I met Steve Hoelscher for the first time at the Dixie Nationals 5 years ago. He was friendly and helpful in recommending a few lines for turns. And then I saw this giant climb into a 1982 MR2 and lay down some incredible times. Watching him run since then, there is no doubt : competition brings out the best in
Read morePRESS RELEASE SCCA Autocross series returns to Metrolina Tradeshow Expo Charlotte, NC – February 24, 2012 – The Central Carolina Region, Sports Car Club of America (CCR-SCCA) is excited to announce the next event in the Folger Subaru SOLO Championship Series. After a nearly 3 year absence, SCCA SOLO autocross competition is coming back to Metrolina Expo in Charlotte on
Read moreTim Olsen wandered in to one of our sports car club meetings a few years back. While he grew up around racing and loved watching, he had not been actively involved in driving in motorsports. He had recently purchased an MX5 and we gladly pointed the “way”. With Patti’s support, Tim started rolling! Skip Barber, Solo Novice schools, HPDE and
Read moreCentral Carolinas Region of SCCA started their Solo season with a February 18th kick-off event at ZMax in Concord, NC The size of the lot and the surface combine to make it one of the premiere autocross sites in the Southeast. Over 180 drivers showed for a great day of solo driving and fellowship and the weather was perfect. Results
Read moreENTERING THE TIME TRIAL RANKS? Been doing a lot of SOLO? Thinking it would be great to get your car on a race track and see what you and it can do? Want more seat time than you can get in SOLO? It is not as difficult or as expensive as you might think. You do not have to have
Read moreSeven years ago, I corner worked at a CCR solo event with a lady named Tara Knoll. Her passion for the sport was obvious then and what she has accomplished since then is impressive. She is one of our best lady drivers in the South and holds the title of “most infectious laugh” with those who have been around her.
Read moreThe Central Carolinas Region hosted a “Toys for Tots” charity autocross December 10th at Knight’s Stadium in Fort Mill, SC. While the competition was evident in many classes, there were also a lot of smiles, laughs and Christmas cheer.
Read moreAccording to a recent study, statistics on height in America show that only .5 percent of men are taller than 6’4″ … now bear in mind that this study included NBA basketball players and dwarfs. If you are a under 5 foot tall, your chances of playing in the NBA are slim… If you are over 6 1/2 feet tall,
Read moreWatching Donna Littlejohn in her Corvette on an autocross course is best described as liquid… and it didn’t happen over night. Donna’s skills were honed right here in the south at regional autocrosses and they led her to a 2009 SCCA A Street Prepared Ladies National Championship. You will see her driving and working at many events here in the
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Photo Gallery – South Carolina Region hosted a Solo event at the Michelin Proving Grounds in Mountville, SC near Laurens.
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