Differences in ITA and ITS?

[Double_R]

Just wondering what exactly what to differences between the two. Also as someone getting started in racing wheel to wheel this year, which should I start in?

[dickita15]

well first of all welcome.
the prep rules for ITS, ITA, ITB and ITC are pretty much the same. the cars classed are different. ITS features BMWs 2nd gen Rx7s ect.
ITA is crxs, integeras, 1st gen rx7s ext.
you need to buy a GCR (general competition Rules) from SCCA.org. it lists all the cars as well as the allowed and required modifications. do not do anything untill you have the book. it is $25. also go to an event see what cars are running in each class and talk to a few drivers (they all love to talk about themselves).
dick

[Knestis]

It's an over-generalization but a car typically gets more expensive as the classes go up in performance - ITC, ITB, ITA, and ITS, from least to most expensive (assuming similar levels of preparation).

ITC seems typically to have the smallest classes but depending on where you race, any of the classes offer someone to race with.

Your decision might hinge on what kind of car you like, as some makes are competitive (or even eligible) for some classes but not others. Otherwise, your decision might come down to what you can find that is already well prepared. Have fun!

Kirk

[Festus E. Simkins]

The difference between ITA and ITS......


SPEED AND MONEY

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Drive well.

[Eagle7]

Originally posted by Festus E. Simkins:
The difference between ITA and ITS......


SPEED AND MONEY
At Grattan last weekend two ITA cars lapped 3/4 of the ITS and 3/4 of the AS cars.

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Marty Doane
ITS RX7 #13
CenDiv WMR

[C. Ludwig]

And Colin could of won ITS in his CRX at Gingerman earlier this year. Yeah, he was lots quicker than me. http://Forums.ImprovedTouring.com/it/frown.gif

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Chris Ludwig
08 ITS RX7 CenDiv

[Chuck Davis]

In the list of replies someone noted the difference between ITA & ITS is "speed and money". Amen on the money. I'm close to finishing a '94 Acura Integra. To date the estimated cash outlay is $16,000 but still not finished. Find yourself a nice ITC Honda. You'll have lots of fun, be competitive and avoid the price of building something from scratch.


Chuck

[oanglade]

Heck, you can also find ITA CRXs for less than $5k...

[gsbaker]

Whoa! Timeout!

How about race-ready ITA car for only $3,750?

IT Forum member "Fleetcare" has a thread in General Discussions titled "How to sell a race car?"

He claims about $10K invested and even has it on E-Bay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2437419110 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6255&item=2437419110)

This sounds like a no-brainer if you want to get on the track quickly and cheaply.

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Gregg Baker
Isaac, LLC
[email protected]

[itaracer]

Double R,

Dick is right. First get a GCR first. If your order one be sure to order a 2004. Once you've looked over the GCR and decided what class you want to run in look at the cost of a race ready car on any of the various race car classified pages including the one for this group to get an idea of the cost. You may also want to to a Build vs. Buy analysis but most often you can buy a race ready car for far less than you can build one. Expecially in teh next few months as many race ready cars will be up for sale at seasons end.
You will want to go to a couple of races to get the general "feel" of a race weekend. Talk to some drivers, check out some cars, get some ideas, ask some questions, take some photos. You may be able to crew for someone. If you do you will learn tons in one weekend.
Schedule and addend a drivers school. You'll need to complete 2 schools to get your Novice Permit.

Welcome aboard.


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Mark Jeffery
ITA #92 '85 RX7
MidDiv - Arkansas Region

[four27]

Originally posted by oanglade:
Heck, you can also find ITA CRXs for less than $5k...