AutoSolos
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- a brief history
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(and why the confusion with Autocross!)
No need to pay attention, I won't be asking questions!
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As already pointed out, it is the US-Style
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"Autocross" events that are being discussed here.
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These are a little like an all-forward Autotest with less complex courses which to not have to be walked and memorised before you drive them.
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These new-style
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events were name
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"AutoSolos" because Autocross already existed as a motorsport discipline in the UK
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- a little like Rallycross at temporary venues
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(OK, fields) without the tarmac bits.
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Various UK clubs associated with the BTRDA
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(British Trials and Rally Drivers Association) have been trying to promote these for the last few years.
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They are an ideal way to have a go at a form of motorsport in a road vehicle
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- in fact the rules specify that you must drive the car to the event and therefore must be Taxed and MOT'd.
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The Mk1 MR2 has already proven itself competitive
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- it would be interesting to see how it would stack up against a well-pedalled Mk2.
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In last couple of years the BTRDA have launched a national AutoSolo beginners series.
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It is hoped that wome people doing well in this, will progress into Autotests or other forms of motorsport.
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I am sure they would be delighted to hear from you and see a contingent of MR2s out there.
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The Warwickshire Drivers event is run at a truckstop near Daventry so that one at least is very central.
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See
www.btrda.com,
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,
www.gomotorsport.net
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Cheers JOHN
MR2 Mk2
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