>From: Chuck Sadek <csadek@nswc.navy.mil>
>Subject: Re: Poping of of 2nd gear
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>Hi all,
> I have been following this with interest as I am nearing completion
>of my Corvair Yenko Stinger. What makes sense to me is to follow, as a
>guideline, the SCCA Historic Specs where they exist; for me, drum brakes,
>some hard bushings and spherical (heim), original gearbox, updated safety,
>(no Webers in SVRA but ok in HSR, etc.), modified as allowed thru 1972. I
>started with info from "Mr Racing Corvair", Jim Schardt to make it
>legal.."for the period thru '72". Hell, the car is a D Prod car, not a GT3.
>If I want a GT3, I'll make one and race it in GT3.
> SVRA seems to have a good balance of what vintage is about. I think
>they are somewhat restrictive in some of their rules but I choose to play by
>them. I do think some of the tire specs are a little restrictive in some
>other organizations/sanctioning bodies.
> Maybe there needs to be bopth true vintage and a more modified
>"outlaw" series. Perhaps an HSR where rules are liberal is ok. Everyone
>knows and can choose to participate or not. I am not changing to disk
>brakes for the HSR races..it would be a lot easier to get quality pads vice
>shoes, tho! :)
>
>>Brian's hit's on a couple of the biggest problems around right now.
>>When does authenticity become onorous and get in the 'way' of having a good
>time?
>. We are trying to get our racers to run to
>>more restricted regs. than just about any club in the East except VSCCA -
>and we're not always winning. Last year we
>>mandated all our pre'61 cars and Juniors who are on 13" rims to only use
>Dunlop L section or equivalent. It's tough to get
>>compliance when we getting the argument that 'I won't be competitive when I
>race in the states!" It's been a struggle up
>>until now since we only allow 948cc in Bugeyes when most groups let 1275s
>run...the tires make us seem really
>>draconian in comparison.
>
> I think you are overdoing it up there in the frozen North! A little
>common sense, a little compromise and perhaps the sanctioning bodies getting
>together to agree..goodness gracious, a novel thought!...on some of the more
>contentious issues. You all realize it is about # of racers and ultimately
>money. That is why there needs to be more commonality...everyone would have
>to comply (or race the "outlaw" series)... However, I used SCCA specs as
>they cover most everybody's rules.
> If it was allowed 'then', then run it 'now' in vintage.
>
>>I don't get it.
>>Mike
>
>Hope to see you all soon.
>Chuck
>YS073
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