Hi All,

Thank you again for signing up to be a part of the 2022 Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals! This year we are celebrating the 49th running of this rad event, and we can’t wait to be back at the Airpark with everyone. This is the fourth edition of a weekly Monday bulletin for Solo Nationals competitors containing valuable information you should know.

Please take a few minutes each week to read through everything and by doing so you will be well prepared to have a week of fun at Solo Nationals! Let’s get started.

  • Paddock Map Ready for Arrival

The paddock map has reached its final form to allow on-site searching and is ready for viewing. You can take a look ahead of time here. Again, if you have any issues finding your spot on the map, email Paddock Chief Mat at SoloPaddock@scca.com.

  • Will Work for Free Test N Tune Sessions!

Willing to work for Test N Tune Sessions? The Test N Tune course is operated by the Nebraska Region every year, allowing participants to test n tune without working. However, this year they are looking for some additional workers to help out. If you’re willing to work a full session (ex: Monday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm), they will give you a set of four runs in an available hour slot! Don’t need the Test N Tune session but still want to help out? You can also earn a Nebraska Region event entry credit or a donation to a Partner Organization of your choice. Give Nebraska Region a hand and register here: http://msreg.com/2022NatsTnTWork. The free runs do not apply to time slots already purchased.

  • Reminder: Course walk wristbands

If you need approval for course walk accommodations, please email Tracy Lewis before 3:00 pm Central on Thursday, September 1 for pre-approval by a Chief Steward. She can be reached at tlewis@scca.com. Please provide pertinent details so that they can be included in the request to the Steward. Once approved, your wristband will be available for you at Solo Nationals Registration. After 3:00 pm Central on September 1, any requests for accommodations will need to be directed to the Chief Steward on site.

  • Early Arrival

Once again, changes throughout the Airpark have necessitated a new location for early arrival. The currently confirmed lot for any early arrival parking is located at the corner of NW 38th St and W Kearney St (GPS Coordinates 40°51'13.6"N 96°46'29.7"W).

Google Maps Link to Early Arrival Site

Parking is first-come, first-served, but please be considerate of your fellow competitors and park in a manner to maximize the available space. As other lots are confirmed, I will share their locations!

  • Friday, September 2 Gate Opening @ 8:30 am

Early event arrival plans are going to be very similar to 2021. Prior to 2017, we had complaints about traffic congestion, particularly early on Friday with people lining up to enter the site right at opening and some security concerns. In order to alleviate these concerns, and be better neighbors to other tenants, we are continuing with the new rules for early arrival. Please follow these rules and assist us in maintaining a smooth opening operation this year.

1) There is no waiting at the gate for it to open on Friday morning. No exceptions. Please do not even approach the gate prior to 8:30 am on Friday morning. You have a reserved parking spot - nobody is going to beat you there.

2) There is no parking/waiting on any street on the airport property. Of course, if the gate is open, and you're in line, that's OK, but seriously, forming a line and blocking an entire lane is not acceptable.

3) If you arrive prior to 8:30 am on Friday, please use the early arrival lot designated above.

4) You may see authorized setup people coming and going through the gate prior to 8:30 am on Friday. If you're not one of these people, you're not going to get in the gate. No exceptions. No, not you either. Sorry. Do not try to talk your way in. Seriously, Airport Security is only a phone call away.

5) If you are blocking a street prior to 8:30 am, you may be asked to move immediately.

6) Nobody and I mean NOBODY is permitted to enter or exit the site except at Gate 41. Any transgressions on this rule are a security violation and will be dealt with severely. We have cameras. We see all.

We may be headed “Back to the Eighties", but we're not trying to be Biff Tannen here. We must, however, continue to keep this situation under control. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Mark Walker -
Chief of Site Operations
Lincoln Airpark Liaison

  • Reminder: Solo Nationals Event Supps Posted

Don’t forget that Event Supps have been posted. You can find them on the event page and by direct link here: https://www.scca.com/downloads/63829-2022-solo-nationals-supps. As always, these contain important information, including but not limited to things like:

  • sharing the paddock with a taxiway (don’t stop or park in the active taxiway!)
  • use of the National Tour stage/start lights (including a stage/start light explanation document)
  • impound and weighing procedures (officials may ask for components to be removed during the impound process and competitors should have the proper tools available in the grid for removal and reinstallation of said components, ie a jack and necessary tools for removal & jack stands to support the raised vehicle)
  • protest & appeals procedures (including link for filing electronically)

Make sure to read through them so there are no surprises once you arrive on-site.

  • Trailer Jail

Want to maximize your paddock space? Consider dropping your trailer off in Trailer Jail after unloading. You won’t need it for a couple of days at least. This year the trailer jail will be located just across the street from the Site Entrance. See the map below for details.

  • Can’t make it? Don’t forget to cancel.

While I hope that this doesn’t apply to you, if you are finding that you won’t be able to make it to Lincoln after all, please let me know as soon as possible. The sooner you can let us know, the more accurate we can make the entry list and the worker pool. You can request cancellation on MotorsportReg or send me an email at nedwards@scca.com. The last day to cancel and receive a refund (less $100 cancellation fee) for those that registered before August 10 is September 2 @7pm Central. After that, no refund will be processed.

Have a great evening!