2008 SCCA Solo Divisional Series

[autoxmax]

Hey guys!

There's a meeting coming up for the folks involved in the '08 SOWDIV Divisional series. The Divisional Steward, Todd Farris, along with reps. from all the regions will be attending.

I was curious if any of you might have some suggestions for next years series.

A "Tire" class is on the slate for disscusion.

Any other thoughts?

Likes?
Dislikes?
Suggestions??

Brad Maxcy

[CosmosMpower]

Tire class is a good idea, we've always had good attendance and it allows a wide range of cars to compete very closely.

[autoxmax]

If a tire class was added to the Div series, do you think those competitors would go to the other region's events?

[POS Racing]

If a tire class was added to the Div series, do you think those competitors would go to the other region's events?

Really depends on where the other events are located. I'm not currently a tire class guy, but I plan to go to Ft. Worth & Houston not sure I'll run in Pearsall.

Just a thought, but ya may want to focus more on the turnouts to each event rather than worry if folks will run all the events. Don't forget the advantage of the locals running the local event will get ya more entrants which gets ya more dollars for the entire series. Plus it may get you repeat offender who may decide later to run the entire series.


Do ya know the tentative schedule yet so I can plug it in my calender.

[CosmosMpower]

If a tire class was added to the Div series, do you think those competitors would go to the other region's events?

I would and some die hards like jrj512 even ran the divisional this year in ES on street tires. I think tire class makes the sport affordable and open to a lot more people especially if they feel like they get to play on a big stage like a divisional etc. Travel costs+a fresh set of R comps really adds up and might turn some people off for a 6 run event (just my 2 cents).

[autoxmax]

There's discussion of additional Div events in Shreveport or Baton Rouge & possibly one in Waco.

You guys think these are close enough for DFW people to attend?


Brad

[Mark52]

There's discussion of additional Div events in Shreveport or Baton Rouge & possibly one in Waco.

You guys think these are close enough for DFW people to attend?


Brad

I'd go to Waco, but probably not Louisiana.

If we host one here, don't have it at LaGrave, please.

[autoxmax]

If we host one here, don't have it at LaGrave, please.

Most likely the local Div event will be at the Bus Lot this year.

[POS Racing]

There's discussion of additional Div events in Shreveport or Baton Rouge & possibly one in Waco.

You guys think these are close enough for DFW people to attend?


Brad

How many events are you kids thinking for this year's series??

[autoxmax]

Strong talk of 4 Divisional events! But only if sites are available.

I would be amazed if there's more than 3.

[ken o]

I suggest:
- 5 location the best of 3: This will get more locals involved and build an interest in traveling.
- Tire Class: sent Todd my ideas on this last year.
- Both S-Port and BR have good locations. S-Port is bigger.
- Add some awards (tshirt) for the ones who attend all 5
Nice to have
- Party the night before the event
- Umbrella girls in the grid
- An omelette and waffle station for breakfast
- Free tire changing

[autoxmax]

Ken,
What location does Shreveport use currently. It's been a while since I've been out there for an event. Last time I went was the Fairgrounds parking lot.

The guys in that region don't sound to enthusiastic about a Div from what Todd is telling me. I know I had a hard time selling the Tx Region Div on their forum last year.

There's about 5 really serious competitors from that region & they all came to Ft Worth event.

(all I had to tell them was that there was going to be free beer at the parties!)

[ken o]

They use Red River Raceway. It is a good spot for several LA clubs to meet.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=3...&t=k&z=17&om=1

Or the Casino in Kinder. Coushatta (sp). Should talk to the SoWeLA group. Casino might be a draw.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=3...&t=k&z=17&om=1

[POS Racing]

FYI. Noticed someone else didn't share the same view on a tire class for divisionals:

Suggestion: Don't add additional region-only classes like "Tire" or "Novice" to clutter up the classes. Each region has different rules for these and these folks don't tend to go to Divisionals anyway, much less travel to out of town events. "You cant make all the people happy all the time"

[Robert]

I think it would be good to include a tire class they are close to 20% of cars at our local events, but not a novice class if they want to run they can move up to open or tire class. Terry hates street tires he tried to get the ST classes changed to R comps.

Any local location but LaGrave Field I hate that place.

Robert

[POS Racing]

Any local location but LaGrave Field I hate that place.

Robert

Why no love for LaGrave, I kind of like the place....

[jrj512]

Why no love for LaGrave, I kind of like the place....

+1.

I think Robert's just being a Hater.

[Robert]

The term hate may have been a little harsh but I don't like it. If it wasn't for the dip that had cars air born at the last event and light poles it would be a great location.

I guess I am just a

Robert

[jrj512]

I guess I am just a

You heard it here, first, folks.

The poles make it hard to design a unique course, but I like the surface and I like the location in the metroplex. AC in the restrooms is nice, too.

[Prova7]

FYI. Noticed someone else didn't share the same view on a tire class for divisionals:

Overall I have to agree with the poster of those comments. This won't be a local event, it's a Divisional. IMO the classes at Divs, Tours and Pros need to mirror Nats classes. That's what Divs, Tours and Pros are for. As for people who desire to run street tires they can still enter their appropriate open class, just as they could if they wanted to run street tires at Nats.