MEMBER ADVISORIES
1. Those members who choose to use a head and neck restraint are strongly urged to purchase an SFI certified unit. Those devices that have alternate attachment points to the driver restraint system are noncompliant with current rules.
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C. Based on member input, a Regional Class meeting or exceeding the participation requirements outlined in paragraph 17.1.11.A. for one (1) year may be considered for inclusion in the National Championship racing program, except Improved Touring.
Maybe several regions could work together to develop a series of production based classes that closely shadow Improved Touring cars--wink wink nudge nudge. Maybe extend the "Radial Sedan" class from the left coast? This is assuming that competitors wanted in to the whole National thing. I really don't, but that is a debate for another thread.
Jim Cohen
ITS 66
CFR
Nice ITR is a go!
Nice rules for SM! no more 1k clutches!
I hope FWD adders help the GSR/all FWD in ITS get a diet
Evan Darling
ITR BMW 325is build started...
SM (underfunded development program)
SEDIV ITA Champion 2005
sometimes racing or crewing Koni Sports Car Challenge
Anybody have an insight into the 'proposed reorganization of the GCR' that was developed by JoAnne Jensen and presented to the Board by Jeremy?
Also, what is the 'less requent medical exam criteria for competition licenses....'
Bill Stevens - Mbr # 103106
BnS Racing www.bnsracing.net
92 ITA Saturn
83 ITB Shelby Dodge Charger
Sponsors - Race-Keeper Data/Video Aquisition Systems www.race-keeper.com
Simpson Performance Products - simpsonraceproducts.com
I can think of one and only one HNR that would be affected by this "advisory"...MEMBER ADVISORIES
1. Those members who choose to use a head and neck restraint are strongly urged to purchase an SFI certified unit. Those devices that have alternate attachment points to the driver restraint system are noncompliant with current rules.
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Any concern about an appearance of impartiality on the part of the CRB seems to be waning...
I do too, but my request, Andy's and Zsolt's were in there and all we got was a "Thank you for your letter."
I hope FWD adders help the GSR/all FWD in ITS get a diet
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Jeremy Billiel
Nice ITR is a go!
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Nice ITR is a go!
Nice job for all of you that worked so hard for this!
Not IT-related, but:
The following items were withdrawn by the Club Racing Board: Item 9. Effective 11/1/06: Reclassify the 1995-98 LP Dodge Neon (SOHC and DOHC) from EP to FP at current EP weight, with .450 inch lift on
the camshaft, and 11.0:1 compression ratio.
NOT RECOMMENDED: EP - Reclassify the LP 1990-94 Nissan NX2000/Sentra SE-R and 200SX/SE-R to FP (Amy). The cars are classified correctly." (I had requested it moved to FP with the same compression-ratio and camshafts limitations that others in the class are getting, same as the Neon above).
Yet, the Acura Integra LS, the very same car that runs in ITA with us very competitively, was classified in FP this year with - wait for it - .450" camshaft lift and 11.0:1 compression. There are numerous other ITA-classed vehicles (mostly Hondas) that have also been reclassed to FP from EP at the same limitations.
Sigh. With the NX and the Neon it's 2002 all over again...
You wade into the Amazon of Production, you deal with the critters you're going to find there...
K
That's exactly what i was thinking when I read gregs letter in Fastrack.....brave...very brave.
Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
for sale: 2003 Audi A4 Quattro, clean, serviced, dark green, auto, sunroof, tan leather with 75K miles.
IT-7 #57 RX-7 race car
Porsche 1973 911E street/fun car
BMW 2003 M3 cab, sun car.
GMC Sierra Tow Vehicle
New England Region
lateapex911(at)gmail(dot)com
Nicely put. Always an adventure when dealing with the CRB...You wade into the Amazon of Production, you deal with the critters you're going to find there...
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Looks like I'll be building the ITA Neon this winter instead of the FP Neon...
Paul Sherman
Wichita Region
'96 Neon #19 ITA (finally )
Formerly known as P Sherm
Joined 30 Sep 02
Member No. 1176
I found it interesting that the BOD also rejected the SFI requirement for roll bar padding.
dick patullo
ner scca IT7 Rx7
C. Based on member input, a Regional Class meeting or exceeding the participation requirements outlined in paragraph 17.1.11.A. for one (1) year may be considered for inclusion in the National Championship racing program, except Improved Touring.
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I like being a part of one of the largest club racing catagories and then being told I don't count. I like it so much that I never want to see IT results in SportsCar.
Scott Peterson
KC Region
83 RX7
STU #17
Well, if there was ever any doubt at least now we know EXACTLY where we stand with the boys in Topeka. Not that there was ever any doubt.
I like being a part of one of the largest club racing catagories and then being told I don't count. I like it so much that I never want to see IT results in SportsCar.
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I think the DC region needs to add a new regional-only class. We could call the class TI (Touring/Improved).
Earl R.
240SX
ITA/ST5
You're right, there never was any doubt. Looks great to an outsider too. They talk about ITR being a home from some ex- Touring 2 and Touring 3 cars. You get to 'improve' your car by losing your ability to run for a National Championship. What are they afraid of? Why not make every class eligible, and let the drivers speak w/ their entries?Well, if there was ever any doubt at least now we know EXACTLY where we stand with the boys in Topeka. Not that there was ever any doubt.
I think the DC region needs to add a new regional-only class. We could call the class TI (Touring/Improved).
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Did anybody notice that they lowered the participation standards? Went from 3.5 CPR (cars per race) from the top 5 Divisions to 2.5 CPR for all Divisions. Do these people have any idea how foolish policies like that make them look? You don't need to average 3 cars per race, across the country, yet you get to run for a National Championship? Granted, you have to be one of the top 24 classes, and it's pretty much a given that once a class doesn't make the Runoffs, that it will be next to impossible to get back there.
I only got to skim through FasTrack yesterday, I need to read it through a couple of times to see what other weasly (sp?) language they've come up with.
You're right, there never was any doubt. Looks great to an outsider too. They talk about ITR being a home from some ex- Touring 2 and Touring 3 cars. You get to 'improve' your car by losing your ability to run for a National Championship. What are they afraid of? Why not make every class eligible, and let the drivers speak w/ their entries?
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They are afraid of what happened in Spec Miata. They know that another set of classes that offers close competition at a reasonable operating cost will kill off some of the over-priced elite classes the club is now pushing.
These people are out of touch.
Scott Peterson
KC Region
83 RX7
STU #17
Well, my thoughts on this are mixed. At first blush it seems we are getting the short end of the stick by being forever banned from national racing, and I do admit that it does look appealing from the outside.
As I think about it though, I think I support the 'forever regional' clause. Have you ever been to the runoffs? The cost of making your way to the front now is getting out of hand. If IT were in the hunt for one of the 'top 24' what do you think would happen to the cost of IT racing?
I'm afraid of what happened to SM too. Three years ago you could run up front in a $10K car. Now a 'crate' engine from one of the big names is half that, and one of their 'better' engines is quite a bit more. All this in a class with eight pages of rules, the first of which is IIDSTYCTYC.
Besides, as I age, I'm past worrying about the 'we're better than you and don't you forget it' BS.
Ty Till
#16 ITS
Rocky Mountain Division
2007 RMDiv ITS champion
That's funny, I haven't seen any 'Make IT a National Class" letters hit the CRB.
Trust me when I say this: In some pockets of the country, nothing would change, but in a whole bunch, it would require everyone to step up to this at a minimum:
Pro motor
Better bits and pieces
Tons of test days
New tires every 6-8 heat cycles
The bottom line is that the more attractive the class becomes, the more people - and the more money - come with it. Some of the cars I see winning in some parts of the country could NEVER win in others. Most people play to the strength of their competition in any sport. Haveing said that, I am all for IT going National but there are PLENTY of people who have seen what it has done to the 'average' SM guy and are against it.
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