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Old 09-29-2023, 01:18 PM
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Default What Autocross class?

Just bought a heavily mod'd out 2006 Cayman S. Local P-club is confused on what class to put me in. Me, I'm definitely a novice, only done 2 autox's.

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2006 Cayman S with Tiptronic
Flat 6 Innovations Stage II Engine Rebuild
Cayman R Suspension

Girodisc Slotted Brake rotors
Carnewal Modified Stock Exhaust

Softronic intake plenum and DME flash
Power Steering cooler

BBI Harness/Rollbar
Recaro racing seats
5 point harness

19" Champion forged track wheels with Federal 595R5-Pros
FVD Brombacher Motorsports Oil Pan w/ X51 Baffles
Old 09-29-2023, 07:00 PM
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When I recently bought my first P car ( 718 GTS), I realized that many if not all PCA have their own local rule point based system which don't necessarily match any rules used at Natl events, none of which SCCA rules. My advice would be to find local rules points structure yourself, be honest as to changes and self class.
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In our PCA Region (Maverick) you would be in P5 (All modified street legal Porsches). If you were stock it would be P2.
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I would start with the PCR: https://mediaassets.pca.org/pages/mi...rules_2023.pdf

Figure out where you would be and why and then discuss any local differences with the local region. If you know your PCR class they can probably translate that to a local class without too much trouble. Like Earlydays said you are probably in Production (P) class. I think, w/r/t the PCR, you would be P04 (page 20).
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...............and after you have pulverized a few pylons, get some decent sticky tires as those Federals are not assisting all the fun things your car has had done.
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totally agree with Z3papa!

Here's an easy answer: If your local region has a NOVICE class, enter that! Some clubs will just do Novices and not worry about competition, gives you a year to gain experience.

Otherwise, like edfisherjr says, give your best guess, tell the club up front your thinking, enter, and drive!



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