For immediate release:

The SEB and advisory committees have been working hard since nationals to finalize decisions on the Solo rules package to recommend to the BOD for the 2016 season. In the interests of getting this information to our members in the most expeditious manner, here's an early look at a few major items that will be coming out in approximately three weeks. Please note, this does not include everything that will be published in the November Fastrack!

Car Moves:

• The SEB will be withdrawing the proposal to move the non-z06 c5 corvette to AS. It will remain in BS.
• The SEB will be withdrawing the proposal to move the RSX-S to STX.It will remain in STF.
• The SEB will be withdrawing the proposal to remove the 997 GT3 from SSR.

STP Supplemental Class:

The STP Supplemental class will be created effective 10/20/2015 (the expected publication date of the November Fastrack). Competitors are reminded that the SEB has the power to create supplemental classes without BOD approval and that supplemental classes do not follow the same 'rules season' established classes do, so its possible that these rules may receive further tweaks as we gather experience with the concept.

Major changes since the published proposal include the addition of the 2010-2014 1LE Camaro, 2015 – 2016 Mustang, and '79-'93 Mustangs with fuel injection. The entire proposal with these updates is published here for reference:

Effective immediately add the following new class, designated STP, for inclusion as a supplemental class for all national level solo events and optional inclusion in regional events. The allowances will mirror those in the Street Touring category, with the following additions:

Tires:

• STP, Independent Rear Suspension: 285 mm maximum width
• STP, Live Axle Rear Suspension: 315 mm maximum width

Wheels:

• STP, Independent Rear Suspension: 10" Maximum Width
• STP, Live Axle Rear Suspension: 11" Maximum Width

Differentials:

• May use any mechanical LSD unit

Eligible Vehicles:

• Chevrolet Camaro (2010 - 2014) (SS, V6, 1LE)
• Chevrolet Camaro (1993 - 2002) (SS, Z28, V6)
• Chevrolet Camaro (1982 - 1992) (N/A, fuel injected) (excluding 1LE)
• Dodge Challenger (2008 - 2015) (N/A)
• Dodge Charger (2006 - 2015) (N/A)
• Ford Mustang (2015-2016) (2.3T, V6, GT)
• Ford Mustang (2005 - 2014) (GT, V6)
• Ford Mustang (1994 - 2004) (GT, V6)
• Ford Mustang (1979 - 1993) (N/A, fuel injected)
• Pontiac Firebird (1993 - 2002) (LT1, LS1, V6)
• Pontiac Firebird (1982 - 1992) (N/A, fuel injected) (excluding GTA and Formula)

American RWD V8 powered sedans, must be naturally aspirated with a wheelbase greater than 100" and a listed curb weight greater than 3200#, NOC (not eligible for national level competition)

STU Proposal modifications

The SEB and STAC have received member feedback to the STU proposal published in the July Fastrack (#14254). Spurred by that feedback, the proposal will be re-released for member comment in the November Fastrack with the only change being that AWD cars would be allowed 265mm tires (the previous proposal was 255mm tires). A final decision on what to recommend to the BOD for 2016 will follow in the December Fastrack. Interested members are encouraged to submit feedback now, rather than wait for the publication of the November Fastrack. The full proposal is shown below, for reference:

Change the following language in 14.4 WHEELS:

• STU - unlimited 11"

Change the following language in 14.3 TIRES:

• STU (2WD, Mid-Engine, Rear-Engine) - 255mm
• STU (2WD, Other) - 285mm
• STU (AWD) – 265mm

Note: The STAC and SEB are still considering which mid-engine models to classify in STU, but no decisions have been made.