Vote: 10 Best Classes for 2018
While we're headed into the final stretch of the 2017 season, some racers and would-be racers are starting to look ahead to 2018. And some of them are wondering what class to run in 2018. Maybe they're just starting out. Or maybe they're tired of the class they're in. Each racer has his own needs and there are lots of classes to choose from. But really, there are only a few worth serious consideration.
With this in mind, we thought we'd take a crack at the 10 Best road racing classes for 2018. We've assessed the factors that make a class a wise choice and we've rated each class from 1( weak) to 10(strong) on each factor. You may have a different view, so please chime in with a comment if you have a favorite class that we missed (and score the factors for that class if you would).
ChumpCar
Desired car: 1990-93 NA Miata (1.6L)
Car cost: 10
Run cost: 8
Car count: 7
Spec rules tightness: 7
Epic Tracks: 9
Race frequency: 5
Class options: 2
Sanctioning Bodies: ChumpCar World Series
Spec Miata
Desired car: 2001 NB Miata
Car cost: 8
Run cost: 8
Car count: 9
Spec rules tightness: 9
Epic Tracks: 9
Race frequency: 10
Class options: 9
Sanctioning Bodies: SCCA and NASA
CMC
Desired car: F-body Camaro
Car cost: 9
Run cost: 8
Car count: 8
Spec rules tightness: 7
Epic Tracks: 8
Race frequency: 7
Class options: 5
Sanctioning Body: NASA
GTS2/Spec E46/T3
Desired car: Spec E46
Car cost: 6
Run cost: 6
Car count: 7
Spec rules tightness: 7
Epic Tracks: 8
Race frequency: 9
Class options: 7
Sanctioning Bodies: NASA, BMWCCA, SCCA
Spec Boxster
Desired car: 2.5L Porsche Boxster
Car cost: 7
Run cost: 6
Car count: 8
Spec rules tightness: 8
Epic Tracks: 9
Race frequency: 7
Class options: 7
Sanctioning Bodies: PCA and NASA
Spec Racer Ford
Desired car: SRF Gen III
Car cost: 8
Run cost: 8
Car count: 8
Spec rules tightness: 9
Epic Tracks: 9
Race frequency: 7
Class options: 4
Sanctioning Bodies: SCCA and SVRA
American Iron
Desired car: 2005-2014 Mustang (Coyote)
Car cost: 6
Run cost: 7
Car count: 7
Spec rules tightness: 6
Epic Tracks: 7
Race frequency: 7
Class options: 5
Sanctioning Bodies: NASA (may run SCCA T2 with modifications)
Group 8
Desired car: 1973 Porsche 911T
Car cost: 3
Run cost: 5
Car count: 6
Spec rules tightness: 4
Epic Tracks: 9
Race frequency: 6
Class options: 5
Sanctioning Bodies: SVRA
MX-5 Cup/PWC TCA/T3
Desired car: Global MX-5 Cup
Car cost: 6
Run cost: 7
Car count: 9
Spec rules tightness: 9
Epic Tracks: 9
Race frequency: 4
Class options: 7
Sanctioning Bodies: IndyCar, Pirelli World Challenge, SCCA
GTC4/GT2
Desired car: 997.1 Porsche GT3 Cup
Car cost: 4
Run cost: 3
Car count: 6
Spec rules tightness: 8
Epic Tracks: 9
Race frequency: 8
Class options: 7
Sanctioning Bodies: PCA, SCCA and SVRA
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