2020 rule changes are out
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2020 rule changes are out
Found this interesting:
"Racers might think more about three potential changes which may be put forth for 2021:
The 986 2.7 Boxster, meeting a higher weight minimum, should have the same competition potential as the current 2.5s. This, if the right weights are chosen, could allow heavier drivers to enter SPB without being at a weight disadvantage, and might fend off the inevitable increase in the cost and reduction of availability of 2.5 motors and transmissions. In addition, there might be a benefit in adding an SPB2 class for the 986 3.2 liter cars, following basically the rules for the 2.5s."
The 986 2.7 Boxster, meeting a higher weight minimum, should have the same competition potential as the current 2.5s. This, if the right weights are chosen, could allow heavier drivers to enter SPB without being at a weight disadvantage, and might fend off the inevitable increase in the cost and reduction of availability of 2.5 motors and transmissions. In addition, there might be a benefit in adding an SPB2 class for the 986 3.2 liter cars, following basically the rules for the 2.5s."
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No.
The trans thing is pretty simple fix: let us work with someone to make a 4th gear that doesn't splode.
Want to run a 2.7? Go E or create a different SPB class for them. It's been my experience in other classes where weight has been used to "slow down" higher horsepower cars that it doesn't work. It will be no different than getting stuck behind and E or F car in the corners and watching them drive away on the straights.
The trans thing is pretty simple fix: let us work with someone to make a 4th gear that doesn't splode.
Want to run a 2.7? Go E or create a different SPB class for them. It's been my experience in other classes where weight has been used to "slow down" higher horsepower cars that it doesn't work. It will be no different than getting stuck behind and E or F car in the corners and watching them drive away on the straights.
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No.
The trans thing is pretty simple fix: let us work with someone to make a 4th gear that doesn't splode.
Want to run a 2.7? Go E or create a different SPB class for them. It's been my experience in other classes where weight has been used to "slow down" higher horsepower cars that it doesn't work. It will be no different than getting stuck behind and E or F car in the corners and watching them drive away on the straights.
The trans thing is pretty simple fix: let us work with someone to make a 4th gear that doesn't splode.
Want to run a 2.7? Go E or create a different SPB class for them. It's been my experience in other classes where weight has been used to "slow down" higher horsepower cars that it doesn't work. It will be no different than getting stuck behind and E or F car in the corners and watching them drive away on the straights.
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When I raced in NASA GTS guys would add a ton of ballast to force their M3's into GTS 2 and utterly destroy anyone not in a ballasted M3.
I believe NASA has since changed the rules to prevent that.
We see it in the pro ranks too. Like Mustangs vs Crossbow. Crossbow loses.
It's nice theoretically but HP is king practically.
I believe NASA has since changed the rules to prevent that.
We see it in the pro ranks too. Like Mustangs vs Crossbow. Crossbow loses.
It's nice theoretically but HP is king practically.
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When I raced in NASA GTS guys would add a ton of ballast to force their M3's into GTS 2 and utterly destroy anyone not in a ballasted M3.
I believe NASA has since changed the rules to prevent that.
We see it in the pro ranks too. Like Mustangs vs Crossbow. Crossbow loses.
It's nice theoretically but HP is king practically.
I believe NASA has since changed the rules to prevent that.
We see it in the pro ranks too. Like Mustangs vs Crossbow. Crossbow loses.
It's nice theoretically but HP is king practically.
I'm in....
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