Detailed look at contingency programs for 2018 Tire Rack Solo Nationals found here.
TOPEKA, Kan. (June 28, 2018) – With registration opening July 2 for the 2018 Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® Nationals, it’s time to take a look at all the companies lined up to support competitors at the 46th running of the event taking place Sept. 3-7 at Lincoln Airpark in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sign-up for contingency programs is conducted within online Solo Nationals event registration. Competitors may add or subtract contingency programs up to Sept. 3 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Late changes can be made upon arrival at the Solo Nationals venue.
A full list of programs, including details and instructions, can be found by clicking individual contingency links in the Solo Nationals dropdown menu at https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-contingency. Many opportunities require pre-registration with SCCA and/or with the sponsoring company. It is the responsibility of each competitor to make sure they are in compliance with each program for which they would like to enroll, including registration, product use, and decal placement. Once competitors have reviewed requirements for specific contingencies, registration for the various programs is conducted through a special MotorSportReg.com webpage.
Below is a quick glimpse at contingency sponsors for this year:
Hawk Performance, Official Brake Products of SCCA (All Classes)
1st - $100 certificate, 2nd - $90 certificate, 3rd - $80 certificate, 4th - $70 certificate, 5th - $60 certificate
Mobil 1, Official Motor Oil of SCCA (All Classes)
1st - $100 cash and $50 product certificate, 2nd - $50 product certificate
Bonus Award: All eligible class winners will be entered into a random drawing to win one of three Mobil 1 10x10 E-Z Up instant shelters.
Honda Performance Development (Select Classes)
Eligible classes: 1st - $500 HPD product certificate, 2nd - $300 HPD product certificate, 3rd - $100 HPD product certificate
Bridgestone Tires (Select Classes)
Eligible classes: 1st - $500, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $100
Falken Tire (Select Classes)
Eligible classes: 1st - $300, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $100
BFGoodrich Tires (Select Classes)
Eligible classes: 1st – Four free tires, 2nd – Two free tires, 3rd – One free tire
Supplemental classes: 1st – Two free tires, 2nd – One free tire
Eibach Springs (Select Classes)
Eligible classes: 1st – Three free springs, 2nd – Two free springs, 3rd – One free spring
Hoosier Racing Tire (Select Classes)
Eligible classes: 1st – Four free tires, 2nd – Two free tires
Mazda North American Operations (All Classes)
1st - $800, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $250, 4th - $175, 5th - $150, 6th - $125
Solo Triad Award - $600
Competitors Bonus: Competitors who have competed in at least three national events without earning contingency from Mazda in 2018 are eligible to compete for $500 at the Tire Rack Solo Nationals. Mazda will award the top 10 of those competitors based on PAX finishing position.
Women’s Initiative (WI): Mazda will award any female Mazda competitor who finishes in open class 2nd – 10th place a $150 WI bonus.
MINI USA (Select Classes)
Eligible Classes: 1st - $1,000, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $250
Nexen Tire (Select Classes)
Eligible classes: 1st - $800, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $300, 4th - $200, 5th - $100
Toyota/TRD (All Classes)
1st - $1,000
Again, it is the responsibility of each driver to make sure they are eligible to receive any contingency awards in which they are interested. Check requirements for each program by clicking here, and check back often for added programs.
Additional background about Tire Rack Solo Nationals is available at https://www.scca.com/pages/national-championship.
Photo Credit: Rupert Berrington
