New BITD 7200 rules

[Hollowpoint]

I thought BITD was building a new, but separate, class when talking another "unlimited mini truck" class. Upon looking at the 2006 rules, 7200 is just being modified into the new rules in 2007.
-No frame needed,
-85" width,
-any number of seats,
-any engine location, just as long as it's a v6.

Does anybody see any other sanctioning bodies following suit.. even if not right away? An open 7 truck built to those specs would be a strictly BITD class... unless you run trophy truck or sportsman.

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[FlyHiFlyLo]

I thought BITD was building a new, but separate, class when talking another "unlimited mini truck" class. Upon looking at the 2006 rules, 7200 is just being modified into the new rules in 2007.
-No frame needed,
-85" width,
-any number of seats,
-any engine location, just as long as it's a v6.

Does anybody see any other sanctioning bodies following suit.. even if not right away? An open 7 truck built to those specs would be a strictly BITD class... unless you run trophy truck or sportsman.

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very cool! Time for bodies on 10 cars and 1 cars!!!

I can see Toyota, Nissan, and Honda in the game! What's the min weight?

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Here are the rules from BITD site: I don't see a min weight?


THE NEW CLASS 7200 RULES LISTED BELOW WILL TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2007.

CLASS 7200
MINI-TRICK TRUCK UNLIMITED TRUCKS/SUV’S
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Class entrants shall comply with all class and applicable general regulations.

COMPETITION REGULATIONS
This is an open class and all components will be considered open unless it states otherwise with these class rules.

Note: The SCR abbreviations refer to the cross-reference listings in the front of this book and are part of the class rules. Where a conflict between the cross-referenced listings and a rule contained under this class occurs, the rule contained under this class has precedence.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SCR1: HELMETS
SCR2: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
SCR3: EYE PROTECTION
SCR4: NECK BRACES
SCR5: FIRST AID KIT
SCR6: BREAKDOWN SAFETY DEVICES
SCR7: HORNS
SCR8: REFLECTORS
SCR9: FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SCR10: SURVIVAL SUPPLIES

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
SCR11: SHOCK ABSORBERS & BUMP STOPS
SCR12: SECONDARY SUSPENSION
SCR13: WHEELS & TIRES
Knock-off hubs are permitted.
SCR14: FASTENERS

STEERING & BRAKE COMPONENTS
SCR15: STEERING
SCR16: BRAKES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SCR17: IGNITION
SCR18: BATTERIES
SCR19: LIGHTS
SCR20: STARTER


FUEL SYSTEM
SCR21: FUEL
SCR22: FUEL TANKS
Safety fuel cells are required.
SCR23: FUEL FILLER, VENTS & CAPS
ENGINE TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINES
SCR24: ENGINE LOCATION & DISPLACEMENT
Engine is limited to a six cylinder. Engine may be relocated as needed on chassis, there are no placement restrictions.

SCR25: ENGINE REPLACEMENT
SCR26: TRANSMISSION
SCR27: THROTTLES
SCR28: EXHAUST
SCR29: DRIVESHAFTS
SCR30: FLYWHEEL SHIELDS
SCR31: FLUID COOLERS
SCR32: AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
SCR33: SUPERCHARGERS & TURBOCHARGERS

VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SCR34: ROLLCAGES
SCR35: SAFETY HARNESS
SCR36: SAFETY NETS
SCR37: SEATING
Any number of seats may be used but must meet with BEST IN THE DESERT RACING ASSOCIATION APPROVAL.

GENERAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS
SCR38: DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT
SCR39: DOORS & LATCHES
SCR40: FIREWALLS
SCR41: BALLAST
SCR42: WEIGHT
SCR43: FLOORBOARDS
SCR44: BUMPERS
SCR45: MIRRORS
SCR46: SKID PLATES
SCR47: STORAGE
SCR48: FENDERS
Vehicle must have fenders. No open wheeled vehicles permitted.



SCR49: CHASSIS & BODY
Body must resemble a truck or SUV and must have emblem of manufacture of type of truck (ie. Ford Oval, Chevy bowtie, Honda H…) Track width is limited to 85 inches as measured from outside of tire to outside of tire.

SCR50: HOSES
SCR51: IDENTIFICATION MARKERS
Best In The Desert Racing Association will assign vehicle numbers.

SCR52: ADVERTISING ON VEHICLES
SCR53: WORKMANSHIP
SCR54: RADIO EQUIPMENT

[down4glamis]

there is a thread about this on Dezert rangers, tho there are sum opinions that i would say arent valid, there are many that are. Dan Vance has sum awesome points, and same with Desert Lab.

http://dezertrangers.com/cgi-bin/ib/...1;t=32793;st=0

please read that and see wat you think, coming from a prerunner community, that wants to embrace the class but cant see potential, and only see it hurting the other classes. please check it out and either post on there, or on here.

[Hollowpoint]

Just read that entire thread on DR... wow, what a beating, lol.

I hate the split up between 7s and 7sx... but in this case, BITD isn't splitting it up, they're changing an existing class... so that it is illegal in any other sanctioning body.. besides the obvious class alternatives.

I like the relaxed rules, but only being able to race competitively in BTID(if the class catches on) adds a different kind of restriction. Unless other the other series accomodate it... I don't see that as being realistic, seeing how a lot of open 7s will sunddenly be outdated on paper, or there will be 5 mini truck classes in SCORE.

[Brandon_Charley]

So this would mean that their was no class for the stock frame unlimited suspension trucks? That doesn't seem right.

[notime]

so trucks like Dan Vance or any 1450 can run in this class.. until they are V-6

[FlyHiFlyLo]

IMO, This is a huge opportunity for the 10 guys to have a very fast Truck. It would be no problem to use a twin cam 375-500+ hp Toyota/Honda/Nissan/Chevy/Ford six, Add a 500.00 body and wham, bam WAY better sponsors!

I hope SCORE follows.

I'm not a "Real Racer". So as a fan, Trucks are better, Better for TV; Better for me.

[FlyHiFlyLo]

So this would mean that their was no class for the stock frame unlimited suspension trucks? That doesn't seem right.

How many are out there?

[Brandon_Charley]

How many are out there?

I don't know, but their's at least one. Replacing a class where even one person has a fair and competitive vehicle that they spent their hard earned money and time on with a class that people are predicting will be dominated by buggies raping the rules just isn't cool. I think a Mini TT class sounds like a good idea, the people who like minis would then have a class to work up to, like the full size guys do: stock, unlimited stock, unlimited. And don't say theirs already too many classes, beetles have three, fullsizes have three, why not minis?