What classes are there in SCCA?
There are some classes which don’t fit the previous sets, but play an important part of automotive and racing enthusiasts lifestyle. SCCA has classes for karts, Classic American Muscle (CAM), Vintage cars, and College-engineering Formula SAE. There is also a Junior Driver program for kids in age-appropriate karts.
What is an SCCA race car?
Built by SCCA Enterprises these are a single make specification class with tube frame fiberglass bodied sports racers. The cars use sealed transmissions, motors, suspension and specified parts include brakes. The use of standard controlled parts limits the spending for racers without the need to always buy the next exotic race part.
What type of LSD units are allowed in 2WD?
2WD vehicles may use any LSD unit. High flow catalytic converters are allowed, but must attach within six inches of the original unit.
Is this the correct SCCA automobile classification for 2003?
(Copyright Sports Car Club of America 2003; all rights reserved;) It is believed to be correct, but any questions should be referred to the official rules as published by the SCCA. Order your own copy here. Changes since the 2002 Rules are shown like this; Further changes from FasTrack are shown like this. Return to SCCA Automobile Classification
How do I class my car for autocross?
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What is SCCA Solo?
Solo is the SCCA brand name for autocross competition. Solo events are driving skill contests that emphasize the driver's ability and the car's handling characteristics. This is accomplished by driving a course that is designated by traffic cones on a low hazard location, such as a parking lot or inactive airstrip.
How do you become a member of SCCA?
Join the SCCA at https://join.scca.com on any mobile device or complete the form below and return with payment, to SCCA Member Services, P.O. Box 299, Topeka, KS 66601-0299. Dues include payment for monthly subscription to SportsCar magazine ($24 value). Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions.
What is Pax class?
FTP: Fastest Time PAX - The fastest time in an event, once times are adjusted for class potential using the Racer's Theoretical Performance index, often known as RTP or PAX.
What is a street class?
Street – This is the base set of classes for cars with no or minimal aftermarket modifications.
How much does it cost to join SCCA?
SCCA has 115 regional clubs nationwide. When you join, you'll be a member of the National Organization, with a regional membership as well. National membership is $70 for an individual and region membership is usually between $10–$20. That makes a full annual membership a steal at around $85.
How much does it cost to race SCCA?
With entry fees ranging between $250 and $350, clubs must be making a significant amount of money from hosting events, right? At one of the recent SCCA two-day events, the entry fee was $280, which included a practice and qualifying session on Friday, then a race on Saturday.
Do you need a racing license for track days?
The driver must have a valid driving licence and you must have it with you on the race day. Even so, many car track days operate a junior race track driving experience. In this case, a valid driving licence is not needed. Note: You must wear a crash helmet and the majority of the events have helmets for hire.
Why is SCCA a category?
In response to the ever increasing performance of today's street cars and to expand participation by various manufacturers, SCCA has developed a category for those cars which because of their performance potential, required some changes to their wheel/tires and suspension components.
What is the fastest car in the SCCA Pro Racing series?
GT-1 cars are the fastest of the category, and are the closest to the SCCA Pro Racing® Trans-Am® Series. Several of the current front running cars in GT-1 are last year's Trans-Am cars, and many of these GT-1 drivers compete in select Trans-Am events throughout the season. GT-2, GT-3 and GT Lite cars get progressively lighter and less powerful.
What is a super touring car?
Super Touring® features late-model production-based vehicles with a series of modifications to their drivelines and bodywork. The intent of the rules allows World Challenge cars to compete in Club Racing with minimal modifications as well as new cars to be built to the same spec as well. Forced induction may be added to some models and engine swaps are permitted. No model years older than 1985 will be permitted. The STU (World Challenge® Touring Car based) are mid-level performance cars of 3.2 liters and under. STL is a small bore tuner class for cars of 2.0 liters and under. The competitiveness of any given car is not guaranteed.
What cars are in production classes?
Cars included in Production classes come from a diverse group ranging from the MG Midget, Turner, Fiat X1/9, Alfa Romeo Spyder, Austin Healey Sprite, and Lotus Super 7 to the BMW 325, Mazda Miata, RX-7, Nissan 240, Honda Civic, Suzuki Swift GTI and Toyota MR-2.
What is FM in SCCA?
FV includes many home-built cars, as well as cars built by proven manufacturers, and is one of the most competitive and popular classes in SCCA. FV entries all run 1200cc stock VW engines.
What is GT car?
GT cars are purpose-built, highly modified “silhouette” replicas of series-produced sports sedans. GT cars are permitted tube-frame chassis with performance being equalized by allowing cars with smaller engines to compete at a lighter weight. GT-1 cars are the fastest of the category, and are the closest to the SCCA Pro Racing® Trans-Am® Series.
How old is a series car?
There is no age limit, such as Showroom Stock, so Production includes many cars as old as 50 years and as new as current body styles.
What is the fastest car in SCCA?
Formula Atlantic (FA) One of the fastest classes in SCCA, these cars feature full ground effects and large front and rear wings. There are a variety of different chassis including the Swift 014a, Swift 016a and Ralt RT41. There are also multiple engine options available including those from Mazda, Toyota and Honda.
What are the modifications on a race car?
Common modifications include roll cages, race seats, harnesses, stripping the interior and other safety features. There are limitations on the suspension, brakes and engine modifications. For the most part these cars are race version of common production cars with the same exterior look.
What are some examples of V8 cars?
Focuses on American production V8 cars with modified suspension and brakes. Example cars include the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebirds and the Cadillac CTS-V. American Sedan (AS) Photo Courtesy of SCCA San Francisco Region.
What cars can run in Formula Continental?
There are a few types of cars that can run in Formula Continental (FC) but the most common you will see is the Formula Ford 2000 (FF2000). You can spot these cars by the snorkel like intake on the driver right hand side. Many cars use a flat bottom steel tube frame chassis.
What engine is used in Formula Ford?
Previously known as Formula Ford running the 1600cc Kent engine, the class was recently opened up to include a 1.5 liter Honda Fit motor. The cars have narrow tires and no wings making for some great open wheel racing. The class has been around for over 45 years and has a history of being a starter series for professional racers. There are a variety of different chassis manufactures including Lola, Van Diemen and Reynard.
What are some examples of Grand Touring cars?
Example cars include the Nissan 200SX, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Tercel, Mini Cooper, Honda CRX and the MG Midget
What is a pro class?
"Pro" class is available to any competitor who wishes to have morecompetition than they would otherwise have in their standard open class.Pro class competitors will be awarded championship points for the pro classat each event based upon their PAX times from the event.
What is a novice class?
"novice" class is an optional class available for any competitor in his orher first 12 months of competition. A handicapping system (i.e. "PAX") isused within the novice class to allow vehicles of various classes to competeon a weighted scale. This should theoretically remove the car from theequation, allowing drivers to compete on a more level playing field.