I just started a thread on the forums hawaii scca section to see if I can somehow get STR going this year. I have no interest in being out classed by R compounds for another year and am hoping to get a chance to test out the STR environment.

Would anyone who wants to run STR or thinks they might run an autocross event this year please go to

http://forumshawaii.net/vbb/showthread.php...298#post6510298

and post up saying you would also like to run STR. Also if you know anyone else that might run a car in STR let them know as well? If we legitimately can't show enough interest then I will accept it, but if we get 10+ people saying they would run in STR then I don't understand why they wouldn't let us do it.....

THANKS




In case you don't know if you can run STR or not
http://cms.scca.com/documents/Fastrack/09/...astrack-aug.pdf
page 21

 

justin -- someone asked jenn this.. let me copy what he told me:

In other words we'll know by the start of the 2011 season next year if we'll have an STR class locally.

Also, I'll PM you with more info.

 

what mods would consider u str class?

 

see page 21 of the pdf

"STREET TOURING
- Per the STAC, the following rule change proposal is published for member comment:
Change subsection 14.10.I to read as follows:
“Upper engine shields made of plastic material, the purpose of which is to hide mechanical components in the engine
compartment, may be removed if they have a solely aesthetic and/or acoustic function.”
- Per the STAC, the following revised version of the STR proposal is published for member comment (significant changes are
shown in italics):
“Street Touring Class R (STR)
Class requirements and restrictions:
- Only those cars listed below are eligible
Eligible vehicles are:
- Honda S2000
- Mazda Miata (except Mazdaspeed)
- Mazda MX5 Miata (’06-‘09)
- Toyota MR2 (non S/C, non-turbo)
- Toyota MR2 Spyder
- BMW Z3 (non-M)
- BMW Z4 (non-M, non-turbo)
- BMW M Coupe & M Roadster (1998 to 2000)
- Mazda RX7 (non-turbo)
- Porsche 924 & 944 (non-turbo)
- Porsche 911 (1984 to 1989 Carrera 3.2)
- Porsche 968
- Pontiac Solstice (non-turbo)
- Saturn Sky (non-turbo)
- Datsun 240Z & 260Z & 280Z & 280ZX (non-turbo)
- Nissan 350Z
Additional class notes include:
- Tire Allowances (add to 14.3):
AWD – 225mm
2WD – 255mm
- Wheel Allowances (add to 14.4):
AWD – 7.5”
SCCA Fastrack News August 2009 Page 21
2WD – 9”
- Catalytic Converters (add to 14.10.E):
Same as ST, STS allowance.
- Limited Slip Differentials (add to 14.10.K):
Aftermarkets units allowed per STX/STU rules.”
NOTE, per the STAC: Classing for STR will not be formula based, but will utilize a list of eligible vehicles. Cars *not* on this list
are not eligible. However, as in all subjective classing, cars may be petitioned by the membership for inclusion and will be
reviewed on a case by case basis."

 

I'm just curious, are you auto-xing to become a better driver or to win a class and get a cone? I'm moving to BSP next season and expect to lose, and possibly not even place in the top 3 in the class, but I'm doing it in the hopes of improving my overall driving skills. If you're in BSP next season, I'll be driving my s2k part time so it'll be fun seeing where I stand against the other s2k drivers who have more experience in the car.

Also, there is some work involved with adding a class. If your willing to volunteer time to SCCA for the setup of the class, and there is more than a few people interested, then I'm sure that they'll allow it. Also, just so you know I'm not talking out of my butt, I volunteer a lot of my time for the events, where I'm there at before 6:00 in the morning to help setup for the events and usually am one of the last people to leave after we clean up and pack up the equipment. Just my 2 cents.

 

cones, definitely. and the possibility of beating an awd in the rain... this is my motivation- my oa placing is terrible. thinking about rs on the daily so i can try to beat that pesky mazda3; that thing oa'd top 3 once!

 

I do it for fun and to become a better driver, but I also miss the competition side. I can here from Jacksonville, FL where we had about 6 s2k's at least show up for BSP, in addition to about 4 or 5 other cars. We all ran under a gentlemen's rule not allowing R comps (except for one guy but we beat him anyways). STR pretty much brings it back to that level that I was having a lot of fun in, and also would win once in awhile.

If it doesn't happen thats fine, was just looking for more of a complete autocross experience while I am on the island. As long as the events keep happening I will be happy.

 

On vacation so forgive short post.

I want str because I'm on street tires and plan to stay there a while. Cones are fun and all, but I'm more interested in the competition of a street tire roadster class. It should be fun