Pablo, I sent an email to Eddie recently concerning the Europa as far as our D3 Hardbody Racing rules. I mentioned that the Europa in our "mid-engine" racing class would be at a big disadvantage compared to the typical mid-engine cars being raced. Also, the mid-engine class races against the GTP class which is our fastest racing class.
Anyway, I suggested he request that the Europa be allowed to race in our Foreign Production Sports class ("hardtops"). Although this class is for front engine cars, I do allow mid or rear engine cars to race in this class if they are submitted and accepted to race against front engine cars. I already allow the Audi R8 to race in this class. The specs for this class are similar to the mid-engine class except the maximum chassis/tire width is 3.000" instead of 3.250", and the tire diameters allowed are smaller which would benefit the Europa with its very low profile.
The big difference in this class is the "Lap Differential" assigned to this class is 14 laps which is 14 laps more than the mid-engine/GTP classes. 14 laps will give the Europa an excellent chance to make the podium against the faster classes.
Here's the specs for the D3 Hardbody "Foreign Production Sports (hardtop)" class:
Foreign Production Sports (FPS)
An approved body list will be posted online. Only cars listed on the approved list are eligible.
BODY
1. May use any 1/24 – 1/25 scale plastic, Foreign, production sports cars (i.e.,
Acura, Mazda, Honda, Datsun, Nissan, Toyota, Ferrari, Mercedes, Porsche, Triumph,
Austin Healy, etc.). 1950 thru present. Most Mid-engine cars are not allowed, however, a mid-engine
car can be submitted for approval and become eligible once approved. Mid-Engine Audi R8 is allowed.[/font][/b]
2. May flatten sides below body belt line, but not beyond vertical.
3. May not alter wheel wells except for having fender flares if on 1/1 racing car.
4. Lower edge of body may be trimmed to within 1/8” below door line.
5. Must have 3-D driver/interior, chassis not visible through interior. Open cockpit cars
must have roll bar.
6. Must have kit front and rear bumpers unless supported by photo documentation
7. Must have kit front windshield and rear window or same as 1/1 race car or .007" thick (min.) clear plastic.
8. Body must extend beyond chassis when viewed from above and bottom view. No
part of chassis may be visible from above or wider than the bottom portion of body,
except for side exhaust pipes (if used on the 1/1 racing car).
CHASSIS
1. Maximum chassis width 3.000” (including outer wheel width, front and rear, side exhaust).
2. Must be scratchbuilt using any materials.
3. Wheelbase to be determined by wheel wells in body (plus or minus 1/16”). Complete
wheel/tire assembly must be visible in wheel well at a point level with axle centerline.
4. Any motor configuration (anglewinder, sidewinder, inline).
5. Ground clearance - .050” rear min., .015” front min., measured under axles (front of body to front axle, rear of body to rear axle).
TIRES
1. Tires cannot extend beyond wheel wells when viewed from above.
2. Rear tire diameter, .900” minimum, maximum width .700”.
3. Front tire diameter, .800” minimum, minimum width .225”
MOTOR
1. Stock Falcon 7, TSR D3 or Retro Hawk motor (sealed, no tampering).
Keith