OFFICIAL 2009 S2K Challenge Series Schedule/Rules
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OFFICIAL 2009 S2K Challenge Series Schedule/Rules
Hello Everyone! 
Speed Ventures is reviving the S2000 Challenge Series! The series will be a fast-lap and time trial type series for all drivers of Honda S2000 cars. S2K drivers of all skill levels are welcome to join!
Here is the proposed schedule, points system, classification system, and other details:
Schedule
January 24 - Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
February 8 - Willow Springs Big Track (CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
March 6 - Streets of Willow (CCW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
April 11 - Thunderhill Raceway (CCW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
April 18 - Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
May 10 - Streets of Willow (CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
June 27 - Willow Springs Big Track (CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
August 2 - Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
September 26 - Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
October 11 - Willow Springs Big Track (CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
November 7 - Streets of Willow (CCW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
Points System
Participants can choose their top 8 out of the 11 events during the year to contribute to their total score. The points system will be adapted from the Formula 1 Series:
1st: 10
2nd: 8
3rd: 6
4th: 5
5th: 4
6th: 3
7th: 2
8th: 1
Classification System
After receiving feedback from the S2KI community from previously posted threads, the Speedventures advisory committee did some additional analysis, and finally agreed upon a points system that most accurately reflects current track attendance and places participants in apples-to-apples classifications.
Street Class
0 to <=5 points
Modified Class
5> to <=11 points
Unlimited Class
11> points
AERO
0.25 = air dam bumper, any add-on lip (including OEM), canards, wind deflector
0.50 = splitter
0.25 = diffuser
1.25 = level 1 wing (CR, APR200 low mount, Mugen)
2.25 = level 2 wing (Voltex, J's, APR300, APR200 high mount, C-West)
TIRE/WHEEL
0.75 = level 1 street tires (RT615, RS2, MX, CSC3, PS2)
1.50 = level 2 street tires (Z1, AD07, RE01R, R1R, 595RSR, NT05, RE070)
3.50 = R-comp (RA1, R888, NT01, A048, PSC)
1.00 = 235~265 front tires
0.5 = 9" wheel or wider and/or widening front/rear track with wheels or spacers lower than OEM offsets (front +55, rear +65, not counting camber effect)
POWER
0.25 = non-oem intake system or any mods to OEM intake (including filter, snorkel, or piping)
0.25 = non-oem header
0.25 = test pipe
0.25 = cat-back exhaust
0.75 = ECU
1.50 = engine internal mods
3.00 = FI
SUSPENSION
1.00 = non-coilover suspension including CR suspension
2.50 = coilover suspension
DRIVETRAIN
0.50 = clutch type LSD
0.75 = final drive
WEIGHT REDUCTION
0.25 = softtop removal (but you must run a hardtop). Note: Penalty for soft-top removal waived if you have a 4pt roll-bar, 5-6pt harness, and an approved race seat. Interior removal on installation of safety equipment are not penalized.
0.25 = passenger seat removal
OTHER
-For Stock & Modified class, weight reduction limited to battery, spare tire, tools, light weight body panels, bucket seats, passenger seat removal & softtop removal
-C91, A6, V710, non-DOT, and all un-named <100 treadwear tires will be bumped into Unlimited Class
DISCLAIMER: RULES AND SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON SPEEDVENTURE'S DISCRETION!!!
2009 S2K Challenge Current Standings (as of 6/27/09)
Street Class:
Nam Yoon (VitaRenovatio) 46
Joel Perez 25
Dustin Dessero (ddess) 22
Dino Antonov (antonov) 20
Charles Ng (MiataCharles_HK) 20
Paul Asterline (SDRACING) 10
Filip Craciun (kinchu007) 10
Tom Liang 8
Mike Skowron (S2kfrog) 8
William Chen (bellwilliam) 8
Kevin Lui (terahertz) 8
Joel Lepoutre 5
Kenny Tuey (innovation) 5
Anthony Schifane 4
Jonathon Hayag (End You) 4
Jonathon Lee (subtledreamer) 4
William Jou (spikej) 3
Samuel Jih (samsam5886) 3
Steve Barry 3
Wytt Lusanandana (Wytt) 3
Ben Rigaud (Ben22) 3
Adrian Torres 2
Jason Paul (jp555sovl) 2
Chris Lee 2
Kiwook Moon (kiwookster) 1
Mike Kang 1
Modified Class:
Michael Tsay (dipstick) 46
Yuyen Huang (jaku) 43
Mark Tsai (colakitty) 39
Si Tang (nsxtasi) 30
Edward Lee (600rr_rocket) 21
Kangwoo Park (ted park) 16
Alex Peng (momofolio) 10
William Chen (bellwilliam) 9
Ivan Hung (smile) 8
Matt Feng Zhu (windforce) 6
Mat Mueller 6
Mark Sundberg (markhsz) 5
Blue Santamaria (-outkast-) 3
Kevin Courtney 3
Daryl Chan (darylcha) 2
Chris Elders (F20Kills) 1
Unlimited Class:
Rylan Hazelton (krazik) 10
Tim Kuo (stinkytofu) 10
Owen Guo (Owenxguo) 10
Mark Tsai (colakitty) 10
Robert Burch (rob.ok) 8
Speed Ventures is reviving the S2000 Challenge Series! The series will be a fast-lap and time trial type series for all drivers of Honda S2000 cars. S2K drivers of all skill levels are welcome to join!
Here is the proposed schedule, points system, classification system, and other details:
Schedule
January 24 - Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
February 8 - Willow Springs Big Track (CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
March 6 - Streets of Willow (CCW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
April 11 - Thunderhill Raceway (CCW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
April 18 - Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
May 10 - Streets of Willow (CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
June 27 - Willow Springs Big Track (CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
August 2 - Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
September 26 - Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
October 11 - Willow Springs Big Track (CW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
November 7 - Streets of Willow (CCW) RESULTS/Pics/Video
Points System
Participants can choose their top 8 out of the 11 events during the year to contribute to their total score. The points system will be adapted from the Formula 1 Series:
1st: 10
2nd: 8
3rd: 6
4th: 5
5th: 4
6th: 3
7th: 2
8th: 1
Classification System
After receiving feedback from the S2KI community from previously posted threads, the Speedventures advisory committee did some additional analysis, and finally agreed upon a points system that most accurately reflects current track attendance and places participants in apples-to-apples classifications.
Street Class
0 to <=5 points
Modified Class
5> to <=11 points
Unlimited Class
11> points
AERO
0.25 = air dam bumper, any add-on lip (including OEM), canards, wind deflector
0.50 = splitter
0.25 = diffuser
1.25 = level 1 wing (CR, APR200 low mount, Mugen)
2.25 = level 2 wing (Voltex, J's, APR300, APR200 high mount, C-West)
TIRE/WHEEL
0.75 = level 1 street tires (RT615, RS2, MX, CSC3, PS2)
1.50 = level 2 street tires (Z1, AD07, RE01R, R1R, 595RSR, NT05, RE070)
3.50 = R-comp (RA1, R888, NT01, A048, PSC)
1.00 = 235~265 front tires
0.5 = 9" wheel or wider and/or widening front/rear track with wheels or spacers lower than OEM offsets (front +55, rear +65, not counting camber effect)
POWER
0.25 = non-oem intake system or any mods to OEM intake (including filter, snorkel, or piping)
0.25 = non-oem header
0.25 = test pipe
0.25 = cat-back exhaust
0.75 = ECU
1.50 = engine internal mods
3.00 = FI
SUSPENSION
1.00 = non-coilover suspension including CR suspension
2.50 = coilover suspension
DRIVETRAIN
0.50 = clutch type LSD
0.75 = final drive
WEIGHT REDUCTION
0.25 = softtop removal (but you must run a hardtop). Note: Penalty for soft-top removal waived if you have a 4pt roll-bar, 5-6pt harness, and an approved race seat. Interior removal on installation of safety equipment are not penalized.
0.25 = passenger seat removal
OTHER
-For Stock & Modified class, weight reduction limited to battery, spare tire, tools, light weight body panels, bucket seats, passenger seat removal & softtop removal
-C91, A6, V710, non-DOT, and all un-named <100 treadwear tires will be bumped into Unlimited Class
DISCLAIMER: RULES AND SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON SPEEDVENTURE'S DISCRETION!!!
2009 S2K Challenge Current Standings (as of 6/27/09)
Street Class:
Nam Yoon (VitaRenovatio) 46
Joel Perez 25
Dustin Dessero (ddess) 22
Dino Antonov (antonov) 20
Charles Ng (MiataCharles_HK) 20
Paul Asterline (SDRACING) 10
Filip Craciun (kinchu007) 10
Tom Liang 8
Mike Skowron (S2kfrog) 8
William Chen (bellwilliam) 8
Kevin Lui (terahertz) 8
Joel Lepoutre 5
Kenny Tuey (innovation) 5
Anthony Schifane 4
Jonathon Hayag (End You) 4
Jonathon Lee (subtledreamer) 4
William Jou (spikej) 3
Samuel Jih (samsam5886) 3
Steve Barry 3
Wytt Lusanandana (Wytt) 3
Ben Rigaud (Ben22) 3
Adrian Torres 2
Jason Paul (jp555sovl) 2
Chris Lee 2
Kiwook Moon (kiwookster) 1
Mike Kang 1
Modified Class:
Michael Tsay (dipstick) 46
Yuyen Huang (jaku) 43
Mark Tsai (colakitty) 39
Si Tang (nsxtasi) 30
Edward Lee (600rr_rocket) 21
Kangwoo Park (ted park) 16
Alex Peng (momofolio) 10
William Chen (bellwilliam) 9
Ivan Hung (smile) 8
Matt Feng Zhu (windforce) 6
Mat Mueller 6
Mark Sundberg (markhsz) 5
Blue Santamaria (-outkast-) 3
Kevin Courtney 3
Daryl Chan (darylcha) 2
Chris Elders (F20Kills) 1
Unlimited Class:
Rylan Hazelton (krazik) 10
Tim Kuo (stinkytofu) 10
Owen Guo (Owenxguo) 10
Mark Tsai (colakitty) 10
Robert Burch (rob.ok) 8
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Registration
You can register for all events at: http://www.speedventures.com/
Tech Inspection
A standard Speedventures tech inspection form needs to be completed and turned in during registration before each event. In addition, a separate checklist will need to be filled out at each event that tallies up the points for each of your modifications.
In regards to the classifications system, WE WILL BE OPERATING ON AN HONOR SYSTEM!!! It will be far too time consuming to check each car and their respective mods. However, if there are any disputes, Speedventures has the right to inspect your car to ensure that it conforms to the classification system.
Prizes
There will be prizes given away to the podium finishers in each class at each of the events, as well as grand prizes at the end of the year. Thanks to all our sponsors and their respective contributions to the prize pool!
949 Racing (www.949racing.com)
- A set of newly developed 6UL S2000 Wheels
- Set of alloy lug nuts
- 15% off any Tein, Momo or Carbotech product
A&J Racing (www.aj-racing.com)
- T1R 60RT Titanium Exhaust
- 90 T1R reservoir tank covers
Aliso Viejo Auto Service (www.alisoviejoautoservice.com)
-$100 Gift Certificate
APR Performance (www.aprperformance.com)
-S2000 GT bumper (Full Bumper Replacement FRP)
-APR Performance new S2000 spec Carbon Canard set
-9 x Gift Certificates 30% off S2000 parts
Autowave (www.autowaveinc.com)
-One free hour of Dyno time
Berk Technology (www.berktechnology.com)
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You can register for all events at: http://www.speedventures.com/
Tech Inspection
A standard Speedventures tech inspection form needs to be completed and turned in during registration before each event. In addition, a separate checklist will need to be filled out at each event that tallies up the points for each of your modifications.
In regards to the classifications system, WE WILL BE OPERATING ON AN HONOR SYSTEM!!!
It will be far too time consuming to check each car and their respective mods. However, if there are any disputes, Speedventures has the right to inspect your car to ensure that it conforms to the classification system.Prizes
There will be prizes given away to the podium finishers in each class at each of the events, as well as grand prizes at the end of the year. Thanks to all our sponsors and their respective contributions to the prize pool!
949 Racing (www.949racing.com)
- A set of newly developed 6UL S2000 Wheels
- Set of alloy lug nuts
- 15% off any Tein, Momo or Carbotech product
A&J Racing (www.aj-racing.com)
- T1R 60RT Titanium Exhaust
- 90 T1R reservoir tank covers
Aliso Viejo Auto Service (www.alisoviejoautoservice.com)
-$100 Gift Certificate
APR Performance (www.aprperformance.com)
-S2000 GT bumper (Full Bumper Replacement FRP)
-APR Performance new S2000 spec Carbon Canard set
-9 x Gift Certificates 30% off S2000 parts
Autowave (www.autowaveinc.com)
-One free hour of Dyno time
Berk Technology (www.berktechnology.com)
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S2KI Username: 600RR_Rocket
Real Name: Ed Lee
Speedventures Alias: Ed Lee
Speedventures Car Number: 413
T-Shirt: Medium
Class: Modified
Total Points: 10
Points Breakdown:
0.25 = air dam bumper, any add-on lip, canards, wind deflector
0.50 = splitter
0.25 = diffuser
2.25 = level 2 wing (Voltex, J's, APR300, APR200 high mount, C-West)
1.50 = level 2 street tires (Z1, AD07, RE01R, R1R, 595RSR, NT05, RE070)
1.00 = 235~265 front tires
0.25 = non-oem intake system
0.25 = test pipe
2.50 = coilover suspension
0.50 = clutch type LSD
0.75 = final drive
Real Name: Ed Lee
Speedventures Alias: Ed Lee
Speedventures Car Number: 413
T-Shirt: Medium
Class: Modified
Total Points: 10
Points Breakdown:
0.25 = air dam bumper, any add-on lip, canards, wind deflector
0.50 = splitter
0.25 = diffuser
2.25 = level 2 wing (Voltex, J's, APR300, APR200 high mount, C-West)
1.50 = level 2 street tires (Z1, AD07, RE01R, R1R, 595RSR, NT05, RE070)
1.00 = 235~265 front tires
0.25 = non-oem intake system
0.25 = test pipe
2.50 = coilover suspension
0.50 = clutch type LSD
0.75 = final drive
01-20-2009, 04:45 PM
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S2KI Username: Antonov
Real Name: Dino
Speedventures Alias: Dino Antonov
Speedventures Car Number: 23
T-Shirt: Large
Class: Street
Total Points: 4.25
Points Breakdown:
1.00=255 front tires
1.50=Bridgestone RE01R's
1.00=Non-coilover suspension
0.50=9+40 Wheels
0.25=softtop vanish
Real Name: Dino
Speedventures Alias: Dino Antonov
Speedventures Car Number: 23
T-Shirt: Large
Class: Street
Total Points: 4.25
Points Breakdown:
1.00=255 front tires
1.50=Bridgestone RE01R's
1.00=Non-coilover suspension
0.50=9+40 Wheels
0.25=softtop vanish
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S2KI Username: bellwilliam
Real Name: William Chen
Speedventures Alias: bellwilliam
Speedventures Car Number: 8
T-Shirt: Medium
Class: Modified
Total Points: 8.75
Points Breakdown:
0.25 = any add-on lip / canard
0.50 = splitter
2.25 = level 2 wing (APR300)
1.50 = level 2 street tires (Z1)
1.00 = 235~265 front tires
2.50 = coilover suspension
0.50 = non-oem offset wheels (lower than +55F/+65R)
0.25 = cat-back exhaust
Real Name: William Chen
Speedventures Alias: bellwilliam
Speedventures Car Number: 8
T-Shirt: Medium
Class: Modified
Total Points: 8.75
Points Breakdown:
0.25 = any add-on lip / canard
0.50 = splitter
2.25 = level 2 wing (APR300)
1.50 = level 2 street tires (Z1)
1.00 = 235~265 front tires
2.50 = coilover suspension
0.50 = non-oem offset wheels (lower than +55F/+65R)
0.25 = cat-back exhaust
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S2KI Username: 949Racing
Real Name: Emilio
Speedventures Alias: ?
Speedventures Car Number: 949
T-Shirt: med
Class:street
Total Points: 5
Points Breakdown:
1.5 = Star Spec
1.0 = 255/40/17 fronts
.25 = cat back exhaust
2.25 = level 2 wing
Real Name: Emilio
Speedventures Alias: ?
Speedventures Car Number: 949
T-Shirt: med
Class:street
Total Points: 5
Points Breakdown:
1.5 = Star Spec
1.0 = 255/40/17 fronts
.25 = cat back exhaust
2.25 = level 2 wing
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01-20-2009, 05:16 PM
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S2KI Username: ddess
Real Name: Dustin Dessero
Speedventures Alias: Captain Slow
Speedventures Car Number: TBD
T-Shirt: XXL
Class: Street
Total Points: 3
Points Breakdown:
2.25 = level 2 wing high mount
.75 = level street tires (RT615's)
Real Name: Dustin Dessero
Speedventures Alias: Captain Slow
Speedventures Car Number: TBD
T-Shirt: XXL
Class: Street
Total Points: 3
Points Breakdown:
2.25 = level 2 wing high mount
.75 = level street tires (RT615's)
01-20-2009, 05:21 PM
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S2KI Username: innovation
Real Name: Kenny Tuey
Speedventures Alias: Kenny
Speedventures Car Number: 412
T-Shirt: Medium
Class: street
Total Points: 3.25
Points Breakdown:
0.25 = non-oem intake system
0.25 = test pipe
0.25 = cat-back exhaust
2.50 = coilover suspension
Real Name: Kenny Tuey
Speedventures Alias: Kenny
Speedventures Car Number: 412
T-Shirt: Medium
Class: street
Total Points: 3.25
Points Breakdown:
0.25 = non-oem intake system
0.25 = test pipe
0.25 = cat-back exhaust
2.50 = coilover suspension
01-20-2009, 06:01 PM
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S2KI Username: Colatkitty
Real Name: Mark Tsai
Speedventures Alias: Colatkitty
Speedventures Car Number: 138
T-Shirt: Large
Class: Modified
Total Points: 11.0
Points Breakdown:
AERO
0.25 = air dam bumper, any add-on lip (including OEM), canards, wind deflector
0.50 = splitter
2.25 = level 2 wing (J's type 1)
TIRE/WHEEL
3.50 = R-comp (NT01)
1.00 = 235~265 front tires
0.50 = non-oem offset wheels
POWER
0.25 = test pipe
0.25 = cat-back exhaust
SUSPENSION
2.50 = coilover suspension
Real Name: Mark Tsai
Speedventures Alias: Colatkitty
Speedventures Car Number: 138
T-Shirt: Large
Class: Modified
Total Points: 11.0
Points Breakdown:
AERO
0.25 = air dam bumper, any add-on lip (including OEM), canards, wind deflector
0.50 = splitter
2.25 = level 2 wing (J's type 1)
TIRE/WHEEL
3.50 = R-comp (NT01)
1.00 = 235~265 front tires
0.50 = non-oem offset wheels
POWER
0.25 = test pipe
0.25 = cat-back exhaust
SUSPENSION
2.50 = coilover suspension