Difference between Closed Club, Championship event and Solo 1?

[Guest]

Hi

I'm a newbie to Autocross. Please dont flame.

Can someone explain the difference between VCMC Closed Club events, Championship events and Solo 1 events?

Thanks

[Jeff Loh]

Closed clubs are members only practices where we work out new ideas, setups or informal coaching. Championship events are a series of specific events where all licensed competitors compete for points and trophies. Solo 1 is a higher speed Solo-II event similar to time-trialing, more towards road race speeds.

[Neon Racer]

Solo I's also have higher safety requirements since the speeds are greater. A four point harness and an either an SA rated helmet or a M rated helmet with a balaclava are required.
It's also highly recommended that you do a year of Solo II before doing Solo I.

[BlueG3Teg]

Are there trophies awarded to all events?

Do you have to be a licensed competitor to run in the Championship events?

[ March 25, 2002: Message edited by: BlueG3Teg ]</p>

[Cliffy]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by BlueG3Teg:
Are there trophies awarded to all events?

Do you have to be a licensed competitor to run in the Championship events?

[ March 25, 2002: Message edited by: BlueG3Teg ]<hr></blockquote>

Closed Clubs = no trophies, just bragging rights, knowledge gained and a heck of a good time.

Championship Events = trophies awarded. The number of trophies given out depend on how big your particular car class is. You do not need to be a CACC-licensed competitor to enter any event or win a trophy, however, you need the CACC-license to accumulate points towards the entire season champoinship.

-c.

[Neon Racer]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Neon Racer:
Solo I's also have higher safety requirements since the speeds are greater. A four point harness and an either an SA rated helmet or a M rated helmet with a balaclava are required.
It's also highly recommended that you do a year of Solo II before doing Solo I.<hr></blockquote>


I stand corrected - you require a 5 pt for Solo I.

[Shmee]

how do you go about aquiring a CACC-licence get accumulate points?
When are the Championship races?

do i only need a 5pt harness and propper helmet to race in Solo I/II?
What about hilclimb events? what's needed for those?

[Cliffy]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Shmee:
how do you go about aquiring a CACC-licence get accumulate points?<hr></blockquote>

CACC License Applications are downloadable from www.caccautosport.org under "rules & forms".

To get a CACC license you need to be a CACC-affiliated club member...hopefully VCMC You qualify for season points if you compete in five or more Championship events.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>When are the Championship races?<hr></blockquote>

Check the VCMC site for the complete 2002 schedule. Most Championship events are right at Boundary Bay.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>do I only need a 5pt harness and propper helmet to race in Solo I/II?<hr></blockquote>

That pretty well covers it. If you have a convertible, it's highly recommended that you also have a roll bar.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>What about hilclimb events? what's needed for those?<hr></blockquote>

Hillclimbs require a full driving suit, shoes and gloves, plus a mandatory roll cagein the car. Check the rules to be sure.

-c.

[Mike-L]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Shmee:
do i only need a 5pt harness and propper helmet to race in Solo I/II?<hr></blockquote>

You need a helmet for Solo I and II, but you don't need a 5pt harness for Solo II, only for Solo I. A couple of loaner helmets are available, so all your really need for Solo II is a safe car.

--Mike

[BlueG3Teg]

Is it true that Solo II is highly recommended before going into Solo I?

[Cliffy]

Yes, at least a full season of Solo2. Or if you've had high-speed performance driving experience -&gt; competitive karting, track day, or road racing , you may qualify for Solo1.
-c.