Recap
On the weekend of April 30 2010, Las Vegas was again invaded by the del Sol hordes for the tenth time. From all over the United States, Sol trains were headed to the magical city of Las Vegas. From Washington State, Alabama, Texas, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and California, the Sols caravanned down the highways, and byways to the Vegas city lights. The NorCal and SoCal Sol trains joined together at Peggy Sue’s diner in Barstow, CA, to continue their trip to Las Vegas.
Eventually 47 Sols would arrive in the city that never sleeps.
The first Sols to arrive met at the Pole Position Raceway Indoor karting. Once there they were treated to a lesson in driving by Tiny Tofu ( John
, as he posted a lap time of 29.2 seconds. He weaved his way through his fellow Soler’s, showing off the skills he learned on the SCAA autocross circuit. A fun time was had by all.
That evening 33 Sols showed up at the Sonic Drive in on Flamingo, for the Sol Meet and Greet. On hand were 3 JDM right hand drive, transtop Sols, an unusual sight to say the least. From bone stock Sols, to full out customized Sols, a good representation was on hand. From here, the member’s split into 2 groups, one went to drag race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, led by Loki. The other group went to the infamous Friday night Meet and Greet party. Hosted by the AZSol’s own, Speedster ( Stacey K).
Need a picture from the meet and greet party
The next morning, the Sols converged on the Bonanza lounge, for the 10th Annual Vegas Invasion meet. The morning was spent meeting with other Solers and checking out each other’s cars, then voting in the different categories.
The awards portion of the event started with Loki (Jon G), awarding the prizes for the different categories during the drag races. (see below, for categories and winner’s.) Then Stew_Sol (Stew
, then handed out the awards for the winners of the trivia quiz (see below for winner’s)Next up was TSI President Jago (Brandon L), who awarded the peer voted awards.
First up was the distance award, for the Soler that traveled the farthest. This went to delsoldreams, (Ben P), from Alabama, who traveled over 1800 miles.
Next was the Fastest Sol, which went to Rice Police (Shane S), of Las Vegas, who had a time of 12.593 seconds.
First of the peer voted awards was Best Stock, which went to Mike Jazz (Mike J) of Palm Springs, and his 1994, Milano Red VTEC.
Next was Best Audio, this went to Lil Blue (Mike
of Phoenix,and his 1993, Captiva Blue SI.
This was followed by the Best Engine, that was awarded to Rice Police (Shane S), of Las Vegas and his custom 1997 S.
The next award was Best interior; this went to The Best (Junior R) of Santa Ana, CA, and his custom, 1993 SI.
The award for Best Appearance was awarded to Tripsol (DJ
, and his Cypress Pearl Green, 1997 VTEC.
The Hard Luck Sol award, chosen by the Planners, was awarded to Hippy (Matt F), and his Frost White 1995 VTEC.
The Honorable Mention award is chosen by the Planners and was awarded to Kabooki (Kevin
, and his Milano Red, 1996 Hybrid RHD Transtop, with trailer.
The Dedicated Sol award is awarded by the Team Sol leadership, to the Soler, that in their opinion contributed the most to the Sol community in the past year. It went to Sol_Stew (Stew
The Sol award, the best Sol at the meet in the opinion of the attendees went to delsoldreams’s, (Ben P), Samba Green, 1992 VTEC RHD, Transtop.
After lining up for the group photo, the meet ended and most of the participants headed to the Red Rock casino to meet up for the Red Rock Canyon Cruise.
After cruising Red Rock Canyon, the Sol train ended up at the town of Bonnie Springs.
From there, the team dispersed to pursue their fun for the evening.
The next morning, some folks were bright eyed, some tried from the lack of sleep, and some that had not yet gone to bed, met at the Orleans Casino for a buffett breakfast. After stuffing themselves, and telling of the night adventures, some of the Sols left to go to explore Vegas, and 8 Sols went on to drive to Mount Charleston Lodge.
Need photo of the breakfast
There we enjoyed a late lunch, beautiful scenery, and each other’s company. At the end, the goodbyes were said, and the last official event of VI X ended.
Need a photo of the lunch at Mt Charleston
Racing awards:
Fastest Sol: speaks for its self
RICE POLICE 12.593 SEC.
Prize: Clock trophy by Kris
60 ft Monster: Best 60 ft time
Style N Sol 2.645 SEC.
Prize: Custom embroidered del Sol Lids brand flexfit hat with 60 ft Monster embroidered on back
Catlike Reflexes: Best R/T
JDMReverend .468 SEC.
Prize: Custom embroidered del Sol Lids brand flexfit hat with Catlike Reflexes embroidered on back
Quick DOHC :best time with Any DOHC honda / acura engine bolt-ons mods only! (intake, headers, exhaust, ect)
dazedelsol 15.650 SEC.
Prize: Custom embroidered del Sol Lids brand flexfit hat with Quick DOHC embroidered on back
Speedy SOHC: Fastest time with Any SOHC bolt-ons mods only! (intake, headers, exhaust, ect)
nexus 17.327 SEC.
Prize: Custom embroidered del Sol Lids brand flexfit hat with Speedy SOHC embroidered on back
Lazy Driver:Originally for the fastest automaic i had to change this to the slowest time because there were no automaics...
KhanhSol 23.193 SEC.
Prize: Custom embroidered del Sol Lids brand flexfit hat with Lazy Driver embroidered on back
Trivia quiz winners:
1. Sean C.
2. Stacey K.
3. Bill E.
4. Rick C.
5. Kerry K.
Special thanks to:
Peggy Sue’s diner
Auto Pro Automotive Service Center
Sonic Drive in
Bonanza Lounge
Ed B for the awesome trophies.
Kristina T for the Distance and Fastest Sol awards.
Stew B for the trivia quiz awards.
Jonathan G for the racing awards (Embroidered Hats), and donations to the raffle
Mike B for raffle prizes.
Tom M for raffle prizes.
Anyone else who donated who name I did not catch.
Special thanks to the planning committee, you make it easy to herd cats.
Jmac
Vegas Invasion Chief Cat herder.
