SCCA T1 Minimums (Z06)
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SCCA T1 Minimums (Z06)
I tried using the search function on this - many broken links which I assume will reappear once some additional tuning is done for the site.
I'm looking for the -bare minimum- prep for T1 competition. I'm not talking about being competetive, but just what you *must* have at tech to be allowed on the track.
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Must Have
- $50K up front
- $30K/year
;-)
I'm looking for the -bare minimum- prep for T1 competition. I'm not talking about being competetive, but just what you *must* have at tech to be allowed on the track.
[Items Deleted]
Must Have
- $50K up front
- $30K/year
;-)
Last edited by billla; 08-15-2008 at 09:11 PM.
#2
I tried using the search function on this - many broken links which I assume will reappear once some additional tuning is done for the site.
I'm looking for the -bare minimum- prep for T1 competition. I'm not talking about being competetive, but just what you *must* have at tech to be allowed on the track.
Must Have
Should Have
?
I'm looking for the -bare minimum- prep for T1 competition. I'm not talking about being competetive, but just what you *must* have at tech to be allowed on the track.
Must Have
- Front/rear towing eyes
- Fixed racing seat
- Harness per GCR 9.3.18
- Harness bar, roll bar or cage
- Window net or arm restraint
- Fire extinguisher
Should Have
?
#3
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I tried using the search function on this - many broken links which I assume will reappear once some additional tuning is done for the site.
I'm looking for the -bare minimum- prep for T1 competition. I'm not talking about being competetive, but just what you *must* have at tech to be allowed on the track.
Must Have
Should Have
?
I'm looking for the -bare minimum- prep for T1 competition. I'm not talking about being competetive, but just what you *must* have at tech to be allowed on the track.
Must Have
- Front/rear towing eyes
- Fixed racing seat
- Harness per GCR 9.3.18
- Harness bar, roll bar or cage
- Window net or arm restraint
- Fire extinguisher
Should Have
?
Here is a link to the SCCA GCR. This contains all of the safety rules, and Touring class rules..
2008 GCR
Last edited by z28cp; 08-15-2008 at 02:20 PM.
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Also need to remove your airbags. If running with NASA (be silly not to really) also, need to have a master electrical on/off switch. NASA also requires (I expect SCCA not too far behind) either a full containment seat or a right-side window net in addition to the drivers window net. NASA requires a HANS-type device too, again, I expect the SCCA won't be far behind.
Probably need at least 2 sets of race wheels too - you can use stock Z06 sizes, but most all T1 C5's run 17x10 front and 17x11 rear with 315's all the way around. For the budget-minded (me me me!) this provides a steady supply of used tires to run on.
Like has been said many times before, I would recommend if you're thinking about T1 you purchase a car that is already built rather than build one yourself. In the long-run, you can probably get into a competitive car for less than what it would cost you to build your own "bare minimum" car.
T1 is an expensive way to go racing and not give yourself a chance to be competitive! Good luck, and feel free to PM me if you have any questions or need any info. Good luck!
Probably need at least 2 sets of race wheels too - you can use stock Z06 sizes, but most all T1 C5's run 17x10 front and 17x11 rear with 315's all the way around. For the budget-minded (me me me!) this provides a steady supply of used tires to run on.
Like has been said many times before, I would recommend if you're thinking about T1 you purchase a car that is already built rather than build one yourself. In the long-run, you can probably get into a competitive car for less than what it would cost you to build your own "bare minimum" car.
T1 is an expensive way to go racing and not give yourself a chance to be competitive! Good luck, and feel free to PM me if you have any questions or need any info. Good luck!
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St. Jude Donor '07
Both SCCA & NASA offer time trial programs. SCCA also has Solo2 (auto-x). Check out the Northwest Region SCCA site. There does not appear to be a NASA region in the Pacific Northwest!
Also if you are just looking to get on the track there are plenty of HPDE events on Pacific Raceway, Bremerton Raceway, and PIR with various clubs such as PCA, BMW, and such.
Although it would be nice, one just does not hop into W2W racing right off the bat!
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I've realized - in my first year running T1 - that the thrill of racing is less about being the fastest guy on the track because you have a fast car. It's more about getting to actually race against people who are in your class or similar-speed cars. You could learn a ton, have a blast, save some $$, and if - after a couple years - you decide to move up, take another look at the budget and see where you're at.
I mean no disrespect to anybody, but I would rather RACE in a Spec. Miata at this point than HPDE all day long in a ZR1.
Racing a Z is pretty damn fun though - the pain in my wallet is offset by the rush of adrenaline every time I run it!
Just my $0.02, but there are a lot of great ways to go racing and not do it in a Vette. Good luck!
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Unfortunately, I have very limited garage space and virtually no outdoor storage - I have to "run what you brung" and what I'm bringing these days is the Z06. I'll be doing Solo and maybe a little ProSolo along with the occasional track event.
I've started looking at karting at this point for a wheel-to-wheel that I can make work. Not quite what I was looking for, but you can't always get what you want
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We bought a salvage C6 to turn into a track car. The "bargain" has turned into $100,000 after paying for mods to the car, trailer to haul it in and new truck to haul the trailer.
I would definately take the advice of others and look for a car that has already been set up. $30 K for a nicely setup C5 T1 car will give you alot of bang for your buck.
This hobby is not for the faint of heart or faint of wallet.
But it sure is fun!!!
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It is. I am very interested in the NASA TTA class in the c5z. The reason is that the points are very, very tight... even if you wanted to mod your car, there's just not too much room to do so. You have to be under a certain HP to miss moving into the TTS class, and so there's a ceiling.
The result is some amazingly optimized cars. You get either the Z06 guys looking to optimize every point, or the C5 and other guys who can have more freedom to mod up to spec. The different approaches lead to some really interesting choices and cars. I really like the class.
The result is some amazingly optimized cars. You get either the Z06 guys looking to optimize every point, or the C5 and other guys who can have more freedom to mod up to spec. The different approaches lead to some really interesting choices and cars. I really like the class.
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It is. I am very interested in the NASA TTA class in the c5z. The reason is that the points are very, very tight... even if you wanted to mod your car, there's just not too much room to do so. You have to be under a certain HP to miss moving into the TTS class, and so there's a ceiling.
The result is some amazingly optimized cars. You get either the Z06 guys looking to optimize every point, or the C5 and other guys who can have more freedom to mod up to spec. The different approaches lead to some really interesting choices and cars. I really like the class.
The result is some amazingly optimized cars. You get either the Z06 guys looking to optimize every point, or the C5 and other guys who can have more freedom to mod up to spec. The different approaches lead to some really interesting choices and cars. I really like the class.
Besides, if we slow people didn't participate, the fast people would be sad and lonely.
The moral is: Jump in, the water's fine!