March 29-30, 2014
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While the Southeast has been whistling Dixie, the SWDIV folks, led by Todd Farris, have been preparing their own soiree in Bryan-College Station, Texas. The Texas A&M University Riverside campus boasts the remains of Bryan Air Force base, and while not in the heat of Texas, it is dear to the hearts of the region’s soloists. Then again, it’s easy to be enamored with 100’s of acres of runway and parking ramp that is more than capable of supporting 90 second autocross courses.
Need more reasons to follow the National Tour truck westward? Here are 5 more:
1. The courses. Noting the abundant space course designer Vivek Goel teases: “I’m aiming for top speeds around 150mph, with the slowest corners around 130mph.” Turning serious, he offers a hint at what is to come: “A word of advice: practice turning and braking at the same time.” If V-Go’s previous designs are any indication, there won’t be an excessive number of cones on course, but a driver can expect a couple of challenging “YEEEE-Haw” moments and standing on that middle pedal, as he will take advantage of the blend of runways and parking areas.
2. The Surface. Sure there are expanses of concrete and asphalt scattered across the US. But few come as close to replicating Lincoln’s surface as the the well-aged, large aggregate-concrete, at “the Annex.”” The secret to the Texas Soloists National Championship success is available for all to come compete