2015 SCCA Solo Nationals Thread

[Jawnathin]

Didn't see one posted so I figured we should get one going.

Chime in if you're going, what you're driving, and what class. Share any additional thoughts on places to stay, restaurants to eat at, things to do, etc. Gossip about competitors, setups, or anything else fun that is related to nationals.

I'll be attending Nationals this year. I still need to work out the logistics and register for the class, but I will be going. It will be my first trip out to the big event and I'm looking forward to it.

I will be co-driving my brother's RX8 in C Street. Not because I lost faith in the Twins, but co-driving his car is a lot easier logistically than taking my own car out there.

Who else is going?

[vroom4]

Driving a chariot in STS. Staying at chase suite hotel.

[chucky12012]

In for CS, #12. The Staybridge with the SCCA event rates is where I'm going to be at, good rates all things considered.

BTW... I have some revalved Bilstein shocks (B6) that are very aggressive (probably not great for daily driving) available that I can bring to the event if anyone is interested in buying them, or even just running them for nationals, whatever. With the TRD springs, they are just too much because Bilstein revalved them to simulate a stiffer spring and all, so I'm taking them off my FR-S and running something else. Maybe someone in a BRZ that doesn't have the TRD option? Anyways, if anyone is interested, I'm open to selling them and could bring them to the event. They were $750 new and $400+ for the revalving, but I am open to offers.

[simpleisbest]

In for CS as well, #81.
Staying with a group of other Cali guys at a house we rented with garage space

[markw]

Still debating it. Supposedly there's a car hauler going out. I'll probably split time between the nats and visiting family as I'm from that area. Want to get the car out there without putting the miles on it.

[Sammakko]

I'll be there, Co-Driving a CS FR-s. Staying at the Fairfield Inn

[solort]

I plan on making it. Will be either in CS or GS depending on prep funds for the FRS. Also at Fairfield Inn. I look forward to putting some smiling faces to screen names.

Clay

[ChrisV]

Originally Posted by Jawnathin

I will be co-driving my brother's RX8 in C Street. Not because I lost faith in the Twins, but co-driving his car is a lot easier logistically than taking my own car out there.

Who else is going?

Is Jason your brother? If so, I've got a lot of seat time in that car - I co-drove it for 4 years with the PO.


Sammako's codriving my car. 192 CS. Konis, TRDs, and BFGs.

[Jawnathin]

Originally Posted by markw

Still debating it. Supposedly there's a car hauler going out. I'll probably split time between the nats and visiting family as I'm from that area. Want to get the car out there without putting the miles on it.

Shipping it back and forth saves you some time on the road too . Just fly in and drive. I'm planning on doing the same thing except with a co-drive which will already on site.

Originally Posted by ChrisV

Is Jason your brother? If so, I've got a lot of seat time in that car - I co-drove it for 4 years with the PO.


Sammako's codriving my car. 192 CS. Konis, TRDs, and BFGs.

Yes, Jason is my brother and it is Chris' old car. I also regularly race with Teddie who also co-drove it at Nationals last year. What a small world. The engine got replaced right before Jason took possession of it, so it should be a little peppier than it was years earlier. Jason has certainly has done well during some of the big events on the East Coast and hopefully that translates to the big event. I will definitely need some practice with it though.

I think a TRD FRS will be very competitive in the class. We've seen Dave Ogburn really showcase what the platform can do. He will be tough to catch at Nationals.

[ChrisV]

Originally Posted by Jawnathin

Yes, Jason is my brother and it is Chris' old car. I also regularly race with Teddie who also co-drove it at Nationals last year. What a small world. The engine got replaced right before Jason took possession of it, so it should be a little peppier than it was years earlier. Jason has certainly has done well during some of the big events on the East Coast and hopefully that translates to the big event. I will definitely need some practice with it though.

I think a TRD FRS will be very competitive in the class. We've seen Dave Ogburn really showcase what the platform can do. He will be tough to catch at Nationals.

I drove it after the new motor was put in, and it's like it's a different car entirely. We never realized how down on power it was because it was a gradual thing, and the car was still competitive. The car has been very well loved while Chris owned it, and it's an amazingly easy car to drive fast. I would have bought it myself if not for the extra care and feeding of the rotary over the FA20. I drive 30k miles a year, and the difference in mileage and expected lifetime of the motor becomes a real number at that pace.

Chris did trophy in that car a couple of years ago, on R6s. He ordered A6s and Tire Rack shipped Rs...he didn't realize it until after the event when he was taking the tires off.

You guys are certainly in the hunt. I'm there for a good time, if I can take the last trophy I'll be thrilled.

And CS is the largest class at nationals by a pretty big margin right now. That's exciting stuff. 41 entries so far.

[DylanFRS]

I'll be there. #45 CS. It is only 4 hours from Wichita, it is a crime to not go.

[AustinTX]

Definitely will be there - most likely in an STU STI, but other options are still being weighed. Gotta see how things go against those pesky Corvettes.

[Jawnathin]

Originally Posted by ChrisV

I drove it after the new motor was put in, and it's like it's a different car entirely. We never realized how down on power it was because it was a gradual thing, and the car was still competitive. The car has been very well loved while Chris owned it, and it's an amazingly easy car to drive fast. I would have bought it myself if not for the extra care and feeding of the rotary over the FA20. I drive 30k miles a year, and the difference in mileage and expected lifetime of the motor becomes a real number at that pace.

Chris did trophy in that car a couple of years ago, on R6s. He ordered A6s and Tire Rack shipped Rs...he didn't realize it until after the event when he was taking the tires off.

You guys are certainly in the hunt. I'm there for a good time, if I can take the last trophy I'll be thrilled.

And CS is the largest class at nationals by a pretty big margin right now. That's exciting stuff. 41 entries so far.

Good to know, thanks for the info. It seemed like a solid car when he got it and he is doing really well with it, so I hope that you're right that it has the chops to get it done. I got the chance to drive the car once when he first got it, but he didn't have the time to get it completely prepped for the autocross. So he couldn't adjust the rear shocks or mess with the front sway bar. Overall it felt pretty good, though I'd want a sharper front end. Little too floppy compared to our 86s but maybe it is better now. His car felt a lot stronger than my old RX8 ever did, but I chalked it up to the shorter gearing on the 17s.

The car might be in the hunt, but I don't know if I am, haha. I'll be happy with a trophy, I'll race you for that last one

Originally Posted by DylanFRS

I'll be there. #45 CS. It is only 4 hours from Wichita, it is a crime to not go.

I've driven 4 hours to go to 'locals' before. Not going to Nationals would be a crime. Cya there.

Originally Posted by AustinTX

Definitely will be there - most likely in an STU STI, but other options are still being weighed. Gotta see how things go against those pesky Corvettes.

Good luck! I'd say watch out for 350Zs too if Heikotter makes it out there. He has been really fast in that thing around here, but I think he has a conflict using a real race car . Jonathan Lugod is gonna be a fun one to watch too, he has been doing really well with his FRC C5.

[solort]

Originally Posted by solort

I plan on making it. Will be either in CS or GS depending on prep funds for the FRS. Also at Fairfield Inn. I look forward to putting some smiling faces to screen names.

Clay

You guys convinced me to drive CS #99. Not sure if I will have a co driver but I will have some neg camber