Mark Darby wrote:
>
> Hi Team!
Hi Mark!
> I just had the question run through my mind. Since
> the Type R and the DSM(whatever that stands for)Turbos
DSM = Diamond Star Motors
> are not currently allowed in STS ,with the proposed
> changes,will they be? Or will the NEON no longer be
> eligable for STS?
Not unless they change the rules for STS/R eligibility.
> When they created the class STS,they had the
> where-with-all not to place the NEONS with the Type
> R's or DSM Turbos,
No they didn't. The Neon is listed as an "example" of an eligible car, but
it is not specifically classed in ST. The Type R and the Eclipse/Talon Turbo
are not specifically excluded, they just fail to meet the criteria.
> how come they decided that the cars
> should become classmates in their stock forms?
Whose they? I think you're looking for conspiracies where they don't exist.
The SCAC does not worry about classes outside of stock when they are
classing stock. The Integra GS/R runs in GS against both your offending
examples and is a good deal slower than a Neon in stock trim.
Same can be said of the Probe/MX-6 and Camaro. There was a time when those
were the "big dogs" of GS. Things change.
> Any info would be greatly appreciated as it will be
> included in my 37th email to the SCCA regarding the
> reclassifications.
Why do you think the SCCA cares about *our* speculation regarding what
*they* were thinking. If you want to impress them, send facts. Fact is that
the Neon and Type R are pretty close. See the recent post regarding winning
times at NT events. Cars that consistently finish within a second of each
other are pretty evenly matched.
Otherwise, you could always come over to Street Touring. Love to have you.
Eric Buckley
7STR: 98 Integra GSR
St Louis Region
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