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Old 12-13-2005, 02:31 PM
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Default Feb. 17-19 at VIRginia International Raceway (Registration now open!)

To all PCA racers: Check out the GTS Challenge, hosted by NASA.
First event of the season is Double Sprints at VIR/Long Course on Feb. 18/19. The 17th is a test & tune day. Register at http://www.nasaracing.net/VIR_Feb_06/event.htm

Our full GTS schedule is posted at gtschallenge.com/schedule.htm
You'll find something for everyone from the Southeast, Mid Atlantic, Ohio/Indiana regions. New this year are regions in Southern & Northern California as well as the addition of Rocky Mountains. Give us a try if you haven't done so already!

Olivier Raoust
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Old 12-13-2005, 04:08 PM
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I'll be there. It will be my first ever race it looks like.... So everybody WATCH OUT!

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Good news then, Brian! We look forward to welcoming you to the GTS Challenge. Make sure all your NASA paperwork is in order in plenty of time to avoid last minute hassles.

In addition, check out http://www.gtschallenge.com/rules.htm for complete info on car classification and regs. You will notice that starting in 06 dyno certification is mandatory for your first GTS event. Form to complete is linked in the GTS rules page and we use DynoJets as our standard. GTS stickers will be available for purchase at the track (from me).

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Even for GTSU? Seems like if I'm going to be in GTSU it wouldn't matter what the power to weight ratio is because I'm gonna end up in that class either way.

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Buzz, where do stock 996 Cups fall in Your game?
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Oliver,
Any news on a mid-west schedule?
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"Even for GTSU? Seems like if I'm going to be in GTSU it wouldn't matter what the power to weight ratio is because I'm gonna end up in that class either way."
Brian, dyno certification is mandatory regardless of what class you run in. That class will be determined not only by dyno numbers but also by scaling at the track. All class winners are impounded in addition to random dyno checks.
We have chosen to do this to keep everyone honest and level the playing field in the various classes.

"Buzz, where do stock 996 Cups fall in Your game?"
Glen, there are several 996 Cup cars running in GTS's various regions. There are classified as GTSU.

"Any news on a mid-west schedule?"
Jim, you can find the Ohio-Indiana as well as all the GTS regional schedules at http://www.gtschallenge.com/schedule.htm

NEW NEXT YEAR IN NASA - AND GTS CHALLENGE - ARE THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT MID OHIO ON SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2006
Check out http://www.nasaracing.net/news_2005_NASA-Nationals.htm for details

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Brian, I will see you there. It will be my first as well. Should be interesting
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So will I. Looks like I will be among friends.
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Glen,

I most likely will be attending this race. Maybe you and your car can be reunited for a short time.
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OK, no problem. Just wanted to check.
Old 12-13-2005, 10:51 PM
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What was the weather like last year around that time? Might bring a 964 cup and a spec miata... isn't there a 3 hr enduro too?
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It's only 8 weeks away. That time is going to fly by...Got so much to get prepared!
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i signed up for instructor but not racing ..... they run a great event! been the last 2 years ... fromm 944 turbo s to brand new 997 ... now we will try with a gt3
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Olivier - sent you an email.

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