Driftz28

I need some help. I am building a GRM 2014 challenge car that I also plan to auto-X regularly when complete but I have no idea what class it will be in.

I am building a 1973 bug with large displacement motor, large wheels and mild suspension. Suspension will be stock mounting locations just upgraded shocks and sways. I may even try forced induction.

Can anyone tell me what class that would put me in or do you need more information?


Thanks for the help.

senor honda

Everything is a trade off, everything is a compromise.

Generally, the best source of class rules is the organization that is putting on the event.
If you are going with Grass Roots Motorsports, you follow their rules.

If you plan to run with some of the other organizations, see how close you come to
a perfect fit in one of their classes. SCCA rules are followed by some clubs, but check
the club's supplementary regs. Around here there are some clubs that have agreed to
use the same rules for competitor convenience.

With the VW for instance, some suspension mods keep you in the stock class,
but a bigger motor may bump you into a modified class, where you might have to
compete with HIGHLY modified cars.

A general principle: Do as much as you can under the stock rules to stay in a
stock class or street class. Once you get into the modified classes, decide if
you are willing to spend the money to beat whatever is winning in the modifieds.
Anything less than fully modifying your car will put you at a disadvantage in
the modified classes.

Some people trailer their cars in, but a daily driven street-driven car will keep
you familiar with the car's handling characteristics, whereas the trailered cars
use up some runs to get familiar with how the car handles.

Going to the autocross school the day before some events will give you some
track time with multiple runs and for some people, lots of track time is more
fun than a limited number of runs. Money versus track time; the schools are
a really good deal.

senor honda

Here's a Saturday autocross school, held the day before an Autocross. I can give
you more info when I hear from you again.-Bob
NOVICE AUTOCROSS SCHOOL
AND OPEN PRACTICE (Saturday)

***Highly recommended for novice drivers***
GATES OPEN AT 7:30AM
REGISTRATION AT 8:00AM
NOVICE CLASS AT 9:00AM SHARP!
(NO LATE ENTRIES FOR SCHOOL)
COST: $ 25.00 PER PERSON
If this is your first time autocrossing check out this link first!!!

NOVICE SCHOOL: Remember, we are always looking for instructors to help out at our schools, this is a great way to help someone just starting out and it also helps you hone your own skills. Having the novice school is a great way to get people started in Autocrossing and let them gain enough information to stay interested.

senor honda

SCCA Solo two rules
http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/...nd%20links.pdf

Driftz28

Thanks for the info. As soon as the car is together I will definitely be attending as many a-X training events as possible.