Where Did Aero and Bodywork Allowances in T1-LP Come From?
#30475 from Andrew Aquilante · No action required · Minutes (2021-05 Fastrack)
Thank you for your letter. After reviewing data from the past few years, it was apparent the T1-LP cars were at a disadvantage
going in to 2021. In the survey, we asked: A) if members would prefer to see T1-LP speed up to meet T1-FP, or B) If they'd like to
see the 2020 level of T1-LP preparation be the baseline. The survey results indicated that ~70% of competitors would "be
interested in less-restricted T1-LP cars and increased speeds." Later in the survey, a majority of members approved of the idea
of limited aero allowances. To appease the members opposed to aero, they are allowed to remove weight.
Composite body panels are often less expensive than OE replacement parts. The use of them doesn't change the base
weight. We considered specifying aero components, but then you limit the member's ability to build or source their own
parts. Specifying GT350 or ZR1 aero only guarantees a high price.