Re: Audi and AWD in endurance racing

[Dave Eaton <dave.eaton@minedu.govt.nz>]

mmmm, these are us-only rules.

the fia has banned awd in all gt (class 1), and of course class 2 (super
touring) races.

neither of the 2 us sportscar racing bodies is 'homologated' to fia rules. 
although, given the state of war between the 2, this could change.

le mans uses different rules again, but are much closer to the fia ones. 
afaik, awd is banned there also.

as most will know quattro was raced extensively in the usa through the late
1980's.  it was too successful, and the rules were changed.

hth,
dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q
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>Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 04:16:35 -0500
>From: "Matt & Jenai" <matjen@xsite.net>
>Subject: Audi and AWD in endurance racing
>
>Dave Eaton and I got in a little tiff about race results which led to some
>research.  The following is from the professional sportscar page:
>"GTS-2 exclusively features unibody cars, two-wheel or four-wheel drive,
>with turbocharged engines up to 4.0 liters and normally-aspirated engines up
>to 8.0 liters. Eligible cars include Callaway Corvette, Ford Mustang,
>Ferrari 550 Maranello."
>
>Any list members who are racing junkies have any knowledge on why Audi
>hasn't pursued this avenue of racing?  The M3 is doing very well in GT3
>against Porsche (AWD not allowed).  With all this complaining about AWD
>being banned elsewhere, it seems that endurance racing is custom made for
>the quattro advantage.  I would love to see the rings at 24hrs of Daytona
>and Sebring, etc.  I'm assuming Le Mans uses the same rules for their GT2
>class.  Just wondering.
>
>Matt Pfeffer - 89 200TQW - Stage II
>