types/Classes of racing

[TomoHawk]

from some sources, I've gathererd these types, or classes of racing you could do in a Z. Thes first types are kinds of rally racing:

Gimmick rallies - usually pretty low key events, paved roads, relaxed speeds, easy navigation

TSD Tour Rallies - (time-speed-distance) 2 -12 hours long, legal speeds, mostly paved roads

TSD Trap Rallies - 2 - 6 hours long, legal speeds, paved or paved and unpaved

Performance or Brisk TSDs - 3-12 hours long, brisk but legal speeds, paved and unpaved roads

Rallycross - in North America this is an autocross on an unpaved surface

SCCA ClubRally - 4-8 hours legal speeds on transit sections, all-out speed on closed off stages

SCCA ProRally - 1-2 day events, The next step up

WRC - (World Rally Championship) - Professional rally racing.

We can discuss all the different kinds/styles & classes of racing. I'm referring to the whole spectrum of possible types, not just rally racing.

thx

What about road racing types & classes? Solo (I & II)

[Zedrally]

Woooo there.

Rallies aren't races. Better to get the definitions straight before the thread gets to big.

A race is a timed event conducted on circuit where speed is the determing factor.

A rally is a test of economy/or of reliability and/or navigation, taking place on public/private roads in which in competitors [note min of 2 crew] are required to follow a prescribed course and to report at specified points , and in which the highest speed is NOT a factor in determining the results.

HIH

MOM

[TomoHawk]

OK, we'll call it types of competition.

[TomoHawk]

Here's something for Vicky--

Solo I

In Solo I you are competing against the clock. Solo I events are high speed Time Trials; they may be run at race tracks, airport runways, or may be hillclimbs. Cars must be prepared to Road Racing safety standards. maximum speed of approximately 100mph, the objective is simply to drive the track in the fastest possible time.

Competitors are released onto the track one at a time, carefully spaced. You drive a warm-up lap , several ‘hot’ laps, then a cool-down lap, and return to the pits. Although there might be several other cars on the track with you,

Stock: This is the usual entry level for new competitors. The cars are essentially in ‘as delivered’ condition, with the exception of the required four point safety harness.

Super Stock: In this class, some modifications are allowed, but these are typically limited to suspension component changes.

Street Prepared: This is the last class that runs on street legal tires. Also, a combination of both suspension and engine modifications are permitted.

Modified: This is the final category, and it covers both open- and closed-wheel race cars which run on slicks.

Solo II

events (also known as autocrosses) are an all forward motion driving skill contest. Each driver is individually timed to the thousandth of a second, over a short, miniature road course clearly defined using traffic cones. Cars compete one at a time, hence the name "Solo", in a class with similar cars. An event can be held on any flat paved surface, usually a parking lot, or airport apron or runway.

http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm

Pro Solo

Pro Solo events use the same sites and speed guidelines as Solo II, but in a somewhat different format. The format consists of two mirror-image courses with a drag-strip start, complete with a christmas tree. Each competitor receives 6 runs on each side over the course of two days. After that competition, the top 32 drivers from each of the 17 classes compete in a single-elimination tournament, with a handicapping system

http://www.na-motorsports.com/Organizations/SCCA/Solo/Rules.html

There ya go, babes.

[Zrush]

Thanks TomoHawk, that's exactly what I wanted to know :classic:

Vicky

[TomoHawk]

Ok-

So what other kinds of interesting COMPETITION can you add to the list?

Anybody ever try one of those "savenger hunts?"

[Zrush]

Anybody ever try one of those "savenger hunts?"

I think those scavenger hunts fall under "Gimmick Rallies", like Poker Runs and such.

Vicky

[TomoHawk]

I bet scavenger hunts and poker runs are fun though- when the sun is out, the temps moderate, the radio loud, and the caffeine flowing!

Not to mention a georgeous seat cover in the right seat

[tholt29]

In your list of SoloII classes you left out Prepared. When it comes to 1st gen Z cars, F Prepared is probably the most popular class. The allowances here are pretty wide open, allowing gutting the interior, full roll cages, slicks and pretty much wide open modifications of the original engine short of forced induction. Here's more than anyone wanted to know about my car... http://sth2.com/Z-car

Also, as of the close of 2004, the SCCA pulled out of Club Rally and Pro Rally. Insurance costs were out of control on high speed off-road rallies and it was threatening the entire club, so they spun that off to another organization to handle. It still exists, just don't go looking at the SCCA for direct information. In it's place the SCCA has introduced Circuit Rally and Rally Sprints. Circuit Rally is closed course wheel to wheel off road racing and Rally sprints are timed events on a closed course or a hillclimb where the fastest time wins.

Otherwise all of your info looks to be pretty accurate, except for the obvious exclusion of wheel to wheel road racing and lapping sessions...

Tom

[TomoHawk]

What category would you put a Zed into? Vintage?

[tholt29]

For road racing? There are several classes in SCCA. The first gens can still be competitive in E Production and in ITS. Beyond that they go into GT2, I believe, where they are typically way outgunned. The early 300ZXs are also competitive in ITS. The 350Zs are competitive in GT2 and also in Touring.

Beyond SCCA there is a lot of Z action in some of the Vintage organizations and I would guess there is a place for them in the NASA club racing, but I'm not familiar with their classes.

Tom

[TomoHawk]

I think it would be good to suggest a category so that you could just go out there and hammer the gas pedal- instead of racing in the streets or speeding on the highways. IMO, Zs aren't really for cruising the streets, although I would do that ( after I fix the rear break squeal & a better-sounding exhaust). Mid-Ohio is about an hour away, and I think they have open-track day. You think I should get a helmet? Somrething in a "Paul newman?"