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2013 Spec Iron Rules: http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/american_iron/spec_iron_rules.pdfJanuary 14, 2013 5:04 PM — american-iron-series.gif
NAPA VALLEY, CA (January 14, 2013) The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) is pleased to announce the introduction of a new class that will join the American Iron® series of ponycar racing in 2013. This new class will provide a lower barrier of entry to the series and complement the existing American Iron (AI) and American Iron Extreme (AIX) classes with an “American Iron Spec” type formula. The new Spec Iron (SI) class will feature the 2005-2010 Ford Mustang GT and is supported by Ford Racing. The cars will use a number of parts specified from the Ford Racing catalog along with the Toyo Proxes RA-1 tire following the successful formula that NASA has applied to many other spec classes. The “spec” prep level of the class will ensure that the class is a “driver’s class” full of close competition, limited modifications and exciting racing.
Mark Wilson of Ford Racing commented that “Many drivers have been looking to race the S197 chassis in a spec series like Spec Iron. We are very pleased to be working with NASA on this class and we are looking forward to seeing big fields as the class gains momentum.”
“We have been looking at adding a lower cost, limited modification spec formula to the American Iron® Series for quite a while,” added Todd Covini, American Iron® Series National Director. “With Ford Racing’s support and collaboration we were able to create an achievable and affordable build sheet for ponycar racers looking to try out a tightly controlled V8 formula like this. We think Spec Iron has a lot of growth potential and is really going to take off.”
In addition to vehicle parts and tuning support, Ford Racing is also providing a contingency program similar to the programs that American Iron racers in other classes currently enjoy. Regionally, Top 3 Spec Iron finishing drivers are eligible for cash prizes of $250/ $100 / $50 per race with a maximum of 2 races per NASA weekend provided a minimum of 3 class cars are competing. If 2 class cars compete, there is still a payout of $100/$50 per race. For the 2013 National Championships, Top 3 Spec Iron finishing drivers will be awarded $2500/ $1500 / $750. “With 16 NASA regions, and 6 to 10 weekends of racing in each region, that is a large commitment from Ford Racing which we certainly appreciate.” remarked Todd Covini. “Our goal is to have at least 10 Spec Iron cars competing for a National Championship this year.”
More information regarding contingency programs and other details will be released soon but rules are available now at both www.nasaproracing.com and www.nasaponycars.com. Racers can also discuss this new class in the American Iron® section of www.nasaforums.com.
Well you can get a 2005 GT for about $15K in really nice shape. For a race car build, though, I'd find a salvage title car with a light front hit or maybe a light theft recovery. Figure closer to $8-10K (I've seen GTs with clean titles sell for as little as $10). They've locked down almost EVERYTHING with this spec class so you can't get to crazy with the mods. I'd figure you could get on track for $20K if you were frugal and did some of the prep work yourself (exceptions for things like the cage)...It's been a while since I messed with an AI car, but do you guys think this class will be any easier to get in to than AI? I know some of the AI cars were starting to get a little out of control the last few years ($$$$ and prep wise), but s197s are still pretty expensive and there's plenty of work to be done to get one ready. It sounds like a lot of fun, but not terribly inexpensive.
Does the car have to be abs equipped? Do you have to use the ford racing cc plates? What about the driveshaft?
Does the car have to be abs equipped? Do you have to use the ford racing cc plates? What about the driveshaft?