Pirelli World Challenge... WTF is with the KIAs?

[Torsion]

How are there two KIAs leading these races?

 

[bluemax]

How are there two KIAs leading these races?

I have asked the same thing for two years now... there is no way a stock Kia is going to outperform a Boss (or BMW for that matter). Hopefully one of the Boss team members who visit this forum can explain the "rules" to us.

I live within 7 miles of Kia assembly plant in West Point, GA... no loyalty here (maybe when they actually start paying taxes!)... pisses me off to no end.

 

[Jimmy Pribble]

How are there two KIAs leading these races?

They are going faster than everyone else.

Anyway, a couple of thoughts:

1. This is a near-factory effort. Money isn't a problem.
2. Real Pro drivers.
3. Sequential transmission!
4. Big-A turbo hanging off of that engine boosting about 14 psi. The turbo is rated for 340-560 hp, so power isn't a problem. They get 8500 rpm, too.
5. Since this isn't a car that is designed to be modified in any way, I'm guessing that every single chassis and suspension item is bespoke (see thought #1).

What surprises me most is that these fwd cars aren't out of tire at the end of every race. ??? The proof is on the podium, I guess.

 

[Torsion]

Thanks for the explanation, and for introducing to me the word "bespoke"

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Large burlap sacks with dollar signs on them handed directly to WCVision LLC

 

[wwilde001]

The rules giveth and the rules will taketh. Next manufacturer in the Giveth column will probably be Porsche. And yes, this is all in the interest of competition and political correctness. You need to read between the lines on that one.

 

[MountainGT]

They are going faster than everyone else.

Anyway, a couple of thoughts:

1. This is a near-factory effort. Money isn't a problem.
2. Real Pro drivers.
3. Sequential transmission!
4. Big-A turbo hanging off of that engine boosting about 14 psi. The turbo is rated for 340-560 hp, so power isn't a problem. They get 8500 rpm, too.
5. Since this isn't a car that is designed to be modified in any way, I'm guessing that every single chassis and suspension item is bespoke (see thought #1).

What surprises me most is that these fwd cars aren't out of tire at the end of every race. ??? The proof is on the podium, I guess.

I understand the $$$ with it, but those cars are BS.I say BS because they get allowance to add modifications that the other cars can't just because they aren't actually sold in such a configuration. Tough shiznit!

I dont pay attention to those cars when watching the races since they arent the same prep levels as most of the GTS cars. I dont consider them on a "level playing field" at all.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

The BOSS 302S is supposedly the "base/reference car" for GTS class in the series. But the 302s have to have added restrictor plates and weight etc so the other cars can be competitive :-/

Put those shitboxes in TC-A

 

[WinterSucks]

I don't care how fast it is, FWD and RWD should not be allowed to mix. Put them in another class like they were before...derrr? It's starting to sound like B-spec and SM are the way to go if you want an even playing field...

I really don't understand the reasoning to the restrictor plates. If the Boss is the yard stick then just allow the other cars more mods to keep up. A restrictor plate is not something a competent person would come up with for a solution. Especially when the engine can be neutered safely with a simple tune.

 

[captdistraction]

I don't even want to discuss it. Dat Kia cash. Our ttrs GTS car, which starts at 100hp less than a boss 302s (before restriction into oblivion), is even restricted behind these killer Kia sports cars.

 

[MountainGT]

I passed a Kia Optima today on the road lol.

 

[steveespo]

Dean Martin just got a brand new ride in for World Challenge. Car looks great and his sponsor is a great gentleman from NY who enjoys running his own 302S on track like this weekend at VIR.
All the best to the Rehagen team.
Steve

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Car looks cool and hope to make a World Challenge Race this year -- have to look up Martin and this beast Boss ( great looking graphics with his new sponsor).

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Amen, car looks great. I know Dean was pissed since the blue car was completely wrecked.

 

[GB899]

Amen, car looks great. I know Dean was pissed since the blue car was completely wrecked.

loved the blue beast... too bad it got wiped out...
I like that they are still running Paul Brown's old number... the perfect Boss number

 

[steveespo]

Dean drove the #50 to a flag to flag victory today at Belle Isle in Detriot. He is for real in that series, let's hope he can win a few more and go for the championship.

 

[steveespo]

Dean won race 2 at Detroit to sweep the weekend!!! He is 3rd in the points less than 100 behind Jack Balswin for 1st.
Ford is 2 pts behind Kia for the Manufacturers title.
Steve

 

[bluemax]

Great comeback for the Ford contingent. I read that Alec Udell was in position for a podium finish before being taken out. I will have to watch the telecast in a few weeks.