FP class

[G-REX]

Hey everyone,

Anybody running in this class for the CACC events? I had to get my gears replaced and as a result, the ratios have changed putting me in this class. Just wondering if I will be the only one.

[What understeer?]

It's been a few days and there have been no replies, so here's what I can offer:

Assuming that there are no other untoward modifications on your vehicle, I beleive it is eligible for Street Mod (SM) as, from a brief look through the rules, I cannot find an explicit exclusion of gearing changes from SM.

I don't think anyone runs in FP locally, but don't hold me to that.

[motoring]

Transmissions are free in SM, any gearing you want. If you want to install a Hewland Sequential, go right ahead. No need to go to FP, unless you changed out the bumper beam...

[G-REX]

Great thanks guys, I was sure that gear ratio changes automatically put me into Prepared class. There is definatly lots of people in SM.

[Poopy]

Since I cant start a new thread...

Ive just built a short course offroad race truck, Im thinking of changing up the suspension and setting it up for some autocross. Its basically a toyota pickup caged and gutted, it has a motor swap from a tacoma, but the suspension pickup points are all stock due to the class I race in for the trucks main duty. I just want to get the most racing bang for the buck out of this little truck.

My thoughts are dropped spindles, a more street oriented leaf pack, the suspension is already very stiff from the offroad racing, i might need to tune with front or rear sway bars depending on how it feels. Ive got a set of 18x10 and 18x9.5 wheels for it already.

Any thoughts on what class I could race in? Prepared seems the closest, but maybe modified?

Thanks,

Rob

Heres a couple pictures:

[dutch]

trucks aren't allowed in any class street mod and below(with the exception of the x runner), im not sure about above.

i would imagine your truck is also loud? the sound limits at pitt meadows are very low.

[Turbo Den]

wish someone is racing with the F150 Lightning again. such an awesome sport truck.

[Poopy]

Yes my truck is loud, but I would have no problem putting a different muffler on it.

Hoping its possible....something a little smoother than the dirt track would be a nice change for my back!

[Sead]

Probably not the usual setup scenario we see around here, but it woudl be good to help you explore the options. It woudl definitely be a mod or prepared car and the biggest challenge will be dealing with the center of gravity. At this point you're best of to study the rulebook inside out for those 2 classes and pitch some specific questions back to the crowd here. There are a few fellas that are on the rules committee that should help you interpret some stuff.

[WILDCHILD]

Not 100% up on the rule, but only a very few pickup trucks are eligible to enter solo events.
Center of gravity, and probability of rollover, being the obvious reason they do not qualify.

[Poopy]

When its ready for asphalt, COG won't be an issue, I would imagine it will be as low or lower than most cars. Who should i contact to find out if I can do this?

Thanks for you help so far everyone!

Rob

[Poopy]

According to the SCCA rules...

"Unstable vehicles with a high center of gravity and a narrow track,
including SUV’s, minivans, and 4WD pickups, must be excluded
(e.g. Suzuki Samurai, Scion XB, Jeep CJ series, and GEO Tracker/
Suzuki Sidekick). Extra caution should be exercised with non-
traditional vehicles, e.g. trucks using racing slicks"

My truck is 2wd, so once its lowered there shouldnt be a problem I hope! The only thing I could see in the Prepared category that I wouldnt pass is my lack of a windshield, but lexan windshields are legal so thats easy enough.



Not to mention they have a couple truck classes apparantly:

Solo-Truck
1990 Tony Mashburn Carrollton, GA Toyota Pick-up
Truck Sport
1991 Tony Mashburn Carrollton, GA Toyota Pick-up