Competition Road Racing

[MSicotte]

Looking for some insight by anyone who may have done this. This summer I want to start going to the local 2 mile roadcourse and start tearing it up with the BMW's Honda's and other import crap. I've worked on enough of those overpriced doctor rides for the local money, thought a hopped up Cummins would be fun to try. I've added 12 pack Deaver springs, KORE sway bar, Fox steering damper, Defiant steering box support, 4 - 10" wide slicks, and traction bars. Considering an air type shifter for quicker shifts, and a momentary switch for the lock up. Any advice from someone with experience would be appreciated. Thanks, and Merry Christmas all.

 

[InfernoB]

Photo's please.



You are going to need to talk to the local open track club... . Maybe there is a tuner car group that meets somewhere up there. Go to them and see what they say. They may even invite you. Generally these groups rent a track for the day. 20 to 30 cars.

Ask around and be safe. Being a truck guy I think it's great to see the trucks on the track. When I'm in my Mustang, I hate being behind one that will not let me by for the corners. (NA Mustang vs. Supercharged Lightning for instance. The L is faster in the straight a ways).

 

[WUnderwood]

I think the guy that owns/started FASS knows a guy who has a road racing Cummins, it is a open road race, not on a course. lemme see if I can post a few pics later on. it was pretty slick

Maybe Diesel Dan will chime in

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

One problem a heavy truck will have on a tight course with a lot of curves is creating excessive tire heat. Best bet for something like this is a short wheelbase 2wd lightened as much as possible.

 

[MSicotte]

I know it won't be easy, if I wanted easy I'd go buy a BMW or a Porsche and do it that way. The slicks should work well, tire pressures and heat will have to be monitored and adjusted as necessary, but I think its possible to do it well. Oo.

 

[Lurch]

Um... , what about brakes? Even stripped down, you're stopping a lot of weight.

 

[DCreed]

LOTS of brakes for these trucks! I'd say unsprung weight is a MAJOR issue!