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03/17/2010 Written by SCCA Communications
 Photo:Mark Weber TOPEKA,
Kan. (March 17, 2010) – SCCA Pro Racing and Road Atlanta
announced today that the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series run the season
finale as part of the 13th Annual Petit Le Mans powered by MAZDA6
weekend, Round Ten of the 2010 series calendar. The Trans-Am
Series will race Friday, Oct. 1, one day before the annual 10-hour
American Le Mans Series race. The series will also hold its annual
awards ceremony in the Atlanta area. “Adding Road Atlanta to the
Trans-Am Series schedule gives us 10 great events for the season,” SCCA
Pro Racing President and CEO Robert Wildberger said. “The combination
of our events will allow the Trans-Am competitors to make a name for
themselves, but also to showcase the series in front of fans and
sponsors at great tracks across North America.” The announcement
completes the 10-race 2010 Trans-Am Series schedule, which includes six
events headlined by the high horsepower machines. The Trans-Am Series
also races with the NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Camping World
Series, IZOD IndyCar Series and the Petit Le Mans date with the American
Le Mans Series. 2010 SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am
Series Schedule Date, Venue, With May 8 - 9, New
Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, N.J., Headliner May 21 - 23,
Mosport International Raceway, Bowmanville, Ont. (Canada), Co-Headliner
w/World Challenge June 5 - 6, Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele,
Utah, Headliner June 18 - 20, Road America, Elkhart Lake,
Wis., NASCAR Nationwide Series July 2 - 3, Lime Rock Park,
Lakeville, Conn., NASCAR Camping World Series July 18 - 20, Streets
of Toronto, Toronto, Ont. (Canada), Indy Racing League July 30 -
Aug. 1, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, Ill., Headliner Sept. 4 - 5,
Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, Minn., Headliner Sept. 11 -
12, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, Va., Co-Headliner w/World
Challenge Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga., American
Le Mans Series
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03/17/2010 Written by SCCA Communications
 TOPEKA,
Kan. (March 17, 2010) -- DIRECTV and Comcast announced Monday
that they have reached an agreement to return Versus to the DIRECTV
programming lineup today. The agreement means that the SCCA Pro
Racing-sanctioned World Challenge series will be available on DIRECTV as
well as major cable providers and Dish Network. Versus will
return to the same DIRECTV programming packages it was in at the end of
August 2009. "We are pleased that both sides were able to work
out a satisfactory deal to bring this programming back to our
customers," Derek Chang, executive vice president, Content Strategy and
Development, DIRECTV, said. “We're excited that we were able to
come to a fair agreement that puts VERSUS back in millions of homes with
DIRECTV in time for our busy spring programming schedule," Versus
President Jamie Davis said. In addition to World Challenge
programming, which begins with the Acura Sports Car Challenge at the
Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, scheduled to air April 18 at 2 p.m. (EST),
Versus carries IZOD IndyCar coverage, NHL games and UFC events.
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03/16/2010 Written by SCCA Communications
 TOPEKA,
Kan. (March 16, 2010) – Sports Car Club of America, Inc.
announced today that Gumout has become its Preferred Fuel System
Additives. The multi-faceted partnership was developed to expand both
Gumout’s brand within grassroots motorsports and SCCA’s brand within the
consumer marketplace. In addition to serving as the Preferred
Fuel System Additives of SCCA and Presenting Sponsor of the 2010
National Convention, the Gumout brand becomes the title sponsor of the
Gumout Super Challenge, which concludes every Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo
event, as well as the Gumout Pole Position at the 2010 National
Championship Runoffs. “When we announced that Gumout had become
the presenting sponsor of this year’s National Convention, we noted that
it was the first of a number of announcements related to Gumout and its
parent company, Shell Lubricants,” SCCA VP, Marketing &
Communications Eric Prill said. “We were excited to welcome Gumout into
the SCCA family at Convention and look forward to a partnership that is
beneficial to both Gumout and the SCCA membership.” The exposure
elements included in the partnership give Gumout the opportunity to
share the benefits of its fuel system products to the most influential
and knowledgeable motorsports organization in North America while
directly supporting the members’ programs. “SCCA members are both
knowledgeable and influential,” Gumout Brand Manager Rusty Waples said.
“They serve as the leaders in their communities and workplaces for all
things automotive, just as Gumout is the industry leader in fuel system
additives and cleaners. We are excited to work with the SCCA racers and
help them get the most out of every lap and every run in their cars.” About SCCAFounded in 1944, Sports
Car Club of America, Inc. is a 50,000 member motorsports organization
that incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both
club and professional levels. It annually sanctions over 2,000 events
through its 114 regions and professional subsidiary. Landmark events
and series for the Club include the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing
Series; the Club Racing National Championship Runoffs® at Road America;
and The Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Championships and ProSolo
Championship at Lincoln, Neb. SCCA is a proud official partner of
Gumout, Hawk Performance, iRacing.com Motorsports Simulations, Pace
American, Racing Radios, SafeRacer, Sunoco, The Tire Rack and
Volkswagen. For more information, please visit www.scca.com. About GumoutSince 1945, Gumout®
performance chemicals have delivered cutting-edge technology to help
motorists get the most from every mile, with products blended
specifically to clean, protect, and enhance critical vehicle parts.
Gumout is produced and marketed by Shell Lubricants. The term ‘Shell
Lubricants’ collectively refers to the companies of Royal Dutch Shell
plc that are engaged in the lubricants business. Shell Lubricants
companies lead the lubricants industry, supplying 13% of global
lubricants volume.a The companies manufacture and blend products for use
in applications ranging from consumer motor oil and food processing
oils to heavy industrial lubricants and commercial transport oils. The
Shell Lubricants portfolio of top-quality brands includes Pennzoil®,
Quaker State®, FormulaShell®, Shell TELLUS®, Shell CASSIDA®, Shell
RIMULA®, Shell ROTELLA® T, Shell SPIRAX®, a portfolio of leading car
care brands and Jiffy Lube® lubrication services. For more information
about Gumout, please visit www.gumout.com. *Kline & Company,
“Competitive Intelligence for the Global Lubricants Industry, 2008 –
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03/15/2010 Written by SCCA Communications
 Photo:Grassroots
Motorsports CECIL, Ga. (March 15,
2010) –The 2010 Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour officially
opened this past weekend, with record-breaking participation headlining
the Dixie National Tour. Nearly 300 entries arrived at South
Georgia Motorsports Park to open the Solo National Tour on a pair of
courses designed by Dixie Region member Robert Lewis. The
Lewis-designed course blended transition maneuvers, including slalom
sections and offset gates, with hairpin turns and a fast sweeper. The
courses made use of the available space in the South Georgia Motorsports
Park paddock, a multi-use facility that hosts drag races and oval track
events, in addition to its fourth year hosting a Solo National Tour
event. While the weather was cool and breezy for most of the
weekend, it was clear that competitors were ready to break the winter
doldrums and get back behind the wheel. Among the Southeast Division
participants in their home event were competitors from New York,
Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri, Texas and Washington, which
helped the Dixie Tour event become the largest Solo event in the history
of the Southeast Division. After a Friday night barbecue, timed
sessions began on Friday morning. Not only was H Stock the largest
class, but it had the closest margin of victory on the weekend. Jack
Burns, of Hamilton, Ohio, drove a brand-new 2010 JB Racewheels Mini
Cooper to a 0.045-second win over 17 competitors, including fellow Mini
driver Joe Austin. Burns earned the win after Austin ever-so-lightly
bumped a cone near the end of his run, resulting in a two-second penalty
which covered the final gap. The Street Touring® Sport class
featured 16 drivers and was capped by Dave Montgomery, of St. Louis,
Mo., in a 1988 Honda CRX Si. Montgomery topped co-driver Marc Osgood, of
Simpsonville, S.C., by 0.166-second. Multi-time National
Champion Matthew Braun, of Northville, Mich., won the Super Stock class
by 3.398 seconds in his 2007 PowerPlug Lotus Elise. Past champion
Elliott Harvey, of Wesley Chapel, Fla., won the C Street Prepared class
with the oldest car competing in the class, his 1966 Bos Dynotune and
Chassis Shop Datsun 2000 – proving once again that Harvey and the Datsun
are a formidable driver/car combination. The newest SCCA Solo
class, Street Touring R, was launched at the Dixie Tour as a national
supplemental class to 13 competitors, making it one of the largest
classes in the field. Veteran national competitor Tommy Pulliam, of
Duluth, Ga., won the class by 1.975 seconds in his 2006 WJCo Honda S200.
While the S2000 appears to be the base line for the class, claiming the
top three positions, the hunt is already on for a competitor. Included
in this weekend’s event was a stock Mazda MX-5 that is being developed
for the class through a partnership with Tire Rack and Grassroots
Magazine. Chris Harvey finished eighth in the car, which was picked up
on Friday with less that 500 miles on the odometer to serve as the
baseline for modifications. Preparations are already underway
for the Texas National Tour, which takes place this weekend at Mineral
Wells Airport.
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27 Drivers Take Super Sweep Qualifying Wins in Texas03/15/2010 Written by SCCA Communications
 Photo:Sydney
Davis COLLEGE
STATION, Texas (March 15, 2010) – Southwest Division’s SCCA Club
Racing Super Sweep qualifying event was held Saturday, March 6 as part
of the double National Texas Two-Step weekend at Texas World Speedway.
One hundred fifty-eight drivers took part in the traditional event
hosted by Lone Star Region. Group one featured the small-bore
Production, GT and Showroom Stock cars and an inter-class battle for the
overall victory. Eric Prill, of Topeka, Kan., was on the overall pole
in his F Production Mazda Miata and led the opening 11 laps with Rick
Kosdrosky’s E Production Caterham 7 close behind. On lap 12, Kosdrosky,
of Granbury, Texas, took the lead and looked to be on his way to
victory. However, with less than two laps to go, the lead duo
encountered traffic, allowing Prill to go by in Turn One on the last
lap. Kosdrosky got the jump exiting Turn 10 and pulled to the inside in
the Turn 12 “kink.” The side-by-side move forced Prill to the grass,
allowing Kosdrosky to take the overall and E Production win. Prill held
on for second overall and first in F Production. Other class winners
were: Luis Rivera, of Angleton, Texas, in GT-Lite; John Trenery Sr., of
Rosenberg, Texas, in H Production; Ralph Siebert, of Fort Worth, Texas,
in SSB; James Place, of San Antonio, Texas, in SSC; and Bill Bagby, of
Houston, Texas, in Super Touring U. Group two for small formula
cars was a breakaway for Arlington’s Mike Sauce in his Sauce Formula F.
Starting from the pole, Sauce sped away to a 12.9-second, Super
Sweep-qualifying win. F500 polesitter Joseph Palmer had to come from the
back of the pack to chase down Jack Walbran. Palmer passed for the lead
with two laps to go, only to have Walbran, of St. Louis, Mo., take the
point back in his Scorpion on the final lap for the win. Formula Vee was
the traditional exciting race, but a lap-13 incident eliminated leaders
Charles Hearn and Jim Rainey, paving the way for Philip Trinder, of
Houston, to take the win in his Protoform. Spec Miata’s group
three race saw Blake Clements, currently residing in Singapore, China,
return to Texas to take the win over the 34-car field in his Mazda
Miata. Last year’s Nation-wide Point Champion Matt Reynolds finished
second, just ahead of Aaron McSpadden. Michael Lewis, of Poway,
Calif., became the first driver to win two Super Sweep qualifying
events—taking the GT-1 and overall win in Race Four. Making his first
appearance at TWS, Lewis raved about the course layout and passed early
leader Bill Reid on lap two en route to victory in his Jaguar XKR. Lewis
also won the Super Sweep Qualifying National event at Auto Club
Speedway January 24 in Fontana, Calif. Scott Ferguson, of Fort Worth,
Texas, held off Jeff Moore to take the GT-2 win in his Porsche 911 Cup
car. Other class winners were Kerry Bonner, of Katy, Texas, in GT-3;
Richard Baldwin, of Madisonville, La., in Touring 2; Brian Himes, of
Slidell, La., in American Sedan; and Colin Cohen, of Southlake, Texas,
in Touring 3. The race was shortened to 12 laps to clean up an incident
involving the GT-1 cars of David Fershtand and Douglas Harrington. The
winged formula cars and sports racing classes made up Group Five, the
largest of the weekend, with 36 cars taking the green. The first five
finishers overall were all class-winners, meaning overall and Formula
Atlantic winner Ken Davis, of Escondido, Calif., Formula 1000 winner
David Burkett, of Corpus Christi, Texas, Formula Continental winner Bill
Johnson, of Austin, Texas and Formula Enterprises winner Scott McQueen,
of Huffman, Texas, each ran reasonably unfettered en route to victory.
The exception to that was fifth overall finisher and Formula Mazda
winner Darryl Wills, of Deer Park, Texas, who held off a late-charging
Jamie Slone to win by just under one second. Other class winners were:
James Smith, of Alvin, Texas, in CSR; Marvin Hodges, of Houston, in
Sports 2000 and Jim Rawson, of Houston, in DSR. John Strickler,
of Olathe, Kan., led the final race of the day for Spec Racer Fords
flag-to-flag, but the battle behind him was intense, with GT-3 winner
Bonner eventually coming home in second place over Ernst Krueger, of
Cypress, Texas. The Saturday action was followed up with races on
Sunday, when 18 of the 27 winners repeated their feat to score valuable
points toward Divisional and Nation-wide Championships. Full
event results are available here
. A list of Super Sweep event winners and current Nation-wide
Point Standings is available here. Image: Michael Lewis scored a pair of
GT-1 class wins at TWS. Image by Sydney Davis Photography.
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03/12/2010 Written by SCCA Communications
 TOPEKA,
Kan. (March 12, 2010) – Introducing new members to SCCA has never
been more lucrative to current SCCA faithful, with the new SCCA
Membership Drive and Contest. There are two parts to the contest, one
for individual members and one for Regions. “Membership is the
lifeblood of our organization, and current SCCA members and Regions now
have some great additional incentives to bring new members in, and
possibly welcome some old friends back to the organization,” SCCA VP of
Member and Region Services Colan Arnold said. For each new member
referral, SCCA members now receive $10 in “SCCA Gold.” This form of new
SCCA currency can be applied toward membership dues, licensing fees,
merchandise or event entry fees through the SCCA National office (such
as Tire Rack National Solo events, the Runoffs or the Convention). There
is no limit to the amount of SCCA Gold a member can accrue and it will
automatically be credited to the membership record of the member. Additionally,
for each new member referral, a member’s name will be entered into a
Grand Prize drawing. The awards are as follows: First Place: Skip
Barber Racing School Second Place: $1,500 Tire Rack Gift Certificate
Third Place: $500 SCCA Merchandise Gift Certificate Regions are
eligible for rewards based on an overall increase in their total
membership and their membership retention rate. Region goals are set at a
growth rate of two percent and a retention rate of 80 percent annually. Rewards
Rewards are offered for four levels of success: Level One:
Achievement of two percent growth: Region receives $20 in SCCA Gold for
each member (Individual and SafeRacer First Gear) and $30 in SCCA Gold
per Family Membership above the 2009 membership levels in each category. Level
Two: Achievement of two percent growth and 80 percent retention: Same
SCCA Gold amounts as Level One, plus a discount of five percent on all
2011 event sanction fees (excluding insurance and late fees). Level
Three: Achievement of 10 percent growth and 80 percent retention: Same
SCCA Gold amounts as Level One, plus a discount of 10 percent on all
2011 event sanction fees (excluding insurance and late fees). Level
Four: Achievement of 20 percent growth and 80 percent retention: Same
SCCA Gold amounts as Level One, plus a discount of 15 percent on all
2011 event sanction fees (excluding insurance and late fees). The
top 10 referring members and top 10 Regions in new member and retention
percentage will be recognized monthly in Inside Line and SportsCar
Magazine. To be eligible for the member rewards, a member must be in
good standing through December 31, 2010. Regions must also be in good
standing to be eligible for rewards. An individual is recognized
as a “new” member if they have never previously belonged to SCCA or have
not been a member in the six months prior to the date of the new
membership. A new member with a corresponding family or spouse
membership counts only as one new membership for the contest. New
members may join one of two ways, either online or through a mail-in or
fax-in form. Online, applicants may click on the “Join Now” button at
www.scca.com and submit the online application. To obtain a paper form
or membership brochure, contact SCCA’s Member Services Department at
(800) 770-2055. For a current member to receive credit for the
Membership Drive and Contest, the new member must include the referring
members name and membership number on either the online application or
the mail/fax-in form. Full details of the Membership Drive and
Contest are available at http://www.scca.com/documents/membership/SCCA
Membership Contest Rules R3.pdf.
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Solo03/11/2010TOPEKA, Kan. (March 11, 2010) – With a record-breaking field, the 2010 Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National season brushes off its winter dust to begin the season this weekend. A full field of 300 competitors are registered for the Dixie National Tour at South Georgia Motorsports Park, which begins with a Test N Tune on Friday and ends with the customary trophy presentation on Sunday, March 14. For the fourth time in as many years, the National Solo tour begins at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Located three hours south of Atlanta on I75, near the town of Cecil, Ga., South Georgia Motorsports Park is home to a quarter-mile concrete dragstrip and half-mile paved oval speedway with plenty of paddock space for a Solo course. With entries capped at 300 drivers for the Solo event, dozens of drivers have been forced to add their name to a waiting list in the hopes of competing – a great sign for the caliber of competition that awaits this season’s competitors. Last year’s event was run under near perfect conditions, and this year’s forecast is equally impressive. While rain could interrupt Friday’s Test N Tune sessions, the weather for the timed runs on the weekend calls for highs near 70 and partly sunny skies. Not only are total entries up for this weekend’s event, but the entrants are coming from across the country, anxious to race. Entries are expected from as far west as Colorado and Texas, to points as far north as Minnesota and Massachusetts. The Dixie National Tour event is the first of 10 events on the 2010 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour schedule, including the Solo National Championships at Lincoln Airpark in Lincoln, Neb., September 7-10. A link to more information about the Dixie National Tour can be found on the front page of www.scca.com. Results will also be posted following the conclusion of events.
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Trans-Am Series Adds Autobahn Date to 2010 Schedule
Pro Racing03/10/2010
Photo:Mark Weber
TOPEKA, Kan. (March 10, 2010) – SCCA Pro Racing and Autobahn Country Club announced today that the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series will make its inaugural appearance to the Joliet, Ill. track for Round Seven of the 2010 series calendar.
The Trans-Am Series becomes a featured event on the Mazda-organized July 30-Aug. 1 weekend, which also includes a host of series in the Mazda racing developmental ladder.
“Autobahn and Mazda worked together to set the foundation in 2009 for a great event,” SCCA Pro Racing President and CEO Robert Wildberger said. “We’re excited to take the Trans-Am Series to the Chicago area, which has long been a central location for great series competitors.”
“The revitalized Trans-Am Series is a perfect addition to our professional racing weekend,” Autobahn Country Club President Mark Basso said. “Trans-Am is an iconic series in North America and we can’t wait to see the ground pounding, 800-horsepower cars hit the track.”
In addition to the traditional Trans-Am Series cars, the race will include a second class of vehicles called “Pro STO” for SCCA Club Racing Super Touring O class cars.
The addition of the Autobahn round brings the 2010 event total to nine, with the season finale still to be announced.
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Written by: SCCA Communications
03/04/2010
Harrisburg, NC
CRP Racing is pleased to announce that seasoned road-course racer Ron Fellows will be driving its No. 2 Chevrolet Corvette C6 in the 2010 World Challenge GT Championship.
Legendary road racer Ron Fellows returns to World Challenge with CRP. (SCCA) » More Photos
A longtime sports car and road-racing veteran, Fellows is credited with three class championships in the American Le Mans Series, two class wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and 19 overall victories in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans-Am Series as a member of the Corvette Racing Team.
Fellows made 14 World Challenge GT starts between 2004 and 2007, earning three wins (Mosport in 2004, Mosport in 2005, and Long Beach in 2006) and seven podium finishes. Fellows also was fastest qualifier three times.
CRP Racing owner, Nicholas Short, is excited to have a driver of Ron Fellows’ caliber join the team.
“I’ve known Ron since the Trans-Am days and when the opportunity arose to have him drive for us, it was a very easy decision,” Short said. “I couldn’t be happier having him join CRP Racing.”
Also joining the CRP Racing Team is primary sponsor Carlisle Companies, Inc. which is a diversified global manufacturing company serving industries ranging from foodservice to aerospace to specialty trailers to construction materials to specialty tires and wheels. Carlisle will use the opportunity to promote their Cragar, Black Rock™ & ITP™ wheel brands and ITP™ Off-Road and Carlisle trailer tire brands. In the past, Carlisle has been involved in off-road racing with its ITP™ and Black Rock™ brands. Cars equipped with ITP™ tires earned class
wins at the 2009 Baja 500 and 1000 off-road races.
“Carlisle is headquartered in the heart of racing country, Charlotte, NC,” said David Roberts, Chairman, President and CEO of Carlisle Companies, Inc. “We manufacture tires, wheels and power transmission belts used in some of the toughest racing environments. Our sponsorship of cars in last year’s Baja 500 and 1000 races were successful as class wins were achieved by cars using ITP™ tires and wheels.
“Partnering with CRP and Ron Fellows is an extension of our commitment to the performance and motorsports industry,” Roberts continued. “Our Cragar wheel brand was the wheel of choice by many of the top names in motorsports in the past and we look forward to rekindling that preference. Cragar branded products continue to be a favorite with hot rod and muscle car enthusiasts. The introduction of the Black Rock™ brand for the off-road enthusiast has been extremely successful and we want to continue that success. I think the association with CRP Racing will allow us to accomplish our goals. In addition, many of our employees are racing enthusiasts and successful amateur racers. Sponsoring CRP Racing is a natural fit for us and allows our products and people to be involved in motorsports.”
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Race Technology at Race Retro 12-14th March Stoneleigh Park, UK
Race Technology will be exhibiting at the Race Retro show in Stoneleigh Park on the 12th – 15th of March. We will be showcasing our latest developments so stop by to see, touch and feel our products in action. Experience the great high quality video footage from the VIDEO4 and be amazed by the dazzling DASH2 display. We will have a complete race car system built up on a convenient display board for you to test all the functions and really get a feel for our build quality and the ease of use of our systems.
As usual we will be running some special offers at the show so if you are after a top quality data system, this is the time to grab a bargain. Get ready for the next season with Race Technology and prepare to win! |
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Tools and help available on the Race Technology website
As people start preparing for the upcoming season it’s inevitable that some questions may arise when setting up your data and display system. Listed below are three ways Race Technology can help you find the answers to your questions.
The Knowledge Base
This help database can be found on our website and it is also the basis for the Help system in the Analysis software. You can therefore access the Knowledge Base both on-line and off-line.
The Knowledge Base is an encyclopedia of information about all of our products and in there you can search for any specific information you need.
Knowledge Base
The user Forum
On our website you will also find our user forum. Here current and prospective Race Technology users can discuss anything they wish. Here you will find a wealth of information about how people use our products and how they have solved any problems that have occurred. Race Technology support staff also frequently check the forum to answer questions. The forum has a search function so you can look around to see if your question has already been answered.
Forum
Support Tickets
If you can’t find the answer to your question in the Knowledge Base or on the forum we have an excellent email support system, which quickly gets you in touch with one of our support team members.
Support Tickets
We also provide the following download resources to get the latest bug fixes, updates and features:
Firmware Upgrades
Firmware is the code programmed into electronic devices in order to give them the basic platform to perform their intended task. In some cases your device may require the firmware to be reflashed (upgraded) to use a new feature or enable compatibility with other newer devices. We only recommend reflashing your device yourself if you are a competent and experienced user. We have provided all the latest firmware for our products here
Software Downloads
Updates to the software package are released on a regular basis, for the best experience always make sure you are running the latest version.
If you are a prospective customer you may wish to try out our Analysis software, or some of our hardware configuration utilities before buying any of our products, you can download both the Analysis software package and some sample data sets using the links below.
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Things you didn’t know about Race Technology
Race Technology products are used in many applications outside of motorsport and automotive testing. An interesting example of this is the use of the Race Technology DL2 data logger and IMU06 inertial measurement unit on board pilot boats in Cork, Ireland. The system is used to log the time, date, location and ferocity of impacts that occur as the vessels is in use. Pilot boats often encounter very heavy seas so it is therefore important to keep track of any impacts in order to maintain them properly. The DL2 can stay in a dormant state recording in a loop until a trigger event occurs, then the data recorded for a set time period before the impact is stored along with data afterwards. This allows immaculate record keeping of any impacts on the boat making preventive maintenance easier.
For information on the IMU06: UK and rest of world - US
For information on the DL2: UK and rest of world - US |
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SAE data acquisition seminar:
On the 15 and 16 April 2010 the Society of Automotive Engineers is hosting the Racecar Data Acquisition and Analysis seminar in Detroit, Michigan. The seminar takes place in conjunction with the 2010 SAE World Congress, the essential automotive technology event in Detroit's Cobo Center.
Over the 2 days presenter Jörge Segers will teach participants how to analyze the data logged by modern race car data acquisition systems and use the conclusions to enhance the performance of the car and driver.
Although the numerous examples covered are not confined to one specific data acquisition system, the Detroit seminar will be supported by Race Technology USA. The participants will be able to get their hands on the company's most recent hardware and some hands-on exercises will be performed using their Analysis software package.
Jörge Segers has a long standing background in professional motorsports and has presented courses on data analysis around the world. In 2008 the Society of Automotive Engineers published his book Analysis Techniques for Racecar Data Acquisition. For more information on this course click here.
Data Interpretation Seminar, Virginia International Raceway USA. April 15th 2010 (in conjunction with SCCA Double National) from 6 - 9 PM
Krause & Associates will hold a training seminar in the use of the Race Technology DL1 data logger and Analysis software at the K&A Driver Development Studio located at the Virginia International Raceway’s VMTP campus. Topics covered will be: hardware installation, database management, software setup and features and quick analysis of the on-track activity. Al Seim of Race Technology USA, Peter Krause and RRDC member Don Knowles will demonstrate examples from the DL1 data logger and the new VIDEO4 solution.
Price for the training course will be $149.00 per person and registration is now open here |
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Tip of the Month
Compare cornering forces on multiple laps. Make sure you are consistently using the maximum available grip in each corner.
The built in accelerometer of the DL1 gives you a wealth of information about how much grip is available during cornering, acceleration and braking. Comparing two laps can show you how much grip is available, which in turn will give you the confidence to travel faster through the turn. In the sample image we can see how the more efficient use of the brakes and later turn in produces a speed difference which ultimately leads to faster a lap time.
The example shown above is taken from a sector where a long fast corner is accelerated around before braking hard for a series of tight slow corners. We are comparing the faster black lap with the slower red one.
Point A highlights the later harder braking done on the black lap compared to the more gradual earlier braking on the red lap.
Point B shows the black lap's higher lateral forces towards the end of the long corner (the lateral acceleration values are shown in the Virtual Dashboard window).
The higher cornering forces at this point are a result of the higher speed (Point C) which has been carried due maintaining acceleration for longer and the harder later braking.
The overall result of this is a saving of over a second on this sector. |
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FREE Training Course
The next training course to be held at the Race Technology offices in Nottingham will be on 25th March 2010 and there are a few places still left. So get in touch to reserve your spot. Bookings are being taken for all course dates now.
As always we will be covering the basics of how to set up the DL1 Data Logger, how to use the Analysis Software and most importantly we show you ways to analyse your performance and how you can reduce your lap times.
If you wish to book a place on this free training course or need any further information please contact sales@race-technology.com |
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The 40% Solution |
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Featured this week:
§ Ultra-Shield Seats and Harnesses: A special 40% package deal
§ PROGRAM UPDATE: How to order your customizable "ASK ME" Badges
§ Koni Shocks on Sale!
§ Customizable Tech Stickers
§ 1/2 price offers on Speed World Challenge Items!
§ Personalized logo-ed shirts in "Build Your Own Apparel."
§ STUFF YOU NEED that won't break the racing budget! New "stuff" each week!
For quality brake rotors by Disc Brakes Australia and Hawk Brake Pads see the bmdmotorsport section near the end of this issue for information! |
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We Are You!
Click HERE to go directly to the SPS website. |
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Ultra-Shield Package |
An exclusive 40% deal from SPS! |
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When you order ANY Ultra-Shield seat and ANY Ultra-Shield harness, you will automatically receive a 40% discount on the harness. This offer is good through April 2nd, 2010 and requires no special promo code or coupon. Simply include the Ultra-Shield seat and harness of your choice on the same order, and the 40% deal is yours!
Again, good through 4-2-10 on on any single Ultra-Shield seat and harness combination. |
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The Ultrashield Pro Road Race seat features our exclusive "Shoulder wrap" design. Constructed from .125" 5052 grade aluminum, with hardened aluminum extrusion welded around perimeter of seat and seat belt holes. Bottom is a full 20" deep for maximum support and comfort. Available in 10 or 20 degree layback. Fully padded cloth cover with contoured headrest and bottom. Available without cover, call for information.
The Lead Time for Ultrashield seats that are not in stock can run 2 to 4 weeks. Please contact us to confirm availability if you need immediate delivery.
Your Price:
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Ultra-Shield 6 Point Latch and Link Harness |
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All Ultra-Shield Race Products harness systems are made from the highest quality materials. All sewing is done with a computer controlled sewing machine that makes an extremely strong zig-zag stitch pattern that is exactly the same on every harness.
No shortcuts, just quality & value. Bolt in plates are included with all harness sets.
Individual pieces, such as shoulder harness, lap belt, crotch strap, etc. can be purchased separately. Please call for information.
Re-webbing for all Ultra-Shield belts is available. Please call for pricing.
SFI 16.1
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Build Your Own Name Tag |
"ASK ME!!!" |
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"Ask Me" Personalized Badge |
"Ask Me" Customized Logo Badge |
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Koni Shocks |
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Koni Application and Technical Guide |
MOST Koni shocks are on sale until June 1, please visit our site or call to order.
Please visit the SPS support site to view the complete KONI application and technical guides. Use the application guide to determine the correct KONI part numbers for your vehicle.
KONI shocks/struts are packaged and sold in Pairs. The only exceptions are for applications with different shocks for the Left and Right side of the vehicle. Prices on this site are for individual shocks.
Many KONI products are special order items that do incur restocking charges and in some cases may not be returnable. |
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"We want your sticky business!!!" |
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We can do stickers for your club's or region's logo,or event, or whatever you need. Fully customizable. Contact us for to order your special tech stickers. |
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SPEED World Challenge Gear!
Collector's Items?? |
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To go to the SCCA Pro SPEED World Challenge site, click on the image above |
1/2 Price Deals on SWC Gear! |
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SPEED World Challenge Youth T-shirt, White. 1/2 price at $9.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge "Blazin" T-shirt, Honey. 1/2 price at $10.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge Touring decal. 1/2 Price at $1.50 or $1.00 for two or more. Click on the image above to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge "Blazin" T-shirt, Indigo Blue. 1/2 price at $10.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! | |
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SPEED World Challenge Whiplash T-shirt, Red. 1/2 price at $10.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge GT decal. 1/2 Price at $1.50 or $1.00 for two or more. Click on the image above to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge Whiplash T-shirt, Black. 1/2 price at $10.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge Hat. 1/2 price at $10.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! | |
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Click on the image to go directly to the "Build Your Own Apparel" web page at SPS! |
SCCAGear welcomes you to our "Build Your Own Apparel Workshop." We have worked hard to develop the most up to date manufacturing techniques to economically produce high quality embroidered garments, on demand. This allows you to select the exact garment you want, the exact logo and allows personalization. This on demand production allows the most selection, while keeping your prices low.
After making your selections, our production team will be hard at work producing your garment which will typically arrive at your door within 7-10 business days. |
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Stuff You Need |
Rescue Tape |
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Rescue Tape |
Rescue Tape is a self-fusing silicone repair product with infinite uses. First used by the US Military and now seen at consumer and industrial trade shows across America, this is the most versatile and easy-to-use emergency repair product available. You can repair leaks on plumbing and hoses in a flash, use to insulate electrical wiring or as shrink wrap, wrap tool handles, and much, much more.
Rescue Tape is the Ultimate Multi-Purpose Self-Fusing Repair Tape!
Rescue Tape . . .
• Is Self-Fusing!
• Incredible 950 PSI Tensile Strength!
• Insulates 8,000 Volts per layer!
• Withstands 500° F Degrees of heat!
• Remains flexible to -85° F! (-60° C)
Rescue Tape . . .
• Creates a Permanent Air-Tight, Water-Tight Seal in seconds!
• Never gets gummy or sticky like electrical or duct tape - No messy cleanup!
• Has an unbelievably long shelf life!
• Is extremely versatile!
• Resists Fuels, Oils, Acids, Solvents, Salt Water, Road Salt, UV Rays
Rescue Tape has infinite uses!
Here are just a few suggestions:
• Keep it on board vehicles & equipment for emergency hose repair!
• Seal leaky hoses, pipes, tubing, lines, & fittings
• Neaten up lines and extension cords in stowage
• Wrap tools and handles for a GREAT non-slip grip
• Wrap wiring harnesses and custom split-looming
• Waterproof electrical connections and terminals
• Use it as an emergency fan belt!
• Make emergency O-Rings
• Wrap hydraulic fittings and other exposed metal connections to help prevent corrosion
• Works even over wet, dirty, or oily surfaces!
• Use it as a tourniquet or emergency wrap over bleeding injuries
• Wrap it around ANYTHING that you want secure, and it will never leave any sticky residue
1 inch wide, 20mil, 12 foot roll-packaging may vary from that shown above.
Your Price: $8.49 BUY NOW |
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SPS Trophy Shop |
The SPS Trophy Shop can custom engrave or brand glasses, shirts, jackets, hats, mugs, plaques, flags, clocks, bags, and much, much more for your organization.
Contact our expert Janice Rick and she can help you.
Janice@soloperformance.com
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SPS Gift Certificate |
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To purchase your SPS Gift Certificate, click on the image |
Perfect for that hard to shop for person, our Gift Certificates are redeemable on-line. Once you have purchased a certificate a "Pin" type number will be issued to you via E-mail. This number can be used near the end of checkout inside the cart. Within 24-48 hours, you will be e-mailed an Adobe PDF file of your gift certificate that can be printed.
Certificate is valid for full dollar amount purchased. Please note: A certificate will not be mailed. You will only receive a "Pin" number(s). Certificates cannot be refunded or exchanged for cash or credit. They are only valid via our on-line site. These are valid only in our on-line store and cannot be used over the phone or on walk-in retail sales. If you have any questions please call us at
877-614-7656. |
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Your nationwide source for performance brake pads by Hawk and brake rotors by Disc Brakes Australia, featuring the Kangaroo Paw vent system.
Click HERE or on the images to get catalogs, applications, pricing and to place an order. |
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Solo Performance Specialties |
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Did you know that the owners and a lot of the staff staff of SPS are competitors, drivers, and champions? Did you know the owners are or have been managers and leaders of some the nation's premiere motorsports clubs? Did you know they have been and are recognized by their peers as knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive of all motorsports clubs, members and events?
So why i that fact about SPS important to you? Because when you purchase from SPS or the SPS Trophy Shop, you can be assured the person you talk to, exchange e-mails with or meet at the SPS Trackside Store is as dedicated to the pursuit of motorsports fun and perfection as you. They understand the budget constraints, the time demands, and the focus required to participate at every level from the local club competition up to and including regional and national championship events.
It means that the owners are dedicated to your sport and spend money reinvesting in it by sponsoring National and Divisional events, donating gift certificates or giveaways for banquets and helping with deadlines and budgets in every way they can. Doing business with SPS is good business for your club.
It means the competitor and enthusiast will get the best price, best service, and best products available.
It means awards and trophies offered by the SPS Trophy Shop will be unique, and not some of the same old stuff your club can purchase from the neighborhood trophy shop whose staff simply does not understand the special needs of your members. It means trophies and awards purchased from the SPS Trophy Shop are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and creativity, at the best price so your awards are special and one-of-a-kind.
SPS and SPS Trophy Shop staff members are expert professionals and active participants in all forms of motorsport. When working with SPS, you have the best support in the industry at the best price. That is our guarantee, because
We Are You!
We are the nation's largest and oldest distributor of racing supplies tailored for Solo, amateur racing and track events. Since 1984, we have been providing the highest quality products at great prices to amateur racers throughout the USA. The owners of our company participate in SCCA Solo competition and track day events. We leverage this experience to provide the products you need.
We pride ourselves on stocking a large selection of products, in ALL of the sizes and colors you need. No more searching the Internet or big box stores looking for that XS pair of gloves or XXL sized helmet.
While we are a small company, we are NOT a part time business. We are open to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9am - 4pm Central Time. We also pride ourselves on using e-mail as a communication medium. E-mail us at anytime at sales@soloperformance.com and we will answer you, usually within a few hours.
Make sure to visit our trackside store at many events throughout the Midwest and Central US. |
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Volume 10, Issue 02-26
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Koni Shocks and Struts
This week begins a new weekly product feature. SPS is proud to present the entire line of Koni automotive performance shocks, struts, springs, and sport kits. Each week will feature a model line and special pricign! |
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We Are You!
Click HERE to go directly to the SPS website. |
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Featured this week:
§ Koni 25 and 26 Series Shocks
§ Roll Bar Padding
§ New, Customizable "Build Your Own" Badges
§ Customizable Tech Stickers
§ 1/2 price offers on Speed World Challenge Items!
§ Personalized logo-ed shirts in "Build Your Own Apparel."
§ Trinkets, or things you simply can't live without that won't break the racing budget! New stuff each week!
For quality brake rotors by Disc Brakes Australia and Hawk Brake Pads see the bmdmotorsport section near the end of this issue for information! |
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Koni Shocks |
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Koni Application and Technical Guide |
MOST Koni shocks are on sale until June 1, please visit our site or call to order.
Please visit the SPS support site to view the complete KONI application and technical guides. Use the application guide to determine the correct KONI part numbers for your vehicle.
KONI shocks/struts are packaged and sold in Pairs. The only exceptions are for applications with different shocks for the Left and Right side of the vehicle. Prices on this site are for individual shocks.
Many KONI products are special order items that do incur restocking charges and in some cases may not be returnable. |
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25 Series |
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Koni 25 and 26 Series |
Retail Price: $184.00
Your Savings: $84.64
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ON SALE: $99.36
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26 Series |
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Retail Price: $184.00
ON SALE: $99.36
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Roll Bar Padding |
QuickCar Non SFI Padding |
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QuickCar Non SFI Roll Bar Padding |
Inexpensive padding for 1.5-2.0" tubing. Approx. 36" length. Low density, split on one side. Stocked in Red or Black, other colors available via special order.
Your Price: $3.49
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Longacre 65169 SFI EMBOSSED HD ROLL BAR PADDING BLACK 3 FOOT |
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Longacre SFI Padding |
* Required in NHRA®, SCCA®, and highly recommended in NASCAR®
* Rating meets SFI spec 45.1
* Provides maximum in energy absorption and flame retardation
* Will not drip or melt in fire
* Fits bars from 1-1/2" to 1-3/4"
* 36" length, pre-taped adhesive
Retail Price: $19.90 Your Savings: $0.95 Your Price:
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Breaking News From SPS! |
"Build Your Own" Name Badge |
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"Ask Me" Badge |
Due to amazing response to this offer, SPS has to refine some of the details on how to order. The staff at SPS is working hard on those details right now and we will have them for you in next week's issue.!
We thank our customers for the great interest in this offer, and we also thank you for your patience. Our customers are loyal and we listen to you! Thanks for help making us a success.
Not only are we one of you, but we are here for you! |
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"We want your sticky business!!!" |
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We can do stickers for your club's or region's logo,or event, or whatever you need. Fully customizable. Contact us for to order your special tech stickers. |
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To go to the SCCA Pro SPEED World Challenge site, click on the image above |
1/2 Price Deals on SWC Gear! |
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SPEED World Challenge Youth T-shirt, White. 1/2 price at $9.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge "Blazin" T-shirt, Honey. 1/2 price at $10.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge Touring decal. 1/2 Price at $1.50 or $1.00 for two or more. Click on the image above to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge "Blazin" T-shirt, Indigo Blue. 1/2 price at $10.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! | |
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SPEED World Challenge Whiplash T-shirt, Red. 1/2 price at $10.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge GT decal. 1/2 Price at $1.50 or $1.00 for two or more. Click on the image above to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge Whiplash T-shirt, Black. 1/2 price at $10.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! |
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SPEED World Challenge Hat. 1/2 price at $10.00. Click on the image to BUY NOW! | |
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Click on the image to go directly to the "Build Your Own Apparel" web page at SPS! |
SCCAGear welcomes you to our "Build Your Own Apparel Workshop." We have worked hard to develop the most up to date manufacturing techniques to economically produce high quality embroidered garments, on demand. This allows you to select the exact garment you want, the exact logo and allows personalization. This on demand production allows the most selection, while keeping your prices low.
After making your selections, our production team will be hard at work producing your garment which will typically arrive at your door within 7-10 business days. |
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Trinkets |
Ultra Shield Floor Mount Kit |
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Ultra Shield Floor Mount Kit |
Your Price: $4.99
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Floor Mount Kit Includes one (1) each forged eyebolt, large area washer, lock washer, and nut. Eyebolt shaft is 1 5/8” (40mm) long by 7/16” (11mm) diameter Thread is 1.25 mm. Large area washer is 2 ½” (62mm) diameter by 1/8” (3mm) thick. |
SCCA Pewter Key Chain |
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The SPS Trophy Shop can custom engrave or brand glasses, shirts, jackets, hats, mugs, plaques, flags, clocks, bags, and much, much more for your organization.
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Perfect for that hard to shop for person, our Gift Certificates are redeemable on-line. Once you have purchased a certificate a "Pin" type number will be issued to you via E-mail. This number can be used near the end of checkout inside the cart. Within 24-48 hours, you will be e-mailed an Adobe PDF file of your gift certificate that can be printed.
Certificate is valid for full dollar amount purchased. Please note: A certificate will not be mailed. You will only receive a "Pin" number(s). Certificates cannot be refunded or exchanged for cash or credit. They are only valid via our on-line site. These are valid only in our on-line store and cannot be used over the phone or on walk-in retail sales. If you have any questions please call us at
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Did you know that the owners and a lot of the staff staff of SPS are competitors, drivers, and champions? Did you know the owners are or have been managers and leaders of some the nation's premiere motorsports clubs? Did you know they have been and are recognized by their peers as knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive of all motorsports clubs, members and events?
So why i that fact about SPS important to you? Because when you purchase from SPS or the SPS Trophy Shop, you can be assured the person you talk to, exchange e-mails with or meet at the SPS Trackside Store is as dedicated to the pursuit of motorsports fun and perfection as you. They understand the budget constraints, the time demands, and the focus required to participate at every level from the local club competition up to and including regional and national championship events.
It means that the owners are dedicated to your sport and spend money reinvesting in it by sponsoring National and Divisional events, donating gift certificates or giveaways for banquets and helping with deadlines and budgets in every way they can. Doing business with SPS is good business for your club.
It means the competitor and enthusiast will get the best price, best service, and best products available.
It means awards and trophies offered by the SPS Trophy Shop will be unique, and not some of the same old stuff your club can purchase from the neighborhood trophy shop whose staff simply does not understand the special needs of your members. It means trophies and awards purchased from the SPS Trophy Shop are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and creativity, at the best price so your awards are special and one-of-a-kind.
SPS and SPS Trophy Shop staff members are expert professionals and active participants in all forms of motorsport. When working with SPS, you have the best support in the industry at the best price. That is our guarantee, because
We Are You!
We are the nation's largest and oldest distributor of racing supplies tailored for Solo, amateur racing and track events. Since 1984, we have been providing the highest quality products at great prices to amateur racers throughout the USA. The owners of our company participate in SCCA Solo competition and track day events. We leverage this experience to provide the products you need.
We pride ourselves on stocking a large selection of products, in ALL of the sizes and colors you need. No more searching the Internet or big box stores looking for that XS pair of gloves or XXL sized helmet.
While we are a small company, we are NOT a part time business. We are open to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9am - 4pm Central Time. We also pride ourselves on using e-mail as a communication medium. E-mail us at anytime at sales@soloperformance.com and we will answer you, usually within a few hours.
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02/23/2010 Written by SCCA Communications
 Photo:Mark Weber ANGLETON, Texas (Feb. 22, 2010) – Brass
Monkey Racing has announced plans to campaign a pair of Nissan GT-R
cars in the 2010 World Challenge GT Championship with the support of
Nissan North America, Inc. The announcement signals a renewed
interest for Nissan, which last participated in World Challenge with a
Touring Car effort in 2005. The twin-turbo, all-wheel-drive Nissan GT-R
racecars are currently under construction at Brass Monkey Racing’s
Texas-based race shop and will make their North American debut March
26-28, in St. Petersburg, Fla., at the hands of two-time series race
winner Tony Rivera, of Missouri City, Texas, and rookie Steve Ott, of
Houston. “We’re very excited to bring such an iconic car to the
North American professional road racing scene,” Brass Monkey Racing
Team Owner A.J. Brass said. “After such a successful season in 2009,
finishing third in the Championship and winning in our very first race,
we look forward to the challenge of bringing an entirely new platform
to World Challenge. With Nissan’s assistance and great engineering and
driving, we expect to contend for the 2010 Drivers’ and Manufacturers’
Championships.” “Nissan is very excited about the new Brass
Monkey project,” Nissan North America Senior Manager - Motorsports,
Wholesale and Collision Parts Growth Ron Stukenberg said. “This series
aligns well with the performance of the GT-R and compliments the
production attributes of the car. It’s great to have a Nissan compete
in World Challenge after a brief hiatus. We look forward to having Tony
and Steve at the front of the field in 2010.” Brass noted that
despite a compressed timeline to finish the new cars, they benefit from
an already solid platform with the GT-R. “Many of the cars in
the series have serious modifications to the engines and drivelines
from the stock vehicles,” Brass said. “The beauty of the GT-R is that
it is an amazing platform to start with and we are able to utilize all
of the stock internal components and drivetrain. With the exception of
some of the approved series aerodynamic items and an effort to bring
the car down to a competitive weight, the car will remain incredibly
stock compared to most of our competition.” Brass Monkey Racing
was formed in 2009 with the support of Tax Masters. Its rookie season
was a tremendous success, with Rivera, a relative unknown in
professional racing, winning in the team’s very first attempt at
Sebring in the team’s Porsche 911 GT3. He went on to win at Road
America later in the season, finishing third in the Championship
standings. “I couldn’t be more excited about the 2010 season,”
Rivera said. “I anticipate the Brass Monkey Nissans will become the
most popular cars in the paddock because there is such an unbelievable
following worldwide for the GT-R. My first racecar was a Showroom Stock
B Nissan NX 2000, so it’s cool to be back in a Nissan - even though
this one will be quite a bit different!” Ott previously raced
with Rivera with Brass Mitchell Racing, which later evolved into Brass
Monkey Racing, in the 2008 Koni Challenge. Like Rivera, his roots are
in SCCA Club Racing, where he finished on the podium at the SCCA
National Championship Runoffs. Running a partial season in the 2006
Champ Car Atlantic Championship, he scored good results with Newman
Wachs Racing. “I’ve always wanted to run World Challenge because
of the single-driver format and amazing cars,” Ott said. “To have an
opportunity to be a part of the Brass Monkey Nissan team is incredible
and I can’t wait to begin testing for St. Petersburg.” Brass
Monkey Racing and its Nissan GT-R World Challenge effort will have
support from Nissan, Tax Masters, Stoptech, Penske Shocks South Side
Performance and Seibon Carbon. For more information about Brass Monkey
Racing, please visit www.brassmonkey.com. Sanctioned
by SCCA Pro Racing and managed by WC Vision, the World Challenge
Championships represent the best production-based racing in the world.
Utilizing a single driver format and standing starts for the 50-minute
races, the series offers non-stop action in each of its three
categories—GT, GTS and Touring Car. The series features 12 races at
eight different venues in 2010, starting with a doubleheader weekend at
the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in conjunction with the Indy
Racing League, March 26-28. For more information, visit www.world-challenge.com. Attached:
Image of Steve Ott (left) and Tony Rivera with one of their new Nissan
GT-Rs being transformed into a World Challenge GT racecar. Credit: Mark Weber
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