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Re: Proposal for vintage-oriented autocross class.

To: <GRMPer@aol.com>, <autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Proposal for vintage-oriented autocross class.
From: "Bruce Wentzel" <greendotracing@netzero.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 16:02:20 -0500
> Wheels: Wheel width limits of up to 7" wide or 1.5" wider than stock,
> whichever is smaller.  Wheel diameters to remain stock.
>
69 to 73 Corvettes came stock with 8" wheels. You'd need soem language to
handle that.

> Tires: This could be handled two ways,  one is allowing DOT-approved tires
> that fit under the wheelwells. The second option is to allow only street
> oriented tires (treadwear >140) with an aspect ratio greater than 60%.
The
> second option would allow casual marque club enthusiasts to have a better
> chance of success.
>
Under option 2 you'll have a tough time finding a tire to be adequate for a
Corvette unless you consider a Sumitomo 225/70 15 adequate. That's the only
thing found on the TireRack site that is at least a High Performance rated
tire.

> Proposed Vintage classes and some sample cars:
>
> V1: Lotus Elan, Porsche 911, TVR
> V2: Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Camaro, Jaguar XKE.

Bruce W

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