U 2 Trans-am Kent 100 - Page 2

junglejustice · #16 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 12:11 PM

Hey John,

Any word on the results of the vote on the proposed rule-change that would have allowed the Datsuns and later 2 litre Alfas to run vintage as well...?

**CanAmBob** · #17 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by junglejustice

Hey John,

Any word on the results of the vote on the proposed rule-change that would have allowed the Datsuns and later 2 litre Alfas to run vintage as well...?

justcallmefred · #18 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 02:53 PM

Re-read the first post- this event is for the U-2 era, not the 2.5 Challenge. Real fans of the series know there were three "eras"- pre 911, two years with 911s and the 2.5 challenge. I think it's a good idea to stick to pre 69 to give the smaller bore cars a chance. As Bob has pointed out most clubs don't narrow down the field in this way. As I stated earlier the biggest potential drawback to the proposed format is to check or screen the 911s. Fred.

velooce · #19 (**permalink**) 12-18-2007, 08:12 PM

[quote=junglejustice;463088]Hey John,

Any word on the results of the vote on the proposed rule-change that would have allowed the Datsuns and later 2 litre Alfas to run vintage as well...?[/QUOTE

Sovren is a Democratic club and a rule proposal was submitted to change our eligibilty for production cars from 1969 to 1972. The members voted it down ( in flames) our rules are the same as they have been 1969 cutoff date.

velooce · #20 (**permalink**) 12-18-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAmBob

The appeal to me is that it features under 2 liter. I can run with a mixed field of bigger cars at my local track and save a 1200 mile tow.
How about two shorter races with one for the later cars.

Bob

1965 RHD GTA Corsa Ex-Kwech 1966 Trans-Am and B-Sedan Champion

**spider4me** · #21 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 11:07 AM

Hi John
Which are the correct dates, as I posted earlier the flyer's show two different weekends. Which one is correct?

Thanks
neil

justcallmefred · #22 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007, 12:51 PM

Should be May 17th and 18th according to SOVREN's 08 schedule. Fred.

**CanAmBob** · #23 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by justcallmefred

Should be May 17th and 18th according to SOVREN's 08 schedule. Fred.

alfie1750 · #24 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 07:43 PM

Can Am Bob,

Good to see you're thinking of heading to the Northwest. You might want to check this video link from the Northwest Alfa Romeo Club website, which is taken from a chasing 911, showing Steve Schaeffer's GTA duking it out with some other 911's at Pacific Raceways. The action starts at the exit of Turn 3B at the bottom of the track.

Northwest Alfa Romeo Club :: Video Player

I look forward to seeing you in Seattle in May. I plan to run my #3 Tri-color look-alike GTV if it, or the driver can hold on for that many laps. Cheers,

**Subtle** · #25 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 10:06 PM

Great to do a couple of laps again--even if vicariously.

justcallmefred · #26 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 09:04 AM

Bob- you'd better plan on the 4.78 -you'd be doing alot of feathering with the 5.12. With the 4.78, a 24" tire and a .88 5th we see 7600 rpm at the end of the straight. Hope that helps, Fred.

**CanAmBob** · #27 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by justcallmefred

Bob- you'd better plan on the 4.78 -you'd be doing alot of feathering with the 5.12. With the 4.78, a 24" tire and a .88 5th we see 7600 rpm at the end of the straight. Hope that helps, Fred.

velooce · #28 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAmBob

This can be a great event if we can get a good field of diverse early U2L cars.