2004 "gt" rules for GrandAM

[gttouring]

now i think there rule package sound okay, a nice mix for the GT class, but it is clearly a frankenstein, JGTC cars, front drive cars converted to real wheel (opening up the Door to SCCA GT 2,3,4 class cars so fields can be HUGE), GTS cars can come over from ALMS and trounce most of the field if not all and the DP's.
although it does let the Independent and crafty beavers to put a car together in these rules
from Grand-Am wb site
The GT class for 2004 will be comprised of three distinct preparation methods, all designed to have cars at a similar competition level for GT class racing.

Prep 1. Unibody GT: Cars prepared to this method will most closely resemble “FIA” or “ACO” GT preparation levels. Cars will be restricted via air inlet restrictors with sealed intake plenum air boxes and/or by RPM limits. GTS cars that have a history with Grand American may be included in this preparation method.

Prep 2. Semi-Tube GT: Cars prepared to this method will be cars that do not naturally fit into the “FIA” or “ACO” preparation mold. They may be front-wheel drive cars in production converted to rear-wheel drive or they may be cars that have physical limits that make them uncompetitive in GT under the strict interpretation of “FIA”-style rules. Specified semi-tube frame construction will be allowed.

Prep 3. Full-tube framed GT: Cars prepared to this method will be normally aspirated cars that were previously classified in GTS. These cars will be prepared using basic safety rules with limitations on their performance potential to be compatible with the GT class cars.


All in all a very exciting proposal to spice up the competition- if this works, it may be an axe to the ALMS throat, as it would have very evry big fields from the SCCA...

The SGS class (a touring car 'quasi GT' class from last year- kinda like Speed GT
is not so open as models go
Approved Models - Grand American has developed these specifications for competition automobiles that will participate in the category titled "SGS". Cars must have been in production for road use/or meet homologation criteria, and have been/or be for sale to the public in a regular dealer offering. A Manufacturer or Tuner must present their automobile before being approved.

1-2 The following cars are recognized as eligible models

1-2.1 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06 (5.7) 1999-2002

1-2.2 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (5.7) 2003

1-2.3 Dodge Viper ACR (8.0) 1995-2001

1-2.4 Ferrari 360 Challenge (3.6) 2000-2002

1-2.5 Porsche GT3 Cup (3.6)

1-2.6 Saleen Mustang SR (5.8) 2000-2001

1-2.7 Steeda Q400R Mustang (4.6) 2002

crazy cars here I bet it could be a good class if lots of people can get involved, especially if they open rules to let NASA american Iron, and AIX cars run...