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jarrod Newbies Racing is in my blood Posts: 6	new and want to try it out.. Jul 8^th, 2010, 2:04pm hyey.. ive wanted to give autocross a try but dont know if i can run my car with you guys.. s10 (dont laugh yet) 355 sbc swap ford 9" front/rear swabars(1.125 front, 7/8 rear) lowered 5-6" bfg t/a's rci fuel cell in the box is there a class for me? with others to run against? seems to handle pretty decent on the street so far.. thanks
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Re: new and want to try it out..
Reply #1 - Jul 8^th, 2010, 5:54pm

There is always a class to run in. Whether you're competitive or not is another question. Now being that you have a truck, they are usually excluded because of the high center of gravity with the stock suspension. However, you say you have lowered yours 5-6" which means it should be ok to run. We will just need to check it over at tech to make sure, before we give you the official ok.

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Marke VMSC Executive Club Member VMSC Club Competition Director Posts: 189	Re: new and want to try it out.. Reply #2 - Jul 8^th, 2010, 9:11pm Marcel, if his truck passes tech, what class would he run in? I am curious.
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Re: new and want to try it out..
Reply #3 - Jul 9^th, 2010, 12:11am

Marcel Poitras wrote on Jul 8^th, 2010, 5:54pm:

There is always a class to run in. Whether you're competitive or not is another question. Now being that you have a truck, they are usually excluded because of the high center of gravity with the stock suspension. However, you say you have lowered yours 5-6" which means it should be ok to run. We will just need to check it over at tech to make sure, before we give you the official ok.

thanks..

what kind of thing do you guys look for at tech? same as like the drag racing tech? battery secure.. no major fluid leaks.. decent tires, lugs all there, belts helmet etc?

center of gravity shouldnt be an issue.. ive thrown it into some tough corners, and it doesnt have any bodyroll at all.. only real problem is getting/finding some forward grip..lol Grin

tried to posta pic.. but cant yet.. dont have enough posts..

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Re: new and want to try it out..
Reply #4 - Jul 9^th, 2010, 6:28am

The only special safety equipment is a Snell rated helmet, M2000 or SA2000 or newer.

Tech does a visual inspection at key safety points: battery tie down, steering wheel, brake pedal, seat belts, seat attached, wheels attached, no loose objects.

From sounds of some mods, at least SM class ... the reason Marcel commented about competiveness in class.

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Marcel Poitras YaBB Administrator VMSC Executive Club Member VMSC President Posts: 426	Re: new and want to try it out.. Reply #5 - Jul 9^th, 2010, 5:39pm Since the S10 never came with a V8 of any kind, it would probably fit in one of the Prepared or Modified classes. I'll take a look at the rule book and see if I can figure it out.
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Marcel Poitras YaBB Administrator VMSC Executive Club Member VMSC President Posts: 426	Re: new and want to try it out.. Reply #6 - Jul 9^th, 2010, 6:02pm Ok, after a quick check of the rules it looks like its E-Modified (EM). Your usual company in that class (if they come out) is: a 400hp AWD VW Rabbit and a 300+HP Northstar V8 equipped Fiero I thought it might fit in C-prepared (the S10 is actually specifically listed), but you would need to have kept a V6
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Marke VMSC Executive Club Member VMSC Club Competition Director Posts: 189	Re: new and want to try it out.. Reply #7 - Jul 9^th, 2010, 7:02pm You guys remember the GMC Syclone. V6, Turbocharged and AWD. That thing was fast. It was a favorite at the dragstrip. Have no idea how well it handled.
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Marcel Poitras YaBB Administrator VMSC Executive Club Member VMSC President Posts: 426	Re: new and want to try it out.. Reply #8 - Jul 9^th, 2010, 8:29pm Yeah those were wicked. From what I remember it was a turbo version of the 4.3 90* V6
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Marke VMSC Executive Club Member VMSC Club Competition Director Posts: 189	Re: new and want to try it out.. Reply #9 - Jul 11^th, 2010, 11:33pm I believe it was 3.8. The same engine out of the Buick GNX/Regal Grand National. I was hoping to see this S10 out on Saturday.
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jarrod Newbies Racing is in my blood Posts: 6	Re: new and want to try it out.. Reply #10 - Jul 12^th, 2010, 11:31pm Marke wrote on Jul 11^th, 2010, 11:33pm: I was hoping to see this S10 out on Saturday. im goin to try and make the next one.. yikes.. awd rabbit a northstar fiero?? darn.. i just gotta check my helmet.. but im pretty shure its a snell 2000.. does the vehicle have to be insured??
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jarrod Newbies Racing is in my blood Posts: 6	Re: new and want to try it out.. Reply #11 - Jul 13^th, 2010, 12:12am Marke wrote on Jul 9^th, 2010, 7:02pm: You guys remember the GMC Syclone. V6, Turbocharged and AWD. That thing was fast. It was a favorite at the dragstrip. Have no idea how well it handled. there was also a typhoon.. i beleive it was the blazer version..
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Marcel Poitras YaBB Administrator VMSC Executive Club Member VMSC President Posts: 426	Re: new and want to try it out.. Reply #12 - Jul 13^th, 2010, 7:02am jarrod wrote on Jul 12^th, 2010, 11:31pm: does the vehicle have to be insured?? No, it doesn't have to be insured. we have several race-only cars that show up on trailers every event.
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jarrod Newbies Racing is in my blood Posts: 6	Re: new and want to try it out.. Reply #13 - Jul 13^th, 2010, 7:44am heres some pics for you guys..
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