Ok, so we are well underway with the 2015 SCCA Solo season. In the Kansas City region we have had a total of 4 events and 1 Solo School. The Abarth seems to be holding its own very nicely with the current pack in 2015, and even puts down comparatively fast times with faster classes.
Overall this season we are undefeated in the G-street class. Running times comparable to cars in faster classes. Pax numbers have been in the top 15 as well.
The tires/wheels we decided to run this year have given us a much higher performance level compared to the Pirelli PZERO nero. We are running the BFGoodrigh Rival on Sparco Aseetogara wheels. This upgrade alone has given us something like 3 seconds per lap faster times. Anyone running pirelli's, do yourself a favor and go to something more performance based. For 2 drivers over 3 events, the Rivals have scrubbed in nicely.
The Rivals are wider and have a more aggressive sidewall than the stock Pirelli, and there was some coaxing of the rear brake line bracket that needed to happen to avoid rubbing. Other than that there has been no rubbing, which was initially surprising for a 215 tire.
The grip...... oh the grip..... these tires grab on and even when sliding, hold very well. it will be interesting to see with 2 drivers, how this tire holds up as the months grow warmer and the track hits triple digits.
Event # 5 this weekend, if you are in the Kansas city area, come out and run with us. Last event had something like 130+ participants and 6 runs a piece. It will be more than worth your time.
Look for the guy with the beard.
Next time I will be talking about an auto-x alignment for the ABARTH.
Messybackfire out.