Classification of a 1971 GTO?

[Bolden8joey]

Hey guys, I just registered for my first solo event and got a little confused as to which class I needed to race in. I have a 1971 GTO, budget build. It has modifications to the engine such as intake, heads, cam, all internals. And has upgraded suspension and bigger away bars. I am a newbie so I was confused to enter the novice class or if there is an actual class that would fit my car better. Thanks for any help!

[thewelder]

I would say CAM novice. But let some others reply too.

[Gen52SS]

NCAM-T yes run with the novice drivers. See Cobra Jim he's our novice chief and fill you in on everything you'll need to know.

[EliseAutoXr]

Welcome!

[MARKP]

Most people try novice first which puts you up against other novices, based on an index for your class (CAM-T). You are free to go ahead and run CAM if you would like. Either way, you will run with the other CAM cars, you will just be scored differently if you run novice.

Welcome!

[Bolden8joey]

Alright, I think I will try out the novice to start out, then go from there. thanks!

[ConeEater]

And thank you for bringing an awesome car

[thrdeye]

Yes, awesome car.

I promise I'm not trying to stereotype, but please note that if the car is too loud, it won't work at this event site. Our sound rules:

ETRSCCA Vehicle Sound Policy

This sound policy is in place to protect our access to event sites. Loud cars aren’t usually appreciated by the general public. The competitor shall carry sole responsibility for ensuring their vehicle complies with these Sound Control Standards and Procedures. Vehicle sound emission is not a constant factor that can be trimmed to barely legal (in the manner of engine displacement or vehicle weight.) Sound emissions may vary significantly from morning to afternoon, and day to day, so the competitor is advised to target any vehicle sound emission level “adjustments” to well under the limit, to allow for variations in conditions. The intent of the following rules is to truly make our events quieter by limiting the sound level produced by individual vehicles. Competitors are expected to use mufflers as the primary method for sound reduction.

STANDARD and MEASUREMENT

Maximum limit of 96 dB, with the meter set to “A” weighting, “Slow” Response.
The microphone will be mounted on a tripod, 3-4 feet above ground level at the measuring point 50 ft from the edge of the course lane, using a coned gate as a reference.
The microphone will be positioned perpendicular to the vehicle’s direction of travel.
Measurement will be taken at a point on course where the car can reasonably be expected to be at full throttle, under load, and at high RPM.
Sound control operator will record readings over 90dBA and may at the operators discretion record or check off those under 90dBA for reference later.

VIOLATIONS

When a vehicle exceeds 93dBA, the sound operator will inform the grid worker, and the driver will be notified.
Any run 96dBA or over will be scored a DNF. The accuracy of the meter will be taken into consideration and the max value will reflect this. Our current meter is plus or minus 1.5dB so driver will receive a DNF when over 97.5dB with this meter.
Purposely lifting or coasting by the sound meter will result in a DNF.
When a car in violation (97.5dBA or over with current meter) returns to grid, the Grid worker will notify the driver of the car’s measured sound level. The driver will be given the opportunity for a “mechanical delay” to attempt to reduce the vehicle’s sound level. If, in the judgment of the Grid worker and/or event staff, the driver has attempted a viable remedy, he will authorize a “second chance run”. If the driver(s) declines any “repair” action, or the “repair” is deemed inadequate or inappropriate by the Grid Worker/event staff, the driver(s) will forfeit all subsequent runs in that vehicle. The Grid Worker/event staff may offer advice to competitors. This advice, however, shall be in no manner be construed to imply that said suggested corrective action(s) absolves the competitor from complying. If the vehicle exceeds either limit on the “second” chance run, the vehicle may be given one “final chance” run if the vehicle meets all the requirements of the previous paragraph (second chance run).
If the vehicle exceeds the limit on the “final” chance run, all subsequent runs by that vehicle, if any, are forfeited.
Drivers may appeal the decision of the Grid Worker to the Event Chair. (This part may be pointless since event chair is most likely part of the event staff that made the decision on allowing the car to run again)