Solo Nats is a family event, for sure, and it is never too early to introduce the next generation of SCCA members.
The Sunday Night Beer Exchange is just one of many parties organized for participants, by participants.
The center point of Wednesday Night JXB Performance Ice Cream Social was watching videos from the first two days of competition.
And he proves it on course!
For decades, four square has been a perennial favorite when it comes to paddock games.
Teamwork makes the dream work at Solo Nationals.
The Canadians are back! Authentic poutine was once again served in paddock during Sunday Night Beer Exchange.
Nobody told us that playing with cars was something you had to grow out of.
Tire Rack Woody Rogers speaks at a Tuesday evening Homecoming Celebration.
We made the news! Multiple local news crews paid a visit to the Solo Nats.
Robert Stanley, driving a 2016 Ford Shelby GT350, ready to make a run in CAM-C at Lincoln Airpark.
Performing under pressure is not for the faint of heart.
Solo Nats is more than a competition, it is an outright festival!
50 years of Solo history was on display at a 50th Anniversary Pop-Up Museum on site.
Stickers add 5 hp to all vehicles, right?
It is a bumper car thing, you would not understand.
Style points go to Paul Krysiak and Fred White for matching their car numbers with the 50th anniversary logo.
When will home and garden stores start to realize they are actually race prep shops?
At the Solo Nats, course walks always go well into the evening.
It is a long week in Lincoln. Sometimes you just need a nap.
Catherine Cat Tran is honored as the Ladies Index Winner during Friday Evening Award Celebration.
Let us roll out!
Central Carolinas Region Jay Bullington (and dog, Percy!) was the proud recipient of the Johnson Spirit of the Sport Award.
The Women on Track committee presented custom corsages to all attendees at their Monday Luncheon.
As part of the Museum of American Speed permanent SCCA display, the 50 years of Solo Nationals are recognized.
The first half of the event this year was all about how to keep the people and the cars cool.
Mari Clements celebrates her 4th Championship and first win since the 30th Running of Solo Nationals!
Buddy the Mannequin could be found at every festivity throughout the week.
A tricky slalom on the East Course - designed by Karen Babb - kept drivers on their toes this year!
Wooo, Rock and Roll! Goodnight, Lincoln!
Rinse and repeat takes on a whole new meaning at Solo Nats.
No doubt the hottest way competitors can remove OPR from tires.
One of the many well-attended podium celebrations during the 50th running of the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships.
Thanks to Mazda Motorsports for the shade and refreshments in spectator areas!
The Maier GT350 has been a fixture of Solo Nationals for 50 years.
You could say that Laurence Casey has grown fond of Patrick Gaffney Porsche GT4.
Jeff Cox guides his Shelby around the final turn of the CAM / Extreme Street Invitational Shootout Course.
Consistency is key, especially in a class like Solo Spec Coupe.
Step into the photo booth and capture the fun of Monday Night Welcome Party.
Yup. That is the ground. Police your brass, and OPR.
Howard Duncan may not have been able to attend the 50th, but his mark is left all over SCCA Solo.
Kasey Gitner wraps her Ford Focus RS around the technical start of the ProSolo Finale left course.
The West Course designed by Sam Strano and Shelly Monfort required a lot of accuracy, and therefore studying.
Jonathan Lugod receives congratulations hug after taking the win in F Street Prepared.
For each challenge, there are multiple solutions. If you need to spray down the engine of your STi, why not automate the process?
Monday Mazda-sponsored SCCA Women on Track Ladies Brunch was well attended.
Name something you do at an autocross that makes no sense to someone outside the sport.
Eric Anderson definitely had em while doing his signature burnouts at the ProSolo Finale.
Christopher Dirkschneider takes a couple of cones with him on the East Course.
Eric Anderson re-installs the timing belt on his Miata known as LaFawnduh Wednesday evening to prepare for SSM competition Thursday morning.
Best seat in the house, perhaps?
Compact and fun. Not unlike many of the cars at this year Solo Nats.
Always take copious notes.
Thena Elayaperumal claims her Street Touring Ultra Ladies Championship trophy during Friday Afternoon Awards Celebration.
Clear instructions are important. We agree! ProSolo is fun!
Kathi Van Der Werf checks her list to see who has been naughty, and who has been nice on grid.
They do not get less surprising! James Yom gets drenched in celebration of his 4th National Championship!
There is always room for more.
Hailey Schmidt celebrates her big win in C Street Prepared Ladies.
This one did not compete, but this vehicle - part of the Rebels Auto Club and Midwest Rollers car show - still has lots of class!
Kasey Gitner accepts her free set of tires won at Friday Afternoon Awards Celebration.
When the call went out for course cleanup, quick work was made by many hands!
With all the things that you can do, the Solo Nats is the place for you.
Enough said.
That is not really possible with an A Modified car, is it? Unless, of course, you are Jon Clements, Air Force pilot.
Dad Bill Stockton enjoys smiles with daughter Abby as she prepares for her next run. This was Abby first Solo Nats, and Bills return after 24 years.
Christopher Brown Mustang after some much-needed rain cooled the place down.
Colors on brand.
If you are not feelin it at the event, you will be feelin it afterwards.
Keeping cool and safe from the sun at Solo Nats is serious business.
Some see a standard grid cart. We see history on wheels.
Safe!
Bama enjoyed the evening festivities just as much (or maybe more) as his humans!
Car collections come in many shapes and sizes at the Museum of American Speed!
With 1,300 drivers on site during the week, course walks were a popular activity.
Ron and Karen Babb Lotus Elan highlights the on-site 50th Anniversary Pop-Up Museum.
Kate Fischer is recognized at the Women on Track Luncheon.
Joe Paulick, Tony Mitera, and Ryan Lower channel Mario Kart with their post-race shenanigans in the Kart Modified grid.
AJ Whitaker is doused in water after winning his first Solo National Championship in only his second trip to Nationals!
Zack Barnes, Mark Scroggs, and Keith Brown embrace during the Sunset Memorial Toast.
The Sunset Memorial Toast is a time to remember those who could not join us at Solo Nationals.
Shelby Stoots cheers on her friend and teammate Carmen Rowlands in D Street Ladies.
Guy Ankeny works on his car at the back of the West Course grid in the early morning before runs.
George and Dee Schweikle are recognized during Tuesday night 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Al Unser Jr. joined us in Lincoln for the CAM/XS Invitational Shootout.
Jeff Blumenthal shows that sometimes there is nothing you can do but kick back and relax.
Tag team! That makes seven National Championships for Billy Davis!
Everyone wants to get in on the group hug of Eric Stoltz, the 2023 STS Champion.
A 50th Anniversary Committee developed a Pop-Up Museum within the paddock at Lincoln Airpark.
Bee ready to go fast!
One of the most popular cars on site was the Crown Victoria of Christian Korey and Randy Bish!
Taking a page from the Formula One pit crew playbook. Wait, wait, wait, NOW!
Nicole Wong wins the ProSolo Ladies Challenge.
The Solo Nats version of a saber arch.
Meet Kallie (with a K): golf cart protector and all around loveable puppy.
Dave Williams of Kansas Region puts his newly-won Solo Cup to good use.
Pic or it did not happen.
Queued up and ready to roll!
It not just any shower when dad is the one delivering it! Mason Herrick celebrates his 2nd Solo National Championship in SSC!
Effective greater than Pretty.
Susan Anderson and Dee Schweikle, the two ladies represented in the Golden Circle honorees, are acknowledged during Monday Women on Track Luncheon.
Here for the cones. Here for the fun.
SSPL driver Sami Kravetz lines up for another run.
With 125 acres at our disposal, there is plenty of room for an impromptu picnic at Solo Nats.
It would not be Lincoln Airpark if we did not have some airplanes, right?
They say that you can only control your own driving, but watching the parts of competition you cannot control may be the most stressful part of the week.
Rollin, rollin, rollin.
Tony Giordano rad Datsun 240Z ran at the very first Solo Nats, on display at the Monday Night Welcome Party.
We could not agree more!
Heyward Wagner awaits being dunked at the Welcome Party.
Was the ProSolo Finale a bust for you? Big Wheel ProSolo in the Texas paddock is your chance at redemption.
SCCA drivers are multi-talented. Brad McCann kicked off the first day of competition with his rendition of the national anthem!
The inaugural class of Golden Circle honorees. These seven have competed at all 50 Solo Nationals!
The Solo Nats version of a Slip N Slide is the tire cleaning station.
Bag of Skittles or the CAM-S grid?
Autocross is a sport that looks easier on paper.
Boxed up and ready to go.