Solo II'ers do well in Sundown Gran Prix

[RacerRobb]

Let's just cheer a little for the Solo II trained drivers that not only won their class (well it was a class of one) but finished 2nd overall in last weekend's race event at Mosport International Raceway.

Yep - Gunter Schmidt, Peter Carpenko and Robb Smith all started their driving careers at Solo II events.

The number 36 VW Corrado ran strong and hard all weekend posting a fast race lap only 1/10 of a second off the fastest lap of 1:32.0 set by a Turbo 944 that interestingly enough set the fast lap when chasing me in the Corrado.

Whoever says Solo II is not a firm foundation for further motorsport adventures is way off the mark.

The statement - "A good Solo II competitor will make a good road race driver but a good road race driver will not necessarily make a good Solo II driver" is right on the money.

Hope all the regional competitors have a great time at the first event hosted by St Lac. Wish I could be there. It's always a great event and could be thought of as the Daytona/Monaco event of the regional Solo II world.

Robb Smith
Secretary - CASC-OR

[J.C.]

Congrats on the win and the second place overall. It is great seeing what can come from solo II.

I have always had an opinion in regards to solo II skill vs road race but I will remain quiet so as to not create a flame war.

[soloZ]

Nice driving Robbbob, I had a good view of all the action having leaned on the pit wall the whole race. I must say though I enjoyed being part of this event even though it was a small part of logging lap times for Nick,Chris and Tony.

[haniforama]

I still remember that SOLO II School we attended together back in '98. StephenT was our GOD back then...

Come to think of it, he still is :D

[spoonie]

i just like seeing vw's go fast :P

[dgg]

...especially when they have TLMC stickers on their car

daveg