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Old 08-26-2015, 07:03 PM   #15
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@7thgear how do they do a Pro-Solo in the Barrie lot? Have any videos? Seems interesting

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Old 08-26-2015, 08:49 PM   #16
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this year they're doing something new this year from before


having said that I've never done a pro-solo so I can't explain it


something about two cars starting at the same time but going in different directions and then coming back together. First one past the gate wins! or something
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From a planning perspective, the lot would have to be split in half to be symmetrical. I looked up some pro solo vids of @whataboutbob, but their lots are way bigger, like WOSCA old venue big

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from what I hear, TLMC does an excellent job with their venue and those that go are super happy.


here's a video


[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp_VSvXDOf0"]TLMC Pro-Solo 2014 Elimination Round - YouTube[/ame]
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I've never done a pro solo either I'd like to.. shame its on the 20th
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Pro-Solo's are super fun to watch too. There was one in Huntsville the day after the regional, and despite it being COLD and rainy, it was a blast.
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Anyone on the forum going to PITL this weekend (June 26th) at Brampton's Powerade Center?

I'll be there! Come by and say hi!
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I'll be there in my Steel 2015 FR-S. There were probably 5 or so twins at the last PITL event, I was impressed.

I remember your S2000 from the SPDA autocross school, its very nice. I think I was behind you in the queue for the "Scandinavian Flick" practice.
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I remember your S2000 from the SPDA autocross school, its very nice. I think I was behind you in the queue for the "Scandinavian Flick" practice.
Look forward to meeting you! The Scandinavian flick was tough to pull off especially if you have high grip tires. Still had fun trying to upset the car.

Hopefully this time around they won't send us flying through a hump. I caught air the last time around. I'm trying to see if I can win C Stock Plus!
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Old 06-22-2016, 11:52 PM   #24
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I'll be there as well in my MX-5. First PITL of the year for me.

Also, I think we should update this thread with the remaining autocross events for the year.
From Mike A on the CASC Forum:

June 26th PITL Event #3 @ Powerade Center.
June 26th MCO @ Canadian Tire Centre.

July 3rd OMSC Event @ Durham College, Whitby.
July 3th WOSCA Event #4 @ Hiawatha Entertainment Center, Sarnia.
July 9th PITL Event #4 @ Powerade Center.
July 9th MCO @ Canadian Tire Centre.
July 10th BMW Club Trillium Event #3 @ Powerade Center.
July 17th MCO @ Canadian Tire Centre.
July 23rd CASC-OR Event #4, TLMC @ Barrie Molson Center.
July 23rd PITL Event #5 @ Powerade Center.
July 24th CASC-OR Event #5, TLMC @ Barrie Molson Center.
July 24th PMSC @ Kawartha Downs.
July 31st OMSC Event @ Durham College, Whitby.

Aug 7th PITL Event #6 @ Powerade Center.
Aug 7th WOSCA Event #5 @ Hiawatha Entertainment Center, Sarnia.
Aug 13th TLMC Event Pro-solo @ Barrie Molson Center.(Pro-solo)
Aug 14th CASC-OR Event #6, TLMC @ Barrie Molson Center.
August 14th PMSC @ Kawartha Downs.
Aug 21th BMW Club Trillium Event #4 @ Powerade Center.
Aug 28th PITL Event #7 @ Powerade Center.
Aug 28th WOSCA Event #6 @ Hiawatha Entertainment Center, Sarnia.

Sept 4th CASC-OR Event #7, OMSC @ Durham College Whitby.
Sept 11th PMSC @ Kawartha Downs.
Sept 17th WOSCA Event #7 @ Hiawatha Entertainment Center, Sarnia.
Sept 18th TLMC Event #7 @ Barrie Molson Center.
Sept 18th PITL Event #8 @ Powerade Center.
Sept 25th BMW Club Trillium Event #5 @ Powerade Center.

Oct 2nd WOSCA Event #8 @ Hiawatha Entertainment Center, Sarnia.
Oct 16th BMW Club Trillium Event #6 @ Powerade Center.
Oct 16th PMSC @ Kawartha Downs.

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I'll be there as well in my MX-5. First PITL of the year for me.

Also, I think we should update this thread with the remaining autocross events for the year.


Thanks for posting all of that - I had my lazy on and didn't bother.
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Guys Any suggestion for a first timer? I definitely would like to get some instruction

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Here are some good ideas:

1- SHOW. UP. EARLY. - I cannot stress how important this is and how many newbies show up last minute and expect to kick ass. All the vets and I will show up early, empty our cars, set up our tires, clean our windshields, etc. The other reason to show up early is also to...

2- Walk the course: this is important. The whole point of autocross is that no one gets 'home field' advantage. The course is always new and never been seen by anyone other than the people planning it - even then, for them it's new since they haven't driven it. As soon as the course is laid, you will see vets start walking through the course the same way they'd be driving it. On your first walkthrough, don't worry too much about the details but make sure you get the course in your head. Close your eyes and imagine you'd be driving through it and get it down pat. 2nd time round, walk quicker and see if you can predict the next turn to make sure the course is in your head. 3rd time around, now start looking for bumps, divots and things to avoid and maybe start figuring out approaches. A lot of newbies ignore the course walk and wind up with O/C (off course) and thus no time and then get mad and never come back.

3- Bring plenty of water and green painting tape. Also a chair and an umbrella are a god-send. Water keeps you sane and lack of it will make you tired and stupid. Your brain is mostly water - keep it hydrated! The tape is for temporarily marking a number on your car such that it is easily visible on either side. I also usually tape up my plates.

4- Try to sit in with other drivers especially if they have a car similar to yours. If you are driving a FRS/BRZ, my S2000 is fairly similar. Feel free to ask me or others if they are ok with you hopping in. 99.9% of the time (except for last run of the day), they are more than happy to have you in with them. Use this seat time to acclimate with the course and see if you can predict the course and also learn from their mistakes. It costs you nothing!

5- Build your pace up at your own pace. I've known people who think they are awesome drivers and show up only to get demolished by me driving a Echo hatchback (true story - I whipped a friend in a modded MX-5) because they were gunning without any walk throughs and then going off course. A time, regardless of how slow it is, is better than O/C. Start off slow, get the course in and crank it up slowly. Most folks don't hit their fastest time of day (FTD) within the first two laps. Usually happens past the half way point and towards the end. I, for one, always get PFTD (personal fastest time of day), at the 2nd last or last lap.

6- Enjoy yourself. Have fun. No one hear is going to look down on you. You showed up unlike the rest of the bench racers. That alone will garner some respect and do the same to others. We're all here for fun in the sun (or rain) and not racing for money. Enjoy it!

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Best suggestions...

1. Just do it! cost is cheap, and you will learn alot about the capabilities of the car

2. Walk the course if given the opportunity

3. Ask other drivers if you can ride with them
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