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    SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    We have had some fun competition in recent years with folks competing for our Top Gun award and decided to expand on that!
    This year will be the trial year to see if it catches on. Here is the thought… What if we were to use our Top Gun rules, and select a specific body style to see which entry prevailed overall in Car Show, Drag Race, Auto X and Rally. As with Top Gun, we will require participation in a minimum of 3 of the 4 events and offer a bonus to any that compete in all 4.

    With so many different body styles to choose from it is somewhat difficult to select one to start with. Thinking outside the box, we decided to go with the actual “box”, our Minivans! Over the years, we have had a few Minivans participate in our events, but at most 2 or 3 in one year.
    Although you may not expect it, we have had Minivans in the running for our Top Gun award, so they are definitely no slouches with the competition. At the track they are a spectator favorite for sure. I think we can all agree that it would be great to see a healthy van turnout at SDAC-23.

    Of course, when we think Shelby Dodges and Minivans, we are primarily thinking of the 1989-1990 factory turbocharged Minivans, however are definitely open to other Mopar Minivans. For example, a Turbo-II converted 1987 MiniRamVan, a Turbo-III stuffed in a 1991 Caravan or even an SRT-4 swapped 1997 Voyager, that’s fine. If you have another Chrysler Minivan that you would like to participate and are unsure if it would meet the intent of the class, it probably will, so please contact JT directly to confirm.

    Modifications are allowed and encouraged to make the competition more fun. If you have a huge turbo, a 16V conversion, AWD swap, etc. bring it. Remember, to participate in the Fun Run Rally, all vehicles must be registered, licensed and insured.

    So here’s the deal, for this to happen, we need a MINIMUM of 5 Minivans Pre-Registered for SDAC-23. In addition to SDAC-23 event registration, we also need entrance into the Drag Racing and/or AutoX. Remember, to be eligible, a vehicle must compete in 3 of the 4 events, and a bonus for participating in all 4. If we get enough pre-registered to make this happen, we will also add a “Minivan” class to our car show.
    And the added bonus, all Top Van participants will also be eligible for Top Gun as well, so you could win it all!

    UPDATE:

    For Minivans that plan to Auto-X:

    -Van MUST have improved suspension and, preferably lowered
    -Stock height, stock suspension vans might not be allowed to run

    Anyone have concern if their van meets the requirements PLEASE contact me directly with list of handling mods and picture(s) of hw it sits and I'll check with our safety stewards.

    Good news is that TOP VAN only required 3/4 events, but there is a bonus for participating in all 4
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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    This should be great. I really hope we get at least 5 vans out there.

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Count me in, with the captain america van
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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    ....It's beautiful...

    Dont push the red button.You hear me?

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Jason, do you seriously own that van!? Bring it down!

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by BadAssPerformance View Post
    Jason, do you seriously own that van!? Bring it down!
    Yep, picked it up yesterday. Within seconds of seeing the van,. my son dubbed it the Captain America Van and I couldn't think of a more appropriate name for it.

    I will be entering it in the TOP VAN but with its 3.0 and a604 I do not expect to be anywhere near the competition in the autocross or drag race.

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    That is hysterical!

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by j4278h View Post
    Count me in, with the captain america van


    As for me, I'm not sure if it'll be up and running by then.

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by j4278h View Post
    Yep, picked it up yesterday. Within seconds of seeing the van,. my son dubbed it the Captain America Van and I couldn't think of a more appropriate name for it.

    I will be entering it in the TOP VAN but with its 3.0 and a604 I do not expect to be anywhere near the competition in the autocross or drag race.
    Just couldn't pass that one up?
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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    3.0 and a604 I do not expect to be anywhere near the competition in the autocross or drag race.
    Join the boosted 3.0 ranks. There is still time!

    I got my 8v/5spd van running again on sunday. Im planning to see how fast it will go on a t1 clutch and tbi bottom end hopefully next weds, and then see if i can get it 3.0/5spd w/m90 boost-swapped by the end of may. Im not doing it for SDAC, but crazy things have happened before. Last time i went to sdac i didnt know until like 3 weeks before it happened.

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    One word will make you competitive .... NITROUS!!!

    Just need to see if Bradp still has the lil'bastard rental car kit (mk1.5). Installs in seconds and takes off seconds!

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    Bummer, won't be there,
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    That's what has me bummed out since I got my Up Front....
    Mean Mini is still in pieces.
    If by some miracle she is all together in time, I don't think she'd be ready to race and be competitive.
    I need to go out of town for a week of training, and one of my valuable 5 day weekends I'll be in Canada making the GF happy (well, and me too ).

    Slug was the backup plan and now I found an exhaust stud leaking coolant. I keep having setback after setback. But on the bright side, at least I haven't got Lyme Disease yet!
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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    I warned my wife that I'm about to put in some long days trying to get it done. I'll be cutting it close.

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Be aware. SCCA insurance usually won't allow for van or SUV's to run. Have you checked into that?

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Full size? Perhaps minis aren't included ...

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Is there a weight designation between mini and full size van? Tell them that these older minis are lighter than most new cars!
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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mopar318 View Post
    Be aware. SCCA insurance usually won't allow for van or SUV's to run. Have you checked into that?
    how about trucks? or station wagons?

    could make a case for the mini being classified as either.

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Interesting. I will look into this and advise.

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    Re: SDAC-23… Top Van!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mopar318 View Post
    Be aware. SCCA insurance usually won't allow for van or SUV's to run. Have you checked into that?
    Why? Cause family hauler?
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