Tire Rack SCCA National Solo Drivers,
It has come to our attention that the two 2018 National Solo events at the Toledo Express Airport, scheduled for June 15-17 (ProSolo) and July 27-29 (Champ Tour), might be in jeopardy due to the available Solo area being used by another tenant.
An auto manufacturer that has an option on the space has exercised that option and placed a LOT of vehicles on the available Solo area. It is unknown at this time how long these vehicles will remain on the airport property.
Registration for the June ProSolo is scheduled to open the first week in May. However, if by May 1st there is not enough space available to conduct a National Solo event, the ProSolo will be rescheduled for July 27-29 and the Toledo Champ Tour originally scheduled for July will be cancelled. We are investigating some alternate sites for a Champ Tour on June 15-17 if we have to reschedule the June ProSolo.
On June 12th just prior to the opening of registration, we will determine if enough space will be available to conduct the rescheduled ProSolo on July 27-29. If space will not be available, we will be forced to cancel the event, as we are currently unaware of any site alternatives in the GLDIV area for conducting a ProSolo event. Any suggestions for a site on this weekend would be welcomed.
If any of the above becomes necessary, we will refund entry fees as needed.
As many of you who are event organizers know, some venues have contract out clauses that allow the owner to cancel within some period of time prior to our scheduled events if another opportunity is available to them. This usually applies to sports stadiums or other locations that might host large concerts. It is rare for this to happen at an airport, but it unfortunately does happen from time to time.
We apologize for any inconveniences and will keep you informed as we learn more.
In summary, nothing has changed as of right now. This communication is to let you know that there is a good possibility that it could.
Key dates:
May 1: Decision on June 15-17 weekend will be made. If not available, the Toledo ProSolo will tentatively move to July 27-29 date.
June 12: Final decision on whether the ProSolo can be held July 27-29.
Sincerely,
Howard Duncan
Senior Director of Solo and Rally
From nearly 70 nominations submitted by Sports Car Club of America® members, a Selection Committee — consisting of championship caliber women Solo drivers — has deliberated and can now name this year’s Wendi Allen Scholarship Fund (WASF) recipients. Named and established by the family of Wendi Allen, the scholarship honors the multi-time National Solo Champion who loved the SCCA® Solo community. The fund gives back to the sport by helping young women become more successful drivers and contributing members of the Club. This year’s winners are Johanna Foege, of the St. Louis Region, Youmna Zalzal, of the San Francisco Region, and Lexie Murray, of the Central Carolina Region.
Look for more information about the three winners in upcoming “Take Five” articles posted to SCCA’s SoloMatters webpage. Each recipient will receive $1,500 to support her travel to Tire Rack National Solo events and the Tire Rack Solo National Championship. Additionally, the SCCA will waive entry fees for scholarship recipients to all Tire Rack National Solo events attended during the year, as well as work with the Solo community and commercial partners to seek out other forms of support for the recipients, such as driver training, mentoring, products and logistical assistance.
In previous years, only two WASF recipients were named. This year, however, Mazda stepped up to supply funding for a third scholarship. David Cook, business development manager for Mazda Motorsports, said, “We are proud that Johanna, Youmna and Lexie are joining the ranks of many great autocrossers who earned the Wendi Allen Scholarship. We are delighted by the support of the scholarship from the community and SCCA who share our passion to help deserving drivers pursue their motorsport dreams.”
Additional support in 2018 comes from the SCCA Foundation. Jeff Jacobs, Vice Chairman of the SCCA Foundation, said donations can be made any time through the Foundation webpage (http://www.sccafoundation.org/donate) with contributions designated to support the Wendi Allen scholarships. In addition, the Foundation will be holding future fundraising drives specifically in support of the scholarship fund.
“The SCCA Foundation will be carrying forward this terrific program initiated by the generosity of Wendi and Mark Allen,” Jacobs said. “After nearly a decade of co-driving at Solo events with Wendi and Mark, I am glad we have this opportunity to continue to honor Wendi’s memory and expand the reach of this program.”
The Sports Car Club of America®, Inc., founded in 1944, is a 67,500-member motorsports organization that incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both Club and professional levels. With headquarters in Topeka, Kansas, the SCCA annually sanctions over 2,000 events through its 116 Regions and subsidiary divisions. Much of the SCCA’s activities are made possible with support from the following Official Partners: Chevrolet, the Official Truck of the SCCA; Hawk Performance, the Official Brake Products of SCCA; Mobil 1, the Official Oil of SCCA; Sunoco, the Official Fuel of SCCA; and Tire Rack, the Official Tire Retailer of SCCA. To learn more, please visit http://www.scca.com.
