Originally Posted by
jhooten
It is time to put the spice back into IT racing. I propose a new class to be known as Spec CVPI. These things are plentiful and can be had at give away prices. It may be a little hard to fit the roll cages around the divider between the front and back seats but I'm sure that can be worked out. That is the only allowed modification, the addition of a roll cage.
Actually, this should not be a problem. Most "cage" dividers use an "integrated" roll bar. May have to change wall thickness and Dia, but easily done.
Originally Posted by
jhooten
The cars have to be run with the stock seats and belts to give the drivers the true In Hot Pursuit feel. And to that end the race procedures will need a little modification. On the pace lap you must be eating a donut and have a cup of scalding hot coffee tucked between your legs while typing on an MDT. As the field comes around to the starter and the green flag waves you must throw the coffee and remainder of the donut out the passenger side window, turn on the lights and siren and transmit on the radio "car /your car number/ responding code three. As you circulate around the track you must pick up the mic at each turn and announce "turning left at turn 2" or what ever is appropriate for the current turn.
PIT manuver to complete a pass is optional.
I'm in. But you forget. This is the new Millenium. No longer is it coffee and doughnuts, it's Cuppucino or Latte' and a whole wheat bagel with light spread.
FWIW, 3 years ago our Region started an "Emergency Services Challenge." We invited the local police, fire, troopers, sheriff, and EMS to come compete in a celeberty style challenge. It has been a great success, we use a "borrowed" CV from the local Ford dealer but since they have become scarce since they are no longer made and last year we used a Taurus. Each team has two drivers. All compete on the same autox course during a normal event. The local region kicks in a few dollars and we solicite donations. Winner of the challenge gets to pick their favorite charity and the money goes there. Great fun.
Also, I will be there when this class competes in it's first race. I have 25 years of experience behind the wheel of a Police Interceptor although the first one was a Pontiac big block. I am now retired. All of the things described come second nature to me but I should add that if I am in second place I will call my crew to place spike stripes to disable the lead car!!
Now, Tow vehicle. Ron, not quite as much HP but with a couple of minor changes I should be able to reach 425 hp or so in my duramax but you will clearly have me on weight. Your on
Paul Ballance
Tennessee Valley Region (yeah it's in Alabama)
ITS '72
1972 240Z
"Experience is what you get when you're expecting something else." unknown
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