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Solo2 Nationals - Topeka, September 2002
Pictures of us and the rest of the NE Ohio contingent that made the trip to "the" autocross, the Solo2 Nationals. 2 courses, 5 days, 1000 cars, 1250 competitiors. The largest motorsports event in the world.

   

Christina Libecco (National Champion) in discussions with NEOhio team mates.
Forbes Field Airport- From top: Paddock, South Course, North Course
Betty and Ernie Rogge in Grid
Christina pulling back into grid after a wiining run.
Craig Minch in his first Nationals running in Street Touring Class.
Ed, Jay and Eric Eston (H Stock) discussing anything and everything autocross.
Ed trying to be happy while fixing a fuel flow problem in the paddock
Will the Solo parade ever start?
Ed on South Course. Very tight but incredibly fast in places.
Ed trying not to blow himself or others up while opening the fuel tank
Eric Eston, 1st time Nationals particpant cleaning his car??
Gloria Carr, multiple National Champion telling us rookies where the course is!
Jay and Gloria
Jay as Al Fletcher (you have to know him to get this joke)
Jay hoping Ed doesn't ignite the fuel in the tank (see previous photo)
Jim Kolton, Nationals rookie seriously considering changing to motocross.
In car during the "2nd Gear/30mph" Nationals Parade.
Scott Hearne, nationals veteran in his Street Prepared CRX.
Scott Hearne - Official "Dad" of the NE Ohio contingent at Topeka.
Jay with Miata driver from North Carolina at Solo2 Parade
We had the coolest flags so we were up front in the parade.
Ahhh can't you just hear 4000 rpm?
Subaru's HQ at Topeka. All Subarus, all day in "boxerphonic" sound!
Subie in grid next to multiple champion Steve Holscher
Subie back in the paddock.
Our motor head on (yes Virginia, that is a beer koozie on the intake).
Team Christina in the Grid waiting to run.
L-R, Robert, Ed, Eric, Betty, Ernie and ??? - aka Team Fix Betty's Car Now!
I call this, "Study in Fiberglass Hoods #1"
Rule #1 - Walk the course till you can see it with your eyes closed.
Jeff Blumenthal and friends working on his Formula 500 car.
A future marketing opportunity for autotrader.com?
Ed & Jay by subie trunk.
Subie in parade dress from the rear.