World Challenge announces GTS class
01-08-2010, 02:50 PM
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World Challenge announces GTS class
SCCA Pro Racing and WC Vision have announced a new Grand Touring Sport class for 2010 for the World Challenge Championships.
SCCA Club Racing Touring 1 cars are a strong fit for the class.
Current teams and prospective entrants are being assisted through the transition by the SCCA Pro Racing Technical Staff. Full specifications will be published in the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing Rulebook which will be available second week of January 2010.
Additional inquiries can be made by contacting the SCCA Pro Racing offices at 785-357-7223 or by emailing Robert Story (SCCA Pro Racing) at RStory@sccapro.com and/or Dave Drimmie at WC Vision (davedrimmie@wcvision.com).
SCCA Club Racing Touring 1 cars are a strong fit for the class.
Current teams and prospective entrants are being assisted through the transition by the SCCA Pro Racing Technical Staff. Full specifications will be published in the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing Rulebook which will be available second week of January 2010.
Additional inquiries can be made by contacting the SCCA Pro Racing offices at 785-357-7223 or by emailing Robert Story (SCCA Pro Racing) at RStory@sccapro.com and/or Dave Drimmie at WC Vision (davedrimmie@wcvision.com).
01-09-2010, 06:15 PM
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Thanks for the info Dave. I am so temped by this, just to get out there and be part of the show, but the cost of admission is pretty steep for us "privateer" T1 guys. Hope this works out well for WC, which has been my favorite road racing series for years now. 
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01-10-2010, 08:18 PM
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When I started WC in 93', there were 3 classes. It lasted 2 seasons, and left many of us with cars that weren't legal anywhere (pre-NASA by a long shot). While I want the series to continue, please realize that this is a desperate measure to get entries back into the series.
Over 2 years, thanks to pressure from BMW and Cadillac, the cost of building a traditional WC Vette more than doubled. Now very few can afford to build a competitive car, thus they rewrite the rules.
World Challenge has always been exciting GT racing, ie high power, high aero cars. I applaud SCCA for experimenting with ways to keep the doors open, but I really think a professional T1 series will not draw TV audience or live fans. Sooooo, while it is exciting to think that any T1 racer can go pro racing, I would seriously consider this a temporary opportunity to see how things run, but only hang around if you aspire to build a GT car.
And, because someone asked, these have always been sprint races (differentiated from Koni Challenge), so other than the higher entry fees and travel expenses, actual race related expenses should be similar to Club Racing. 2 short practice sessions, a 20minute qualifying session, and a 45minute race. I assume you would be running with TC or GT (or both), so you would likely never have the spotlight for long (unless the TV coverage improves greatly).
Always been my favorite racing, and not just because I competed in it for 10 years. But times are tough all around, and I think it best to keep that in mind when considering jumping in.
Over 2 years, thanks to pressure from BMW and Cadillac, the cost of building a traditional WC Vette more than doubled. Now very few can afford to build a competitive car, thus they rewrite the rules.
World Challenge has always been exciting GT racing, ie high power, high aero cars. I applaud SCCA for experimenting with ways to keep the doors open, but I really think a professional T1 series will not draw TV audience or live fans. Sooooo, while it is exciting to think that any T1 racer can go pro racing, I would seriously consider this a temporary opportunity to see how things run, but only hang around if you aspire to build a GT car.
And, because someone asked, these have always been sprint races (differentiated from Koni Challenge), so other than the higher entry fees and travel expenses, actual race related expenses should be similar to Club Racing. 2 short practice sessions, a 20minute qualifying session, and a 45minute race. I assume you would be running with TC or GT (or both), so you would likely never have the spotlight for long (unless the TV coverage improves greatly).
Always been my favorite racing, and not just because I competed in it for 10 years. But times are tough all around, and I think it best to keep that in mind when considering jumping in.
01-11-2010, 11:19 AM
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When I started WC in 93', there were 3 classes. It lasted 2 seasons, and left many of us with cars that weren't legal anywhere (pre-NASA by a long shot). While I want the series to continue, please realize that this is a desperate measure to get entries back into the series.
Over 2 years, thanks to pressure from BMW and Cadillac, the cost of building a traditional WC Vette more than doubled. Now very few can afford to build a competitive car, thus they rewrite the rules.
World Challenge has always been exciting GT racing, ie high power, high aero cars. I applaud SCCA for experimenting with ways to keep the doors open, but I really think a professional T1 series will not draw TV audience or live fans. Sooooo, while it is exciting to think that any T1 racer can go pro racing, I would seriously consider this a temporary opportunity to see how things run, but only hang around if you aspire to build a GT car.
And, because someone asked, these have always been sprint races (differentiated from Koni Challenge), so other than the higher entry fees and travel expenses, actual race related expenses should be similar to Club Racing. 2 short practice sessions, a 20minute qualifying session, and a 45minute race. I assume you would be running with TC or GT (or both), so you would likely never have the spotlight for long (unless the TV coverage improves greatly).
Always been my favorite racing, and not just because I competed in it for 10 years. But times are tough all around, and I think it best to keep that in mind when considering jumping in.
Over 2 years, thanks to pressure from BMW and Cadillac, the cost of building a traditional WC Vette more than doubled. Now very few can afford to build a competitive car, thus they rewrite the rules.
World Challenge has always been exciting GT racing, ie high power, high aero cars. I applaud SCCA for experimenting with ways to keep the doors open, but I really think a professional T1 series will not draw TV audience or live fans. Sooooo, while it is exciting to think that any T1 racer can go pro racing, I would seriously consider this a temporary opportunity to see how things run, but only hang around if you aspire to build a GT car.
And, because someone asked, these have always been sprint races (differentiated from Koni Challenge), so other than the higher entry fees and travel expenses, actual race related expenses should be similar to Club Racing. 2 short practice sessions, a 20minute qualifying session, and a 45minute race. I assume you would be running with TC or GT (or both), so you would likely never have the spotlight for long (unless the TV coverage improves greatly).
Always been my favorite racing, and not just because I competed in it for 10 years. But times are tough all around, and I think it best to keep that in mind when considering jumping in.
I don't know, there's a lot to this and I think it can either help the class, or do nothing. As it is, I may be looking at the Long Beach Grand Prix, and if I can pull some strings and get the car back to the Right coast for cheap, more may be on my menu
01-11-2010, 08:58 PM
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David,
Thanks for your insights. I agree with your thoughts from my very limited perspective. If I went out, it wouldn't be for much more than the experience of doing it.
Thanks for your insights. I agree with your thoughts from my very limited perspective. If I went out, it wouldn't be for much more than the experience of doing it.
01-12-2010, 11:09 AM
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Great idea whose time is overdue. Great opportunity to go pro racing the way this used to be run. I think they might lower fees similar to the fees for TC2 which were half of fee for TC?
Expenses will be the same as running a National event. No pit stops so you can really do it on your own or bring one guy to help.
Toyo tires which will prob be a little slower but they last fine. I have raced on them. Good news is you must race on the tires you qual on so tire costs will be good too. Prob start first race with 2 sets...one for practice and one for qual and race then as usual save the race set for the following events practice day.
Really good venues and you support the IRL racing which is always cool to watch live.
Makes for really fun weekends. Nothing like a standing start to get your adrenalin going!
Count me in!
Phil Di Pippo
Expenses will be the same as running a National event. No pit stops so you can really do it on your own or bring one guy to help.
Toyo tires which will prob be a little slower but they last fine. I have raced on them. Good news is you must race on the tires you qual on so tire costs will be good too. Prob start first race with 2 sets...one for practice and one for qual and race then as usual save the race set for the following events practice day.
Really good venues and you support the IRL racing which is always cool to watch live.
Makes for really fun weekends. Nothing like a standing start to get your adrenalin going!
Count me in!
Phil Di Pippo