2023 Solo Nats: 100 Pictures Worth 1000 Words

Photos by Jon Krolewicz, Kristen Poole, Andy Howe, Perry Bennett and Jay Bonvouloir.

Best seat in the house, perhaps?
photo by Jon Krolewicz

A 50th Anniversary Committee developed a Pop-Up Museum within the paddock at Lincoln Airpark. On display were cars from each Solo Nats decade; as well as championship trophies, jackets, rulebooks, and various odds 'n' ends.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Jeff Cox guides his Shelby around the final turn of the CAM / Extreme Street Invitational Shootout Course.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Al Unser Jr. joined us in Lincoln for the CAM/XS Invitational Shootout sporting one of his two Indy 500 winner's ring.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Central Carolinas Region's Jay Bullington (and dog, Percy!) was the proud recipient of the Johnson Spirit of the Sport Award this for years of in-paddock ice cream parties and whiskey shares. Can't beat that!
photo by Perry Bennett

One of the most popular cars on site was the Crown Victoria of Christian Korey and Randy Bish! While they weren't the fastest of H Street, they were having the most fun!
photo by Perry Bennett

Rollin', rollin', rollin'.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

The Maier GT350 has been a fixture of Solo Nationals for 50 years. This year didn't come without some challenges, but Mike still piloted it to a 2nd place finish in C Prepared!
photo by Kristen Poole

Step into the (photo) booth and capture the fun of Monday Night's Welcome Party.
photo by Photobooth

Jonathan Lugod receives congratulations hug after taking the win in F Street Prepared.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir

Nobody told us that playing with cars was something you had to grow out of.
photo by Andy Howe

A tricky slalom on the East Course — designed by Karen Babb — kept drivers on their toes this year!
photo by Jon Krolewicz

We made the news! Multiple local news crews paid a visit to the Solo Nats, putting YOU on TV and spreading the word about this event.
photo by Kristen Poole

Dave “Bugeye” Williams of Kansas Region puts his newly-won Solo Cup to good use. The award is presented to members who have made an outstanding contribution to the Solo Events program. Williams has worked tirelessly at events for years and rumor has it he's retiring after this season.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Tag team! That makes seven National Championships for Billy Davis!
photo by Andy Howe

Catherine "Cat" Tran is honored as the Ladies Index Winner during Friday Evening's Award Celebration.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

The first half of the event this year was all about how to keep the people and the cars cool. This is one way to do it.
photo by Alexander Hesskamp

Colors on brand.
photo by Perry Bennett

Mari Clements celebrates her 4th Championship and first win since the 30th Running of Solo Nationals!
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Effective > Pretty.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Howard Duncan may not have been able to attend the 50th, but his mark is left all over SCCA Solo. An elite few have a radio with their name on it.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

The inaugural class of Golden Circle honorees. These seven have competed at all 50 Solo Nationals! From left to right: Rocky Entriken, George Schweikle, Dee Schweikle, Susan Anderson, Rick Ruth, Dick Berger, Charlie Clark.
photo by Perry Bennett

AJ Whitaker is doused in water after winning his first Solo National Championship in only his second trip to Nationals!
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Style points go to Paul Krysiak and Fred White for matching their car's numbers with the 50th anniversary logo.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Queued up and ready to roll!
photo by Kristen Poole

Consistency is key, especially in a class like Solo Spec Coupe.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir

Autocross is a sport that looks easier on paper.
photo by Perry Bennett

It's not just any shower when dad's the one delivering it! Mason Herrick celebrates his 2nd Solo National Championship in SSC!
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Zack Barnes, Mark Scroggs, and Keith Brown embrace during the Sunset Memorial Toast.
photo by Perry Bennett

Jeff Blumenthal shows that sometimes there's nothing you can do but kick back and relax.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Thanks to Mazda Motorsports for the shade and refreshments in spectator areas!
photo by Jay Bonvouloir

Some see a standard grid cart. We see history on wheels.
photo by Kristen Poole

It's a long week in Lincoln. Sometimes you just need a nap, and usually you're not too picky about where it is. Have you ever napped to racecar noises? If not, you should totally try it.
photo by Kristen Poole

Keeping cool and safe from the sun at Solo Nats is serious business.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Clear instructions are important. We agree! ProSolo is fun!
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Teamwork makes the dream work at Solo Nationals.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Thena Elayaperumal claims her Street Touring Ultra Ladies Championship trophy during Friday Afternoon's Awards Celebration.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Kathi Van Der Werf checks her list to see who has been naughty, and who has been nice on grid.
photo by Kristen Poole

Compact and fun. Not unlike many of the cars at this year's Solo Nats.
photo by Kristen Poole

This one didn't compete, but this vehicle — part of the Rebels Auto Club and Midwest Rollers car show that rolled into Solo Nats — still has lots of class!
photo by Andy Howe

Those goofy kids! Joe Paulick, Tony Mitera, and Ryan Lower channel Mario Kart with their post-race shenanigans in the Kart Modified grid.
photo by Alexander Hesskamp

Car collections come in many shapes and sizes at the Museum of American Speed!
photo by Andy Howe

We couldn't agree more!
photo by Jon Krolewicz

When the call went out for course cleanup, quick work was made by many hands!
photo by Jon Krolewicz

50 years of Solo history was on display at a 50th Anniversary Pop-Up Museum on site.
photo by Perry Bennett

Meet Kallie (with a K): golf cart protector and all around loveable puppy. We saw her all over the place this year!
photo by Kristen Poole

Enough said.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

As part of the Museum of American Speed's permanent SCCA display, the 50 years of Solo Nationals are recognized.
photo by Andy Howe

They don't get less surprising! James Yom gets drenched in celebration of his 4th National Championship!
photo by Perry Bennett

"I'll have a burger, an order of chili chesse fries, one chocolate shake, and a ProSolo Ladies Challenge win." - Nicole Wong
photo by Jon Krolewicz

If you're not feelin' it at the event, you'll be feelin' it afterwards.
photo by Kristen Poole

The Sunset Memorial Toast is a time to remember those who couldn't join us at Solo Nationals. It's an emotional event to honor those we've lost from the community.
photo by Perry Bennett

No doubt the hottest way competitors can remove OPR from tires.
photo by Kristen Poole

The Sunday Night Beer Exchange is just one of many parties organized for participants, by participants.
photo by Perry Bennett

One of the many well-attended podium celebrations during the 50th running of the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships.
photo by Kristen Poole

Heyward Wagner awaits being dunked at the Welcome Party.
photo by Perry Bennett

SSPL driver Sami Kravetz lines up for another run. In the end, she came up 0.513sec short of a trophy.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Solo Nats is more than a competition, it's an outright festival!
photo by Perry Bennett

Guy Ankeny works on his car at the back of the West Course grid in the early morning before runs.
photo by Kristen Poole

There's always room for more.
photo by Kristen Poole

As far as buffet centerpieces go, you simply can't beat Tony Giordano's rad Datsun 240Z that ran at the very first Solo Nats, on display at the Monday Night Welcome Party.
photo by Kristen Poole

Let's roll out!
photo by Jon Krolewicz

To say Monday's Mazda-sponsored SCCA Women on Track Ladies Brunch was well attended would be an understatement. Biggest one yet!
photo by Andy Howe

Hailey Schmidt celebrates here big win in C Street Prepared Ladies.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

The Canadians are back! After a hiatus for a few years, authentic poutine was once again served in paddock during Sunday Night's Beer Exchange.
photo by Perry Bennett

"Bee" ready to go fast!
photo by Andy Howe

Everyone wants to get in on the group hug of Eric Stoltz, the 2023 STS Champion.
photo by Andy Howe

Dad Bill Stockton enjoys smiles with daughter Abby as she prepares for her next run. This was Abby's first Solo Nats, and Bills return after 24 years.
photo by Kristen Poole

You could say that Laurence Casey has grown fond of Patrick Gaffney's Porsche GT4.
photo by Perry Bennett

Kate Fischer is recognized at the Women on Track Luncheon as last year's Rothney-Kozlak Cup recipient Jessica Lewis later claimed this year's honors.
photo by Perry Bennett

SCCA drivers are multi-talented. Brad McCann kicked off the first day of competition with his rendition of the national anthem!
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Bama enjoyed the evening festivities just as much (or maybe more) as his humans!
photo by Alexander Hesskamp

When will home and garden stores start to realize they're actually race prep shops?
photo by Kristen Poole

With 1,300 drivers on site during the week, course walks were a popular activity.
photo by Kristen Poole

Shelby Stoots cheers on her friend and teammate Carmen Rowlands in D Street Ladies.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Christopher Brown's Mustang sittin' pretty after some much-needed rain cooled the place down. Susquehanna Reigon's Brown would go on to trophy in CAM-C.
photo by Christopher Brown

Stickers add 5 hp to all vehicles, right?
photo by Kristen Poole

Christopher Dirkschneider takes a couple of cones with him on the East Course.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir

The Solo Nats version of a Slip 'N Slide is the tire cleaning station, manned by none other than Wanda Brinkerhoff.
photo by Kristen Poole

Ron and Karen Babb's Lotus Elan highlights the on-site 50th Anniversary Pop-Up Museum.
photo by Perry Bennett

Performing under pressure isn't for the faint of heart.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir

Wooo, Rock 'n' Roll! Goodnight, Lincoln!
photo by Kristen Poole

Always take copious notes.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Taking a page from the Formula One pit crew playbook. Wait, wait, wait, NOW!
photo by Kristen Poole

They say that you can only control your own driving, but watching the parts of competition you can't control may be the most stressful part of the week.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

The center point of Wednesday Night's JXB Performance Ice Cream Social was watching videos from the first two days of competition.
photo by Perry Bennett

Robert Stanley, driving a 2016 Ford Shelby GT350, ready to make a run in CAM-C at Lincoln Airpark.
photo by Kristen Poole

Yup. That's the ground. Police your brass, and OPR.
photo by Kristen Poole

With all the things that you can do, the Solo Nats is the place for you...
photo by Jon Krolewicz

With 125 acres at our disposal, there's plenty of room for an impromptu picnic at Solo Nats.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Kasey Gitner accepts her free set of tires won at Friday Afternoon's Awards Celebration.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Tire Rack's Woody Rogers speaks at a Tuesday evening Homecoming Celebration.
photo by Andy Howe

Smoke 'em if you got 'em! Eric Anderson definitely had 'em while doing his signature burnouts at the ProSolo Finale.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

At the Solo Nats, course walks always go well into the evening.
photo by Andy Howe

Solo Nats is a family event, for sure, and it's never too early to inroduce the next generation of SCCA members.
photo by Kristen Poole

Buddy the Mannequin could be found at every festivity throughout the week thanks to his guides, Kristi and Keith Brown.
photo by Perry Bennett

George and Dee Schweikle are recognized during Tuesday night's 50th Anniversary Celebration.
photo by Andy Howe

Pic or it didn't happen.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Name something you do at an autocross that makes no sense to someone outside the sport... we'll go first.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

The West Course designed by Sam Strano and Shelly Monfort required a lot of accuracy, and therefore studying.
photo by Andy Howe

Boxed up and ready to go.
photo by Andy Howe

Eric Anderson re-installs the timing belt on his Miata known as LaFawnduh Wednesday evening to prepare for SSM competition Thursday morning, after the car claimed XPL and XB wins Wednesday, but blew a head gasket.
photo by Perry Bennett

Was the ProSolo Finale a bust for you? Don't fret, Big Wheel ProSolo in the Texas paddock is your chance at redemption.
photo by Perry Bennett

Here for the cones. Here for the fun.
photo by Andy Howe

For decades, four square has been a perennial favorite when it comes to paddock games.
photo by Perry Bennett

That's not really possible with an A Modified car, is it? Unless, of course, you're Jon Clements, Air Force pilot.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

For each challenge, there are multiple solutions. If you need to spray down the engine of your STi, why not automate the process?
photo by Andy Howe

The Solo Nats' version of a saber arch.
photo by Kristen Poole

It wouldn't be Lincoln Airpark if we didn't have some airplanes, right? We hope our neighbors enjoy watching us as much as we like watching them.
photo by Jay Bonvouloir

Safe!
photo by Jay Bonvouloir

Kasey Gitner wraps her Ford Focus RS around the technical start of the ProSolo Finale's left course.
photo by Jon Krolewicz

Susan Anderson and Dee Schweikle, the two ladies represented in the Golden Circle honorees, are acknowledged during Monday's Women on Track Luncheon.
photo by Perry Bennett