2014 SCCA World Challenge

[NaBUru38]

The GTS class features:

o- 7 Chevrolet Camaro, including Lawson Aschenbach (1st in 2013), Andy Lee (4th) and Tony Gaples (7th).
o- 11 Ford Mustang, including Alec Udell (6th), Brad Adams (9th) and Jack Roush Jr.
o- 2 Audi TT for Don Istook and Colin Cohen.
o- 4 Aston Martins Vantage for Nick Esayian (8th), Drew Regitz, Jorge de la Torre and Mark Klenin.
o- 2 Kia Optima for Mark Wilkins (3rd) and Nic Jonsson (10th).
o- 2 Lotus Evora for Jim Taggart (12th) and Scott Dollahite.
o- 2 Nissan 370Z for Brian Kleeman and Ric Bushey.
o- 3 Porsche Cayman for Jack Baldwin (2nd), Buz McCall (14th) and Ernie Jakubowski.
o- 1 Scion FR-S for Robert Stout.
o- 1 BMW M3 E46 for Scott Bove.

[Nick Woodbury]

Heh, were those mclaren stats published by the daily mail?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by NaBUru38

The GTS class features:

o- 7 Chevrolet Camaro, including Lawson Aschenbach (1st in 2013), Andy Lee (4th) and Tony Gaples (7th).
o- 11 Ford Mustang, including Alec Udell (6th), Brad Adams (9th) and Jack Roush Jr.
o- 2 Audi TT for Don Istook and Colin Cohen.
o- 4 Aston Martins Vantage for Nick Esayian (8th), Drew Regitz, Jorge de la Torre and Mark Klenin.
o- 2 Kia Optima for Mark Wilkins (3rd) and Nic Jonsson (10th).
o- 2 Lotus Evora for Jim Taggart (12th) and Scott Dollahite.
o- 2 Nissan 370Z for Brian Kleeman and Ric Bushey.
o- 3 Porsche Cayman for Jack Baldwin (2nd), Buz McCall (14th) and Ernie Jakubowski.
o- 1 Scion FR-S for Robert Stout.
o- 1 BMW M3 E46 for Scott Bove.

That is incredibly embarrassing for a series trying to make itself seem professional.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Matt

That is incredibly embarrassing for a series trying to make itself seem professional.

I don't get it.

[Matt]

That's a car that's at least 8 years, and two model generations old.

[JHamilton]

I agree but that's my favorite BMW so I give it a pass.

[Nick Woodbury]

Originally Posted by Matt

That's a car that's at least 8 years, and two model generations old.

One ancient model amongst many new and very current racing brands isn't really enough to discount the entire GTS classes credibility, is it?

[Cheyne]

The E46 M3 is only eligible for 5 races max per season. Along with several other cars that include old Mustang FR500S, Lotus Exige S, and BMW Z4. Mainly these cars are in GTS to encourage club racers to step up that race them in Touring classes at the club level. In the past couple of years at the Runoffs they have awarded entries into GTS and Touring for T2 and T3 class. Touring also has cars that are similar.

Cheyne

[Mike Hedlund]

I thought the problem was the CEO of the series was racing.... didn't even realize it was an old car. Could you imagine Atherton out there? I'm sure nobody would rough him up.....

-mike

[Lanky Turtle]

Originally Posted by Mike Hedlund

I thought the problem was the CEO of the series was racing.... didn't even realize it was an old car. Could you imagine Atherton out there? I'm sure nobody would rough him up.....

-mike

That's what I thought the reference was too. In fact, this seems like a bigger concern than having an outdated BMW.

[Matt]

I didn't even know that was the CEO.

[Coach Ep]

He raced in the series before, going by his results so far there's hardly any conflict of interests...

http://www.driverdb.com/drivers/scott-bove/career/

[Mike Hedlund]

I think it's awesome that he's out there. If some of the IMSA officials actually entered some of the races they probably wouldn't do half of the mentally handicap things they've been doing lately.

-mike

[Speed-King]

St. Pete and Long Beach Entry Lists.

Looks like the Reiter Lambos won't be at Long Beach unless they get one of the last four promoter invites. German media made it sound like St.Pete was going to be a one/off, anyway.

[Nick6]

I don't remember anyone complaining about the Ford GT's when they were at Lemans...

[rwintle]

Originally Posted by Speed-King

Actually, you could already build some fantastically expensive cars under the WC rules. The ACS Mustangs from some years ago were suppossed to have cost well North of $1000000. Also the first-gen Caddy CTS-V was at the time the most complex car ever build by P&M and apparently more expensive than the contemporary C5.R.

I believe those K-PAX Volvos were pretty darn pricey too... carbon fibre all over as I recall.

Not that I'm complaining, I loved those things. But McLarens? That will be fine too, thank you very much.

[Coach Ep]

Originally Posted by Speed-King

St. Pete and Long Beach Entry Lists.

Looks like the Reiter Lambos won't be at Long Beach unless they get one of the last four promoter invites. German media made it sound like St.Pete was going to be a one/off, anyway.

Correct, disappointed to see another 458 and Mustang on the list while we could have had (one of) the Lambo(s)

The final four teams confirmed for entry into the LB race are:

GT/GT-A
Tomy Drissi, GT, Chevrolet Corvette, Blackdog Racing
Nick Mancuso, GT-A, Ferrari 458 GT3 Italia, R. Ferri Motorsport

GTS
Drew Regitz, GTS, Aston Martin GT4, TRG-AMR
Will Hunholz, GTS, Ford Mustang, SpeedTrixx

see http://www.world-challenge.com/news/...x-weekend.html

Anyway, great entry lists all together, PWC is booming in it's 25th anniversary year!

[Mike Hedlund]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Correct, disappointed to see another 458 and Mustang on the list while we could have had (one of) the Lambo(s)

As far as I know the Lambos are only entered for St. Pete-- no use wasting a grid spot for them if they aren't planning to show up. :-)

But I'm with you, either way the car and driver lineups are a huge improvement over last year (not including me btw, but there's some fast mofos this year!).

I'm trying to work out something to get a lot of video and info about the race weekends up online. If anyone plans to be at any of the races feel free to get ahold of me, I'd be happy to show you around the car!

-mike

[Rodger Davies]

Apologies if you've answered this before Mike, but is there any difference between GT and GTA in car terms and, assuming not, what criteria determine you as being in the former rather than the latter (not saying it should be either, just wondering on what basis it's judged)?

Thanks for your speed comparisons from Sebring by the way, really good reading.

[Mike Hedlund]

Originally Posted by Rodger Davies

Apologies if you've answered this before Mike, but is there any difference between GT and GTA in car terms and, assuming not, what criteria determine you as being in the former rather than the latter (not saying it should be either, just wondering on what basis it's judged)?

Thanks for your speed comparisons from Sebring by the way, really good reading.

The only differences between GT and GTA is the driver ranking. Cars are identical, we all get the same number of tires each weekend and the same amount of track time.

I'm only in the GT class because if there's no advantage (track time, faster car, or more tires) to being in the GTA class, I'd rather race straight up against the Pros. I don't care about the trophies.

-mike

[Rodger Davies]

I miss that spirit, you gave me a smile to read that answer.

[Matt]

Are the CRP Nissan's GT3 spec or the old WC GT spec?

[rich07]

Saw KPax ad on DSC for their Volvos. Some serious money for some serious hardware.

[Nick Woodbury]

K-Pax racing doing some shakedown testing of their new 12C GT3's at Estoril.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icn6Kt45f8k

Looking forward to the first race!

[Speed-King]

Newest addition to the entry list for St.Pete: Michael Bartels in a Vita4one Z4 GT3.