A good way of ballancing out between the low and high hp cars, etc, is to go with the tight windy autocross style track, keeps the parts where a high hp car has a distinct advantage over a lower hp car down… It comes more to driver skill and car setup than a raw numbers game.
Exactly.
solo 1 requires a full season commitment.
a single time attack event and encourage a lot of high end shops to bring out cars as well as the fastest of the fast from everywhere else, INCLUDING solo 1.
It would be simple to get sponsors out and prizes are easy to take car of.
If i can get something sorted out right i think it will be a ton of fun
If all goes as planned these guys (http://www.redlinetimeattack.com/) should be making a trip up here to quebec (june-ish) to host an event. For those looking to run an event like this come out and have a look and take some tips. These guys are arguably the largest growing sport compact event in the US right now.
I agree that Solo 1 is very close to a Time Attack but as mentioned the rules are more strict. The way these guys run the events is unlimited, modified and street classes so that ppl with lower hp cars can compete against other while the big boys play on their own field.
Its pretty damn exciting stuff but it may be a stretch for the canadian market as there are very few people/shops with cars built to do exactly this. Its worth a try though.
yeah, in my opinion most people here aren’t fans of rules, including my self, i just want to go out there and have at it and enjoy the car i don’t really care for rules classes, winning losing etc
hi Guys,
#1… we do have a time attack series its called solo 1.
#2= you dont have to do a full season…you can come to 1 event, 2 3, 4, or all 9…
#3 100% the solo 1 rules are BY FAR the best rules in north america at present…meaning they are fair.
#4 with the redline time attack series…which some of us solo 1 guys will be going to in quebec… the rules are absolutely ridiculous…meaning any of you guys who show up will 100% not be competitive…and get devestated…how fun is that…
my car with the LS1 is in the modified class…how fair is that gonna be against ricer street setup cars? not very fair at all…
I am 100% not sure why “time attack” gets everyone all interested…while solo 1 (solo sprint) does not? they are very simular…in that you can run whatever you want…except that solo 1 is established 100% competitive, and fully organized with a very fair rule set…
anyway i might truck out to the redline event since our HADA club sponsor is running it…but is going to be very silly event IMO…the rules are just nutty.
“I agree that Solo 1 is very close to a Time Attack but as mentioned the rules are more strict. The way these guys run the events is unlimited, modified and street classes so that ppl with lower hp cars can compete against other while the big boys play on their own field.”
can i ask how the rules are “strict” ? you can run anything from a firefly to an open wheel f2000 if you want…
what you mean is the rules are FAIR…
guys 100% if any of the local racers come out to this “redline time attack” no one coming in off the street has a chance…that I can Gaurentee you…the rules are so lacking its just stupid…
case in point my LS1 powered s13 will be in modified class…which most of the cars will be in… have fun against it…its just a very simple…not fair set of rules…
here are the modified rules…
Rules for Modified Class Cars:
-Modified Class cars do not need to be currently registered for street use.
- Professional Drivers are permitted in Modified Class.
- Replacement or removal of OEM glass prohibited.
- All Modified Class vehicles are permitted to use DOT Approved tires with UTQG tread wear ratings of 50 and above. Tires with less than a UTQG rating of 50 are not permitted in Modified Class.
-“full carbon fiber bodied” vehicles prohibited from Modified Class. These vehicles must compete in Unlimited Class - Carbon Fiber and other light weight material (non-OEM) Hoods, Trunks/Hatches/Fenders/Doors permitted.
- Full under trays are allowed
- Wide Body Kits Allowed
- Fender Flares Allowed
- Convertibles with hard tops can utilize Carbon Fiber/Aluminum/Fiberglass hard tops.
- All Modified Class vehicles are not permitted to have fully “gutted” interiors.
- Vehicle carpet may be entirely removed
- Vehicle headliner may be entirely removed
-OEM Dash, OEM Front door panels and OEM Center console must be installed. - OEM front door panels may ONLY be removed to allow for side impact roll bars that protrude into the space normally occupied by the OEM door panels
-Interior behind driver seat may be removed.
-Replacement of drivers and passenger seat with aftermarket seats is permitted.
-Passenger seat may be removed entirely. - Factory restraints are permitted for vehicles in Modified Class. If aftermarket harnesses are utilized, the vehicle must have a harness bar installed.
- Full roll cages are permitted in Modified class. A safety inspection of the roll cage will be performed. If the roll cage is deemed to be unsafe by the Chief of Inspections, the vehicle will not be permitted to participate in the event.
- Snell 2000 or higher rated helmet required.
- Convertibles allowed on track with roll bars. Some cars with factory roll protection are allowed if they are equipped with a factory OEM roll protection system. Check with your car manufacture to determine the effectiveness of roll protection.
-See “Vehicle Classification List” For List of Vehicles Relegated to Unlimited Class. i.e. some vehicles will NOT be permitted in the Street or Modified Class due to specific horse power or other specifications. For example, a Ferrari Enzo or Porsche Carrera GT will be relegated to the Unlimited class due to there “super car” specification.
•Not all cars will be able to compete in the Modified Class. Depending on vehicle dynamics, some cars will be relegated to the Unlimited class, click "Vehicle Classes " for the list of vehicles relegated to the Unlimited class.