What class to run in Solo???

[newbie911]

I'm getting back into it this year and made the "school" on Saturday. I'm planning on making the 20th (maybe 19th too). I'm in a new car with some minor mods to it (headers and cold air kit) and was told "ASP" class. Would this be a good place to "start" as I've only done Solo a few times in the past? Seems like a very fast/competative class? Also, I'm not planning on making all the events this year, nor do I plan on many changes to the car right now. I would like to run for times and against others to gauge my progress! :D

[Cody]

You might want to just go with the Novice class while you get the hang of everything. You can always run both morning and afternoon that way. You'll be comparing times to other's in the Novice class.

[Kevin M]

Dean, if you wish to run in a points class, you would be in ASP. But if you want to just come out, get some seat time, and have fun you are welcome to run in our Novice class all season.

[newbie911]

What exactly is "involved" with the novice class? Is it a big free-for-all so to speak? And how does it work out running both sessions (morning and afternoon)? Also, can you change what class you run in during the season? Sorry for all the Q's ..... the problem with newbies! :)

[Dean]

The Novice class is designed to give new Solo participants a place to drive without worrying about the details of the classing rules as well as giving them the ability to drive on their schedule and possibly to get more seat time.

Novice class is not really intended to be a competitive class but a place to learn and have fun.

You can change classes any time.

If you drive as a novice (or other class) in the morning, depending on schedule and run group size, the event chairs may allow drivers to Run No Points in the afternoon. This is great for learning and the second session only costs $10. (Of course you have to work again as well.)

Keep asking questions. That is what these forums are for.

[newbie911]

Sounds like a plan, thanks for the great advice too!

[65stang]

I am having trouble determining what class I should be in. I checked out the SCCA main site and it looks like I should be in the FS class, though I've seen other mustangs run in the ES(P) class. Can I choose whichever I want?

[Kevin M]

Wes, it's going to depend on exactly what is and isn't stock on your car.

[Joeyy]

Wes, it's going to depend on exactly what is and isn't stock on your car.

My money is on SM or SM2. We may have to look at back dating and the out of production rules. Wess, do you have a back seat?

[dknv]

I am having trouble determining what class I should be in. I checked out the SCCA main site and it looks like I should be in the FS class, though I've seen other mustangs run in the ES(P) class. Can I choose whichever I want?Are you brand new to autox? If so, do you want to consider running in the novice class this year? (See Dean's post above for the target audience for the novice class.)

See this link,

http://www.scca.com/documents/Solo%20Rules/2008_Solo_Rules_2.pdf

Section 13 talks about Stock setup (FS class); section 15 talks about Street Prepared setup (ESP class). In a nutshell you can't change much with your car, i.e. with the suspension or engine mods in F Stock, but you have more leeway in ESP.

[solonut]

I am having trouble determining what class I should be in. I checked out the SCCA main site and it looks like I should be in the FS class, though I've seen other mustangs run in the ES(P) class. Can I choose whichever I want?

to be in FS you have to be on stock size wheels, engine, aircleaner, suspension....I dont think you want to go back to stock ,14"x 5 wheels would suck....looking at your car, your ESP...main thing is have funand learn, then start to modify the car....Pat

[Kevin M]

My money is on SM or SM2. We may have to look at back dating and the out of production rules. Wess, do you have a back seat?

Yeah, Cam or out of factory spec engine rebuild would mean SM. So would most subframe braces.

[Cody]

Come play with us in ESP! :D

[65stang]

I would die in ESP, but I'd give a try. The car has no back seat, it is on 14" wheels, engine is stock out of a 87 mustang (updating ok?) it other than that it is pretty much stock. Oh not stock frint seats either. Oh and this isn't my first year, I've been attending for the past two years (not full seasons though)

[solonut]

I would die in ESP, but I'd give a try. The car has no back seat, it is on 14" wheels, engine is stock out of a 87 mustang (updating ok?) it other than that it is pretty much stock. Oh not stock frint seats either. Oh and this isn't my first year, I've been attending for the past two years (not full seasons though)

the only thing you would need to do is put the back seat in...is the engine a stock 302??? the internals have to be stock....

[65stang]

the only thing you would need to do is put the back seat in...is the engine a stock 302??? the internals have to be stock.... 04-17-2008 08:20 PM
Yeah engine is stock. so if I put the rear seat back in does that mean I can run FSP?

[65stang]

So after further review I am sure I fall into the Street prepared class. FSP. The problem I'm having is I'm not sure if i'm in the F class the only mustang class that fits me is NOC (whatever that is) V8 which is F-stock so I'm thinkin FSP is where I'd fall.

[Kevin M]

Nope, Mustangs are all in ESP Wes. "NOC" stands for not otherwise classed. Keep in mind that stock classifications don't match with SP- there isn't even the same number of them.

[65stang]

Damn really felt more comfortable in FSP haha, oh well its either novice or ESP this year for me. I'll have to make a decision by next race.