Berk Technology FT86 Cup, a BRZ/FR-S/AE86 time trial series
 

***current standings***

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INTRODUCTION:
The FT-86 Cup welcomes the newest generation of track drivers piloting the much touted FR-S/BRZ platforms. We also invite the spiritual predecessor AE86 to participate. Each event is a time trial competition, consisting of hot laps in a HPDE environment, with the fastest lap between sessions 2 and 4 counting toward final standings for the day. *This is NOT a wheel-2-wheel race.* With three simple classes, anyone can choose to participate.

eXtreme Speed track events has graciously agreed to host the series and provide trophies/medals at every event, as well as the occasional raffle prizes (track day vouchers anyone?).

*edit* We'd like to welcome Berk Technology who has come on as the title sponsor! The series will now be called the Berk Techonology FT86 Cup! They'll be offering prizes throughout the season, as well as providing windshield banners, and other goodies!

Robispec has stepped up to the plate, and is donating prizes for the season winners.

CounterSpace Garage will be donating prizes for podium winners at the end of the season.


THE COMMITTEE:
The committee will be able to answer any questions regarding classing. We are here to help the latest generation of enthusiasts develop their driving, and provide mentors for the community. Please don't hesitate to ask for ride-alongs!

Robispec (Robert Fuller) - Suspension genius
Matt Andrews (Matt Andrews) - Winner of Multiple time attacks
Luis Chavez [of club4ag] - OG 86 owner
CSG Mike (Mike Kang) - driving junkie


CLASSES:
· Stock
· Under
· Over
· Exhibition

Stock Class
The following aftermarket parts are allowed:
- Brake lines
- Brake pads
- Cat delete (secondary cat only)
- Exhaust
- Intakes
- Seats and rails
- Springs
- Swaybars
- Wheels
- Any OEM aero (lips, wings, diffusers, etc)
- Aftermarket lips/splitters protruding less than 3"

**** Any tire 220 treadwear rating or higher may be used in Stock class. Any performance modification that is not explicitly allowed may not be used in Stock class. Please ask a committee member if you have any questions about modifications. Air fresheners are strictly legal in stock class. :)https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/images/cleardot.gif

Under Class
The following aftermarket parts are not allowed in the Under class:
- Forced Induction
- Nitrous
- Tires 139 Treadwear rating or lower

Over Class
- Anything goes

Exhibition class:
· For anyone who chooses not to be in either the Under or Over classes
· Anything goes!


EVENT SCHEDULE:
Exhibition "January 19 - Streets of Willow Springs (Sat)
**Does not count towards season standings!**"

1 February 16 - Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Sat)
2 April 20 - Willow Springs International Raceway (Sat)
3 May 04 - Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (Sat)
4 June 16 - Willow Springs International Raceway (Sun)
5 July 13 - Streets of Willow Springs (Sat, night)
6 August 24 - Streets of Willow Springs (Sat, night)
7 September 28 - Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (Sat)
8 November 23 - Auto Club Speedway (Sat)
9 December 08 - Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Sun)

Please visit www.extremespeedtrackevents.com to sign up!


General Rules and Exceptions:
· 6 out of 9 events will count toward season results; your best 6 finishes will be counted!

***Aftermarket safety equipment is allowed in ALL classes. If you are looking to install additional safety equipment and need guidance, please consult with the FT86CUP Committee***

Points System:
· 1st - 10 pts
· 2nd - 7 pts
· 3rd - 5 pts
· 4th - 4 pts
· 5th - 3 pts
· 6th - 2 pts
· 7th and lower - 1 pt

IMPORTANT: At the event, each participant is responsible for making sure their times are being recorded. Please make sure your times are showing after your first session; this is why we do not count the 1st session. Only official times recorded by eXtreme Speed Track Events will be accepted for prize eligibility!

IMPORTANT: You *MUST* have a FT86 Cup registration form completely filled out and submitted to timing to be eligible for prizes!



*edit*

Bonus events will be added throughout the year. These events will count toward season end standings, but only the 6 bet finishes will still count. This will give all drivers to potentially score some better finishes!

Do we have any graphic designers here who can create a logo for the series? :)

PM me your email and I will send you some designs :)

No events at the NorCal tracks? :(

I know some norcal peeps that drive down for socal events... I can arrange a caravan :thumbup:

I hope I can make it to few of these events.

Alan, I'll pay for your entry to an event. :bellyroll:

I'll keep that in mind. lol

Cool!

Bump! 1st event is coming up soon....

Well, maybe SoCal peeps should Caravan up here.


We have better tracks anyway. :D

You mean better walls to hit :bellyroll:

Once I get my FR-S I'm going to sign up.

Matt- Bring this series to Texas please!

The first event is sold out, but I've had a few spots held for FR-S/BRZ drivers. Have 3 left; PM me if you need one of them, as eXtreme Speed's website will not allow you to sign up.

Looking forward to this thanks for the post

Sounds like fun! Should be able to make it for most of these :)

First event is coming up in about 3 weeks.... I'll be making a post for it!

WHo is coming to the first event?

1Robispec
2ImperiousRex
3
4
5
6
7
8
9?

I'll be there.

Nice! I tape my headlights red now lol

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You already know I'll be there... will be co-driving D1cker's car ;)

you are going to make me feel SLOW again arn't you!

Your car is still developing!

yeah but I"M MAXED OUT....I never said the car was slow just the driver!

Hmmmm I do need a car to drive....

I like how you always claim to be "slow". You definitely surprise me, every time I'm at the track (I'm the one with the blue FR-S...my brother has the whiteout). You're much faster than you lead everyone to believe - you're just too humble.

:bow: :happy0180:

Mike-
I was really hoping to participate in all of these events. Unfortunately, the dates just aren't working out. I'm trying to schedule around another friend and my brother, which is making it more difficult to commit. Either way, I have a blast at the track days. I just wished I could participate fully in this series.

Robi always underpromises, and habitually overdelivers.

He's much faster than he lets on...

Bump! Next event is in 2 months...

bumping this for you. I'd like to try to attend.

Question: is WSIR big wiilow? Speedway Willow Springs? SoWS? it is confusing when you go to WSIR website.

The only one I have driven is SoWS. You wouldn't recommend I join an event if I have never driven that track before right?

Many of the fr-s owners at the previous event (button willow) had never tracked before (myself included), so I say go ahead and register! :)

WSIR is "Big Willow". And you might as well join if you're going to be there ;)

i'll give you a ride to show you the line and even instruct a bit in your car if you want...

Robi

Awesome. Always willing to be instructed in any way possible.

I'll be there trying to catch robi :(

We have some veterans going that'll be available.

I'll be available to instruct and give rides as well.

I'd take him up on this. :eyebulge:

Went back to Buttonwillow this weekend after working on the driver mod and installing new wheels and rubber (225/45/17 Dunlop Z2 on 8" OZ Allegerita HLT). In the first run I beat my previous best time (2:25) and in the final run I achieved 2:14.4 :) . Still lots of room for improvement with the current setup I think, just need to replace pads.

nice the driver mod is the most important one...

Anyone from Norcal definitely doing the next event on Apr 20th? If I go I'd like to caravan down! :thumbsup: