Does anyone here follow the SPEED World Challenge Touring Car in the US?

[bauer]

Just wondering. It looks as though most here are following European/British TC racing. Thought I would post a few pics and short trailer video to an idependant film being done about STaSIS Motorsports. I am involved in the program and always loved the European and British series.

Some spec on our cars.

Audi B7 Audi Sport UK Chassis
MAHLE 1.8T built motors
quattro drive-line
High bias center diff
LSD rear diff
Ohlins Suspension
Alcon Brakes
STaSIS race built gear box with hardened gears
All rubber bushings replaced with CNC machined metal bushings
Spherical bearing
STaSIS control arms
Fire suppression
In car brake bias control
Tilton pedal box
Tilton multi-plate clutch

http://images114.fotki.com/v654/photos/6/673844/3991099/IMG_5137-vi.jpg?1172963467


http://images19.fotki.com/v26/photos/6/673844/4188962/IMG_5489-vi.jpg?1161734279

http://images16.fotki.com/v278/photos/6/673844/3792175/20060715_c_8538-vi.jpg?1172963677

http://images14.fotki.com/v21/photos/6/673844/3927867/1845_40-vi.jpg?1156126160

http://images22.fotki.com/v519/photos/6/673844/4188962/LagunaMAHLEmotorpic-vi.jpg?1172640037

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jivrsjtCw44


Thought you might enjoy... I have other photos and videos.

Thanks for looking.

[Northern Monkey]

Chances are they probably don't, simply because it isn't something that will get major coverage on 'this side of the pond'. Its a shame really as most fans over here will embrace saloon car racing of any kind.

[Radders]

Ah Funks, this would be what you mentioned. Yep we'll be seeing a few of these races this year.

What sort of power are they? Notice that Audi is the turbo 1.8, so no regs that engines have to be NA?

[Iain]

One of the few international race series we don't see over here on satellite! It'd be interesting to see what it's like compared to the other touring car series. Am I right in thinking those Audis were made by Apex (formerly Audi Sport UK) in Buckingham?

[Funks]

Ah Funks, this would be what you mentioned. Yep we'll be seeing a few of these races this year.

What sort of power are they? Notice that Audi is the turbo 1.8, so no regs that engines have to be NA?


Yep - that's the thing. All being well they'll put on a good show at the events we're going to.


The basic regs are these:

Grand Touring (GT): Includes a variety of production displacements with no maximum. Forced induction is permitted and is used to equalize individual models. Sedans, coupes, convertibles and two-seat models are permitted. The cars can be rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive. Class horsepower range is 425-550 bhp.

Touring Car (TC): Cars up to 2.8-liters that are naturally aspirated are permitted. Forced induction permitted as if it came that way from the factory. The cars can be front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive. The cars must be able to seat four adults, and convertibles are not allowed. Class horsepower range is 225-275 bhp.


http://www.world-challenge.com/files/photos/thumbnails/DSC_5092_720x0.JPG

[PDS]

Does anyone here follow the SPEED World Challenge Touring Car in the US?

I wish I could! Are there any season reviews available to buy?

I love this shot!

http://images16.fotki.com/v278/photos/6/673844/3792175/20060715_c_8538-vi.jpg?1172963677

[eloyf1]

I don't follow each race, but I download some of them... It's a big spectacle!!!

[Radders]

Are there other touring cars apart from Audis?!

[PDS]

Are there other touring cars apart from Audis?!
Have a look at their site!!

http://www.world-challenge.com/

Gallery here... http://www.world-challenge.com/gallery/index.php

[Radders]

Hmmmm...very funky- a VW Jetta TDI-R

http://homepage.mac.com/chilipepperracing/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2007-01-27%

[Funks]

Quit complaining Radders. You can always stay at home. :p :

There are also BMWs, Mazdas, Hondas (Acura).

Looking forward to comparing them to ours. There are a few decent clips on you tube.

[bauer]

Iain - Yes, we did put two chassis through them for seam welding and cage structure to be put in. The third one we built ourselves.

PDS - SCCA has the whole season on DVD. If you contact Candice Bailey she can get them to you.

cbailey@sccapro.com

Here is our YouTube page

http://www.youtube.com/my_videos

Here is our team page

http://www.stasisengineering.com/race_center.aspx

Some more photos.

http://images114.fotki.com/v649/photos/6/673844/3792175/1690_7-vi.jpg?1153176553

http://images112.fotki.com/v596/photos/6/673844/3792175/20060714_c_8087-vi.jpg?1173065271

http://images18.fotki.com/v24/photos/6/673844/3312493/STaSISB7splitterandcar020-vi.jpg?1172639341

Here is one of the chassis when it first got delivered.

http://images108.fotki.com/v629/photos/6/673844/3312493/B7STaSISRacecarandchassis002-vi.jpg?1173065424

The one we built

http://images22.fotki.com/v519/photos/6/673844/3312493/STaSISWCTCB7rebuild5-vi.jpg?1172210391

[bauer]

more photos

http://images21.fotki.com/v578/photos/6/673844/3312493/B7WCTC008-vi.jpg?1173065775

http://images21.fotki.com/v516/photos/6/673844/3312493/B7WCTC019-vi.jpg?1173065823

http://images114.fotki.com/v656/photos/6/673844/3991099/sccawc2006mosmt0440-vi.jpg?1173066267


http://images114.fotki.com/v656/photos/6/673844/3991099/IMG_5212-vi.jpg?1173066357

http://images16.fotki.com/v352/photos/6/673844/4098390/1981_13-vi.jpg?1159774316

http://images114.fotki.com/v636/photos/6/673844/4098390/1981_10-vi.jpg?1159774297

http://images14.fotki.com/v363/photos/6/673844/4432502/STaSISIanBaas1-vi.jpg?1172640240
photo by leslie benedict

http://images20.fotki.com/v369/photos/6/673844/4432502/STaSISIanBaas6-vi.jpg?1167355751
photo by leslie benedict

http://images14.fotki.com/v363/photos/6/673844/4432502/STaSISIanBaas12-vi.jpg?1173066802
photo by leslie benedict

http://images20.fotki.com/v368/photos/6/673844/4449433/STaSISDino11-vi.jpg?1172640303
photo by leslie benedict

http://images20.fotki.com/v369/photos/6/673844/4449433/STaSISDino-vi.jpg?1167729860
photo by leslie benedict

Also, there was talk of trying to get out Audi A4's on a track somewhere in the South Western US when WTCC was in Mexico to see how the cars compared. Sadly it did not pan out.

[PDS]

PDS - SCCA has the whole season on DVD. If you contact Candice Bailey she can get them to you.


Thanks bauer. I have sent you a PM.