What is a "touring car?"

[Matt93SE]

When was that? They have not run together the last 3 years.

Maybe that's the local (COMMA) stuff I'm remembering? I remember seeing race results with SM and SRF together, but it's been some time now..

[Ralf]

Our last Majors at Topeka had SRF and SM together, but there were only 2 SM cars and only one was running competitive lap times. I don't recall if they had a split start or not, but they probably did. http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/...atRace-GP1.pdf

[Matt93SE]

A Majors event with only 2 SM entries? Yeah, that's progress for ya! Keep it up Topeka!!

[Greg Amy]

A Majors event with only 2 SM entries? Yeah, that's progress for ya! Keep it up Topeka!!

Dude, entry just opened up...and there's still significant questions as to what the rules will be going forward (though I predict they'll revert to 2014 regs for the January Florida Majors).

GA, noting that the STAC is looking for resumes...maybe someone we know would want to get involved in the process(es)...?

[Matt93SE]

Greg, I was referring to the HPT race last August with only 14SRF and 2SM.. (See post 392). Both of the strongest spec classes with fewer entries than a December Regional, yet the mothership is touting the Majors program as a resounding success..

With my life and work commitments, I can't volunteer for a committee like that due to the time involved. I had to resign from my local car club stuff that only required 3-4hrs a month because I simply didn't have it to spare. Plus I'm going to Prod. it's cheaper there. :wall:

[Greg Amy]

Greg, I was referring to the HPT race last August with only 14SRF and 2SM.

Heartland Park? I'm surprised they got two...

Sadly, MidDiv is not a useful indicator of the health of Club Racing.

GA, who lived in Texas Region and raced in SWDIV and MidDiv for many years ('90 SSA MidDiv champ, baby!), was in teh very first HPT National, all before deciding to move to New England for better racing pastures...and got stuck here. Oh well, there's always retirement...and I do miss Hallett a lot.

[Matt93SE]

Heartland Park? I'm surprised they got two...

Sadly, MidDiv is not a useful indicator of the health of Club Racing.

GA, who lived in Texas Region and raced in SWDIV and MidDiv for many years ('90 SSA MidDiv champ, baby!), was in teh very first HPT National, all before deciding to move to New England for better racing pastures...and got stuck here. Oh well, there's always retirement...and I do miss Hallett a lot.

Agreed.. SWDIV has a strong SM, SRF, and FM contingent, but almost zilch for IT and GT. Reynolds is in Dallas area and the Saurinos in Tulsa, so Prod is wrapped up. (That said, the Saurino boys are looking to go open wheel and the cars so the throne will be vacant for FP soon.)

There are several tracks in the area, but only a couple that are capable of supporting a Club Race due to lack of facilities/grid/paddock space. We are losing TWS in a few months, but there is talk of another track being built nearby. If it comes through, there will be 9 tracks within a 6 hr tow- 6 or 7 of which could support a club race. Then there's the help of year-round racing if you don't mind racing in a swamp in August! Money is good here with industry and oil, so I'm at a bit of a loss why attendance is lacking here.