STX (Street Touring X) Write your letters to support the creation of STH
#32
Draft of the 2018 rules are up on the SCCA page. I *think* the only known error right now pertains to which Golf Rs go into STH.
https://www.scca.com/pages/solo-cars-and-rules
#34
I think it may be a temporary thing. I heard that the SCCA doesn't expect the Mini to be the top dog of the STH cars. However, Craig specifically is a known quantity with both a head start in development and a boatload of driving talent. He'd be an odds on favorite to clean up the class in its first year.
Often perception is more important than reality in autocrosser's brains. STH is intended to capture GTI/WRX/Focus ST owners. Keeping the Mini out will ensure it is not locked in the brain as the car to have.
Often perception is more important than reality in autocrosser's brains. STH is intended to capture GTI/WRX/Focus ST owners. Keeping the Mini out will ensure it is not locked in the brain as the car to have.
#36
What I find silly is that a lot of the drama surrounding the whole STX/STH MINI thing seems to be focussed around one guy. I love to see the MINI placing well in national autocross events but find it stupid that the MINI was kept out of STH because of what appears to be the influence of a single very capable driver.
I will be petitioning SCCA to have the MINI placed in STH for 2019.
I will be petitioning SCCA to have the MINI placed in STH for 2019.
#37
What I find silly is that a lot of the drama surrounding the whole STX/STH MINI thing seems to be focussed around one guy. I love to see the MINI placing well in national autocross events but find it stupid that the MINI was kept out of STH because of what appears to be the influence of a single very capable driver.
I will be petitioning SCCA to have the MINI placed in STH for 2019.
I will be petitioning SCCA to have the MINI placed in STH for 2019.
The overarching principle in most decisions is "what is best for the health of this class." For a class to succeed, there needs to be 1 or 2 anchor cars at the top of the chain, popular enough to make numbers at National events across the country. I don't think the Mini is popular enough to be one of those. And, it's different enough in size & weight from the cars that could anchor a class (WRX. GTI, FoST) that it may not be worth the risk.
#39
From the July Fastrack News
Seriously?
#24601 Specific model / year classing for the Mini’s The STAC is soliciting member feedback on moving the second generation (2007- 2013) mini Cooper S (and JCW) to STU. The first generation (2001-2007) Cooper S and JCW would stay in STX while the turbocharged 2nd and 3rd gen cars move to STU. The STAC feels the gen 2 turbo cars would be too fast for STH and would also be significantly lighter than the other cars in the class.
Modify listings in Appendix A as follows:
STU
Mini
Cooper S & Cooper S JCW (2007-2013)
Cooper (non-S) (2014-2015)
STX
Mini
Cooper S & Cooper S JCW (incl. 2004-05 dealer-installed) (2001-2006)
Modify listings in Appendix A as follows:
STU
Mini
Cooper S & Cooper S JCW (2007-2013)
Cooper (non-S) (2014-2015)
STX
Mini
Cooper S & Cooper S JCW (incl. 2004-05 dealer-installed) (2001-2006)
Seriously?