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victorhall wrote:
Simon actually 
victorhall wrote:
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A lot of the attraction is due to Nationals. We’re hoping the excitement of the event will spread the Spec E30 word. The folks running at Mid-Ohio are Mid-Atlantic racers. Getting to tracks like Putnam is a geographical challenge for most of us.
If you’re thinking of next year, you’re likely to see good turnouts at Ohio, and closer (to the coast) tracks like Beaver Run.
-Vic[/quote]
Thanks Vic, thats what I figured.
oops - sorry SIMON - never assume, right?
I’ll keep posting reports from the race weekends from the OH/IN chapter, so stay tuned 
-Vic
Simon, oh no. Please don’t let Simon Hunter build a spec e30 because if he does none of will ever win another race he attends he really is that fast.
Damion
DMoses wrote:
[quote]Simon, oh no. Please don’t let Simon Hunter build a spec e30 because if he does none of will ever win another race he attends he really is that fast.
Damion[/quote]
Oh you jest. I’m just toying with the idea, I really like the formula and it looks like there are already some fast guys running.
Post edited by: elephant4, at: 2006/07/27 09:44
We encourage any and all to join Spec E30. Veterans and new racers. And if a driver comes from another racing series/club, Spec E30 really is a different way to race and requires a different thought process. The cars aren’t perfect but we have a strong and reliable formula that produces great racing at reasonable costs.
Mainly though, the Spec E30 Rules are stable and will not change unless we find a serious error. And at this point, we’ve pretty-much corrected the mistakes.
No one will ever need to worry about having to buy "the latest expensive go-fast part." A car built two years ago will be just as competitive as a car built next year. When we look at how Rules Creep has ruined so many club (and pro) sports car racing series, we aren’t going to let that happen at Spec E30.
We have found that new drivers ask about this rule or that rule but all that goes right out the window when that driver builds his/her car and comes racing. Any subject can be discussed but the Rules will remain stable. When we consider the big picture (instead of each individual rules) and think about the future, we realize how that’s good for everyone’s wallet.
If anyone is currently building a car and hasn’t told the group, speak up and give us some details. We like to hear about it.
Carter Hunt
Spec E30 Administrator
Carter wrote:
[quote]We encourage any and all to join Spec E30. Veterans and new racers. And if a driver comes from another racing series/club, Spec E30 really is a different way to race and requires a different thought process. The cars aren’t perfect but we have a strong and reliable formula that produces great racing at reasonable costs.
Mainly though, the Spec E30 Rules are stable and will not change unless we find a serious error. And at this point, we’ve pretty-much corrected the mistakes. [/quote]
This is what makes it so attractive to me. I’m looking to reduce my racing costs and I want to compete against more cars in fairly equal machinery.
Carter wrote:
[quote]No one will ever need to worry about having to buy "the latest expensive go-fast part." A car built two years ago will be just as competitive as a car built next year. When we look at how Rules Creep has ruined so many club (and pro) sports car racing series, we aren’t going to let that happen at Spec E30.
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That is one question I had. Is there any provision for handicapping a car that has gone way above the level of prepation that the average racer has done. Lets say they have a professional built motor or whatever else they do to get 10 extra hp more than everybody else. Can that car be handicapped once it is discovered on the dyno that it is a bit out of whack. What do you tell a racer that has a legal car but is professionally built? Basically I wondered if there was way to decrease incentive to rebuild to the max. Obviously you don’t want it going the route of Spec Miata.
Carter wrote:[quote]
We have found that new drivers ask about this rule or that rule but all that goes right out the window when that driver builds his/her car and comes racing. Any subject can be discussed but the Rules will remain stable. When we consider the big picture (instead of each individual rules) and think about the future, we realize how that’s good for everyone’s wallet.
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Agreed but its natural to question some rules that don’t make sense when you are looking to join a series. Overall you guys seem to do a nice job of keeping it stable with no changes. It will be interesting to see how it works as the popularity increases.
Carter wrote:[quote]
If anyone is currently building a car and hasn’t told the group, speak up and give us some details. We like to hear about it.
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Elephant Motorsports will be building the car. My name is Simon Hunter and some of you probably know me from BMWCCA Club Racing where I have raced for 5 years. The build is dependent on selling my J-Stock car first. I’ve decided not to run any more BMWCCA races this year to not risk any damage to my E30 M3. I’m looking to get a car ready to just do a few events next year and Nationals. My switch is based on a number of things.
Competition - Most important is the competition in equal machinery. I love the fact the top 3 get dyon’d at each race. You know exactly where you are and there are no more grumplings of cheating and what not. That really used to bother me especially if it was directed at me. I certainly don’t mind paying more at each race for that piece of mind or to give my competitors that piece of mind.
Cost - As much as I love my E30 M3 it is not the cheapest car to run. It has been amazingly reliable so I can’t complain there but overall parts are more and motor rebuilds are not cheap. Hoosiers are also not the cheapest tire out there. 205 Toyos will be a nice change and at least it is still a BMW and not some birds car (cough Miata )
Large fields - J-Stock is a fun class but has essentially dried up in the midwest. I didn’t want to invest the money to go to prepared and with gas prices rising it was getting more and more expensive to travel to tracks with a lot of J-Stock racers like lime rock. I expect spec E30 to grow slowly but steadily. It doesn’t seem there are a huge number of racers in the midwest yet but at least I’m guaranteed a great race at nationals at Mid Ohio.
Thats about it, I’ll keep you guys updated as things progress which won’t be for sometime.
Carter wrote:[quote]
Carter Hunt
Spec E30 Administrator[/quote]
Simon Hunter
Future Spec E30 Racer
Post edited by: elephant4, at: 2006/07/28 12:53
Post edited by: elephant4, at: 2006/07/28 13:07
Simon, your reason for making the switch are the same as mine. To run my old IP car was costing way too much money. I wanted to keep racing but couldn’t justify spending over $2000 grand a weekend. The entry fees for BMWCCA have gotten nuts as well. It is rare when a BMWCCA race is under 350 these days. Hurry up and sell that car and come play.
Damion
DMoses wrote:
[quote]Simon, your reason for making the switch are the same as mine. To run my old IP car was costing way too much money. I wanted to keep racing but couldn’t justify spending over $2000 grand a weekend. The entry fees for BMWCCA have gotten nuts as well. It is rare when a BMWCCA race is under 350 these days. Hurry up and sell that car and come play.
Damion[/quote]
Agreed, I look forward to seeing you at some events down the road.