SCCA Regions across the north east band together to include ITEZ class.

[ner88]

So, what would be the difference between ITE and ITEZ?
other than ITE awards trophies........
A guy in a Spec Miata can remove his restrictor and run ITEZ for track time??

[Greg Amy]

So, what would be the difference between ITE and ITEZ?

"The [ITEZ] rule set adopted is designed to allow any car that meets Improved Touring safety rules a place to race. In other word there are no illegal cars."

"The purpose of the ITE class is to allow vehicles from other professional race series, Pro-Rally, Showroom Stock (those not otherwise eligible for IT or SS) and equivalent marque club classes to compete at a regional level."

A guy in a Spec Miata can remove his restrictor and run ITEZ for track time??

Yes! In fact, that's a very, very good thing, because I'm hearing that we're getting very low on race groups that Spec Miatas are compliant to run to! In addition, I think any Spec Miata would be right proud to be able to win a Regional championship in a class designed for Chumps!

And don't forget to remove that plate; you wouldn't want to get beat by a Lemons! You'd never hear the end of the ribbing from your fellow drivers!

GA

[dickita15]

So, what would be the difference between ITE and ITEZ?
other than ITE awards trophies........

well lets go back and review the statement of intent in the rule set. just because people can find ways to pervert that intent does not mean ot is not worth doing.

The purpose of IT‐EZ is to create a regional class where cars built for ChumpCar or Lemons racing, or for cars that could be ITE legal but do not belong in the fast race group, to have a place to race on an SCCA Regional race weekend. As opposed to any other class of SCCA road racing, IT‐EZ competition is designed as a “fun run” class, without any promise of intent of performance equitability. IT‐EZ is designed to provide a way for drivers to earn an SCCA racing license and race in regional competition, with the absolute lowest cost vehicle. In no way will any waivers be considered or granted in areas regarding safety of vehicle or driver.