Texas SPOKES 2007Season Sponsor:
2008 Southwest Divisional
in association with
Texas Spokes Sports Car Club
and
Lone Star Region SCCA
present
and
Lone Star Region SCCA
present
2008 Southwest Solo Divisional #2
at TVTC in Pearsall, TX
June 6th-9th, 2008
Course Maps: (to be posted the week of the event)
What's a "Divisional"?
The Spokes/LSR Solo Divisional is just one event in the 2008 SCCA Southwest Division Solo Championship Series. This series allows solo competitors from every region in the division to compete against each other for series points toward an overall Divisional Championship trophy! Not only is this great practice for National-level competition but it's also a ton of fun since you get to meet people that run in your class but may not otherwise ever see at a local event.
A Divisional takes place over the course of a weekend and there's plenty of action both on and off the course! Texas Spokes, Road Trip Racing Team, Lone Star Region...these folks know how to party! If the good food and good friends during a Divisional isn't enough to get you out, there's always the great competition format: two courses are run at a Divisional, one course on Saturday and one course on Sunday. Final trophy spots are determined by adding the competitor's fastest run on Saturday with their fastest run on Sunday. Serious excitement all weekend long!
Location:
The Cooper Tire and Vehicle Test Center is a privately owned and operated state-of-the-art testing facility. If this site sounds familiar, it should since it was the location of our 2005 Solo Divisional of the Year as well as Southwest Divisional #2 last year! TVTC has once again offered us the use of their 1,000 acre facility to host another great Divisional! That's right, the Divisional courses will make use of every inch of their 800'x800' pad of silky-smooth grippy asphalt. TVTC is located about an hour south of San Antonio at 3303 North IH-35, Pearsall, TX 78061.
Directions to TVTC:
- Take I-35 South out of San Antonio.
- Take Exit 104 (first Pearsall exit).
- From exit turn left and continue south on access road.
- First drive on right is entrance to TVTC (approx. 200 yds).
Event Officials:
- Event Chair: Rick Martinez (email)
- Chief Steward: Dan Pedroza
- Safety Steward: Zack Barnes
- Chief of Course: Ward Marshall
- Chief of Course Design: Ross Roetman
- Chief of Grid: Drew VanderPloeg
- Chief of Impound: Steve Hudson
- Chief of Protest (and Beverages): Tom Holt
- Chief of Registration: Clark Archer
- Chief of Timing & Scoring: Vitek Boruvka
- Chief of Tech Inspection: John Hale
- Chief of Workers: Beth Strelnieks
- Chief of Waivers: Carolyn Slocum
- Chief of Hospitality: Natiera Casso
- Youth Steward: Michael Long
SCCA Membership:
An SCCA membership is no longer required for entering Divisional events. However, becoming an SCCA member has many benefits, including eligibility to enter the SCCA National Tour and ProSolo series of events, member discounts at participating vendors, and a subscription to SportsCar magazine. The SCCA offers military discounts as well as a special "First Gear" discounted membership for 21 and younger. Join the SCCA online at www.scca.org.
T-shirts and Trophies:
Commemorative event t-shirts will be available at registration (and all weekend until we run out) for just $15. The same art will also appear on the event trophies to be handed out on Sunday evening after competition is over. T-shirt and trophy art available soon! See the Spokes home page for art contest details.
Online Registration:
Online registration for all of the 2008 Southwest Divisional Series is hosted by Axware Online Race Management. Register for this event or any event of the series at: www.axwaresystems.com/orm Be sure to register early to avoid the late fees, see the fee structure below.
Mail-in Registration:
Registration via postal mail is available! You can register by mail by contacting Clark Archer, the Chief of Registration at his Spokes Executive Secretary email address.
Entry Fee (SCCA Members/Non-Members):
- $65/$75 for entries received five days prior to the event date
- $80/$90 for entries received thereafter
Schedule of Events:
Friday June 6th, 2008
- 12:00pm-6:00pm Course/site setup
- 1:00pm-3:30pm (approx.) Practice Course open
- 6:30pm-9:00pm Registration, Tech, and Welcome Party at TVTC (everyone out and gate locked by 9:00pm)
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
- 7:00am-8:45am Course open for walking
- 7:30am-8:30am Registration at event site
- 7:30am-8:30am Tech at event site
- 9:00am Drivers meeting (mandatory)
- 9:15am First heat workers/drivers report to Chief of Workers/Grid
- 9:30am First car out
- 5:00pm-9:00pm Social gathering at event site (BBQ!)
Sunday, June 8th, 2008
- 7:00am-8:15am Course open for walking
- 8:30am First heat workers/drivers report to Chief of Workers/Grid
- 8:45am First car out
- 3:00pm Trophy presentation at event site
Lodging Options:
Hotel Central this year is the new Best Western in Pearsall about 2-miles from the event site. Hotel Central has 48 rooms total, all king sized beds, flat screens, a new pool with BBQ pit, interior and exterior rooms, and complimentary continental breakfast. Also, no pets are allowed in the room but there are dog kennels available for no charge. We're excited about the new hotel and it should be a lot of fun so book early! Also, please be on your best behavior, be courteous with the staff, and be respectful of the property and the rooms. Remember, as guests of the hotel you are representing our club. Don't mess it up!
Pearsall Best Western (Hotel Central)1808 W Comal StPearsall, TX 78091(830) 334-4900Ask for the "Texas Spokes Sports Car Club" discounted rate. Reserve by May 15th for the reduced rate. Use the local number listed above only, do not call the Best Western main reservation number.Pearsall Executive Inn
613 N. Oak St.
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3693
Royal Inn
1807 W. Comal St.
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8901
Rio Frio Motel
1625 W. Comal St.
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4131
Lytle Days Inn19525 McDonald Street
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 772-4777
RV/Camping:
TVTC has granted permission to park your RVs on their property. The area where parking is permitted is outside their gate between the fence line and the line of trees along the frontage road. For security reasons, no one will be allowed inside the facility overnight.
More info:
Feel free to contact the Event Chair, Rick Martinez, with any additional questions about this event or if you'd like to help out in any way. It's going to be a good one!
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