your account and check that your address is current to ensure there are no delays in getting your engraved plate to put on your trophy. While you're in there, a quick check to make sure your emergency contact is still correct is never a bad idea.

As you’re checking your MotorsportReg account, take a few moments to check your SCCA Member Account Portal (my.scca.com) as well. Pro tip: You can take care of your SCCA Annual Waiver while you’re there! Here's how to do just that!

• Group Paddock Registration closing

Group paddock registration will close at 12:01 am Central on August 1 (this Thursday). If your group (6+ drivers) is not already in conversation with our Paddock Team, you need to reach out to them ASAP at solopaddock@scca.com. After the 1st, all drivers will need to use the Individual Paddock Registration process to secure a spot.

• Logistics Information

Keep reading for a quick highlight of some logistics details. This information can also be found on the Solo Nationals event page at scca.com if you need to refer back to it later.

1. Golf Carts: The site’s big, y’all. If you are interested in securing your own golf cart for the week, reach out to either Nebraska Golf and Turf (402-466-6222) or Buresh Golf and Equipment (402-499-9806).
2. Group/Large Tents: If your Region/Group is securing a tent, either rental or otherwise, for 2024 Solo Nationals, please remember that you will also have to secure a tent permit from the city of Lincoln for any tents over 400sqft. This is a city requirement. You can find more information regarding tent permits and the application here: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Building-Safety/Online-Permit-Applications-and-Inspections/Application-Forms-and-Permits/Tents-andor-Membrane-Structures-Permit

• ProSolo Finale Registration Begins!

For my ProSolo friends, here’s your reminder that registration for the Finale is also opening soon.

• Tier 1 (34+ points in your Finale class) will open Wednesday, July 31 at 3pm Central.
• Tier 2 (27 or more points OR 3 or more events in your Finale class) will open Wednesday, August 7 at 3pm Central.
• Tier 3 (scored points in 2 or more events in your Finale class) will open Wednesday, August 14 at 3pm Central.

As in years past, the previous Tier will close at 2:45pm ahead of the next Tier’s 3pm opening, so please plan appropriately so that you aren’t joining the folks in the next Tier.

You can check out your Points Standing by clicking here.

Hi All,

Thank you again for signing up to be a part of the 2024 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals! We’re gearing up for a Wild Wild event in Lincoln and we can’t wait to see everyone there! This is the second of a weekly Monday bulletin for Solo Nationals competitors containing valuable information you should know. Expect one each Monday from now until Nationals. 

Please take a few minutes each week to read through everything and by doing so you will be well prepared to have a week of fun at Solo Nationals! Let’s get started.

• Don’t Forget to Register for Contingency

Registering for SCCA’s gold and silver level administered contingency programs is a separate registration from your Nationals entry and can be found in your Member Account Portal. Remember, National Tour registration DOES NOT include Solo Nationals - you must register separately every year. Competitors must be registered prior to competing, and it is the competitor's responsibility to comply with contingency requirements. Please check the programs on https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-contingency for detailed program requirements, including decal placements and a link to the registration page.

The following companies are posting bronze level contingency programs for which you must register directly with the sponsoring companies:

• Hoosier Racing Tire
• Mazda North American Operations
• Toyota Racing Development

• Minor Waivers

In the state of Nebraska, the age of majority is 19. Therefore, any competitor under the age of 19 at the time of Solo Nationals will need to have a minor waiver completed.

If a minor’s membership hard card has “Minor waiver on file” on the back, just show the hard card to the waiver workers. Minors can then receive a Nationals wristband, or they can display their membership (hard) card on their person; either needs to be visible anytime on the Nationals site.

If a minor competitor (driver) and/or worker does not already have an annual waiver on file with the SCCA National office noted on the back of the membership (hard) card, then an electronic minor waiver will need to be filled out with the signature of BOTH parents/guardians and the minor ahead of the event. (A waiver with only one parent/guardian signature is not a valid document unless the one parent/guardian legally has sole custody. An affidavit of sole custody can be signed by the parent/guardian as part of the electronic waiver process.)

• A minor waiver is not necessary for minors under 12 years of age; they are not permitted to be in active “hot” areas per the 2024 Solo Rules section 1.3.2.O (page 28).
• A minor waiver is not necessary for minors 12 to 17 years old but they are not permitted in active “hot” areas without a minor waiver completed as stated previously.

You are highly encouraged to take care of any minor waivers (or annual SCCA waivers for those over 19) via our electronic process so that you'll be good to go once you get on site. Find the instructions to do so here.

• Women on Track Brunch – Registration Open!

Join SCCA Women on Track at the Tire Rack Event Center on Monday, September 2, at 10:00 am to meet other WOT, talk cars, and win prizes. This year is going to be bigger and better than ever – don’t miss out!

Check out the flyer for more information and register so we have an accurate headcount for snacks! It’s free to attend and not limited to Solo Nationals drivers, we just want to know you’re coming!

A big thank you to Mazda Motorsports for sponsoring the event again this year!

• Event Gear Pre-Order Deadline: August 25

If you haven’t ordered your Solo Nats gear yet, now’s the time. The pre-order deadline is August 25th if you want to be able to pick it up at the Shirts101 tent on site. Orders placed after 8/25 will be shipped after everything’s over.

Pre-order is the way to go to ensure that you get the style and color that you want, as not everything will be stocked in Lincoln. And quantities of other items may be limited.

Order your Solo Nats gear here: https://shirts101.store/scca_solo_nationals/shop/home

• Course Walk Wristbands

If you need approval for course walk accommodations, please fill out the request form before 3:00 pm Central on Thursday, August 29 for pre-approval by a Chief Steward. Please provide pertinent details so that they can be included in the request to the Steward. Once approved, your wristband will be available for you at Check-In. After 3:00 pm Central on August 29, any requests for accommodation will need to be directed to the Chief Steward on site.

Hi All,

Thank you again for signing up to be a part of the 2024 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals! We’re gearing up for a Wild Wild event in Lincoln and we can’t wait to see everyone there! This is the third round of a weekly Monday bulletin for Solo Nationals competitors containing valuable information you should know. Expect one each Monday from now until Nationals. 

Please take a few minutes each week to read through everything and by doing so you will be well prepared to have a week of fun at Solo Nationals! Let’s get started.

• Individual Paddock Space Registration is Opening

Registration for Individual Paddock Spaces will open on Wednesday, August 14 at 6pm Central. To request a paddock space, you and any co-drivers that you’re claiming must be registered for the event before being considered. A specific Paddock Space email will be published ahead of registration but go ahead and mark your calendar! Group Paddocks are being finalized in order to provide accurate availability.

• Site Etiquette

As we enter the 15th year of running at Lincoln Air Park, we want to remind everyone that this is a Solo site just like everyone else has in their Region. We would like everyone to treat LAP just like they would their local site. This means helping keep the site clean, watching speeds, and avoiding areas that are restricted (such as crossing the snow fence). Just like with other sites, the eyes of LAP have noticed some instances of horseplay around the site. They have specifically mentioned it to us and to help us keep the site please treat it with respect as you would your own region’s site.

We also would like to give you all a heads up that many racetracks require all drivers of golf carts to carry insurance specific to the golf carts. While this isn’t something we want to put in place it is something we, unfortunately, have had to discuss possibly doing. It won’t be required this year but is something we might discuss for the future depending on how carts are treated.

• Paddock Limitations

1) All conveyance vehicles, to include golf carts, bicycles, trikes, mopeds, motorcycles, scooters, etc. MUST be equipped with at least one front light, and one rear light when operated after dusk, and prior to dawn. Preference would be two front lights and at least one rear light. The rear light should be red and the front light(s) should be white, but as long as the vehicle can be clearly seen during dark hours of operation, a combination is acceptable. 

2) Speeds on site, excluding the courses, will be monitored by radar reading and will be a max of 12 mph.

3) Rules of the road shall apply, including paddock lanes, and all other areas inside the Nationals compound. This includes stopping at intersections and proceeding with caution, watching out for pedestrian traffic as well as other conveyances, no horseplay in or on any conveyance vehicle including golf carts and other units listed above. There shall be no ramp jumping, racing, tire warming, or reckless operation of any vehicle inside Nationals gated and fenced area. 

4) Tire cleaning shall be confined to the tire cleaning area only. No donuts or other reckless operation of any vehicle inside the compound.

5) Areas outside of Nationals gated area, including approach and entry roads, shall not be used for tire warming, tuning, or anything other than a route to and from the Nationals compound. Posted speed limits should be observed.

6) Quiet time runs from 10 PM till 6 AM. Please consider your neighbors during that time. Loud generators must not operate during quiet hours. 

7) Use all trash bins available. There will be bins marked CARDBOARD ONLY, please use appropriately as this is a local government ordinance. Please DO NOT MOVE the bins unless you are emptying them into the larger dumpsters. If you must move them, please return them to their original locations. The locations of the bins are marked on a map to assist the trash vendor in emptying all bins quickly and efficiently.

8) IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you are paddocked in an asphalt spot, NO HOLES can be made in the surface. Any jack, jack stand, tent pole, etc. MUST have a solid flat surface under it. Wood is strongly encouraged to be at least 12"x12".

9) IMPORTANTER REMINDER: Over the course of the ProSolo Finale and Solo Nationals, paddock space will again be shared with an active Lincoln Airport maintenance facility taxiway. This taxiway runs directly from the Goodyear hangar through the paddock to the runway. The taxiway is marked off with cones and/or barriers. This taxiway MUST remain open and unblocked 24/7. When you cross the taxiway, either on foot or by vehicle, DO NOT STOP or park in the active taxiway. Any parked/blocking vehicle will be towed immediately.

10) Paddock Marshal (safety) is Phil Osborn. If any issues arise in the paddock, his cell number is 214 288 3922. He will respond to calls anytime. In addition, there will be others working/patrolling the paddock in a golf cart marked Paddock or Paddock Safety.

• Worker Descriptions

The Chief of Workers has put together a job description for all Solo Nationals worker assignments. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to National Solo events, we encourage everyone to read them over so that everyone is prepared and on the same page. You can refresh your memory here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/154uyoOXHGVGTp0YsnpIpik7hlGrumXOoMd_QLP2r2Bw/edit?usp=sharing

• Sign up for Sportity!

Want help keeping up with what’s going on throughout the week? Download Sportity for push alerts and keeping all details at your fingertips. As usual, there are 5 text keywords, which can be found here. The general information keyword will be used to share information for the entire event while the 4-course-specific keywords will help keep you updated on specific courses. QR codes will also be available on-site for simple sign-up.

• Solo Nationals Run/Work, Schedule of Activities & Event Supps Posted

Don’t forget that all of the event details have been posted! You can find them on the event page and by direct link below. As always, these contain important information, including but not limited to things like:

• Run/Work
• Schedule of Activities
• Event Supps, including:
  1. sharing the paddock with a taxiway (don’t stop or park in the active taxiway!)
  2. use of the National Tour stage/start lights (including a stage/start light explanation document)
  3. impound and weighing procedures (officials may ask for components to be removed during the impound process and competitors should have the proper tools available in the grid for removal and reinstallation of said components, ie a jack and necessary tools for removal & jack stands to support the raised vehicle)
  4. protest & appeals procedures (including details for filing electronically)

Make sure to read through them so there are no surprises once you arrive on-site.

Hi all!

Thank you again for signing up to be a part of the 2024 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals! We’re gearing up for a Wild Wild event in Lincoln and we can’t wait to see everyone there! This is the fourth round of a weekly Monday bulletin for Solo Nationals competitors containing valuable information you should know. Expect one each Monday from now until Nationals. 

Please take a few minutes each week to read through everything and by doing so you will be well prepared to have a week of fun at Solo Nationals! Let’s get started.

• Individual Paddock Space Registration Opens August 21st at 6pm Central

Take two! Registration for Individual Paddock Spaces will open on Wednesday, August 21 at 6pm Central. To request a paddock space, you and any co-drivers that you’re claiming must be registered for the event before being considered. A specific Paddock Space email will be published ahead of registration but go ahead and mark your calendar! Group Paddocks are being finalized in order to provide accurate availability.

• Have You Registered for Contingency?

Our contingency team is telling me that things are looking a little light on the registration side. Don’t forget that you have to register for Solo Nationals contingency SEPERATELY from National Tour registrations. National Tour sign-ups DO NOT carry over to this event.

Competitors must be registered prior to competing, and it is the competitor's responsibility to comply with contingency requirements. Please check the programs on https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-contingency for detailed program requirements, including decal placements and a link to the registration page.

The following companies are posting bronze level contingency programs for which you must register directly with the sponsoring companies:

Hoosier Racing Tire

Mazda North American Operations

Toyota Racing Development

• You Love Photos...We'll Have 'Em

SCCA has brought a team of photographers to Lincoln for several years now, but we've lacked the means to share these photos with competitors. This year, that changes. Jeff Loewe and Andy Shultz will be taking on-course action shots, with a few other photographers capturing the fun in grid, paddock, and around the event. Our marketing team will edit and get the photos uploaded and ready for purchase within two weeks of the event...but watch for updates as we may have a few tricks up our sleeves. More to come!

Learn more about Jeff and Andy and check out their work:

Jeff - https://jlofoto.net/#/page/home/

Andy - https://wjpaerial.shootproof.com/

• Waivers & Wristbands

Don’t forget that you have the option to take care of your waiver ahead of the event! We highly encourage you to take advantage of this – then all you have to do is show the gate staff your credentials and you’re in! (If your SCCA membership card does not have your picture on the front, you will also need to show your driver’s license with your Annual Waiver designation.)

The silicone wristbands we’ve all grown to love will be back this year, and available at the gate. If you’re not a fan of those, the standard SCCA Tyvek band will also be available.

Links to the SCCA annual waiver instructions and the SpeedWaiver option can be found below.

Annual Waiver Instructions (including minor waiver information)

SpeedWaiver

If you are a competitor under the age of 19 (or have a competitor under the age of 19), please email Tracy Lewis at tlewis@scca.com so that we are aware and can help make sure the minor waiver is taken care of correctly ahead of the event. Remember, in Nebraska, the age of majority is 19, so don’t let that catch you unaware!

• Don’t Forget Your Event Swag!

If you were pre-ordering your event-specific gear, make sure you get your order in before the August 25 deadline for on-site delivery! Pre-orders will be available for pick up in Shirts101’s tent. Check out the offerings & order here: https://shirts101.store/scca_solo_nationals/shop/home (they’ve added some additional offerings!)

Note: Orders placed after August 25 are not guaranteed to be available for pickup and may ship after the event.

• Worker Change On the Fly

We will again be doing worker changeover on the fly. You can (and should) read more about the process here. However, the gist of it is that after you check in for your work assignment you will not wait for the heat to end before heading to your station. You will instead proceed on out to your assignment, where you can shadow the workers until their heat is finished, learning any pertinent information about your coverage area. Prior heat workers will remain until the end of their heat before handing over the reins. During the brief downtime between heats, check your area to make sure you’re ready to begin.

• Last Day to Register is August 26

That’s right, registration is still technically open until Monday, August 26 at 3pm Central. There is still the smallest of waitlists, so if you’ve got a friend who’s dealing with the Solo Nats FOMO right now, tell them to join the waitlist! There is no fee to join the waitlist, however, if a spot came open, they would be subject to the late registration fee of $325.