Solo

Solo or Autocross is an event where the driver's ability to control a car is tested. A course is set up in a large parking lot defined by pylons. Each car takes turns negotiating the course while being timed. Speed is kept down to what one would experience on the street. Risk to the cars and drivers are very minimal. Drivers are asked to take a shift working the course (picking up pylons that are hit) to keep the event going.

The majority of drivers compete in their regular street cars with little to no modifications. People also race from open wheel cars to trucks. Any car safe for use on the street is suitable for autocross. The cars must pass a safety inspection (battery not loose, seat belts in good shape, etc.)

Car handling is more important than power. Skilled drivers in sedans often beat the novice in sports cars. The cars are divided into groups based on preparation (Stock classes--basically as delivered from the manufacture; Street Prepared classes--suspension and external engine modifications; Prepared classes--major modifications to suspension, body, and engine; Modified classes--purpose built race cars). There are different classes in each preparation group which separates cars of different potential (a Corvette in Super Stock does not race a Neon in E Stock, but the preparation rules are the same).

Membership in the SCCA is not required to participate. A state driver's license is required. Participants under 18 are required to have a special notarized permission slip (a "note from mom"). Drivers must also wear helmets for their protection.

Members of the Chattanooga Region get points toward Autocrosser of the Year in each event attended. Chattanooga Region Autocrosses generally give each driver six runs instead of the traditional three runs.

Registration         5:00PM-7:30PM
Tech Inspection   5:00PM-7:30PM
Late Tech ($5 fee)   7:30PM- 7:45PM
Course open for walking 5:30PM-8:00PM
Novice Meeting       7:30 PM
Driver’s Meeting     8:00 PM
First car on course    8:30 PM 

Event will run on
Eastern Time

 SCCA.ORG has a schedule of Solo II National Tours, Pro Solo, and 
the Solo National Championship.

The SCCA Solo Rule Book is now available online at SCCA.org.

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