So, a National Tour, on a Road Course... at an Oval.  If you are a little confused, you may not be alone, so here are a few facts to help out a bit. So to start out, yes, this is a Solo Event, not a Time Trial.  Speeds are going to be kept within the Solo safety limits, though given the nature of the venue, expect to visit the upper part of those limits.  No special safety equipment will be required and there will be traditional autocross start and finish lines. The course will use the road course of the Nashville Speedway, as shown in the map below - click to enlarge - So this is a National Tour?  Yup- that means you can count on a national staff presence, National trophies and National Tour contingency, a welcome party, practice course, Evo Advantage School, just like all other Tours.  This Tour has a few bonuses though, because we are at a race track all the typical tour features will be bolstered by racetrack facilities such as garages, restrooms and one of the coolest vantage points in Solo. But... Why?  Simple, the number 1 threat to the future of autocross is site procurement and retention.  Every year we hear of more and more sites lost due to development, noise complaints, property ownership issues and so on.  To preserve the sport, it is in our best interest to explore as many options as we can when comes to sites.  This event is an opportunity to explore, and have some fun on a real race track.   The Tennessee Region has proven that this concept has merit by hosting successful events previously.  Now it is time to see how a Tour feels on a grander stage than many of us are familiar with.  The good news is that this "test" represents a step forward, onto a dedicated racing facility and a lot of grins for those of us who have never turn a wheel on a "track." For more information and registration, click here.