*** important car classification changes for event #1 *** please read now!!!

[angus macsac]

Originally Posted by Slowpoke

If you can not produce your declaration to an event official or a fellow competitor, you will be scored in modified for that day.

I think I would prefer to run in modified any way - fewer hasselhoffs that way, easier day of toolin' around having fun which is what it's all about anyway

[Ytzman]

Ok, it seems the scrutineering is going to be a little more picky this year, so I have to ask again (since I haven't gotten any responses yet)

Will I be able to run my car with the roll bar in the configuration it was at the school?

original post:
Ok, so I know there was some concern about the placement of the rear supports for the main hoop on my car. A suggestion was made to move them from the rear strut towers down to the frame rail, which I should have done in the first place, but I see most are done to the shock towers so I didn't think of it at the time.
I don't know if I have enough time before event 1-2 to complete this change as I've got some other issues to deal with, and I want to make sure that I'll be able to run with the way it is, at least for these 2 events.
I'm not taking the -1 pip for the roll bar, so it shouldn't a question of classification, just safety, and I figure it's better this way, than not having it at all.
Any insite, or direction would be appreciated.

[Cap'n Pete]

Originally Posted by Ytzman

Ok, it seems the scrutineering is going to be a little more picky this year, so I have to ask again (since I haven't gotten any responses yet)

Will I be able to run my car with the roll bar in the configuration it was at the school?

Did Joe or Derrick have a look at it?

[Ytzman]

Yes, Joe was the one who made the suggestion of moving the bars.
I was able to run some practice laps at the school, but I just don't want to show up to the track and have to turn around and go home.

Later

[Slowpoke]

Bram, it's best to Email or phone Joe directly. His contact info is on page 2 of the rulebook.

[68vette]

Originally Posted by Ytzman

Yes, Joe was the one who made the suggestion of moving the bars.
I was able to run some practice laps at the school, but I just don't want to show up to the track and have to turn around and go home.

Later

PM sent.

[shawn cormier]

Originally Posted by Chuck91GT

SoloSprint is basically a street car oriented searies. Over the years, competitors have chosen to modify their cars to improve their performance levels. Now we have modified engines, suspensions, brakes, aero, tires and altered interiors. To accomplish this competitors have purchased aftermarket products with accompanying expiry dates - helmets, belts and harnesses.

If you have an issue with any of these products and their manufacturer imposed expiry dates, I would suggest that you take up that issue with them. Ask them why certain harnesses have a 2 year expiry date and others 5 years. They will tell you that it is because of the material composition. Your argument is with them, not SoloSprint.

One of the mandates of SoloSprint is to make the sport as safe as possible. We are endeavouring to do that to the best of our abilities. We do not have the means to test products so we have to rely on the manufacturers and third party testing results. As you continue to modify your cars in ways that we never thought of, the SoloSprint Committee, the CCC and myself have to take a stand and make decisions. They are not always made easily and a considerable amount of time and effort is put into these decisions. Each member of the SoloSprint Committee and the CCC is bound by the same rules and all the points that you have made so far have come up in the inhouse discussions.

Stephen has brought to our attention the fact that expired SFI harnesses can be upgraded at a very reasonable cost. Check out the location in an earlier portion of this thread.

Safety is our first priority and it should be yours as well. New harnesses for $200 - $400 or a lifetime of suffering if the expired ones don't function properly? Racing is inherently dangerous so protect yourself as well as you can. Before you modify your car you should think about the safety aspects first. Some of our SoloSprint cars are rivaling, if not surpassing, the speeds of properly configured race cars!

Here here! Well said....I guess thats why you are our President.

[Ytzman]

Originally Posted by 68vette

PM sent.

and replied.
Thank you.

[Ytzman]

Originally Posted by Slowpoke

Bram, it's best to Email or phone Joe directly. His contact info is on page 2 of the rulebook.

sorry, not seeing it anywhere in the 2009_solosprint_rulebook.pdf? I don't have a printed version is it in there?
anyways, could you PM me with his contact info?
Thanks,
Bram

[Chuck91GT]

Originally Posted by Ytzman

sorry, not seeing it anywhere in the 2009_solosprint_rulebook.pdf? I don't have a printed version is it in there?
anyways, could you PM me with his contact info?
Thanks,
Bram

Bram, PM sent.

[Slowpoke]

Okay, I have 25 approved PIP schedules, and 44 competitors for event #1. Please get your CCDB submissions in!

Thanks.

[edobbie]

Using all forms of communication to get my PIP schedule approved. Resubmitted yesterday 99 Mustang GT SGT3 #174 PIP 82.4. Previously submitted in Apr but not approved. PM'd you yesterday.

Ted D

[evidence01]

Originally Posted by Slowpoke

Okay, I have 25 approved PIP schedules, and 44 competitors for event #1. Please get your CCDB submissions in!

Thanks.

im waiting for approval. submitted in april.

Jacek M

[Chris P]

Jacek, your schedule is showing as submitted in 2008. Please review it and submit again. You may need to make a small change to something so that it shows up as 'modified' with a 2009 date beside it. Also, the car is showing as a Mazdaspeed 6? Is this right or a 911 per your sig...?

[Chris P]

Originally Posted by edobbie

Using all forms of communication to get my PIP schedule approved. Resubmitted yesterday 99 Mustang GT SGT3 #174 PIP 82.4. Previously submitted in Apr but not approved. PM'd you yesterday.

Ted D

Same as above for Jacek. Your schedule shows as submitted June 2008. Try changing some comments text and resubmit. Or recall the submission and send it again so the date refreshes.