8 Tried and True Tips for a $500 Solo Nationals Budget
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8 Tried and True Tips for a $500 Solo Nationals Budget
This is a guy from Team ATL. He drove a shifter kart at the National Tour and now is going to drive a CP car at Nationals. Just when we thought his brain was rattled he goes off and writes this proving us wrong. 
8 Tried and True Tips for a $500 Solo Nationals Budget - By Heyward Wagner
Team Atlanta did a huge grill for the Nationals and it did save a lot of money because when you add money to the kitty, you don't have to include a tip. Though Tommy would have probably enjoyed a couple of dollar stuffed down his shift or other area ...
8 Tried and True Tips for a $500 Solo Nationals Budget - By Heyward Wagner
Team Atlanta did a huge grill for the Nationals and it did save a lot of money because when you add money to the kitty, you don't have to include a tip. Though Tommy would have probably enjoyed a couple of dollar stuffed down his shift or other area ...
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I see people out there spending money on the car to improve it … If you spend half that effort just working on your driving skills, making you and the car work together as a team, then you’ll go faster – period. To make the car go a second faster on the track takes a lot more energy and money than making yourself drive it one second faster.
– the late Tom Thrash SCCA Solo E Production
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The fact that towing does add a major cost is a good counter point to the article. Patsy Z and I just went up to Atlanta in a Suzuki Swift rental and the cost of fuel for that was $120 total - round trip. So yes, fuel will be the largest impact on the cost. Unless you can find a way to split it even further.
Example: I am going to co-drive the Pebble which costs me $160 (about the price for a pretty prepped car) for the seat and then I can pay for some of the fuel bill (which is optional). If you and Charles co-drive and find two ladies to co-drive in SML then you can use that seat income for fuel/tires.
Example: I am going to co-drive the Pebble which costs me $160 (about the price for a pretty prepped car) for the seat and then I can pay for some of the fuel bill (which is optional). If you and Charles co-drive and find two ladies to co-drive in SML then you can use that seat income for fuel/tires.
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I see people out there spending money on the car to improve it … If you spend half that effort just working on your driving skills, making you and the car work together as a team, then you’ll go faster – period. To make the car go a second faster on the track takes a lot more energy and money than making yourself drive it one second faster.
– the late Tom Thrash SCCA Solo E Production
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I liked the ideas...but my problem is timing. September and October are the absolute worst times of the year for me to go anywhere...taking a whole week off isn't even fantasy. Another five years, maybe....
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I did the nationals circuit back in '03 and hung out with Heyward and company. It looks like Heyward has elevated his game when it comes to thrift. They always had a grill, a big tent, and a good time. 
I am not a big fan of the National Championship, myself. It was much more work than fun.
I am not a big fan of the National Championship, myself. It was much more work than fun.
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Not that it will be of help but due to an air show the Nationals will be a week earlier this year, 8/30 - 9/2.
I have a vacation planned for the first week in August, not sure if I'll be able to make it but I am really hoping to.
I have a vacation planned for the first week in August, not sure if I'll be able to make it but I am really hoping to.
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if you can only race me in a straight line then whats the point ...91 SMF SCCA
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I see people out there spending money on the car to improve it … If you spend half that effort just working on your driving skills, making you and the car work together as a team, then you’ll go faster – period. To make the car go a second faster on the track takes a lot more energy and money than making yourself drive it one second faster.
– the late Tom Thrash SCCA Solo E Production
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It would be great to see you run out there.
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I see people out there spending money on the car to improve it … If you spend half that effort just working on your driving skills, making you and the car work together as a team, then you’ll go faster – period. To make the car go a second faster on the track takes a lot more energy and money than making yourself drive it one second faster.
– the late Tom Thrash SCCA Solo E Production
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