dwe8922

I have a friend running a spec boxster in the southeastern races, and the turnout has been low. Is there another class he could run in without making major changes?

paradisenb

For some reason, unknown to me, that class has not caught on in the SE. The cars could run in GTS with NASA. I imagine PCA has a GT class they could slot into as well.

Carrera51

Given that PCA rules now allow the removal of interior trim and carpet, along with door glass, I would think he could run the car in E class. The SPB rules don't allow any mods to the engine, gearbox, brakes etc, that are not allowed in stock class. Will have to add ballast since 97-99 Boxsters in E have to weigh 2905. Put a passenger seat and harness in, then throw some Hoosiers on and go. I would be interesting to see if it would be competitive in E.

For a definitive answer, he could contact one of the PCA Club Racing stewards. Maybe Bruce Boeder (Steward B) will chime in.

Adam@Autometrics

The problem is (probably) going to be the fiberglass top. That is not allowed in E class, so the car would have to run GT where I doubt it would be competitive due to the "spec" limitations.

TIM COSTA

Unless he's using a factory hardtop which some guys in Spec Box are.

Carrera51

Good point on the hardtop. Probably would have to be factory even though it doesn't say either way in the rule book. And I agree with Adam about the car not being competitive in GT.

NJcroc

If run at 2800 pds with driver it should be slot in gt-5s. With an agreesive tire set up and a good driver. it may be competative on lower hp tracks. Records from these two classes are about 3 seconds apart. Hoosiers > 150pds. so while not best in classs. could be fun and potential podium, depending who shows up

Steward B.

I'd suggest that anyone who has specific rule questions which can't be answered by reading the rule book (posted as a PDF on the club racing section of PCA.org) contact the national rules chair, Walt Fricke at: walterfricke@msn.com

SpecBoxsters clearly fit into GT classes and I believe NJcroc is correct in terms of weight to get them into GT5 but I have to confess I haven't done the math to confirm that.

As to whether a fiberglass top gets them bumped out of the stock class, I'd have to ask Walt.

This may fall under the "if the rules don't say it- don't do it" rule, at least in terms of running in stock class but I'd email Walt for confirmation, if I were the car owner.

My bet is there are going to be a bunch more Spec Boxsters showing up in PCA CR shortly in different parts of the country, as they are a fun and reasonably affordable car to race.

Sterling Doc

One thing to think about is that it's hard to grow a class waiting for others to show up. Cars in class breed more cars. If you like the Spec Boxster concept, run in class, spread the good word about how much fun your having, and the class will grow around you. Someone's got to champion the class down there if it is to grow.

Steward B.

Excellent advice.

And the second advice would be to try to convince a few of your buddies to build similar cars.

Around the country we've seen pockets of specific class cars show up and its largely because a group of friends or fellow DE participants have seen a driver or two having fun in a specific class car and purchased or built those cars.

TIM COSTA

That being said, I have a really nice one for sale that one of your friends should buy and that would get the ball rolling!!

TraqGear

That really stinks....great class to run in and great idea. I was looking forward to running it in the future. Haven't done much this year though. Question: In the SE, what seems to be the most dominant classes to run in? (most participants)
BTW, GLWTS Tim!

Astroman

Though far from a spec class, I think E class is still the biggest class anywhere in the country. And it's not all fluff either... many of the best club racers in PCA race in E. Getting on an E class podium is not easy at any track.