Dodge Charger V6/V8 Class
Hi guys,
A while ago, Dodge Charger V6 of current generation got moved from GS to DS, where it now proudly sits together with FR-S, STI, TT and other fellows.
I've just checked, out of curiosity, where Charger V8 belongs to, and surprisingly, found that it's in FS!
How can it be that a trim with double the power, top-level brakes, sport suspension, LSD and wider wheels has more handicap than a basic daily commuter?
A while ago, Dodge Charger V6 of current generation got moved from GS to DS, where it now proudly sits together with FR-S, STI, TT and other fellows.
I've just checked, out of curiosity, where Charger V8 belongs to, and surprisingly, found that it's in FS!
How can it be that a trim with double the power, top-level brakes, sport suspension, LSD and wider wheels has more handicap than a basic daily commuter?
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2019 Street Category by Manufacturer
2019 SCCA® ProSolo® Rules (Appendix A)
https://www.scca.com/downloads/48116-20 ... d/download
It does appear that the V6 is in DS and the V8 in FS, and I suspect the reality is that nobody has ever campaigned either version in any seriousness. Every car is classed, but every car is not guaranteed to be competitive. Even if it was in HS, the Charger is likely to have an uphill battle and not be a serious contender given the weight. The process to request a review is to submit a letter to the SCCA requesting a change but not sure there is any point...
-Mark
BM #51: 2004 Stohr WF1
STX #67: 2011 BMW 128i (sold 2019)
DSP #67: 1997 BMW 328is (sold 2012)
For me, at first place, it is an exercise that makes me a better driver and lets me further learn my car, I don't plan to win any prices with her.
But still, it would be nice to see my progress in a more adequate scale, and it would just feel more rewarding.
I'll try to contact SCCA.
by comparison, the 2 litres turbo Camaro had 8.5" wheels, and it won D street US national in 2018.
2014 Mustang GT in F Street
1999 BMW 323i for Rallycross
2011 FSP Canadian National Champion
2017 FS Canadian National Champion
Quote from SCCA Solo Rules Book, Street category allowances:
Street Touring category allowances: As for Camaro, I guess, it's less of a boat compared to Charger
So if I get such wheels I have an excuse to stay in Street. Mostly, because who actually cares :-D