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Big vehicle what class?

Last post 04-14-2008, 5:03 PM by Orthonormal. 1 replies.
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  •  04-07-2008, 1:02 AM 293785

    Big vehicle what class?

    Ok completly new to this style of racing. Ex Dirt track modified racer that is now into trucks. I know you are primarily car guys but ive seen a few trucks.

    My question is if I want to exhibition a radce truck how do I go about it. I drag race my cummins dodge 4x4, sled pull and daily drive it. It dynos at just under 700hp and does sub high 11's in the 1/4.

     Now I understand for what you style of racing you guys/gals do its all about handling. Light weight cars to the edge of tire grip. I understand im heavy but just for fun I would like to test or exhibition race my truck on a track.

    Im lowering the truck right now 5" in the back and 2" in the front and am swapping springs and shocks and im lookin for a little help.

    Later this year I plan to do a top speed run on the salt flats and run up pikes peak with this truck. I dont know how competativly I could compete or if they wont even let me run. I assume the srt10 ram 1500 and SVO f150 are low enough.

    Am I able to run E-mod or is this a pipe dream. I really think I can make this pig around the track in a decent time just based on straight line speed.

    Any Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated.


    2004.5 Dodge diesel 4x4 4door swb 6sp
    2002 Dmax cc 4x4 lwb auto
  •  04-14-2008, 5:03 PM 295168 in reply to 293785

    Re: Big vehicle what class?

    The big question is whether by lowering it you've turned it into an acceptable rollover risk.  The current SCCA Solo safety guidelines are Static Stability Factor of at least 1.30, or roof height equal to or less than track width (measured at highest point of the roof, centerline to centerline of the wheels).  If you can meet that, you are likely to be allowed to run.

    John S.
    S2000 #42as
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