Introducing Superspec GLTC Time Trial Class
COM Sports Car Club (COMSCC) and GRIDLIFE are pleased to announce the creation of a COMSCC Spec Time Trial class based on GRIDLIFE’s Touring Cup ruleset. This new class, named “Superspec GLTC”, will allow competitors from GRIDLIFE Touring Cup’s Northeast driver base the opportunity to compete in COMSCC’s unique time trial format where each driver gets 3 flying laps to set their best time of the weekend. Superspec GLTC allows COMSCC Time Trial drivers with GLTC-compliant cars the opportunity to easily cross over into GRIDLIFE’s popular single-class sprint racing series.
GLTC is a power to weight class, where all cars are built to 12.5 lbs/HP, then add or remove weight percentage modifiers for aero, drivetrain, and other modifications. This allows for an enormous variety of builds to compete. Tires are selected from a variety of 200-treadwear tires to level the playing field and decrease cost. A broad allowance of vehicle modifications with an emphasis on allowing builders to create the competition racecar they desire, so long as it fits within the rules, has been a key piece of the class’ success. Up until now, GLTC has been exclusively wheel to wheel racing.
Initial surveys of COMSCC members interested in this new class show that “Superspec GLTC” could instantly become one of the top 3 most popular classes within COMSCC’s Time Trial series. We’re excited for tight competition and fast laps!
“We are excited to announce the creation of a new class for COMSCC known as “Superspec GLTC”. In partnership with GRIDLIFE and the adoption of their popular GLTC classing rules, we feel it will provide a simple method of equalizing a wide variety of cars into one competitive class with less expensive tires.”
– Bob Steenson, President, COM Sports Car Club.
“After talks with COMSCC staff, I feel our organizations parallel each other in the goals of a friendly and welcoming environment while offering a great on-track experience, and we’re excited to offer more competition venues for GLTC style cars on track through this Time Trial class. We’re looking forward to growing our east coast track family in conjunction with COMSCC”
–Adam Jabaay, Gridlife CoFounder/Motorsports Director.
While current members and competitors with COMSCC and GRIDLIFE can immediately participate with class-conforming cars already built, we welcome new entrants into this stable and mature class structure. Examples of cars that have been built to the GLTC specification include the Honda S2000, Honda Civic Si, lower horsepower Chevrolet Corvettes and Porsche Caymans, Acura TSX, and many variations of Mazda MX-5 Miata.