Solosprint
To provide a venue for CACC members and
other sports car enthusiasts who
wish to experience higher speeds than existing Autoslalom programs allow and/or
for
whom the CACC Racing program is not currently affordable, desirable or
available.
CACC Solosprint offers the car enthusiast the chance to take his/her car and
driving skills to the limit in a safe and controlled environment among
experienced racers and organizers.
To provide a safe, well structured program and learning environment
for CACC members who wish to make the transition from Autoslalom to CACC Racing
competition. Membership in CACC member clubs and Solosprint competition licenses
are
required.
Solosprint events are a step closer to road racing. Events usually take place on
road racing circuits where each competitor takes turns challenging the track
and the clock to turn the fastest time against other cars in their class.
Solosprint is another opportunity to develop your car control skills, but at
speeds approaching those of road racing. A Solosprint competitor must first
compete as an Autoslalom competitor or have equivalent on-track experience
before qualifying for a Novice Solosprint Licence. After a season of
competition under the scrutiny of CACC officials, a Novice can apply for a
Senior Solosprint Licence. Solosprint requires additional safety equipment
beyond that mandated for Autoslalom.
Hill Climb
Hill climbs are the most challenging
events under the Solosport category. Competitors are on a quest for the fastest
time up the hill. Hill climbs are organized and set up on closed winding
mountain roads, which are often lined by trees on one side and a steep cliff on
the other. This environment makes for a heart-stopping ride to the top. Hill
climbs have the most stringent safety requirements of all Solosport events. The
drivers must be highly experienced and their cars must be equipped with special
safety apparatus. The Knox Mountain Hill Climb in Kelowna, BC is one of the
oldest in North America. It is usually held on the May long weekend and has
been run for more than forty years. Competitors come from all over Western
Canada and the Northwestern US.