Newport AR ProSolo

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02-21-2008, 07:24 AM
ken o

Newport AR ProSolo

I am in. You?
02-21-2008, 07:59 AM
jrj512

I would like to try a ProSolo, but I cannot make this event.
02-21-2008, 08:20 AM
POS Racing

I was thinking about going to Baton Rouge which is the very next weekend....
02-21-2008, 08:36 AM
altiain

This is a single-course format ProSolo, if I'm not mistaken. Tried that at Walnut Ridge last year... wasn't too impressed. Hopefully with a year to work out the bugs it will be a better event.
02-21-2008, 08:41 AM
cone-cerned

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

I was thinking about going to Baton Rouge which is the very next weekend....

+1
02-21-2008, 10:44 AM
Miatamoto

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

I am in. You?

Hmmm... I'm definitely considering this. I'd rather do this than the divisional because there might be contingency money involved.

Ken, if there are problems filling up classes would you consider co-driving? Have you made hotel arrangements?
02-21-2008, 01:06 PM
CosmosMpower

How far is this event? I'm interested but Elise=no launch or bye bye warranty.
02-21-2008, 01:26 PM
onething

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

How far is this event? I'm interested but Elise=no launch or bye bye warranty.

You should buy an autocross worthy car that you can autocross - Look at Ken O ;)
02-21-2008, 02:28 PM
Miatamoto

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

How far is this event? I'm interested but Elise=no launch or bye bye warranty.

It's closer than the divisional in LA. Google maps has it at around 6 hrs. 40 mins. from my house.
02-21-2008, 02:49 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by onething

You should buy an autocross worthy car that you can autocross - Look at Ken O ;)

Certainly by that you don't mean a Miata, I already have one of those ;)
02-21-2008, 02:52 PM
altiain

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

How far is this event? I'm interested but Elise=no launch or bye bye warranty.

What a great car! The brakes are bad, you can’t launch it without blowing the warranty, and you need a support vehicle to haul tires around! Where do I sign up? ::Bleh::
02-21-2008, 03:06 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by altiain

What a great car! The brakes are bad, you can’t launch it without blowing the warranty, and you need a support vehicle to haul tires around! Where do I sign up? ::Bleh::

I don't think you have enough gas and oil to make it to the sign up booth. Also it's up a steep hill so if you do find enough oil and gas, you don't have enough torque to make it to the top ;)
02-23-2008, 11:58 PM
miata_racer

This event isn't a real Pro Solo unfortunately :( I"ll probably stay home for that reason alone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

I would like to try a ProSolo, but I cannot make this event.
02-24-2008, 07:23 AM
autoxmax

Quote:

Originally Posted by miata_racer

This event isn't a real Pro Solo unfortunately :( I"ll probably stay home for that reason alone.

David,
You don't even drive a "real" car. So you might as well go to a "non-real" Pro?

Sorry...... I just like picking on go-kart drivers that try to convince people not to go to an event because it's a different format!

Seriously, what makes it a "real" Pro Solo anyway?? And before you get all excited & tell me it's not a "real" Pro Solo because "there's only a single course", you didn't even try the single course format last year when attendance was low at Walnut Ridge.

I can tell you one thing, if entry numbers don't increase for the Newport event, National won't even consider a Pro in this area of the country for next year!

Then we can all stay home with David!
02-25-2008, 02:23 PM
rpmchris

I'm going! My daughter, son-in-law, and new grandson live in Little Rock, so I'll save on the hotel :clap: but I'll be driving 100 miles each way to the event:(.

Oh well - it's that far from my house to Mineral Wells.:rolleyes:
02-25-2008, 06:15 PM
ratt_finkel

I'm looking for a co-drive for this event. Tom are you still going? Please PM me if you're at all interested.
03-04-2008, 10:26 PM
LugNutJon

I'm not going this year.
03-05-2008, 06:43 AM
altiain

Well holy crap - look who finally joined the party! :shock:
03-05-2008, 09:47 PM
LugNutJon

this makes two posts.
03-05-2008, 10:06 PM
sammm

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Originally Posted by LugNutJon

this makes two posts.

Chatty bastard, ain't ya? ;)
03-11-2008, 10:23 AM
miata_racer

With the exception of the national timing system problems that were had, the MW pro was by far the best Pro I've ever attended :)

It is the PERFECT site to host a Pro Solo......I don't know why more don't do it.

And now I REALLY can't attend the AR pro for a real reason LOL lack of $$$.

I am saving up for expenses to run all 4 divs and don't have the extra $$$ left do to a Pro and a Tour.

As much as I enjoy Pro Solo, I'd rather see our Divisional series thrive :)

See everyone this weekend though :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by autoxmax

David,
You don't even drive a "real" car. So you might as well go to a "non-real" Pro?

Sorry...... I just like picking on go-kart drivers that try to convince people not to go to an event because it's a different format!

Seriously, what makes it a "real" Pro Solo anyway?? And before you get all excited & tell me it's not a "real" Pro Solo because "there's only a single course", you didn't even try the single course format last year when attendance was low at Walnut Ridge.

I can tell you one thing, if entry numbers don't increase for the Newport event, National won't even consider a Pro in this area of the country for next year!

Then we can all stay home with David!
03-12-2008, 12:06 PM
modernbeat

Quote:

Originally Posted by miata_racer

This event isn't a real Pro Solo unfortunately :( I"ll probably stay home for that reason alone.

Same here. I WILL be attending the Atlanta Pro-Solo (Double-X) and the Wendover Pro Solo.
03-12-2008, 04:51 PM
autoxmax

Quote:

Originally Posted by modernbeat

Same here. I WILL be attending the Atlanta Pro-Solo (Double-X) and the Wendover Pro Solo.

That'll help get us another pro back in the center of the country!!

Good plan!
03-13-2008, 03:11 PM
ratt_finkel

Still looking for a car to drive :(

I'll consider anything, lol
03-13-2008, 04:17 PM
modernbeat

Quote:

Originally Posted by autoxmax

That'll help get us another pro back in the center of the country!!

Good plan!

I've spoken with Howard about this in person. He know our feelings about single-course events. The fact that I and others are willing to drive to Nevada and Georgia from Houston to attend dual course events while not attending the closest event that's a single course just backs up what we said in person.

As an aside, I am working on getting a fabulous lot for dual-course ProSolo in Houston.
04-13-2008, 09:55 AM
POS Racing

Anyone seen any reports from the event!

Hope all our local ::Clown::s did well!
04-13-2008, 10:58 AM
cone-cerned

http://www.scca.com/eventresults.aspx?event=12135&hub=3

Looks like some of the locals are doing very well.
04-13-2008, 08:49 PM
ken o

Just got home. Short version, I got 3rd. Coned my first set of runs. Tried to dig out of that hole.
04-13-2008, 08:54 PM
altiain

J-Fo won Super Stock in a borrowed Z06. Congrats! :clap:
04-13-2008, 09:09 PM
CosmosMpower

Well done guys!
04-14-2008, 06:46 AM
Miatamoto

Quote:

Originally Posted by altiain

J-Fo won Super Stock in a borrowed Z06. Congrats! :clap:

::Banana::::Banana::::Banana::

Added to exuse generator: Jeremy's just fast this weekend b/c he won a Pro Solo in a car he's never driven before. ;)

Congrats!
04-14-2008, 10:04 AM
Clovis

Wow, good job Jeremy! Looks like you had some decent SS competition too. What happened to Alek? So many cones...
04-14-2008, 10:11 AM
jrj512

Good job, Jeremy!
04-14-2008, 03:13 PM
ratt_finkel

Thanks guys, it was a great event. Could've done without the sustained 40mph winds and constant "farm" smell (use your imagination).

Fun course, I felt like I could've gone faster in an RX-8 though. The course was super fast and highly transistional, not exactly the Corvettes ideal element. An Elise would be my prime choice for that course. Anyone got an open seat? ;) I promise not to beat you..
04-14-2008, 03:22 PM
rpmchris

Hey, I won CSP!!!:clap:

Oh......yeah.....I was the only one entered in CSP. :rolleyes: I actually finished 11th out of 15 in the "BUMP 2" class (ASP, BSP, CSP, FSP, STU, STX, SM2, FM, and BM), and two that I beat didn't show up Sunday...

Man, do I have a lot to learn...and I'm still fig'rin out my tire pressures.

Oh well - I'll see y'all in Zachary!:burnrubr:
04-15-2008, 06:39 AM
beagleracing

Ken, it was great to see you in a Mini nowadays! Always good to get more competition for GS and you've picked up that FWD pretty quickly! Jeremy, what can i say, Chris wasn't happy to lose in his own car ;) great job in SS. rpmchris, beautiful car! don't worry about your tire pressures, GET SOME HOOSIERS! then i'll beg for a co-drive with you ;) (btw, i worked grid and was the one that complimented your MX5)

dp
04-15-2008, 08:16 PM
rpmchris

Quote:

Originally Posted by beagleracing

rpmchris, beautiful car! don't worry about your tire pressures, GET SOME HOOSIERS! then i'll beg for a co-drive with you ;) (btw, i worked grid and was the one that complimented your MX5)

dp

Yeah - the guy with the funny hat? Thanks for the kudos! I'm looking at Hoosiers for later in the season. These BFGs are wearing extremely well, considering I've run over 100 times on 'em, including 50+ runs at Mineral Wells. It may be August before I need tires, just in time for Nationals.:burnrubr: