This does sound cool, but does it also sound like Solo I has just been shifted
from Solo to Club Racing?
Then again, I can see some logic to it. Not sure what the impact is on regions
running those programs, currently doing so under the Solo banner.
(attachment removed was photo of clubrace SSB Mini)
--Rocky
----- Original Message -----
From: Curtis Kitchen
To: Curtis Kitchen
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 2:07 PM
Subject: SCCA Club Racing Announces New Entry Level Track Program
For Immediate Release
SCCA Club Racing Announces New Entry Level Track Program
TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 17, 2005) - The SCCA Club Racing Department has announced
a new way for SCCA members and sports car enthusiasts to compete and
experience the thrill of road racing with the formation of the Performance
Driving Experience (PDE), part of its new Time Trials program.
The PDE, the first of four levels of Time Trials activities (which range from
instructional to all-out, top-speed events at venues from closed tracks to
paved, non-track roads), offers a chance to improve driving skills while
giving curious rookie enthusiasts a taste of competitive motorsports action.
SCCA Club Racing officials believe the new program will help introduce SCCA
Club Racing, and motorsports in general, to people who might not have been on
the Club's radar before.
"This is the first time Club Racing has expanded its programs to
non-traditional areas," SCCA Director of Club Racing Terry Ozment said. "We
are very excited about this opportunity for lots of reasons, but especially
because it will bring SCCA to a brand new audience."
The new format provides competitive flexibility for motorsports enthusiasts by
allowing both street cars and race-prepared vehicles to participate, depending
on the program level.
For rules information, visit the "Cars and Rules" section on the Club Racing
homepage at www.scca.com. For a listing of events, go to the "Events" section
at www.scca.com. Click the "Club" tab and select Time Trials.
All other inquires should be directed to Bryan Cohn, SCCA Club Racing Manager,
at 1-800-770-2055 or bcohn@scca.com.
A breakdown of each level:
"Performance Driving Experience" (PDE) - The PDE is the first level of the
program and provides an instructional environment for drivers who want to
improve driving skills and increase their enjoyment of driving their street
vehicle. PDE is SCCA's unique version of "track" or "lapping" days.
"Club Trials" - Club Trials is the second level of the Time Trials program.
This level combines elements of PDE instruction with the excitement of running
against the clock to determine individual class winners. Cars range from
street cars to fully prepared race cars.
"Track Trials" - Track Trials, the third level of the program, offers
closed-course track time, and winners are determined by fastest time around
the course. Cars prepared for both Solo and Road Racing competition are
eligible for Track Trials.
"Hill Climbs" - The fourth and top level of the Time Trials program. Hill
Climb events offer short-distance, timed events for race-prepared vehicles on
paved mountain roads, with winners determined by fastest times.
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Photo Credit: Mark Weber ) 2005
Photo Caption: SCCA Solo and Club Racing cars, like this one from the Showroom
Stock B class, will compete in the new Time Trials program.
Curt K.
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Curtis Kitchen
Public Relations Manager
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Inc.
ckitchen@scca.com
800-770-2055
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