Conti challenge: Laguna Seca

Dwnshift · 10-19-2012, 01:00 PM

We have a list of things we would like to improve on for 2013.
Lots of little things here and there....and not all of it is hp/tq related.

thekinn · 10-25-2012, 08:16 PM

370Z going to a new Grand-Am GX class in 2013? sorry if this is old news but -

GRAND-AM Announces Eligibility List For New GX Class

gomer_110 · 10-25-2012, 08:51 PM

Saw that too. Guessing the GX class rules will allow for more modifications than GS. Hoping somebody fields a GX class Z. I'd much rather watch a Z run for 24 hrs straight than just 2.5 hrs. Rolex 24 here we come.

Dwnshift · 10-25-2012, 09:17 PM

Don't get to excited about a Z in GX.
As it looks right now it's ink a 1 year class ... But It's all in the air.
When the merger happens in 2013 they may combine GX with FIA and current Rolex GT cars as one class.
To invest $$ into a car for a possible 1 deal may not be in the cards.
I think that is Grand Am just throwing cars out there that could be eligible for GX.... Which was a class created for Mazda to compete in.
But again.... Who knows.

HKYStormFront · 10-25-2012, 09:21 PM

i'll throw $20 in the pot for GX class

gomer_110 · 10-25-2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i'll throw $20 in the pot for GX class

I'll throw in my amateur photography skills for promotional shots.

gomer_110 · 10-25-2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

Don't get to excited about a Z in GX.
As it looks right now it's ink a 1 year class ... But It's all in the air.
When the merger happens in 2013 they may combine GX with FIA and current Rolex GT cars as one class.
To invest $$ into a car for a possible 1 deal may not be in the cards.
I think that is Grand Am just throwing cars out there that could be eligible for GX.... Which was a class created for Mazda to compete in.
But again.... Who knows.

Unfortunately this is kind of what I figured. After the merger was announced, I was really wondering why anyone would bother with the GX class for it's short 1 yr life.

Seriously, Grand-Am needs to hurry up and get the classing figured out for 2014 and on.

Dustin@Z1 · 10-26-2012, 09:18 AM

Wow everyone was on B.J. quick about the GX class announcement. LOL. I emailed him immediatly when I saw it posted on the Grand-AM FB page.

Dwnshift · 10-26-2012, 08:32 PM

Well they came up with GX really quick... And it was really designed so that Mazda could come back and compete as the rx8 has gone bye bye.
Then the merger happened and everything is up in the air.
The rules package for 2014 or at least the exact classes is to be announced at or before the 24 hours of Daytona in January.
To race the Z in GX .... a new car would have to be made , tested and developed ...this equates to $$$$$$$.
I can say this.... There is hope for something. Stay tuned

Mike · 10-26-2012, 09:22 PM

As long as you are racing, I don't care what class

Shamu · 10-28-2012, 12:03 PM

Lol! From lightest car in class to heaviest! Smallest displacement to largest. Ouch! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. That sucks!

BRZ will be interesting. Will they need to make BRZ super light to run competitive with Cayman and Z or will Z and Cayman have restrictor plates and have to run super heavy?

Mazda with turbo diesel in a car to be determined? Mx5 diesel? Or Mazda 3? ....Argh

Ditch the Z and get a Leaf as they will probably treat you better since this appears to be the politically correct class now.

10-25-2012, 08:16 PM	#107 (permalink)
thekinn Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 205 Drives: 06 350Z LS MT Rep Power: 6861	370Z going to a new Grand-Am GX class in 2013? sorry if this is old news but - GRAND-AM Announces Eligibility List For New GX Class __________________ 06 Enthusiast MT - v2

10-25-2012, 08:51 PM	#108 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	Saw that too. Guessing the GX class rules will allow for more modifications than GS. Hoping somebody fields a GX class Z. I'd much rather watch a Z run for 24 hrs straight than just 2.5 hrs. Rolex 24 here we come. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

10-25-2012, 09:21 PM	#110 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	i'll throw $20 in the pot for GX class __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

10-26-2012, 09:18 AM	#113 (permalink)
Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 17	Wow everyone was on B.J. quick about the GX class announcement. LOL. I emailed him immediatly when I saw it posted on the Grand-AM FB page. HKYStormFront and sig11 like this.

10-26-2012, 09:22 PM	#115 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	As long as you are racing, I don't care what class sig11 likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-19-2012, 01:00 PM	#106 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	We have a list of things we would like to improve on for 2013. Lots of little things here and there....and not all of it is hp/tq related.

10-25-2012, 09:17 PM	#109 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Don't get to excited about a Z in GX. As it looks right now it's ink a 1 year class ... But It's all in the air. When the merger happens in 2013 they may combine GX with FIA and current Rolex GT cars as one class. To invest $$ into a car for a possible 1 deal may not be in the cards. I think that is Grand Am just throwing cars out there that could be eligible for GX.... Which was a class created for Mazda to compete in. But again.... Who knows.

10-26-2012, 08:32 PM	#114 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Well they came up with GX really quick... And it was really designed so that Mazda could come back and compete as the rx8 has gone bye bye. Then the merger happened and everything is up in the air. The rules package for 2014 or at least the exact classes is to be announced at or before the 24 hours of Daytona in January. To race the Z in GX .... a new car would have to be made , tested and developed ...this equates to $$$$$$$. I can say this.... There is hope for something. Stay tuned

10-28-2012, 12:03 PM	#116 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	Lol! From lightest car in class to heaviest! Smallest displacement to largest. Ouch! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. That sucks! BRZ will be interesting. Will they need to make BRZ super light to run competitive with Cayman and Z or will Z and Cayman have restrictor plates and have to run super heavy? Mazda with turbo diesel in a car to be determined? Mx5 diesel? Or Mazda 3? ....Argh Ditch the Z and get a Leaf as they will probably treat you better since this appears to be the politically correct class now. __________________ Grant Last edited by Shamu; 10-28-2012 at 12:11 PM.

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