Nooby here

[NicholsZ]

Alright, so I plan on going to the Feb 8th event (if the weather is nice), but I'm not entirely 100% sure what class my car is in. I drive a 2005 Nissan 350z, it's either got cat-back or axle-back exhaust (I think.. I bought it with the exhaust and haven't been under the car yet) and a modified lower intake plenum. I'm running street tires. I was figuring that I'd be in about the B-Stock class but I wasn't sure if this mattered or not - will they tell me when I go to the event? I don't know anyone involved in RMsolo so I have no idea what I'm doing, but all I know is that I'm excited

If anyone could help me figure out what car class I'm in so I can register asap, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

[delirium45]

You might want to consider BS or AT. The latter if you are running street tires.

Check out where others are classed:
http://www.rmsolo.org/msp_eventnums.php?eid=20090208WS

[NicholsZ]

Thanks Garrett!

[BarryOtt]

Technically, with the changed intake, you're not quite legal for stock class, but I don't think anybody will care. Just don't get too fast too quick, or somebody might complain ;) AT is a good choice!

Barry Ott
191 X, White '94 Miata R (E Stock)
Chief of Sound

[NicholsZ]

I still need to figure out how it all works. I read most of the overviews of the classes etc. I'm assuming that I'll learn quite a bit about everything after I go to a few events. Definitely looking forward for Feb 8th :)

EDIT: Oops, I thought I had posted this - but I registered for the event as 68 AT. There shouldn't be a problem with my modifications there as long as I'm on street tires correct?

[fast_eddie_72]

Technically, with the changed intake, you're not quite legal for stock class, but I don't think anybody will care. Just don't get too fast too quick, or somebody might complain ;) AT is a good choice!

Barry Ott
191 X, White '94 Miata R (E Stock)
Chief of Sound

That's exactly what I was going to say. Don't worry too much about it. Just get registered in AT and make sure you print out some nice numbers so the tech guys like you. There is a helpful tool in the "Getting Started" section to the left <---

You have a great time! Welcome aboard!

Take care,

Ed

(edit) Ah, I see you're registered! Well done. See you there!

[arniecoleman]

I still need to figure out how it all works.

Attend the Novice Meeting and course walk for help with that!

[Van]

Zachery, welcome! Please remember to bring your drivers license, correct change, and a positive attitude. :)

Check out this link before you come on out... http://www.rmsolo.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4647
The times are a little different but it's all basically correct for the winter events.

Click on "Getting Started" in the upper left hand side of this site. Then click on "RMSolo Autocross Introduction". Really nifty tool put together by one of our own.

Don't forget to have fun!

Van

[NicholsZ]

I printed out the 68 AT signs with the tool, but I'm thinking I'm gonna try to get some magnets (unless the tech guys like paper better?). Thanks for all the tips everyone - I'll see you there if the weather allows us.

[Randy Hickman]

I printed out the 68 AT signs with the tool, but I'm thinking I'm gonna try to get some magnets (unless the tech guys like paper better?). Thanks for all the tips everyone - I'll see you there if the weather allows us.

Tech doesn't care much about the media, as long as the numbers are legible. Check out Annie at signedge.com (http://www.signedge.com/). She's done RMSolo, and knows the gig really well.

Be sure to catch as many ride-alongs as you can. Feel free to come find me - I'd be happy to take you for a ride. (153 FSP, silver VW Scirocco - pic is in my avatar. <--)

[arniecoleman]

I printed out the 68 AT signs with the tool, but I'm thinking I'm gonna try to get some magnets (unless the tech guys like paper better?). Thanks for all the tips everyone - I'll see you there if the weather allows us.

Randy is right; Tech doesn't care much one way or the other, but YOU will prefer magnetic numbers. The paper ones can be a PITA to apply (especially on a windy day!) and are sometimes harder for Timing & Scoring and corner workers to read (because the tape between the sheets can look like a "1"). Plus the paper numbers don't hold up very well as the day goes by.

I prefer a rectangular magnetic number "panel" instead of individual die-cut numbers. The panel is much easier to apply, and the individual die-cut magnets sometimes come off the car in the middle of a run, causing you to have to scramble to recover it before you can run again. A white panel with black lettering ensures legibility.

Be certain that the font, size and stroke meet the National Rules requirements, quoted here for your convenience:

"National number rules from SCCA National Solo Rules 3.7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

All vehicles must display numbers and class letters on both sides, which must be readable by Timing & Scoring, Course, and Grid workers at all times.

Only one set of numbers and class letters may be visible while the vehicle is running.

Class shall be represented by the upper-case abbreviated form rather than be spelled out. (Example: “BSP” instead of “B Street Prepared”).
Numbers and class letters should be positioned next to each other. All letters and numbers must be on body panels, not on windows. All numbers and class letters must use the same typeface and the same color, and this color must provide adequate contrast to the background color.

Numbers must be a minimum of 8" high with a 1.25" stroke. Class letters must be a minimum of 4" high with a 0.75" stroke. In all cases, the height of the class letters must be between 25% and 75% of the height of the numbers. Stroke width must be at least 10% of the height.

The “1” on two-driver cars is subject to all of the above requirements with regard to placement, color, size, and stroke. . . ."

I tell the beginners that the key attribute of car numbering is legibility rather than style. Keep the numbers plain and simple, and go crazy with the rest of the car!

[NicholsZ]

Tech doesn't care much about the media, as long as the numbers are legible. Check out Annie at signedge.com (http://www.signedge.com/). She's done RMSolo, and knows the gig really well.

Be sure to catch as many ride-alongs as you can. Feel free to come find me - I'd be happy to take you for a ride. (153 FSP, silver VW Scirocco - pic is in my avatar. <--)

I appreciate the invite! As a novice it doesn't matter how many ride alongs I go on does it? I recall reading some special rules regarding that?

Anywho, thanks for all the great information everyone!

[delirium45]

I appreciate the invite! As a novice it doesn't matter how many ride alongs I go on does it? I recall reading some special rules regarding that?

Anywho, thanks for all the great information everyone!

The more the merrier... at least here in the Rocky Mountain region and especially during the Winter series (Summer is the official events).

The only limitation you might find to soaking up as many rides as you can is the run/work program.

Typically during Winter series events there are enough entrants to create 2 heats. This means the folks running in Heat-2 will work first (during Heat-1) and vice versa for folks running in Heat-1. This means that you will not be able to take ride-alongs while you are supposed to be working.

One thing you might want to consider is getting an 'early' work assignment, like helping out with course setup or working the gate/waivers. that way you can get your work assignment out of the way early and get more rides.

Just to clarify, WORK means being out on course helping to replace knocked down cones, etc... you probably saw the work assignment drop down list when you registered. It will all be covered at the drivers meeting at the start of the event. However, early work assignments need to be schedule prior to the event date... watch for a thead about that here as well.

Have we sufficiently overloaded you with information ?:D

[NicholsZ]

Actually I think I'm getting everything so far. And I'll probably be changing my open class to BSP in the summer, since I have the modified intake (at least that sounds like the class I should be in I believe).

As far as work is concerned, I'm not sure which jobs you guys actually need/use, but I think I signed up for Grid assistant and Course teardown. Some of them I don't really know what they do, but I want to end up doing everything eventually anyway heh :p