Frankenstein Swaps in the Long races?

[jjjanos]

That trick should work, but you'd need a NASA logbook and race history to make it legit.

I don't think so. You just need to meet their (NASA's) rules.

[evanwebb]

I don't think so. You just need to meet their (NASA's) rules.

Thanks that's my understanding, there is nothing in the ITE rules that say anything about bringing a logbook from some other sanctioning body.

[Gregg]

Except you should be ready for this:

It is the responsibility of the competitor to prove that the car is eligible and is in compliance with the rules as stated in the sanctioning body rule book.

DC Region has bounced cars for this before.

[evanwebb]

Except you should be ready for this:

DC Region has bounced cars for this before.

Hi Gregg, thats fine, I don't have the DC ITE rules in front of me but I'm assuming you are quoting from them. If I bring the NASA rulebook along and have the ITE rep (is it still Ed York?) and/or a tech inspector go over the car can I get some kind of certificate of compliance or equivalent? Always subject to protest of course but at least that would give all involved some confidence at the outset.

[callard]

What Greg said above is true. The DC Region IT-E rules were written to provide ex-Pro Series race cars a home when they were no longer legal through ageing out in their series. This required that the car have provenence (a Pro Series log book with races in which it had participated). Clones and home brews were not welcome in the DC Region's IT-E rules set. Other Regions didn't require provenence, only that the car was a clone of an actual Pro Series car. DC Region Tech required the Pro Series specifications for the car provided by the driver. A NASA class isn't considered a Pro-Series; think Grand-Am, Motorola Cup, IMSA, SCCA's own Pro Series, etc.

With that said, I'm sure it will/has changed. You pays your money and takes your chances.
Chuck

[evanwebb]

Hi Chuck, Yes originally the DC region ITE rules were rather restrictive but they were liberalized substantially about 3-4 years ago. Here's the whole DC Region ITE Rulebook:

WASHINGTON DC REGION SCCA
2010 Improved Touring Expanded (ITE)
CLASS RULES:

The purpose of the WDCR-ITE class is to allow cars from different organized series that competed on DOT tires
and a stock chassis to compete on a regional level. Cars that are eligible may not be equal to each other in a
completive nature. ITE will be participating in the Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series Championship.
All vehicles must possess an SCCA vehicle logbook. Vehicles are specifically permitted to display contemporary
and current decals. Sanctioning body identifications, other than SCCA must be covered.
All competitors must conform to the SCCA GCR (General Competition Rules).
All competitors must have in their possession a sanctioning body rule book, (GCR, Pro Racing Regulations, IMSA,
Code/Competition Rules, etc.) and an official manufacture’s shop manual(s) to authenticate the vehicle and its
state/condition of preparation.
It will be the responsibility of the ITE representative and the Chief Scrutineer to monitor compliance with the rules.
Non compliance with the rules shall be reported to the Chief Steward. It is the responsibility of the competitor to
prove that the car is eligible and is in compliance with the rules as stated in the sanctioning body rule book.
All vehicles may be subjected to being weighed and/or a compliance check.
The WDCR-ITE class includes competition vehicles from:

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Escort World Challenge

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SCCA World Challenge

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IMSA (Street stock classes)

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Motorola Cup

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Grand AM Cup

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Honda-Michelin Challenge, Players Challenge

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Firehawk Series

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Corvette Challenge

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SSA & SSGT (SCCA Showroom Stock)

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SCCA Pro Solo Street Prepared Class

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NASA Performance Touring A (PTA)

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NASA Super Touring (ST)

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NASA Honda Challenge (H1)

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NASA American Iron Extreme (AIX)

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BMWCCA HP

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BMWCCA IP

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BMWCCA JP
Other vehicles may be considered only after a formal request is made to either the WDCR Club Office or the ITE
Administrator. If approved, that class would be eligible for competition the following year.
The WDCR-ITE Class Administrator: Edward York at [email protected]