New Z/28.R Race Car – First Race – 6 PM Fri., 1/24 – Fox Sports 2

[Mikebrinda]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

What it simply means is they don't fall within their rules. I would guess they are superior to the ones allowed.

I can understand the need for establishing some race-class parity with regards to your ability to "Go," but I wonder why they (whoever 'they' are) feel the need for any such regulation when it comes to your ability to brake/stop?

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

I can understand the need for establishing some race-class parity with regards to your ability to "Go," but I wonder why they (whoever 'they' are) feel the need for any such regulation when it comes to your ability to brake/stop?

I agree. Let them go for it. If your not competitive make the changes to be.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by ZL1-V

First race with obvious teething problems. The driver stated in the interview it was more of a test run. They plan on using Sebring to be more dialed in hopefully. BMW's looked strong. Porsche sandbagging? No, never in a million years. The Camaro's just didn't look right on the banking. It will all get sorted out. I'm glad I'm able to watch the series.

Yeah didn't expect much in this race. It can sometimes take a whole season to get where you want to be. I'm sure they'll get there faster than that.

It's still awesome seeing it compete.

[trackguy]

Originally Posted by LostPony

It's not quite the same car. While it shares the body and driveline, the suspension is different and so is the brake package.

Correct. You can't go racing with an OEM suspension and brake package - they're simply not the proper tools for professional racing, especially on a high-speed circuit like Daytona.

(Went back and noted my mistakes re: the #00 CKS Autosport entry being a Z/28.R. Sorry for any confusion.)

[Mikebrinda]

Originally Posted by trackguy

Correct. You can't go racing with an OEM suspension and brake package - they're simply not the proper tools for professional racing, especially on a high-speed circuit like Daytona.

(Went back and noted my mistakes re: the #00 CKS Autosport entry being a Z/28.R. Sorry for any confusion.)

Can you help me understand why the standard Brembo brakes on the factory Z/28 would not be proper tools for professional racing?

[102SS]

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

I can understand the need for establishing some race-class parity with regards to your ability to "Go," but I wonder why they (whoever 'they' are) feel the need for any such regulation when it comes to your ability to brake/stop?

Because this an entry level series and they need to keep it relatively affordable.

Carbon ceramic brakes are very expensive,I think they are a 15K option on the TT Porsche.

I personally think they should be allowed to run anything the factory production car has.

The easiest way to even the playing field is with weight and air restrictors.

Get them all on the same chassis dyno the same day and go from there.

[Southern Comfort]

Might be as simple as an 18" wheel won't clear the caliper set up for a 19" wheel

[102SS]

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

Can you help me understand why the standard Brembo brakes on the factory Z/28 would not be proper tools for professional racing?

Only because they aren't allowed by the rule book.

In this case they are more than sufficient.

Crap the brakes on the 4th gen were good enough with just a pad upgrade.