2018 PAX is out...
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If CS runs a 60, here's how it goes to tie up at 48.3 in pax
Class RAW
AS 59.33660934 48.3
CS 60 48.3
ES 61.37229987 48.3
CAMC 59.19117647 48.3
Class RAW
AS 59.33660934 48.3
CS 60 48.3
ES 61.37229987 48.3
CAMC 59.19117647 48.3
Chris Harp
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2018 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW M3
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Re: 2018 PAX is out...
I bested ES at ZMaxx... but its hard to touch CS ..
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Re: 2018 PAX is out...
Dam, I may have to run ESP next year as they got a little more than most did on adjustment.
JY ( Jeff ) Cox
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Re: 2018 PAX is out...
so.. a 30 second course at Bristol sounds like the plan??
ETR Pro Class Champion-2002-03-10-11-12-13-14-15
BMW/CCA D-Mod National Road Racing Champion-2011
Pro-Solo Prepared National Champ-2004
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2016 Dodge Challenger SRT 6.4L CAM-C
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Pro-Solo Prepared National Champ-2004
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I’ve been wondering this for a while, but what do you think about moving the RX-8 to D-Street?
Kevin Lindley
'03 MR2 Spyder (blue) - ES 37
'03 MR2 Spyder (blue) - ES 37
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People are starting to bounce that idea around, though to my knowledge, no one has formally requested it.
I don't think it'd get much traction because the cars were pretty fast in CS, are kinda getting old, and have a bad rep. I don't think rulemakers will see a class that potentially has the RX8 as top dog as an overall good thing for solo.
'16 FRS - PSTX 97
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Looks like moving the RX-8 from CS to DS for 2019 is out for member comment now in the December Fastrack:
https://www.scca.com/pages/fastrack-news
What do you think of the competitiveness of the RX-8 against the ND Miata in CS? I’ve never driven one, though I would guess I would be faster in a CS-prepped Miata. Or possibly an NB mazdaspeed Miata on some tight, uphill courses.
Since I am pretty new to this, why does the age of the car and the [reliability] reputation discourage classing a car where it could be competitive for a high trophy spot? How is it bad for the sport?
The RX-8 used to compete against the twins without the FRS port-installed suspension in CS a few years ago in street. It is also very cheap to purchase and operate for autocross in total cost vs a 2013+ FRS/BRZ or 2015+ WRX (‘04-06 RX8 $5000-$8000, or $8-$11k with a replacement engine included; vs $15-25k+ for a newer, aforementioned vehicle)?
https://www.scca.com/pages/fastrack-news
What do you think of the competitiveness of the RX-8 against the ND Miata in CS? I’ve never driven one, though I would guess I would be faster in a CS-prepped Miata. Or possibly an NB mazdaspeed Miata on some tight, uphill courses.
Since I am pretty new to this, why does the age of the car and the [reliability] reputation discourage classing a car where it could be competitive for a high trophy spot? How is it bad for the sport?
The RX-8 used to compete against the twins without the FRS port-installed suspension in CS a few years ago in street. It is also very cheap to purchase and operate for autocross in total cost vs a 2013+ FRS/BRZ or 2015+ WRX (‘04-06 RX8 $5000-$8000, or $8-$11k with a replacement engine included; vs $15-25k+ for a newer, aforementioned vehicle)?
Kevin Lindley
'03 MR2 Spyder (blue) - ES 37
'03 MR2 Spyder (blue) - ES 37
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Lot of changes proposed. Everyone that has an interest in competing in street should take a look.
I looked at 2015 CS results - pre ND. 63 entries. Perception was that the RX8 was a better CS car than a twin - more wheel/tire, more 2nd gear, did better in '14. In spite of that, I counted 34 entries for twins and 19 for RX8's. If they twins were considered not competitive at all, fewer would run them. See post-ND CS numbers.
I don't think you are going to see 50-60 car classes in any class that the RX8 is the clear cut favorite. So any chance that the RX8 is a clear cut top car is a risk to the health of the class.
With that said, with all the proposed moves, I don't think the RX8 would be a favorite in DS.
This is my personal opinion and nothing that has ever formally been stated, though I know lots of committee members seem to feel the same way....Kinetic wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:37 pm Since I am pretty new to this, why does the age of the car and the [reliability] reputation discourage classing a car where it could be competitive for a high trophy spot? How is it bad for the sport?
The RX-8 used to compete against the twins without the FRS port-installed suspension in CS a few years ago in street. It is also very cheap to purchase and operate for autocross in total cost vs a 2013+ FRS/BRZ or 2015+ WRX (‘04-06 RX8 $5000-$8000, or $8-$11k with a replacement engine included; vs $15-25k+ for a newer, aforementioned vehicle)?
I looked at 2015 CS results - pre ND. 63 entries. Perception was that the RX8 was a better CS car than a twin - more wheel/tire, more 2nd gear, did better in '14. In spite of that, I counted 34 entries for twins and 19 for RX8's. If they twins were considered not competitive at all, fewer would run them. See post-ND CS numbers.
I don't think you are going to see 50-60 car classes in any class that the RX8 is the clear cut favorite. So any chance that the RX8 is a clear cut top car is a risk to the health of the class.
With that said, with all the proposed moves, I don't think the RX8 would be a favorite in DS.
'16 FRS - PSTX 97
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I'd take an 8 against the twins. Thing is you start to get into some really weird course dependencies in DS if the 8 is there. AWD vs Revs vs all-around ok car.
And Kevin...generally the harder or more expensive a car is to own the less likely it will be classed competitively.
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And Kevin...generally the harder or more expensive a car is to own the less likely it will be classed competitively.
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Chris Harp
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2018 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW M3
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2018 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW M3
Re: 2018 PAX is out...
Since I'll be in an RX8 next year it will probably get moved to A mod.
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I heard there was a proposal to move all RX8s to SM, regardless of prep level. They were considered to be too fast for any class.
Mark Pilson
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Re: 2018 PAX is out...
I think I will have to run ESP for the 2018 local season to focus on getting ready for Lincoln in Sept.
JY ( Jeff ) Cox
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2018-2021, 2022, 2023 Solo Nationals Co Chairman
2010 GT500
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