Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA)

[Sieg]

I hope this takes off, it was nice to see Portland International Raceway on the schedule even though it's not the best of tracks it a track and only 105 miles from us loaners in the Pacific Northwe(s)t!

Pressures on Daletx to qualify now!

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by Flash68

For those not at SEMA/OUSCI or on Facebook, here is some interesting news that was released in the past couple days.

Some info that is out there so far...

http://ultimatestreetcarassociation.com/USCA.pdf

http://forum.chumpcar.com/index.php?...are-and-arent/

http://ultimatestreetcarassociation.com/

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(the following is a post by Jimi Day on another forum)

Full roll cages and harnesses will be encouraged, but will not be required to attend and have fun in these events. Safety is our primary concern, but we also understand this is a street car series and cages and harnesses are not always practical. As well, the series is for all makes, models and years of real street cars. Participants are not required to participate in the points series and there will be more than one way to earn a spot in the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car invitational.

We are still ironing out the rules and points systems, but rest assured that each event will be safe, organized and fun and will offer a bucket-list experience for street car owners of all skill levels at a competitive price.

We have 10 USCA events, ASCS will have at least five events and GoodGuys will have almost 20 Autocross events across the country. There will be something for everyone. The street car performance marketplace is a viable and robust market, and all of these series and events will serve to bring more attention to our hobby. The combination of all these events provides an experience for every year make and model of street car and we support them all.

Jimi Day

Dave, Thanks for posting the details on the new USCA series... sounds good.

Originally Posted by Sieg

I hope this takes off, it was nice to see Portland International Raceway on the schedule even though it's not the best of tracks it a track and only 105 miles from us loaners in the Pacific Northwe(s)t!

Pressures on Daletx to qualify now!

I'll be there at PIR for sure... thinking about doing one event in California too. Glad to see a series that includes an event in the northwest.

You've got plenty of time to get Norwood ready

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by DaleTx

You've got plenty of time to get Norwood ready

One out of three components ain't bad!

[GrabberGT]

Event at Texas Motor Speedway. Its the only event within reach for me and just happens to be 4 miles away. LOL

[BMR Sales]

I'm looking forward to doing the 2 Florida Events (Daytona & Sebring). It's really cool that they are combining the Weekends with ChumpCar to keep the Track Rental Costs down. So I'll get to drive ChumpCar & do the USCA!

T.C.

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by Sieg

One out of three components ain't bad!

Sieg... wouldn't it be fun to get your car out there and give it a shot, You've got the goods...I've seen your car. What are the three components you are referring to?

I was just checking out the USCA website to find out more detail on this new series and it sounds like it would be a fun 3 day weekend event (even if your not running the series). It will be fun to try autocross and the speed-stop. I'm just going to do it for fun and hang out with other car guys for the weekend.

The five events for judging are:

1. Design & Engineering
2. Road Rally
3. Speed-Stop
4. Autocross
5. Road course

Looking forward to trying out an autocross course and speed-stop. I'll keep working on it to get you out there.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by DaleTx

What are the three components you are referring to?

Harness/roll bar and front suspension geometry the latter should be handled this winter. Rear drums and gear ratio are my other anchors.

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Harness/roll bar and front suspension geometry the latter should be handled this winter. Rear drums and gear ratio are my other anchors.

The harness and roll bar is a must...

I do have a set of 3.55:1 rear gears for a 12 bolt if that would work for you. I'm wondering about the autocross event... do most guys run autocross courses in one gear (no shifting)? second gear?

I need to learn more about car set up and driving technique for autocross...

[GrabberGT]

Originally Posted by DaleTx

The harness and roll bar is a must...

I do have a set of 3.55:1 rear gears for a 12 bolt if that would work for you. I'm wondering about the autocross event... do most guys run autocross courses in one gear (no shifting)? second gear?

I need to learn more about car set up and driving technique for autocross...

Harness and roll bar? I thought it was not necessary but encouraged. Even if you do not have these items, Id still go and have a good time. Just dont drive all out on the road course. Just have fun with it and get a feel for what your car is doing.

Autocross depends heavily on the course and your gearing. When I had 3.55 gears I'd stay in first but could have used second. I changed to 4.11 and am not using 2nd almost exclusively.

[GregWeld]

I texted Jimi today to volunteer to work all of the west coast events. I don't have any cars that qualify but love to watch all you guys make a mess of yours!

Hahahaha