Mr. Jones Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Well, that wasn't specified before. Just trying to mimic what other "true street" people are doing in other races. There are always ways of skirting rules, IE a "DOT" Tire that clearly says "not for highway use" as we all know what it is. Some guy shows up in his weekend toy and you pull your car off a trailer, which hasn't been driven in 6 months and only runs on C16 and say "hey bruh, it's a street car". :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTA09 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 My car is slow, rarely gets driven and has tires. I win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Just trying to mimic what other "true street" people are doing in other races. There are always ways of skirting rules, IE a "DOT" Tire that clearly says "not for highway use" as we all know what it is. Some guy shows up in his weekend toy and you pull your car off a trailer, which hasn't been driven in 6 months and only runs on C16 and say "hey bruh, it's a street car". :lolguy: Have you ever been to a race that has a true street program (NMCA/NMRA/LSx Shoot Out)? The rules will be pretty much based on those and will be simple. If you don't think you can run with the big dogs its ok to stay in the yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Classes :gabe: Set up grudges dont get too many rules involved make it fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Classes :gabe: Set up grudges dont get too many rules involved make it fun. Grudge racers set up their rules when they are screaming at each other and flashing money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Have you ever been to a race that has a true street program (NMCA/NMRA/LSx Shoot Out)? The rules will be pretty much based on those and will be simple. If you don't think you can run with the big dogs its ok to stay in the yard. This. Jones has to realize this isn't an autocross, it's about making power and getting the car down the track. To run a competitive car on something short of a drag radial would be very dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 competitive car on something short of a drag radial would be very dangerous. Probably why those tires say "not for highway use". Ya know, street tires.:gabe: They put them on cars for drag racing, not "street use". Doesn't bother me either way, I'm not ever going to be competitive in "drag racing", it's just funny to an outsider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Im in-hopefully with some On3 hairdryers for motivation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bark Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'll join in on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Will there be a Short Bus? :gabe: Call out. Elliot vs. Cleetus. Full throttle 3rd gear for 1/4 mile? Hope everyone has an extra 20 minutes to spare. It's been a long time since I was the top of that heap in my '01 Maxima, but I'd be happy to list Cleetus... Been a long time since I was at the bottom with the Tercel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On3Performance Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Im in-hopefully with some On3 hairdryers for motivation Got your text, emailing you back I think what has been discussed would be cool, a true street style race at a track day. What I think would be neat as well is if we put together some sort of list though like we used to have. I just think something like that might bring some fun back into local racing. Maybe come up with 2 lists, somewhat of an all out street car list and maybe something more along the lines of 10+ street car list. I think both need to be held to street cars like Dan has expressed, titled, valid registration, insurance, blah, blah, blah. Thats just me rambling but if a few of us put our heads together and come up with something, this could be fun. Then have some good old fashion callout and racing for the top 10 or 20 spots. Not just a cruse and time average Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 After the dates are set for our track days there are plans to bring back some of "the lists". No excuses, no bullshit, bring your junk to the track or go sit in the kitchen with the rest of the women :fuckyeah: Can we arrange races on the back 1/8th? If the turnout is good I have no problem driving my car to track if that's what makes it pass the street car staple. As long as the car does not have a 25.5 plus cage, has all working street equipment and tags and insured that should be fine Dan, you and I have different definitions of the term "street car". Just trying to mimic what other "true street" people are doing in other races. There are always ways of skirting rules, IE a "DOT" Tire that clearly says "not for highway use" as we all know what it is. Some guy shows up in his weekend toy and you pull your car off a trailer, which hasn't been driven in 6 months and only runs on C16 and say "hey bruh, it's a street car". :lolguy: What about AWD garage queens that aren't allowed to see snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Pale ale makes me click "quote" instead of "edit". Delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Jason, If you want, once I pass the traps at the end, I can get out and take photos of you making the rest of your pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I wish I lived in Columbus...when is this madness supposedly taking place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I think the driving in the rain stuff is a bit much, but driving your car to the track is a must for street class. We can't all just tell our gf to "hit this button and just floor it". Some will have to drive when they are at the track also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 While you guys at it, can you create a baby seats class for us guys with children? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On3Performance Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I think the driving in the rain stuff is a bit much, but driving your car to the track is a must for street class. We can't all just tell our gf to "hit this button and just floor it". Some will have to drive when they are at the track also My cars are all street-able and get driven plenty around down and weekend cruses. When it comes to racing though, if Im doing 2 hours away to edgewater, Im certainly not going to drive the car there. I have 2 trailers sitting here and would not risk breaking. Any of my cars would make it but its not practical. Not to mention if something does break, your screwed. I rarely drive my cars to the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 My cars are all street-able and get driven plenty around down and weekend cruses. When it comes to racing though, if Im doing 2 hours away to edgewater, Im certainly not going to drive the car there. I have 2 trailers sitting here and would not risk breaking. Any of my cars would make it but its not practical. Not to mention if something does break, your screwed. I rarely drive my cars to the track That makes sense and I'd do the same. Was thinking more for local people. But if a rule applied to me not being able to trailer my car there, then I wouldn't include myself in that class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Agreed , I would prefer to have my trailer with me but if the rules dictate I can drive it to track no problems. I think a simple registration, insurance and working lights works fine. Just mirror nmca rules or Friday night lights at Kilkare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmiller74 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Id say if a number of people want to trailer their car to the track we should do a 30 mile cruise. Everyone fill up their tanks before we leave for the cruise and you cannot refill anything until you are knocked out of the racing or win the whole event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Agreed , I would prefer to have my trailer with me but if the rules dictate I can drive it to track no problems. I think a simple registration, insurance and working lights works fine. Just mirror nmca rules or Friday night lights at Kilkare That is going to be the plan for the True Street Shootout Id say if a number of people want to trailer their car to the track we should do a 30 mile cruise. Everyone fill up their tanks before we leave for the cruise and you cannot refill anything until you are knocked out of the racing or win the whole event. I'm not sure if it will be a full 30 mile cruise, but it will be enough to keep the race cars out. The rules will be very close if not directly the NMCA True Street rules, except unlike *some* of the NMCA races these rules will be enforced. After I get back from the race in GA next week I'm going to really start cranking on this and hopefully we will have hard dates for the track days as well. Bottom line is this will seperate they keyboard tough guys and facebook fast people from those who actually do work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Well, that wasn't specified before. If one were so inclined, one could drive a rail car on the street. That doesn't make it a street car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 If one were so inclined, one could drive a rail car on the street. That doesn't make it a street car. You can make them street legal and get plates for them, I've seen altereds do it. People tend to get really butthurt over the words "street car" it seems. A street car is just that, something that can get tags and be insured to drive on the street. Now, how WELL your car drives on the street is up to you. That is why True Street has the cruise, that keeps a "street legal" race car from getting in. I have seen first hand guys try to sneak something like that into a True Street race and end up getting stuck on the side of the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I have seen first hand guys try to sneak something like that into a True Street race and end up getting stuck on the side of the road That's funny, I was LOLing in my own mind when I was typing that, thinking about a rail/altered style car driving down the street and not making a turn due to turning radius. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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