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Chris Davey
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Re: sport compact classes	Tue, 31 May 2005 05:06

my email: Hi Jason, I was actually referring to the Sport RWD class not the Pro RWD class. I understand where you are coming from regarding the Pro class however. I just feel that because sport compact is primarily focused on import cars that segmentation between smaller and larger six cylinders would be beneficial considering that the majority of import engines are smaller capacity. I don't use an RB20 but I was using that as an example of how someone would be severely disadvantaged if they were. In fact, I am not sure if an R32 gts-t would be allowed to race because they wouldn't weigh enough. I am using a Toyota 1jz-gte in a Toyota Corona. This package has the potential to match the best cars available in Sport RWD class. The Corona was chosen, as it is one of the lightest cars the engine can be put in and still be street legal. This was also done long before the Sport Compact rules were formulated. The lack of capacity against larger engines would have been offset by the lighter weight of the vehicle. However, if my vehicle must weigh the same as a larger capacity vehicle then I would be severely disadvantaged. That is not my main issue though. The main issue being that a car like mine (and there are many others) simply does not have a class to compete in except the ET brackets. I am not sure what the quickest times in Sport RWD are, but I was looking for mid to high 10's out of my car, which I think would be close to the front of the field except the GTR's. That is if, I am able to compete. On a final note, I saw a picture from a recent event held at WSID and a car I know HYPO77, a 77-model Celica fitted with a 1jz-gte was racing in Sport RWD. I am 99% sure that this car would not weigh the required 3200lbs. Do you know how this would happen? Thanks Chris Davey his email: Hi Chris, Once again thanks for the email, and more importantly good points that have been made. As you are aware of we recently dropped the minimum weights to better reflect the Australian orientated cars. Previous weights were a direct cut and shut from the US, and not all cars were adequately represented through the weights here in Australia. The new weights come into effect as of 1st of September 2005, and they are as follows; Sport RWD: 2 Rotor - 2300 pounds/ 1045kg 4 Cylinder RWD - 2300 pounds/ 1045kg 4 Cylinder 4WD - 2400 pounds/ 1090kg 6 Cylinder RWD - 3100 pounds/ 1409kg 6 Cylinder 4WD - 3200 pounds/ 1454kg OLD WEIGHTS RWD or 4WD 4-cylinder/2-rotor (1 power adder): 2,500 pounds, RWD or 4WD 4-cylinder/2-rotor (2 power adders): 2,750 pounds, RWD or 4WD 5-, 6-cylinder (1 power adder): 3,200 pounds, RWD or 4WD 5-, 6-cylinder (2 power adders): 3,500 pounds You can see we have slashed 100 pounds out of 6 RWD 1 power adder and a whopping 400 pounds out of 6 RWD running 2 power adders! As you can imagine it is impossible for us to cater for every engine/ car configuration, and whilst I understand your plight, there is very little I can do at this point in time. I suggest you contact you local ANDRA Division Director, and get them involved. They represent their respective racers, and are your voice on a national level. A rule submission to alter an existing rule is not out of the question, and they will guide you through the process. I am extremely keen to encourage any potential; racer into the Sport Compact fold, and make no mistake about it....I want you to race. There is obviously a problem with your current vehicle and its weight, so I therefore recommend you contact your local level ANDRA personnel and take matters further. I hope this helps in the mean time, Jason O'Halloran Doesn't look too good I don't think [Report message to a moderator]

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