Here's the communication I've has with the folks at SCCA regarding the Crossfire, with it's Stickier tires, Less weight and more rigid chassis, being classed as D, while the SLK 320 is classed BS. The BS cars have to beat our times by almost 2 seconds to negate our handicap (PAX)... A major advantage for us!!! Now I won't feel guilty.

Hi, Wes,

There are enough differences between the two cars that the Stock Advisory Committee recommends DS for the Crossfire and BS for the SLK. I believe this has been re-examined recently. If you would like< I'll be glad to send your letter to the Solo Events Board and SAC to consider. However, the SAC re-affirmed it's classing recommendation as it appears in the SCCA National Solo Rules.

Hope thie helps

- Doug

Doug Gill
SCCA Solo Technical Manager
1-800-770-2055
dgill@scca.com or
solotech@scca.com
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From: John Steflik
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 2:33 PM
To: Doug Gill
Subject: FW: Mercedes SLK and Chrysler Crossfire different classes???




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From: "Wes Michaels" <me4carolem@msn.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:38:59 -0400
To: <webmaster@scca.com>
Subject: Mercedes SLK and Chrysler Crossfire different classes???

Hello,

I have a question about classes. I have a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire that I've been Autocrossing (SoloII) and it is Classified as DS by SCCA. I noticed that the Mercedes SLK is in BS... They are the same car with a different body. The SLK 320 and my Crossfire have the same 3.2 liter V6 same transmissions (either 6 speed manual or 5 speed auto-stick) even the brakes are identical. Why the different classes? I don't mind being PAXed as DS but I have to admit that I don't think I'm in the right class. I like to win, but I like being fair even more.

Thanks,

Wes Michaels
Virginia Beach, Va.

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