Randy Blaylock
Highlander Motorsports
I'm considering writing a rule change proposal to allow truck body styles (NASCAR Craftsman Trucks, ASA Speed trucks, etc...) in the Conference GT1 class. Currently, Conference references SCCA GCRs for GT1, and there are specific makes and models listed as being eligible for competition in GT1. There are no truck body styles currently listed.
The truck body style has no competitive advantage, if anything the higher greenhouse is an aerodynamic disadvantage. The basic construction and specification of the tube frame "truck" is virtually identical to a "car" and offers no distinct performance advantage either. The minimum weight would be related to engine displacement, track width, wheel size, etc... as is now the case for listed car bodies.
I am simply trying to open the GT1 field to a unique body style that might make things more visually interesting, and provide a venue beyond the SPO class to run, to encourage someone to give a truck body a try. For what it's worth, I personally won't be changing, but have had some people express interest in the trucks.
Comments, opinions...?
The truck body style has no competitive advantage, if anything the higher greenhouse is an aerodynamic disadvantage. The basic construction and specification of the tube frame "truck" is virtually identical to a "car" and offers no distinct performance advantage either. The minimum weight would be related to engine displacement, track width, wheel size, etc... as is now the case for listed car bodies.
I am simply trying to open the GT1 field to a unique body style that might make things more visually interesting, and provide a venue beyond the SPO class to run, to encourage someone to give a truck body a try. For what it's worth, I personally won't be changing, but have had some people express interest in the trucks.
Comments, opinions...?