Is xp an scca class? I've never understood there classing system. I asked an scca guy where I could run my project when it was finished and he didn't make it sound like it would be allowed in any class. Is it a hp/weight ratio that makes you go with the na?
XP is indeed a SCCA Solo class. There is a Forced Induction Multiplier in XP (1.4x engine displacement, I think) that has to be factored in to your minimum weight. In this case it's another 175lbs or so strapped to the car, a lot of which will be hung way out behind the rear wheels. I'm sure the FI car would be faster and more apt to give you a real good puckering, but the NA would certainly be cheaper, and easier, to get going.
In the end, there's pretty much a class for everything. It's not necessarily going to be competitive in that class, but they'll certainly let you run. 
In reply to Mr_Estrotica:
Yup. I'm running XP this weekend with my EJ22 Beetle on skinny tires. It'll be good for a laugh or two. 
Looks like my minimum weight would be 1800 lbs, I guess I could build a huge cattle catcher type front grill guard and fill the pipes with lead. It might help keep the nose planted!
Is there anything above xp? I'm hoping to do some testing at the local scca autox days. If I don't fit in any category what are the odds they will let me run?
icaneat50eggs wrote: Is there anything above xp? I'm hoping to do some testing at the local scca autox days. If I don't fit in any category what are the odds they will let me run?
It would depend on the region, but I've never been to a region that would turn a car away as long as it passes tech. If you explain you are there for test and tune and classing is irrelevant some clubs have a Non Comp class for just such things and some will whip out the rule book and find out what class you fit in.
In reply to icaneat50eggs:
If you don't meet the requirements for XPrepared, you've still got the Modified classes above that. Modifieds are generally proper race cars, often open-wheeled formula-style cars. There's a place to play, so long as your car meets their safety regs.
And if you don't want to play by yourself in Modified, they might let you run in XP even if you're over the limit, just so long as you promise not to win. 
At this point I'm praying I complete the course without a wheel flying off, or some other disaster. Being competitive isn't really on my radar (yet)
Here is what drives me nuts about SCCA. I'm digging through there rules, and find page 240, Bumping order. For the modified category the bumping order is dm - em - cm - fm - bm - am
WHAT KIND OF SENSE DOES THAT MAKE!!!!
where did these people learn there ABC's?
in nasa, if you are getting bumped you go from e - d - c - b - a.
it appears I can fit in DM, although I'm going to be considerably overweight. Interesting that there is no changes in this section for forced induction. i guess they figure everyone will have a turbo or two at this point.
JohnInKansas wrote: If you don't meet the requirements for XPrepared, you've still got the Modified classes above that. Modifieds are completely awesome
FTFY 
In reply to JoeyM:
You would like that, the whole thing's made out of washing machines. 
JohnInKansas wrote: In reply to JoeyM: You *would* like that, the whole thing's made out of washing machines.
Indeed. Sheet metal brake FTW!! 
i would love to know the thought process that lead to someone building that jeep.
icaneat50eggs wrote: i would love to know the thought process that lead to someone building that jeep.
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