What is Solo II

Solo II is the SCCA brand name for autocross competition. Solo II events are driving skill contests that emphasize the driver's ability and the car's handling characteristics. This is accomplished by driving a course that is designated by traffic cones on a low hazard location, such as a parking lot or inactive airstrip. While speeds are no greater than those normally encountered in legal highway driving, the combination of concentration and car feedback creates an adrenaline pumping experience. It is like being in a movie chase scene, only you are holding onto the steering wheel instead of a box of popcorn!
 

The SCCA annually publishes the Solo II Rules to classify a full range of imported and domestic sports cars, sedans, and purpose-built race cars, as well as to layout the basic rules behind Solo competition. The Solo II Car Classifications are provided so that you may determine what types of cars are typically competing in Solo II, although there is a class for just about any vehicle. The organizers of local events are also allowed enough leeway to add classes to suit their particular requirements.

Over 1000 Regional - and Divisional-level Solo II events are held across the country at local shopping centers, airports, and stadium parking lots -- or wherever competitors can find a large amount of pavement to safely layout their courses. The sport typically attracts ordinary sports and sports-type cars used for daily transportation, as well as heavily modified vehicles used for racing only. Owners of “street” cars usually inflate the tires to higher than normal pressures, remove the hubcaps, empty the interior of loose items, buckle the seat belts, and have a go. A helmet is required for competitors and most events have loaner helmets available. The Tire Rack SCCA Solo II National Championship, held annually in Topeka, Kansas, is the epitome of Solo II competition and camaraderie. Over 1000 drivers travel to Topeka to create the world's largest autocross competition and party. While over 50 National Class Champions will be crowned in the men's and women's Solo II classes, the primary reasons for attending are the dynamics of the event (organization, competition, variety of cars, etc.), and most of all, the friendships formed and renewed at the parties and in the paddock.

The Solo II National Tour to Topeka takes "National" on the road to various locations around the country. These events average over 200 drivers from a wide geographical area, with most of the competitors coming from nearby states. They come together to get a taste of the "Nationals" experience of competition and camaraderie as Tour events are presented in a format similar to that found in Topeka. So whether you plan to attend the Tire Rack SCCA Solo II National Championship or just want to take a peak at the action, the Solo II National Tour to Topeka is for you!