Wasn't something printed earlier this year that no car classifications
in time for the current year's nationals would take place after May (end
or beginning, I don't remember), just to avoid the previous two years'
problems. --Type R into GS, RSR (clarification) into AP.
--Pat Kelly
Ron Bauer wrote:
>
> Mark, there was a '97 model of the Type R, and for all intents and purposes,
> it was classed just prior to the '98 Nationals. While I'm no longer
> bothered by it (obvioulsy my Team Butt Heat co-member still holds a
> grudge.....) it is something that should be avoided.
>
> So, Joe's comment is accurate that cars shouldn't be classed right before
> Nationals, regardless of whether they are brand new or not.
>
> Ron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TeamZ3@aol.com <TeamZ3@aol.com>
> To: jcgz3@hotmail.com <jcgz3@hotmail.com>; autox@autox.team.net
> <autox@autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 4:56 PM
> Subject: Re: Z06 Corvette and Nationals?
>
> > jcgz3@hotmail.com writes:
> >
> ><< This sounds like what did happen in 98 with the Type-R ;-). While the
> > Type-R was not new, it was new to stock and not explored, thus the same
> > exact scenario ;-). >>
> >
> >
> >It's not the same exact scenario. It was a 98 model in the 98 Nat's and
> the
> >SEB classified it after receiving a recommendation from the SCAC. Further,
> >if the 99 model was available and essentially unchanged from 98 the SEB is
> >allowed to approve them as well. Besides, I recall a Talon taking home the
> >brass in 98.
> >
> >It has nothing to do with Z06 situation, twisting of words/intent excepted.
> >
> >Sipe
> >
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