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TOPEKA, Kan. (August 8, 2012) – The early registration deadline, and the significant discount on entry fees that comes with it, for the 40th Tire Rack Solo National Championships in Lincoln, Neb., falls this Friday, August 10, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.

Already, 990 drivers are registered for the largest competitive motorsports event in the world, scheduled for September 4-7 at the Lincoln (Neb.) Airpark. Prior to Friday at midnight, the reduced entry fee for the event is $158. Once the deadline passes, entries will still be accepted, but the full price of $308 applies.

The week is split in half, with each class participating in either a Tuesday/Wednesday or a Thursday/Friday session, minimizing the time commitment for participants.

Additionally, those attending the event should be sure that they’ve registered for all of the appropriate contingency programs available at the Tire Rack Solo National Championships. SCCA contingency sponsors have pledged tens of thousands of dollars in cash and prizes to top finishers at the event, though many have a pre-registration requirement.