John H

NA 3.4 liter weighs 2060 with some gas. I was told it dynoed at 360 hp but I am taking it tomorrow to have the dyno pulls for NASA and the tech inspection as well. If it does not pass tech (which I don't think will be a problem since it is a Kelly-Moss built car), I'll be running my 993 in GTS3 which is the car I've been running all year.

I got really frustrated running NASA because the 993 is too heavy for GTS3 if you still want to run PCA D class. I've had the door panels on and off, spare tire out, passsenger seat and belts in and out too many times this year.

There have been three Ohio/Indiana region ringers in GTS3 all season, two BMW's and Sasha Clark in his modified 993. I cannot even stay close. In fact, in the last race, I got lapped by one of the BMW's. Most of it has to do with the driver but my 993 being 400 lbs overweight doesn't help a whole lot.

Jim @ EuroWerks

So Brian, I guess that means you're in ? We'll be there with Drinnen and The Green monster . Jim

BrianKeithSmith

No I won't be there. Unless Ed McMahon shows up t my house between now and Monday.

Brian

Jim @ EuroWerks

What the heck Brian . You know the green monster is hungry !
Whats your next event on schedule ?

BrianKeithSmith

My munster is hungry for some green as well, as in some $$$ green.

38D

I'm not sure it's the weight that matters in your case. You should have around 240rwhp and weigh in at 3064. That's a p/w of 12.7, which seems like it would be ok. To me, it's all the other goodies you are missing: short gears, monster brakes, big wing, wider wheels, etc. Those are free in NASA GTS , and would make a huge difference to lap times.

John H

True to a certain extent. Couple the changes you mentioned with a lightening program like fiberglass fenders up front and wider fg flares in the rear and you have Sasha Clark's car.

NASA weight includes the driver too. I could theoretically get the car down to 2750 lbs and be okay.

My problem is the changes put me into GT2S in PCA and I am a moving chicane there.

analogmike

Is a GT3 cup allowed in the GTS classes? I calculate it as being in the 2nd fastest class... should be tought to beat?

Eric in Chicago

Mike,
Any German made car is allowed. Norm has had his beast out a couple of times and had some comp. at Putnam last year with a factory BMW race car. NASA is a great race group, would love to see some of the PCA cuppies join the fun! I hope this National Championship format (and prize money) will attract more PCA club racers next season!

BrianKeithSmith

Yes a GT3 Cup falls into GTS-5, same class as my car. I have yet to outrun a GT3 Cup car unless it was driven by :


Plus, there's a GT3RS registered for Nationals I noticed in GTS-5.

Brian

JWERION

How many NASA GTS races do you have to attend in order to go to Nationals?
I am thinking of racing with this group next year and would like to compete in the nationals.

Eric in Chicago

This year, earning points in 5 races gets you to National Championship race(2 races per weekend) It may change next year.

Chaos

Great car,see you Wed.

bgiere

GTS paddock is all set up! We are near the showers area in the grass...Look for the Porsche, BMW and German flags....

John H

Can't wait. I am rolling in Tuesday evening. See ya'all there