# Getting Started with SOLO 2 Racing - Updated June 19th, 2004 **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [February 19, 2004, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/getting-started-with-solo-2-racing-updated-june-19th-2004/80596 "2004-02-19T11:59:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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**UPDATE - June 19th, 2004** Second PITL Event at the Hershey Centre. Unfortunately I won’t be attending because I will be at a DriftNation DriftKhana. **UPDATE - May 5th, 2004** First PITL Event will be running as originally scheduled for May 9th. Visit the site for more details and information. **UPDATE - May 4th, 2004** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING EVENT #1 ON MAY 9TH** As the PITL Series is hosted at the Home of the Mississauga IceDogs, the Hershey Centre, there is a possibility the first PITL Event may have to be rescheduled should the OHL Finals reach a Game 6. While an answer may be had as early as the evening of May 5th, you may not know until late Friday the 7th a Game 5 is played. So what do you do? Well, the PITL webmaster isn’t going to be around to update the site to tell you, so you’ll have to check out the following [link](http://www.mississaugaicedogs.com/home.asp) to see the results of the OHL Finals. If there isn’t a Game 6 the event will go on as planned, if the finals do go to a game 6, we have to reschedule. Please pass this information on to other competitors. **UPDATE - March 24th, 2004** PITL Car Club Open House: **Date:** Saturday, April 10th, 2004 **Time:** 1:00pm to 3:00pm **Location:** Wheel & Tire Zone - 1170 Eglinton Ave. East, Mississauga **Website:** [http://www.wiredmotorsports.com/pitl/](http://www.wiredmotorsports.com/pitl/) CASC Open House for SOLO 1 & 2 **Date:** March 28th 2004 **Time:** 1:00pm to 4:00pm **Location:** CSC Racing Products - 125a Harry Walker Parkway, Newmarket, Ontario **Website:** [http://www.cscracing.com](http://www.cscracing.com) **UPDATE - March 4th, 2004** Rules and Regulations have been updated for 2004 on the SOLO 2 Ontario website. See [http://www.solo2ontario.com](http://www.solo2ontario.com) site for details. * * * **INTRODUCTION** A **SOLO 2** event consists of competitors driving through a ‘race course’ laid out using pylons on a large parking lot or other paved surface. Because the vehicles race independently of each other, at no time can there be contact with another competitor, thus reducing the risks considerably, and allowing the drivers to concentrate on threshold braking and precision cornering. Each run is electronically timed, and the fastest driver in each class is the winner. **REQUIREMENTS** First thing you will need is a **valid driving license**. Next, your vehicle of choice must be **road worthy** , in that it should be safe to drive on the road, with working braking, lights, steering, and no leaks or safety restricting malfunctions. As well, you will need a **Snell M-95 or newer rated helmet (no DOT)**. If you don’t have your own helmet, some clubs will offer loaner helmets. To read the rules and regulations of **SOLO 2** in further detail, visit the **[SOLO 2 Ontario](http://www.solo2ontario.com)** website. **HOW TO GET STARTED** Before you start joining clubs, or start heavily modifying your cars, first check out the **[SOLO 2 Ontario](http://www.solo2ontario.com)** website and read through its rules, regulations as well as participate in its online message board, to first learn more about this organization. This will give you a better perspective of how the sport is run as well as how to participate in its events and various clubs. The simple way to get started is to join an existing **SOLO 2** car club. To see a list of existing **SOLO 2** car clubs in Ontario, visit the [SOLO 2 Ontario Car Clubs](http://www.solo2ontario.com/info/clubs.php) website. Most car clubs will have a website that will provide you with enough information on events, rules, regulations. If you live near Toronto, a great club to join is the **RX-7 and Mazda Sportscar Owners Club** with their **SOLO 2** club **Push It to The Limit (PITL)**. **HOW MUCH DOES IT COST** Most clubs will require an initial membership registration, anywhere between **$25** to **$50**. This membership fee will provide you with such things as: - Reserved car number for the entire season - Points towards class and the overall series championships - Trophies for the top placing competitors - Eligibility for sponsor contingencies, as well as win sponsor prizes - Apparell such as T-Shirt Aside from the initial registration cost with most car clubs, an event will cost anywhere between **$20** and **$40**. Once again, you will have to find out the specifics on this, from the club you wish to join. \*\* NOTE \*\* Not every club will provide such member benefits or will have those exact membership or event prices. You will have to contact the club or visit their website and learn about what the club has to offer. **GETTING STARTED WITH _PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT_ CAR CLUB** The PITL car club holds its events approximately once every 4 weeks (basically once a month). Their initial membership is **$25** which will provide you with several benefits and reservation. **STEP 1) VEHICLE AND DRIVER PREPARATION** It is strongly urged that you completely check over your car for any problems (i.e. oil leak, etc.). As well, do a complete engine maintenance, check your brakes (pads, etc.), steering, belts, oil, coolant, safety (seatbelts, etc.), tire pressure, alignment, and other necessary adjustments you feel will make your car handle and perform better. Also, inveset in a helmet. If you wish to compete only in SOLO 2 and have no intention of progressing to SOLO 1 for example, then a **SNELL M-95** or newer rating motorcycle helmet will suffice. If have a roll-cage in your car, and/or are using non-D.O.T. rated tires, you will need to invest in an **SNELL SA-95** or newer rating racing helmet. If however you wish to get into SOLO 1 later on, and can afford to spend a little extra, invest in an SA-95 or newer rating helmet (required if you are running a rollcage and non-DOT tires). Otherwise, an M-95 or newer helmet will suffice for both SOLO 1 and SOLO 2. Read the rules and regulations governing these classes if you want further information. See the **Important Links and Addresses** section to find out where you can purchase helmets. [http://forums.son240sx.ca/posting.php?mode=editpost&p=39583](http://forums.son240sx.ca/posting.php?mode=editpost&p=39583) **STEP 2) SIGNING UP** To signup for membership, you will need to fill out the registration form, provided [here](http://www.wiredmotorsports.com/pitl/pitl-signup.html). You can then mail this form once filled out, or you can take it with you to the club’s first open house, as well, you can bring it to an event and submit it there.See the **Important Links and Addresses** section. **STEP 3) VISIT OPEN HOUSE** The Open House is a great way to learn about the club, meet some of the members, as well as register yourself. The Open House for 2004 is: **Saturday, April 10th, 2004 (Location - T.B.A.)** **STEP 4) VISIT AN EVENT** The PITL club holds its events at [The Hershey Centre](http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/discover/hersheycentre) which is conviniently located at the north end of Mississauga, near Brampton. It is very close to the 403/QEW as well as the 401. Registration runs between **8:30am and 9:30am** , and competition starts following a drivers meeting at **9:45am**. Registration after **9:30am** will result in a penalty fee of **$10**. Cost per event is **$30** **CONFIRMED 2004 EVENTS** The following dates are confirmed for the 2004 year, however check in with the club’s website on a regular basis in case these dates are altered or cancelled. Open House - Saturday, April 10th, 2004 (Location - T.B.A.) Event 1 - Saturday, May 15th, 2004 Event 2 - Saturday, June 19th, 2004 Event 3 - Saturday, July 10th, 2004 Event 4 - Saturday, July 31sth, 2004 Event 5 - Saturday, August 21st, 2004 Event 6 - Saturday, September 11th, 2004 **IMPORTANT LINKS AND ADDRESSES** **SOLO 2 Ontario Homepage** : [http://www.solo2ontario.com](http://www.solo2ontario.com) **What is SOLO 2** : [http://www.solo2ontario.com/info/whatissolo2.php](http://www.solo2ontario.com/info/whatissolo2.php) **SOLO 2 Ontario Car Clubs** : [http://www.solo2ontario.com/info/clubs.php](http://www.solo2ontario.com/info/clubs.php) **SOLO 2 Rules and Registrations** : [http://www.solo2ontario.com/info/rules.php](http://www.solo2ontario.com/info/rules.php) **SOLO 2 Events** : [http://www.solo2ontario.com/schedule/schedule.php?solo2=1](http://www.solo2ontario.com/schedule/schedule.php?solo2=1) **SOLO Ontario Forums** : [http://racing.kos.net/soloforums/](http://racing.kos.net/soloforums/) **SOLO 2 Ontario Hotline** Tel. (416) 259-9650 (to 10pm) E-mail: [info@solo2ontario.com](mailto:info@solo2ontario.com) **SOLO 2 Director** Wes Tanney 27 Seventeenth Street, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3K2 Tel. (416) 259-9650 E-mail: [director@solo2ontario.com](mailto:director@solo2ontario.com) **SOLO 2 Registrar** Tony Kloosterman E-mail: [registrar@solo2ontario.com](mailto:registrar@solo2ontario.com) **RX7 & Mazda Sportscar Owners Club (MSOC) - Push It to The Limit (PITL)** 3327 Charmaine Heights, Mississauga, Ontario CANADA, L5A 3C2 E-mail: [thelimit@rogers.com](mailto:thelimit@rogers.com) Website: [http://www.wiredmotorsports.com/pitl](http://www.wiredmotorsports.com/pitl) **The Hershey Centre** 5500 Rose Cherry Place, Mississauga, Ontrario CANADA, L4Z 4B6 Tel: 905-502-9100 Fax: 905-615-3299 Mapblast Link: [http://www.mapblast.com/(3k2s3l45axtl22bbfq0coobg)/map.aspx?L=USA&C=43.63397%2C-79.63990&A=27.23333&P=|43.63397%2C-79.63990|1|L4Z+4B6%2C+Canada|L1|](http://www.mapblast.com/(3k2s3l45axtl22bbfq0coobg)/map.aspx?L=USA&C=43.63397%2c-79.63990&A=27.23333&P=%7C43.63397%2c-79.63990%7C1%7CL4Z+4B6%2c+Canada%7CL1%7C) ![http://240sx.cubicdesign.com/images/misc/hersheycentre.jpg](http://240sx.cubicdesign.com/images/misc/hersheycentre.jpg) **Helmets and Equipment** CSC Racing : [http://www.cscracing.com/](http://www.cscracing.com/) PDM Racing : [http://www.pdm-racing.com](http://www.pdm-racing.com) The Bell Store : [http://www.thebellstore.com/](http://www.thebellstore.com/) Cycle World : [http://www.cycleworld.ca](http://www.cycleworld.ca)