It’s only April, but it’s time to spool up everybody’s favorite hashtag: #SoloNatsHasStarted. Yes, the social promo is a familiar one, but rest assured, this year’s Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® National Championships will be like no other.
While this year’s Solo Nats – taking place Sept. 5-8 at Lincoln Airpark in Nebraska – is still months away, there’s vital information available right now that will be infinitely helpful to those planning to attend this year’s epic weeklong 50th Solo Nats Homecoming party.
Considering all of the pre- and post-event fun planned for this massive annual championship autocross competition, it’s clear that the 2023 Solo Nats will be one for the ages. But before any of us can get to the tailgating, paddock partying, and (oh yes) autocross, it’s time to discover which days the competition classes will run.
Like in years past, the event is separated into two parts – a Tuesday/Wednesday session, and a Thursday/Friday session. Individual heats will be determined later, but preliminary run days have been posted, allowing you to make travel plans well in advance.
When Can I Register?
Along with the date of the event and run days, registration dates are also now available, with signing up early having its benefits – not the least of which is that the entry fee is a bargain at $224 prior to a certain date. Plus, vehicle numbers are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you want to compete at this Homecoming with a specific high (or low…or middle) number, you’ll want to be on the ball when the time comes.
For most of the 1,000-plus competitors expected to attend this year’s 50th running of the Solo National Championships, the registration date to know is Tuesday, June 27, at 3 p.m. Central Time. That’s what we call “open registration” – but past champions, event chiefs, 100 Percenters, podium finishers, and Silver Circle members should follow along below for special registration dates.
Tier 1
Tier 1 registrants include 2022 National Champions, 2023 event chiefs, and those in the 100 Percenters club (this is a group of members who have been at every Solo Nationals ever held). This select group can register beginning Tuesday, June 13, at 3 p.m. Central Time.
Tier 2
On Tuesday, June 20, at 3 p.m. Central Time, Tier 2 registrants can log in. Autocrossers belong in Tier 2 if they finished on the podium at last year’s Solo Nats (that’s the top three – not all trophy winners qualify), were winners in supplemental or undersubscribed classes and didn’t officially win a National Championship, or are members of the Silver Circle with 25 or more Solo Nationals under their belts.
Open Registration
This is what we were talking about earlier. If you don’t qualify for Tier 1 or Tier 2 registration, Tuesday, June 27, at 3 p.m. Central Time is your moment to shine in this registration system.
Other Dates to Note
While registration for everyone opens on June 27, there are a few more dates to be aware of.
On Aug. 2, the Solo National Championships entry fee increases from $224 to $325, and the cancellation fee for those who registered prior to Aug. 2 becomes $100. Refunds are not available for those who register on or after Aug. 2.
Online registration closes entirely on Monday, Aug. 28 – one week prior to the event. Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. ET is the last opportunity to cancel and receive a refund (for those who registered prior to Aug. 2).
The 2023 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships has been 50 years in the making. This is a Homecoming celebration you won’t want to miss.
Photo by Philip Royle / Staff
