Oh please!!. Stock class autocrossing has not been "where you will be
reasonably able to compete in the car you were introduced to the sport in"
for at least the past ten years. When I ran in stock classes in the 1980's
it was that way. Now its" Wow, great to have you, glad you came out, by the
way, you are going to want to get a spare set of wheels for the "R" rated
tires you'll need (that you cannot run on the street) and don't forget to
put aside $1000-$2000 for those custom struts and shocks you'll need once
you get serious.
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From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
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Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 4:09 PM
To: evolution-discussions@yahoogroups.com; autox@autox.team.net
Subject: UD/BD Explained (was Fastrack)
To me the biggest issues are level of entry and marketing. I feel that STS
should be a class, like stock classes, where you will be reasonably able to
compete in the car you were introduced to the sport in. Given the number of
drivers showing up to their first events in ST cars at local events I am not
willing to greet them with...
"Wow, great to have you, glad you came out, by the way, you are going to
want to remove your drive train, throw everything else away and buy a new
car if
you want to get serious about this."
Secondly, the update backdate gives an advantage to older, lighter cars.
These cars are not going to the marketing tools that SCCA needs to gain
exposure
in the current automotive market place. Go to the local book store and tell
me how many 88-91 Civic's you see on the cover of SuperStreet, Sport and
Compact, etc. I do not think they should be banned by any means, but giving
them an
advantage is self destructive for the club. Some argue that the newer cars
need update backdate the most to keep up with the lighter cars. This is a
novel concept that would work wonderfully if it were affordable to buy a
RSX, and
all the Type S parts and do a conversion. Simply put, it is not.
A secondary point is class identify. STR was removed largely because it
looked too much like Street Prepared. Now STS and Street Prepared are
getting
closer and closer with each hybrid.
And I will say for the record:
Anyone who thinks the Civic is the only car to have has not faced a certain
west coast Escort GT.
- and -
Having driven a fully prepared RSX Type S, I believe it is the best eligible
for the class.
Heyward Wagner
Team Underdog Racing
91 Honda Civic Si (STS)
91 Toyota MR2 (SOLD!!)
02 Toyota Tundra
www.teamunderdog.com
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