Lateral-G Open Challange Event

[67Sally]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

if you really want to shake down the cars and see what suspension setup is the best, I'd think you'd want the same driver in every car.

I would think that something derived from what they do on TOP GEAR would be nice; at least for the manufactures/builders class. The only results that get on the board are those from the "stick" or what ever that guy goes by.

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

In todays world, Scott would need to look at liabilities before sanctioning such an event.

Make all participants sign a form much like the ones that are signed for activities like skydiving....."If anything happens it is your fault (the participant), if it is proven to be my fault (the sponsor) you (the participant) are liable for all expences resulting from incident."

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

Is there a section for posers?

W.

[race-rodz]

i think different classes would be warranted.... otherwise why go. would i want to take my bolt-on modded driver 65 mustang to compete againt a full tube chassis barley street legal race car like my 34 truck.

keeping the classes very broad would be key, like i said earlier..... bolt on mods, engineered mods, unlimited.

the major downfall i see to a "hired gun" pro driver is...... why would somebody want to transport thier car 1/2 way accross the country, pay an entry fee...and watch somebody else thrash on thier car. however...if you supplied a driver with your car...who cares where they came from.

i would think this would be a "braggin rights only" kinda deal. in an effort to keep costs down. im sure there would be no shortage of volunteers to help with track work, tech inspections, and whatever else comes up.

i would think keeping the rules to a minimum... most of which would be pertaining to safety(tech) obviously there would have to be some guidelines.... but knowing these are all street cars.... i wouldnt expect to fallow nhra/scca rules to a "T".... just as a basis.

sooooooooo looks like texas is pretty much in the middle...and if SW has the hook ups....... then this sounds like a logical deal.

[Streetking]

Originally Posted by race-rodz

sooooooooo looks like texas is pretty much in the middle...and if SW has the hook ups....... then this sounds like a logical deal.

Guys, I do have the hook ups here. I could get Texas World Speedway for the roadcourse/ autocross and River City Raceway for the drag part..

I think this needs to be for "street" cars, not full blown race cars. Everyone should drive their own car..

Lets do it...

SW

[USAZR1]

I'd love to do Texas World in my El Camino. That is,if SW promises not to do a 140mph 360degree spin in front of me again.
Man,that was wild enough to grow hair on a billiard ball.

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by USAZR1

wild enough to grow hair on a billiard ball.

There needs to be 2 classes. "Aftermarket over the counter bolt-ons", and unlimited, Unlimited must be street legal and insured. You may even consider an invitational to intise DSE, ATS, and others to put their products up to the test.

TX would be good for me. There is also Hallet in Tulsa, Ok which is a good track from what I have been told. Thunder Valley in Noble, Ok for 1/4 mile.

I agree, some of us need to finish our cars first.

Mike

[Mean 69]

"Aftermarket over the counter bolt-ons",

What's "bolt on" considered? Not being a pest, but rather trying to spur a small amount of dialouge. Out rear kit will be similar to some of the others that require some cutting and welding, but still retains the stock frame rails. Bolt on? New front subframe for unit-body cars? Tubs?

"stick" or what ever that guy goes by

I think you are referring to the "Stig?" I have never seen the show, but I can tell you, after reading his book on how he clawed his way to drive F1 (the book is called Flat out, Flat Broke: F1 The Hard Way, it is a must read), Perry McCarthy ain't driving my car!!!! It won't take long to realize that having a race car driver offers goods, and "bads." I know a lot of highly capable shoes out here in So. Cal should the need arise (even met Boris earlier this year, turns out he lives 5 miles from me?!), and it's clear many others do too. Just remember, to us, our cars are our life. To a race driver, the car is merely a tool, and they treat them as such.

Timeframe? Our first gen is ready in a couple weeks, but the second gen is months out, probably ready in Feb/March/April?

Mark

[ProdigyCustoms]

I think Texas is good. I am all for SW hosting the first annual Lateral G Challenge! Prodigy Customs would put a few bucks in the winners pot!

We do a strret car drag race here in town every 2 months called the No Bull Nationals,NoBullNationals.com, where we get cars together, cruise 20 miles to the track, put names in a hat, line them up and shoot them down. It is pretty fun. We all put up 20 bucks, get $500 to $1000 in the pot, we change the payout, winner takes all, pay first 4 spots, etc.. We could do something similar here. Even have side pots. Some of the most fun at No Bull is watching the betting on the sidelines.

[Payton King]

First and foremost I want a spot in the poser section with Stuart. Can we have that section with velvet ropes?

Second, Texas probably makes the most sense for a national event, but Road Atlanta sure is close to me and I bet we could partner with Year One since they have both Road Atlanta and the drag strip for the Commerce Challenge in April.

Third, my car is still a long ways out and I need to spend less time at work and more on my car to have it finished by March.

Forth, this could be one huge event with manufacturer support if you want to go that way.

[PhaseShift]

I would certainly be interested in attending in this sort of event. I think it would be a ton of fun and a good way to meet a lot of the people from this and the Pro-Touring.com forum.

Being stuck in China, I have very few chances to get to any sort of motorsports events, but I really want to do one this year that would be fun as well as a motivator to get the car done.

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

...I'd think you'd want the same driver in every car.

OK, you twisted my arm... I'll drive the cars.

So we're agreed then, Minnesota it is