WATERBOY Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Are there any Sport Compacts out there currently competing which do not have a 4 point cage and driver door bar system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronco Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I would hope not . That would be kinda ignorant on there part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 no kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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top_shelf_12 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 My only question would be safety in an instance one rolls. Thumper, I trust your expertise in these cars so if you say a door plate is enough then I won't doubt you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ34 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 There was that white and red car that rolled like 2 years back it smashed the front down some but only till it hit the cage if you don't have a cage it could get bad and real quick that's why I put my brothers cage out of his old car in my sons and put a few more bars in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ34 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 So whats the news for the sport compacts next year didn't get a chance to make it to the banquet had to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronco Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 S.c. are running 2016 I want to say 10 ra es Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorboy Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Remember that Rio Grande Speedway was a slick slower track than South Texas Speedway, so take that into consideration when talking about this roll cage issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATERBOY Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 For safety purposes we believe a 4 point cage and a door bar system should be mandatory on any type of race car. Therefore a 4 point cage with a minimum of three door bars will be required for the 2016 season in the Sport Compact Class. Minimum 1 1/2 inch diameter X .095 thickness. Front and rear loops optional. Â Tire Rule - DOT approved with maximum tire width of 7 inches. Â The Spot Compact Car/Truck can be front or rear wheel drive. Â Nothing else will be changed from 2013 rule package. Â I will have complete rules completed no later than next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Ted, excellent decision, sir. That rule leaves most of the crunch and crumple needed to absorb impacts in place, but leaves the driver protected in case of a major wreck. Â Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ34 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 The tire rule is going to keep some cars out I personally am not going to go new tire when I have new one already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Good call Mr. Hamm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 GLAD to see that all cars have to have a min cage that will clear that up .....as for tires , would be better with no more than 8 with no dirt racing tires . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Anybody know what the # is for a 7 inch tire? Is the 205 a 7 inch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Maybe this will help , thumper http://www.tyresizecalculator.com/charts/tire-width-for-a-wheel-rim-size-chart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Maybe not LOL!. I read it as 195-205 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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arob Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Cotton Bowl and CTS -Tire and wheel that is factory stock to make and model to car. Steel Belted Radials only for CBS.CTS stipulates size also.IMCA -7" wheel, minmum 60 series. Kennendale- 8" wheel max and street tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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arob Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I guess the simple answer would be 60 radial series tires instead of using 195,205 etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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arob Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Well you gotta pick something I guess. The track did and based on an average car count of 6 I don't see a major impact, except maybe for them 6.Bottom line open rules did not work.Track made a decision,something that has been asked of the track for some time. So sports compacts start now. Rules are set. Now it is up to the racers to build/adjust and grow the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 well arob we have four pintos ..I know if we find enough motor parts to make em all run I bet two of em will run dirt now it has crossed my mine to race s.c and seeing Joshua will be racing his new car at sts that could be a big possible for me to get back in one and see if we can have some old farts race between gb and I .. ..plus most of all the minis minus some newer fwd have 8 inch wheels .. that would count me out before I start 7 inch will make us having to buy new wheels ..the Honda that Joshua raced at cc showed up for that rain out and that car we could never get tires at 7 inches ... but really I don't think its the tires that kept this class from building nore a four point cage either . oh forgot that one pinto jesse brought out to that rain out is set up for dirt ...anyway this isn't an attack on the tracks rules and no complaint either .just pointing out some things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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