Some folks have asked to make the rules a bit looser for the Mobil1 Ontario Time-Attack series to allow a wider variety of car preps to compete. Therefore in response, the series is adding 4 new classes this year for those of you more interested in going wild with your car prep for a time attack competition.
All of the safety requirements of OTA continue as before with the option of using a much looser classification system if that suits you.
The basic premise is that there will be 4 new classes basically based on wgt/hp as the car comes from the OE manufacturer. All suspension mods are allowed, any body lightening is allowed and engine mods are allowed with a few restrictions.
The top class is known as Raw Time Challenge (RTC) Unlimited and requires the use roll over protection and fire suits unless the car comes OEM with fewer than 7 lb/hp. Any car using race slicks will also require roll over protection , fire suits etc.
Please note that scoring for RTC classes is quite different and will not use the iPAX system used to score normal OTA events. Fastest time in class wins. Also note that these classes are in addition to the regular OTA classes.
There will be no need to submit a PIP schedule for approval to compete in the RTC classes.
Here is the basic bulletin for the addition of Raw Time Challenge
Base Classes:
RTC3: Power to weight ratio of greater than 15 lbs/hp.
RTC2: Power to weight ratio of greater than 11 to 15 lbs/hp.
RTC1: Power to weight ratio of greater than 7 to 11 lbs/hp.
RTC Unlimited: Power to weight ratio of under 7 lbs/hp.
*all base classes use the published OEM weight and crank hp unless the engine has been swapped (see below)
Modifications:
Engine swap: Power to weight ratio to be re-calculated based on manufacturer published OEM weight of the vehicle and manufacturer published OEM hp of the engine being swapped in.
Aftermarket turbo or super charger added: moves you up one class.
Other engine modifications (cams, intake, header, exhaust, etc), aero, suspension and brake upgrades do not affect classing
Tires:
140 UTQG or higher: classing unaffected.
60-139 UTQG: move up one class.
59 UTQG or less (or non DOT tires): move up two classes.
*non DOT or slicks require a roll over protection, fire suit, etc. All cars that are stock under 7 lb/hp but not using slicks do not require roll over protection or fire suits.
Scoring:
100 points for first in class
70 points for second in class
50 points for third in class
30 points for fourth in class
20 points for fifth in class
10 points for sixth in class
The organizers see this as a way to get folks who might be intimidated by our classification system to join in and compete. Does it work for you?
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Mobil 1 Time-Attack # 4, CCC Member
All of the safety requirements of OTA continue as before with the option of using a much looser classification system if that suits you.
The basic premise is that there will be 4 new classes basically based on wgt/hp as the car comes from the OE manufacturer. All suspension mods are allowed, any body lightening is allowed and engine mods are allowed with a few restrictions.
The top class is known as Raw Time Challenge (RTC) Unlimited and requires the use roll over protection and fire suits unless the car comes OEM with fewer than 7 lb/hp. Any car using race slicks will also require roll over protection , fire suits etc.
Please note that scoring for RTC classes is quite different and will not use the iPAX system used to score normal OTA events. Fastest time in class wins. Also note that these classes are in addition to the regular OTA classes.
There will be no need to submit a PIP schedule for approval to compete in the RTC classes.
Here is the basic bulletin for the addition of Raw Time Challenge
Base Classes:
RTC3: Power to weight ratio of greater than 15 lbs/hp.
RTC2: Power to weight ratio of greater than 11 to 15 lbs/hp.
RTC1: Power to weight ratio of greater than 7 to 11 lbs/hp.
RTC Unlimited: Power to weight ratio of under 7 lbs/hp.
*all base classes use the published OEM weight and crank hp unless the engine has been swapped (see below)
Modifications:
Engine swap: Power to weight ratio to be re-calculated based on manufacturer published OEM weight of the vehicle and manufacturer published OEM hp of the engine being swapped in.
Aftermarket turbo or super charger added: moves you up one class.
Other engine modifications (cams, intake, header, exhaust, etc), aero, suspension and brake upgrades do not affect classing
Tires:
140 UTQG or higher: classing unaffected.
60-139 UTQG: move up one class.
59 UTQG or less (or non DOT tires): move up two classes.
*non DOT or slicks require a roll over protection, fire suit, etc. All cars that are stock under 7 lb/hp but not using slicks do not require roll over protection or fire suits.
Scoring:
100 points for first in class
70 points for second in class
50 points for third in class
30 points for fourth in class
20 points for fifth in class
10 points for sixth in class
The organizers see this as a way to get folks who might be intimidated by our classification system to join in and compete. Does it work for you?
__________________
Mobil 1 Time-Attack # 4, CCC Member
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