View Full Version : Reminder Pro-slalom Mon Sept 1st!!
finboy
08-11-2003, 12:35 PM
just starting a thread..... its around the corner
:)
Martini Focus
08-11-2003, 12:52 PM
I can't wait to try it... just hope I qualify by then.
Keith-02Accord
08-11-2003, 12:57 PM
I believe to qualify for the Pro Solo, you only need to have 3 Solo 2 events under your belt.
finboy
08-11-2003, 03:16 PM
its a different type of solo motorsports...
some think its the best one...
you might not place well... but its tons of fun!!
you get the butterflies, staging... rolling up beside the other
driver, as the starter acknowledges you
a good launch, smooth shifts, all your skills thrown down on each run.
i'd like to dump the regular solo II pitl series, and make it all PRO-SLALOMS
if you like solo II..... you'll LOVE the pro-slalom format!!!
AlienDNA
08-11-2003, 03:39 PM
I've got a newbie question on the Pro-Solo timing. I did some bracket racing when I was a young punk. In bracket racing you run to set your dial-in time and then go head to head with radically different cars with the slower car getting a head start based on the difference in dial-in times. Is this how Pro-Solo works? Can you break out in Pro-Solo?
finboy
08-11-2003, 03:48 PM
Originally posted by AlienDNA
I've got a newbie question on the Pro-Solo timing. I did some bracket racing when I was a young punk. In bracket racing you run to set your dial-in time and then go head to head with radically different cars with the slower car getting a head start based on the difference in dial-in times. Is this how Pro-Solo works? Can you break out in Pro-Solo?
it would be nice if we had timing equipment to work the pro-slalom style avec bracket events.
to answer your question.. Nope.., it doesn't measure your reaction times, your anything that fancy.
there are 4 classes, plain and simple
(yes you either have a great car or a not so great car for this event.. )
A Class (comprised of a stock and b stock from pitl)
B Class (comprised of A mod, B mod BPlus)
C class (comprised of C, Cplus, Cmod)
D class (open class)
i'll be following up with a more detailed post, on whats going to happen, rules, penalities.. etc...
dave t
7plymaple
08-11-2003, 06:25 PM
Originally posted by finboy
i'd like to dump the regular solo II pitl series, and make it all PRO-SLALOMS
THAT WOULD BE AWSOME!!!!!!!! A series of PRO SLALOMS!!!!!!!
Damn I would be doing a couple loads of laundry consisting of only uderwear per week.
finboy
08-11-2003, 06:27 PM
Originally posted by 7plymaple
THAT WOULD BE AWSOME!!!!!!!! A series of PRO SLALOMS!!!!!!!
Damn I would be doing a couple loads of laundry consisting of only uderwear per week.
Simon.... i don't get it??
i'm scared!!
Dave t
Originally posted by finboy
just starting a thread..... its around the corner
:)
I hear they have a really really good MC for the event... :p
miataboi
08-11-2003, 06:30 PM
Originally posted by JoeT
I hear they have a really really good MC for the event... :p
yeah...
some loudmouthed old guy...
I can't see what ALL THE LADIES see in this hunk of man????
Gotta be that forbidden fruit thing... with the babyseat, the family hauler, etc...
BASTARD!
Originally posted by miataboi
yeah...
I can't see what ALL THE LADIES see in this hunk of man????
BASTARD!
He must have something going for him for sure. I don't know what it is, but there always seems to be a gathering of sweet ones hanging around.
Yeah.. Must be the family sedan + baby seat.. Gives and impression of virility.. Acts like pheromones.
LOL
Could be that forbidden fruit thing, but last time I was in his company I acquired strep throat! Then again it could have come from someone else ;)
miataboi
08-12-2003, 12:21 PM
Originally posted by J.C.
Could be that forbidden fruit thing, but last time I was in his company I acquired strep throat! Then again it could have come from someone else ;)
hmmm...
I see a pattern emerging...
I got cold sores! :( :mad:
;)
Originally posted by miataboi
hmmm...
I see a pattern emerging...
I got cold sores! :( :mad:
;)
Could be that forbidden fruit thing, but last time I was in his company I acquired strep throat! Then again it could have come from someone else
Next time get off of your knees and use a different orfice.. I hear latex helps prevent the spread of STD's.
Okay, think I can make this one... Where is it?
- J
Originally posted by JoeT
Next time get off of your knees and use a different orfice.. I hear latex helps prevent the spread of STD's.
:eek: HAHA! :D
ChrisM
08-12-2003, 03:06 PM
It's a good thing this isn't getting off topic!!! :p
It's going to be held at Square One again. Show up early!!! You'll want to have time to walk each course at least 2 or 3 times.
Check your tire pressures after each run! There sometimes isn't enough cool down time in between runs. I had to learn that the hard way :(
I know a lot of people like the "drag racing" beginning of the track, but with an AWD car my clutch is toast after the 3rd of 4th run... are there any plans on making a course that makes a good launch less of a factor in winning?
hmmm 3 weeks away and I'm complaining already!!! :)
miataboi
08-12-2003, 03:11 PM
Originally posted by ChrisM
are there any plans on making a course that makes a good launch less of a factor in winning?
hmmm 3 weeks away and I'm complaining already!!! :)
HIGHLY unlikely.
Get a new clutch!
finboy
08-12-2003, 03:12 PM
Originally posted by ChrisM
I know a lot of people like the "drag racing" beginning of the track, but with an AWD car my clutch is toast after the 3rd of 4th run... are there any plans on making a course that makes a good launch less of a factor in winning?
hmmm 3 weeks away and I'm complaining already!!! :)
even if it didn't have a straight at the begining... you'd still launch hard.
to keep up with tradition... the answer would be no.
a quick section off the start, and the twisty sections at the end
dave t
regardless.. i know you'll be there Chris
subbies.. represent!!!
Chris P
08-12-2003, 06:45 PM
can you repave the lot for me?
rough/dirty lots make baby CRX cry
Actually I have an idea. Why don't we get Hazel to close down Eglinton between Dixe and Tomken ;) Nice fresh asphalt :)
StewPiddass
08-12-2003, 07:54 PM
Looking forward to this... Pro-Solos are great!
Martini Focus
08-12-2003, 08:30 PM
Oh man am I glad I gave up showing my focus and am actually out driving it now. I can't wait to try pro solo!!:D
Question do you still get multiple runs or is this elimination based??
Originally posted by Martini Focus
Oh man am I glad I gave up showing my focus and am actually out driving it now. I can't wait to try pro solo!!:D
Question do you still get multiple runs or is this elimination based??
You get lots of runs. Guaranteed 4 during qualifying, and lots and lots more during eliminations.
Muahahaha...
Martini Focus
08-12-2003, 09:36 PM
Originally posted by JoeT
You get lots of runs. Guaranteed 4 during qualifying, and lots and lots more during eliminations.
Muahahaha...
[Mr Burns Voice] Excellent [/Mr Burns Voice] :D
Originally posted by Martini Focus
Oh man am I glad I gave up showing my focus and am actually out driving it now. I can't wait to try pro solo!!:D
If only more people figured out that part! Stop looking at it and start driving it!
finboy
08-13-2003, 08:59 AM
Originally posted by Martini Focus
Oh man am I glad I gave up showing my focus and am actually out driving it now. I can't wait to try pro solo!!:D
Question do you still get multiple runs or is this elimination based??
you're GUARANTEED MIN. 4 runs during qualifying
2 on each side
alternating sides
What you want to do get your best time, so you are one of the top 16 seeds..
after qualifying, we get your fastest time (doesn't matter which side)
and use the qualifying times, for the elimination round.
1 vs 16, 2 vs 15 3 vs 14 etc.....
when the elimination round starts, the driver with the quicker time during qualifying gets LANE CHOICE.
then you line it up, best 2 out of 3
so if you got your game on.. you will get many runs
ChrisM
08-13-2003, 12:37 PM
Originally posted by miataboi
HIGHLY unlikely.
Get a new clutch!
I'll definately need one after this event. At the last event it took 4 days for my clutch to feel "normal" again. I can't complain too much though, no one MADE me do 6200 RPM clutch dumps!! :)
Originally posted by finboy
dave t
regardless.. i know you'll be there Chris
subbies.. represent!!!
Of course I will! That comment was more wishfull thinking than a complaint.
miataboi
08-13-2003, 01:04 PM
Originally posted by ChrisM
I'll definately need one after this event. At the last event it took 4 days for my clutch to feel "normal" again. I can't complain too much though, no one MADE me do 6200 RPM clutch dumps!! :)
Of course I will! That comment was more wishfull thinking than a complaint.
...in your case... pray for rain...
Everyone else should hope for sunshine!!!
Reminder: To participate you need to have driven in at least 3 solo2 events.
andrew1984
08-13-2003, 02:20 PM
Originally posted by miataboi
...in your case... pray for rain...
Everyone else should hope for sunshine!!!
i dont mind rain..
miataboi
08-13-2003, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by andrew1984
i dont mind rain..
...you THINK that a high-powered FWD car will launch particularly well uphill in the rain????
OK!????
mike_moss
08-13-2003, 03:54 PM
Can't wait!
Will it be in the same lot as the one in May?
finboy
08-13-2003, 04:55 PM
Originally posted by mike_moss
Can't wait!
Will it be in the same lot as the one in May?
rightonrighton!!
i'll post the details tomorrow.
Originally posted by miataboi
...you THINK that a high-powered FWD car will launch particularly well uphill in the rain????
OK!????
No that's why he likes rain. If you go and look at all the rain times RWD will suffer large (ask Taylor) and the Beetle still manages to outrun the AWD's.
P.S. You should see this little rain dance he does before every event. I would describe it but I don't want to get him arrested :rolleyes:
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