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RE: VTR 2005 Event Results / Awards

To: tr3driver@comcast.net
Subject: RE: VTR 2005 Event Results / Awards
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:24:46 -0700
> Randall, I should have known you would come up with a question not
> specifically covered in the rules, but I think it would be reasonable
> to  assume that
> since VTR rules allow stock class cars to have engine swaps within
> their model
> range, they might also be allowed wheel swaps.

Oh great !  Then since small changes in engine size are allowed (87mm liners in
a TR3), then small changes in wheel width are allowed too, right ?

> > I'm also still having a hard time with the concept that, as the  rules are
> > written, a potential Concours winning car could be classified as  "modified"
> > for VTR autocross ...

> unless we do Concours judging on course at the Autox or run the Autox on  the
> Concourse show field, I don't see the conflict.

Maybe one of us needs glasses.  You don't see any inconsistency in a "Concours
correct" car being considered "modified" ?

> nothing says the wheels on the car at the autox have to be the same wheels
> on the car at the show - and a Stag would be almost the only Triumph
> big enough
>  to carry an extra set of wheels, wouldn't it?

LOL !  Ok, guess I deserved that.  With the hardtop on, I have a hard time even
getting myself into my Stag.

> Of course the stock class rules allow trailer hitches so you can pull a
> little trailer with those autocross wheels on it.

Well Gee ... Just how many modifications does it take to qualify for "stock" ?
Now I've got to add a trailer hitch, change the wheel studs to a non-original
length, add spacers under my wire wheel adapters (and hope the Concours judges
don't notice), buy a set of non-original wheels (not to mention buying a trailer
that's not factory original) ... all just to compete in the stock category ?

:^)

Randall




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