^^^ John, you actually cannot autoX the xB at an SCCA event anymore. The original xBs are on the SCCA stock vehicle exclusion list because they have displayed a tendancy to go up on two wheels in autoX situations. I think the new, big, heavy xB is still OK - though IIRC, you have the older style...

Andrew

 

man thats a lot of events i wish tidewater SCCA held that many. We have a couple chapters in this area but its hard to make it 3-4 hours just to race for about 20 min

 

DANG! I heard of that for some small suv's but didn't pay that close attention. I also thought that they could run but not with R-comps, I guess not. I have 480 treadwear tires so I know it will slide before it goes on 2 wheels but oh well.

 

^^^ Let me check with the safety steward and get back to you...

 

I heard back from our Safety Chief, and he says no on the xB - regardless of what tires are on it, it's still on the exclusion list. And it would jeopardize the event insurance if they let someone run one.

Yeah the exclusion list is mostly SUVs and 4x4 trucks. But the xb is one of the few non-truck-based vehicles on it...

Andrew

 

Thanks for checking Andy. I guess I'll have to share a vehicle. My brother and his Mini or EJO and his S or I might have to take you up on your offer but I know your car is fast and it might bruise my ego when you are faster than me

 

i'm thinking of doing the june 1st event with a few friends

 

For those that are new to autoX, or just want to take an excellent car control course there is a Novice School that will be held August 23 and 24. The 23rd is the classroom session, and the 24th is the driving instruction part of the school. You should attend both days. This is the 3rd and final novice school for this year.

Info is here:
http://www.phillyscca.com/forum/view...php?f=8&t=4069

Register here. There are still spots left:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/eve...7CB1A12555F993E

It's $125 for those with a current SCCA membership, and it's $140 if you are not a member.

Andrew