miata class and rules
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:13 pm
I am planning to do a couple of hill climbs this year and definitely the Jefferson Circuit time trials, however, as is common, I am uncertain under which class my car falls and what rules apply.
Car: 2002 Miata with Hard Dog roll bar (SCCA approved)
I do not plan on heavily modifying it, at least for a while, but I am considering replacing the dampers and, possibly, the springs for the 2009 season. I have no issue sticking with stock dampers and springs, but I need to know what my limits are (I think that Improved Touring allows coilovers and lower springs). I am also looking out for another set of rims, preferrably wider than my current 6.5" sets.
1) I was told that the roll bar is okay within the PA Hill Climb events.
Is that true?
Is that limited to a particular class or the break out time (I recall something about that)?
I recall something about the hill climb rules being a hodge podge of the SCCA Club Racing rules combined with others.
2) Would I better fit into Improved Touring (ITS), Showroom Stock (SSB), or something else?
SS limits my rim width to 6.5".
IT to 7".
I will probably be moving from CS to STS2 for autocrossing eventually. I need to check the max there too.
3) Do SS and IT have the same safety requirements?
It seems that way in the GCR.
4) Would I have to remove my soft top? GCR 338 9.1.3 8 f
This would prevent my participation. I have no plans to remove the top. My car is for fun in general, not strictly racing.
5) I see rules regarding disabling the air bags (GCR 485) and the steering lock (GCR 340 9.1.3 10).
Do these apply?
Any advice?
6) In both the IT and SS sections there are rules about replacing ONLY the driver's seat with a fixed back seat (forgot section and page).
The wording can imply that the passenger's seat must remain stock or that driver's seat is the only one that the rule must apply to.
Is the latter the case?
I want to replace both seats if I replace one.
Thanks
Car: 2002 Miata with Hard Dog roll bar (SCCA approved)
I do not plan on heavily modifying it, at least for a while, but I am considering replacing the dampers and, possibly, the springs for the 2009 season. I have no issue sticking with stock dampers and springs, but I need to know what my limits are (I think that Improved Touring allows coilovers and lower springs). I am also looking out for another set of rims, preferrably wider than my current 6.5" sets.
1) I was told that the roll bar is okay within the PA Hill Climb events.
Is that true?
Is that limited to a particular class or the break out time (I recall something about that)?
I recall something about the hill climb rules being a hodge podge of the SCCA Club Racing rules combined with others.
2) Would I better fit into Improved Touring (ITS), Showroom Stock (SSB), or something else?
SS limits my rim width to 6.5".
IT to 7".
I will probably be moving from CS to STS2 for autocrossing eventually. I need to check the max there too.
3) Do SS and IT have the same safety requirements?
It seems that way in the GCR.
4) Would I have to remove my soft top? GCR 338 9.1.3 8 f
This would prevent my participation. I have no plans to remove the top. My car is for fun in general, not strictly racing.
5) I see rules regarding disabling the air bags (GCR 485) and the steering lock (GCR 340 9.1.3 10).
Do these apply?
Any advice?
6) In both the IT and SS sections there are rules about replacing ONLY the driver's seat with a fixed back seat (forgot section and page).
The wording can imply that the passenger's seat must remain stock or that driver's seat is the only one that the rule must apply to.
Is the latter the case?
I want to replace both seats if I replace one.
Thanks