Question for LT1 Firebird racers

Danny Ashley · 02-01-2021, 02:45 PM

The guide says that a 1997 & '98 LT1 Formula with the WS6 Ram Air option falls at 8.41. This make it able to run AA/SA. I have never seen one in that class and was wondering why. Do you think it's because it is difficult to make the minimum weight of 2855 w/ driver or is there something else. Thanks for your input.

KRatcliff · 02-01-2021, 03:34 PM

Don't see how you could get one that light legally with a driver.

MR DERBY CITY · 02-01-2021, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KRatcliff

Don't see how you could get one that light legally with a driver.

It’s a possibility IF TWIGGY is in the driver seat ....

KRatcliff · 02-01-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

It’s a possibility IF TWIGGY is in the driver seat ....

...and helium in the tires.

Painter · 02-01-2021, 07:33 PM

A/SA is pretty easy to get to the top of the class. The harder you want to work the close you can get to the class minimum.

Angelo DiTocco · 02-01-2021, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Painter

A/SA is pretty easy to get to the top of the class. The harder you want to work the close you can get to the class minimum.

and the more $ you're willing to spend.....

Rich Biebel · 02-01-2021, 08:06 PM

My ‘97 Firebird that I raced in A/FIA back around 2006 weighed 3050 with me in it. I did get some weight out if it to get that light. Wilwood Front disc brakes saved 45lbs.

It was a well built car and pretty light. I’m sure I could have gotten it to be lighter. It had stock seats and a weight box. Aftermarket seats, no weight box would save some weight. It had a full cage. Full carpeting. One 30-40lb battery.

I weigh around 150

The LT-1 HP rating is pretty high and your at a disadvantage in any class to some other cars.

They were way underrated when new but got hammered over the years.

Not many out there that run with the class competition

TommyPettigrew3076 · 02-01-2021, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny Ashley

The guide says that a 1997 & '98 LT1 Formula with the WS6 Ram Air option falls at 8.41. This make it able to run AA/SA. I have never seen one in that class and was wondering why. Do you think it's because it is difficult to make the minimum weight of 2855 w/ driver or is there something else. Thanks for your input.

Danny getting the itch again ?

Danny Ashley · 02-02-2021, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyPettigrew3076

Danny getting the itch again ?

Depends on what day it is Tommy. Some days I itch more than others. LOL!!! The stars would have to align perfectly though.

Bobby Lundholm · 02-02-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

My ‘97 Firebird that I raced in A/FIA back around 2006 weighed 3050 with me in it. I did get some weight out if it to get that light. Wilwood Front disc brakes saved 45lbs.

It was a well built car and pretty light. I’m sure I could have gotten it to be lighter. It had stock seats and a weight box. Aftermarket seats, no weight box would save some weight. It had a full cage. Full carpeting. One 30-40lb battery.

I weigh around 150

The LT-1 HP rating is pretty high and your at a disadvantage in any class to some other cars.

They were way underrated when new but got hammered over the years.

Not many out there that run with the class competition

When Woodro got his Firebird it was an H/SA to start out.

02-01-2021, 02:45 PM	#1
Danny Ashley Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,In. Posts: 267 Likes: 60 Liked 110 Times in 29 Posts	Question for LT1 Firebird racers The guide says that a 1997 & '98 LT1 Formula with the WS6 Ram Air option falls at 8.41. This make it able to run AA/SA. I have never seen one in that class and was wondering why. Do you think it's because it is difficult to make the minimum weight of 2855 w/ driver or is there something else. Thanks for your input.

02-01-2021, 03:34 PM	#2
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 768 Likes: 75 Liked 528 Times in 142 Posts	Re: Question for LT1 Firebird racers Don't see how you could get one that light legally with a driver.

02-01-2021, 07:33 PM	#5
Painter Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 4 Liked 162 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Question for LT1 Firebird racers A/SA is pretty easy to get to the top of the class. The harder you want to work the close you can get to the class minimum.

02-01-2021, 08:06 PM	#7
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Question for LT1 Firebird racers My ‘97 Firebird that I raced in A/FIA back around 2006 weighed 3050 with me in it. I did get some weight out if it to get that light. Wilwood Front disc brakes saved 45lbs. It was a well built car and pretty light. I’m sure I could have gotten it to be lighter. It had stock seats and a weight box. Aftermarket seats, no weight box would save some weight. It had a full cage. Full carpeting. One 30-40lb battery. I weigh around 150 The LT-1 HP rating is pretty high and your at a disadvantage in any class to some other cars. They were way underrated when new but got hammered over the years. Not many out there that run with the class competition __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R Last edited by Rich Biebel; 02-01-2021 at 08:15 PM.