http://www.scca.com/documents/Fastra...march-solo.pdf
That's a much needed revision to ST wing rules. The old rules were dated, and the original basis for them no longer applied. Now you can remove the big gaudy OEM wing or spoiler, and you can choose to put whatever back on that fits the ST rule wording. I just wish the SPAC would adopt these rules!
If you like this and you are an SCCA member, please write the SEB and let them know you AGREE with the proposed 14.2.F rewording. Just cut and paste this email text below and send it to seb@scca.com
Also, congrats to Brian Hanchey for joining the STAC (Street Touring Advisory Committee). I suppose this means he needs to start autocrossing again...
Good to know we have one of our own on the STAC. Maybe he can champion the cause for moving the E36 M3 to STX??
STREET TOURING
- The STAC has provided the following rule change proposal, which is published here for member comment: Replace 14.2.F in its entirety with the following:
SCCA FasTrack News March 2010 Page 18
“F. Wings may be added, removed, or modified. Non-OE wings may only be attached to the rear deck/hatch area behind the centerline of the rear axle. The total combined surface area of all wings shall not exceed 5 square feet as calculated per Section 12.9. The number of wing elements is limited to 2.
Wings, and any component thereof, may not extend beyond the vehicle width, as defined by the outermost portion of the vehicle doors, less mirrors, door handles, rub strips, and trim. In addition, no portion of the wing or its components may extend beyond the rear most portion of the bodywork, above the roofline of the vehicle, or more than 6” forward of the rear axle, regardless of body style. For convertibles and roadsters, the highest portion of the windshield frame will be considered the highest portion of the roof.
Reinforcements to the wing mounting area may be used, but may serve no other purpose. Body panels to which a wing mounts must remain fully functional (e.g. trunk lids and rear hatches must open fully). Wing endplate surface area is limited to 110 square inches each ,and the total number of endplates is limited to a maximum of two. Substitution or removal of rear wings must retain any original third brake light functionality unless otherwise equipped (e.g back deck).”
Comment: This removes the original allowance for aftermarket body kits, spoilers and other appearance items, whose original purpose (i.e. attract Sport Compact enthusiasts) is no longer relevant, and which a number of competitors were using for performance advantage. Its replacement maintains the status quo on usage of aftermarket wings, while placing
restrictions on further escalation. In addition, per member input, complete removal of OE wings would now be legal in many cases.
- The SEB and STAC will be continuing to review possible changes in allowances concerning exhaust, firmware, and emissions compliance requirements.
- The SEB has directed the STAC to review the tire treadwear rating minimum value requirement.
- The STAC has provided the following rule change proposal, which is published here for member comment: Replace 14.2.F in its entirety with the following:
SCCA FasTrack News March 2010 Page 18
“F. Wings may be added, removed, or modified. Non-OE wings may only be attached to the rear deck/hatch area behind the centerline of the rear axle. The total combined surface area of all wings shall not exceed 5 square feet as calculated per Section 12.9. The number of wing elements is limited to 2.
Wings, and any component thereof, may not extend beyond the vehicle width, as defined by the outermost portion of the vehicle doors, less mirrors, door handles, rub strips, and trim. In addition, no portion of the wing or its components may extend beyond the rear most portion of the bodywork, above the roofline of the vehicle, or more than 6” forward of the rear axle, regardless of body style. For convertibles and roadsters, the highest portion of the windshield frame will be considered the highest portion of the roof.
Reinforcements to the wing mounting area may be used, but may serve no other purpose. Body panels to which a wing mounts must remain fully functional (e.g. trunk lids and rear hatches must open fully). Wing endplate surface area is limited to 110 square inches each ,and the total number of endplates is limited to a maximum of two. Substitution or removal of rear wings must retain any original third brake light functionality unless otherwise equipped (e.g back deck).”
Comment: This removes the original allowance for aftermarket body kits, spoilers and other appearance items, whose original purpose (i.e. attract Sport Compact enthusiasts) is no longer relevant, and which a number of competitors were using for performance advantage. Its replacement maintains the status quo on usage of aftermarket wings, while placing
restrictions on further escalation. In addition, per member input, complete removal of OE wings would now be legal in many cases.
- The SEB and STAC will be continuing to review possible changes in allowances concerning exhaust, firmware, and emissions compliance requirements.
- The SEB has directed the STAC to review the tire treadwear rating minimum value requirement.
If you like this and you are an SCCA member, please write the SEB and let them know you AGREE with the proposed 14.2.F rewording. Just cut and paste this email text below and send it to seb@scca.com
SEB members:
I am writing in to voice my agreement with the proposed wording of 14.2.F wing rule for Street Touring, from the March 2010 FasTrack.
Thank you,
____ (your name)
SCCA member # ______
I am writing in to voice my agreement with the proposed wording of 14.2.F wing rule for Street Touring, from the March 2010 FasTrack.
Thank you,
____ (your name)
SCCA member # ______
Good to know we have one of our own on the STAC. Maybe he can champion the cause for moving the E36 M3 to STX??
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