SOLO with a Twist, SPDA solo series suporting Targa Entry

[TonyKloosterman]

SPDA Announces SOLO with a TWIST
The Subaru Performance Drivers Association is pleased to announce a series of Solo events in support of thier entry into Targa Newfoundland.

The events will be held May 15, July 9 and August 1 at the Brampton Sports and Entertainment Complex.

Reg at 8:00, drivers meeting at 930 and first car at 10:00

6 runs

In the spirit of the Targa Rally
All runs count for a total score
There will be no DNF's ( you will use the slowest time in your class for that run plus 2 seconds)
Overall position will be determined by Ontario Regional Pax.

All courses will be designed to be challenging to all levels of participant.

The overall series winner will recieve a trophy.

All competitors that enter at least 2 of the 3 events will have thier name put into a draw for a Targa Newfoundland Jacket.

There will be some draws at the events for door prizes/

Ontario regional rules in effect.
Ontario regional competitors may use thier numbers.
All other competitors will recieve numbers starting at 200.

Look forward to seeing you all out, its short notice for the first event but a good tune up for the regional series and for those people attending the HADA solo school on saturday an opportunity to try out thier new found skills.

Entry fee $30

Tony Kloosterman

[JoeT]

This type of event will promote consistency, and foster the next level of competition for all participants.

What this type of ruleset eliminates is the ability for someone to "Fluke" a fast run for the day and walk away with the points.

This should prove to be an exciting series. Lots of work, lots of changes, but most of all, lots of fun.

Time to show off my mad "SPDA School" skills ;-) ...see ya'll there.

This is my first real event...is all the registration done at the event, do I just have to show up in the morning? Or does my car get classified catatory a head of time, or do any registration forms have to be filled out prior to the event?


Matt

[TonyKloosterman]

forms at the event
we can help classify you
just get there early
its going ot be a busy day

[kwlsti]

this is going to be sooo fun i can't wait 8-)

mat what do u have on your car, we can just classify u now. ;-)

I'm planning to come out with my WRX wagon. A couple of questions Tony:

Is this event open to all makes/models?

Are passengers permitted?

Is it rain or shine?

thx

[TonyKloosterman]

yes its open to all types of cars not just subarus

we do allow passengers but both occupants will need to wear a helmet. (loaners will be available)

it will go rain or shine. lets hope the sun is out

Tony

I've got a plain jane WRX, with a short shifter, Catback, and some ultra high performance RE92's.

Do I get some kind of handicap for the tires :-D

I can't wait, it's going to be a blast!!

[kwlsti]

is it the factory short shifter or aftermarket?

It's an aftermarket Shifter.

[TonyKloosterman]

regardless if its aftermarket or dealer install the shifter puts you in e/SS

Tony

[_Tod]

good idea on the summed times, rewards consistency, TLMC used to do this, your score was the average of your 3 best runs...

[SPEC_V]

Well count me in.

Does a baby car seat count as a mod ? :-D

Also, a friend will be coming along...

Hey, what do you guys bring to keep your stuff dry out of the car if it rains?

[TonyKloosterman]

a $10 tarp from princess auto and an umbrella for yourself

Tony

[JoeT]

If you live in a house and the event is local to the GTA, do as much car prep as possible at home and leave the things that you won't need in the garage.

Floor mats
Spare tire
Jack
usual car collateral

That way you don't have to worry about anything getting wet.

[AndrewR]

Some of us have the large rubbermaid storage bins, they are pretty waterproof

Thanks for the tips guys- I'll just leave the crap at home.. I think I have a rubbermaid bin lying around somewhere that I can comandeer as well..

-adrian- wrote:
Hey, what do you guys bring to keep your stuff dry out of the car if it rains?

Pffft, umbrella....wimp... :-D

[DonS]

The third and final event in the series in coming up on Monday 1 August. It has been a lot of fun for us and I'm anxious to run the last event. I love these rules where all runs count.

So if you're running the series or just want a fun event for a holiday Monday, come on out! If you've been to at least one of them then come out and see if you can win the big door prize. Or take your chances at some random door prizes.

I don't think that counting all runs should slow you down. Sure it helps to avoid the cones but backing off doesn't help either. It is still 10/10. Most people are bound to hit a cone or two. Don't be chicken, let's see who can total up the best score.

See ya'll on Monday.
8-)