The updated PAX indexing factors have been release for the 2012 SCCA Solo/Autocross season. 2012 brings a few new classes (STF, STC & SSP) and some movement in other classes that should shake it up a bit. Full Solo PAX/RTP list below:
| Stock Classes SS 0.858 AS 0.844 BS 0.843 CS 0.833 |
Street Prepared SSP 0.865 ASP 0.863 BSP 0.859 CSP 0.857 |
Street Touring & Modified STF 0.787 STC 0.820 STS 0.827 STR 0.835 STX 0.822 |
Prepared XP 0.898 BP 0.873 CP 0.860 |
Modified AM 1.000 BM 0.960 CM 0.906 DM 0.915 |
Formula FSAE 0.989 KM 0.952 JA 0.876 JB 0.834 JC 0.747 |
For historical PAX values visit Rick Ruth’s PAX/RTP page
The SCCA RallyCross National Championships were held in October in Tulsa, OK. This was the first time at Tulsa Raceway Park for the RallyCross National Championships and was a flying success. The event drew exactly 100 competitors the largest number to date, up almost 30% from the previous year. There was a lot of dirt flying all weekend and some great battles down the stretch. GotCone was there capturing all the excitement and even took some video (see below).
Photos from the event can be found in the 2011 SCCA RallyCross National Championships Photo Gallery.
As rumored earlier this week, Mikko Hirvonen will officially be joining 8 time World Champion Sebastien Loeb on the Citroen WRC team for the 2012 season. Hirvonen inked a 2 year deal with the Citroen works team, which will put the top 2 drivers from 2011 on the same team. This is a huge shake up for Citroen and Ford, as Ford will need to scramble to find another driver to replace their former #1 driver.
It is unclear as of now what is the fate of Loeb’s 2011 teammate and fellow countryman Sebastien Ogier. Citroen could move him to a ‘Junior’ team like they have run in the past or Ogier could be making the move to Ford as was originally rumored or possibly a seat on the newly formed Volkswagen team.
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It looks like Citroen and Ford may be making a trade of sorts for the 2012 WRC season. Apparently Sebastien Loeb, fresh off his 8th consecutive championship, mentioned to a journalist at WRC Rally GB that his teammate for 2012 could very well be Mikko Hirvonen. This could also move Loeb’s current teammate Sebastien Ogier to a Ford alongside Jari Matti Latvala. This would definitely be a big shake up in the WRC. It looks like we should be expecting an announcement from Citroen soon.
According to a note on Mikko Hirvonen’s Facebook Fan Page:
“The 2011 season of the WRC and Loeb has just finished celebrating his eighth title of the World Rally Championship. But, is not what we want to talk to you. As reported by Auto123 seems that Sebastien Loeb has revealed to journalists present at the Rally of Wales next year Mikko Hirvonen could be his Citroen teammate.
The exchange may be between Sebastien Ogier and Mikko Hirvonen, and Ogier, Ford and Hirvonen in a Citroen. The official announcement by Citroen should materialize in the coming days.”
Last week I took a trip out to Las Vegas to attend SEMA. SEMA draws some of the auto industry’s best and brightest. I have to admit the amount of cars, displays and exhibits was almost overwhelming. In 2 days, I was not able to see everything and a lot of what I did see was rushed.
One of the highlights of the show the SCION FR-S concept car, which is just a beautiful piece of work. I can’t wait to see the finished version. Some of the specs have leaked online and it should be a great car.
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Photos from the 2011 SCCA TireRack Solo Nationals have been posted in the photo gallery. Photos from nearly every heat are posted and grouped by class. Some of heat 1 on Th./Fr. are missing due to the fact I was competing in the STU prepared GotCone.com BMW 135i.
Photos are $5 for a full resolution digital copy or a photo package can be purchased for $20 which includes full resolution digital of all photos of your car (co-drivers included). Orders will be filled within 24 hours, an email will be sent with your photo (or a link to download photos).
Photos from the 2011 ProSolo Finale are also available.
If you have any questions or special requests please feel free to email me photo@gotcone.com
For more information visit: http://www.scca.com/event.aspx?hub=3&event=17058
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Photos are now posted in the 2011 SCCA TireRack Solo Nationals photo gallery.
Sebastien Loeb is nearly unbeatable on tarmac and was the obvious favorite at the 2011 ADAC Rallye Deutschland held in Germany, but it was the other Sebastien driving for Citroen that took home the victory. Loeb got off to a great start, but a puncture on stage 14 left him chasing Ogier. Despite Loeb’s Power Stage victory, Ogier had too much and took first place for a 1-2 finish for Citroen.
Ogier’s victory snaps Loeb’s amazing streak of 8 consecutive wins in Germay. “For sure I really like to win in Germany but I cannot be perfect every time and every year I say that one day it will stop and it stopped this time. I was unlucky yesterday but I tried my best,” said an less than happy Loeb. It also vaulted Ogier up to 2nd place, 25 points behind teammate Loeb, in the driver’s championship standings. “Mathematically the championship is still possible and I have to believe I have a chance. As long as there is a chance then I am going to try,” said Ogier.
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The latest installment of Ken Block’s Gymkhana series was just released. In Gymkhana 4, Ken Block takes his Monster Energy Ford Fiesta (Rally/Rallycross/Gymkhana) car to the streets of Hollywood in DC SHOES: KEN BLOCK’S GYMKHANA 4; THE HOLLYWOOD MEGAMERCIAL. Featuring zombies, ninjas, sharks, a gorilla on a segway (and ladder) and more, this installment is filled with special effects, explosions and of course the the Fiesta and lots of tire smoke!
Watch the video below:
