There has been rumor of late about the possibility of another "tin-top" series in the works. The rumor is in fact true. The premise of the new series is that of a more professional type series with a dedicated search and solicitation for a series sponsor and both contingency sponsors and actual race purses. The series is however designed to allow those with grassroots racing budgets to come out on occasion and earn a little extra money. The level of preparation of cars and the amount of cost containment rules will allow A-sedan, American Iron, Grand-Am Cup cars and the like to compete under one umbrella. As a stand alone series, drivers with experience and licenses from SCCA, NASA, EMRA, Midwest Council, BMW CCA, Porsche Club, etc., will be honored. All racers will have to apply for an AV8SS competition license based on past experience.
As the name implies, this series is based on a front mounted, V-8 engine, rear wheel drive automobile. Though the name is "american", some european makes such as BMW, Porsche(928) and Mercedes will be eligible. The eligible years will span from 1964-2005. A sample list of eligible cars : AC Cobra/Factory Five type cars-----AMX/Javelin 1968-1974-----BMW M-5-----Cadillac CTSV-----Chevy Camaro-----Chevy Corvette 1964-2004(minus ZR-1 & Z06)-----Dodge Challenger-----Ford Mustang(minus Supercharged Cobra)-----Ford Thunderbird-----Jaguar XK-8-----Lexus SC400/430-----Lincoln LS-----Mercedes-----Firebird----Pontiac GTO(2004)-----Porsche 928. This is a partial list of eligible cars. You will note the inclusion of 4 door sedans. You will also note the inclusion of the Corvette. This automobile's superior handling qualities will be
mitigated somewhat with the rule that states ALL cars will run a maximum of 275/40-17 inch tires and a 9.5 inch rim. Additional weight penalties and engine restrictions will be imposed as necessary to equal the field.
>> Rules- The rules are nearly finalized and will be posted on the website as soon as I am able to get it up and running (hopefully within the week). I will give you the high points here : Engine equivalency formula will be in play. This will be done with air restrictors and engine RPM limits. The idea here is that a 4.6 will have a higher RPM limit and weight breaks to be able to compete with a 400 cubic inch engine which will be limited to 6000 RPM and breath through a straw. Compression ratio will be regulated also. A 4.0 liter engine will be in the neighborhood of 14 to 1 and a 400 cu.in. in the neighborhood of 9.5 to 1. There will be no dyno certification and "tech" will be thorough. ALL CARS WILL BE NATURALLY ASPIRATED.
>>There will be but one class of race cars. As is done in other forms of sedan racing, weight will be added to the winner of the race and the front finishers in decreasing amount. For that reason, all cars will need to have a weight box added. The series director also reserves the right to impose additional restrictions to cars that appear to be overly dominant and/or afford weight/horsepower "breaks" to cars to enhance their competitiveness. While a CMC car may not be competitive, with the cost containment rules in place, any well run AI, A-sedan or Grand-Am cup car will be capable of winning.
There will be no tube-framed cars allowed. No slicks allowed and tire brand is open at this juncture though we are searching for a sponsor to keep costs in check. Minimum weight balance front to rear is required to be at least 52.5% front bias.
No doubt some of you will lament the fact of yet another series to split what is already a small piece of pie. Point well taken. While that is the initial result, my hope is that we will be able, ultimately, to unify many different series into one strong and appealing series from a sponsor standpoint. This is not Dan's get rich scheme. I am uninterested in profit. I have no intention of quitting my day job! To that end, I will provide, upon request, a full account of all monies spent to any racer desiring one. I will also promise you, the racer, a voice in the rules as we grow. Realizing that there is no way to please all the people all the time, to the extent possible, you will be heard.
In this first year we will run a very limited schedule due to the late start.

The first race will be June 19th - 20th at Pocono, Pa. on the LONG COURSE.
Though minimal, there will be a small purse for this event ( probably$1000.00-$2000.00 ). Price will be $300-$325 for the 2 day event. This will be a fast and fun track.
>>The second event will be the VIR Stock Car Spectacular Sept.3,4,5. This event will cost $375.00 but will guarantee a purse of $2500-$3000! I am searching for a date at Road Atlanta and a West Coast date. The goal of these dates is to de-conflict with the American Iron series. This is not a war but rather an alternative and also a class allowing additional types of cars to be raced.
BTW, I still intend to run AI races as the schedule permits.
>There will no doubt be many questions. Please feel free to contact me at this e-mail address or dandpilot@a... until I get the website up and running.
I welcome all your comments both pro and con and in this instance I will answer each and every one I receive.
Best Regards to
>> All,
>>
>Dan
>> Schlickenmeyer, Director
>>
>American
>> V-8 Supercar Series
>>
>(AV8SS)
>

 

PDA is running Pocono on those days June 18 19 :confused:

Another thing I don't fit it :rolleyes:


[Modified by John Shiels, 4:21 PM 3/28/2004]

 

Just saw a clipon this series in Hot Rod magazine.

www.av8ss.com

 

John,

Is next years schedule for PDA out yet? I don't see it on their web site.

 

Hi Brian,

This thread started 03/2004.

Steven