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Rallycross: Protect the underside

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Rallycross: Protect the underside

By Matt Wolfe - May 9, 2020, 3:52 PM ET

Underbody protection is a unique need within SCCA’s motorsports offerings. Most Solo, SCCA Road Racing, or even RoadRally cars won’t ever encounter a hazard during an event that would necessitate armoring the underside of the chassis.Meanwhile, even a relatively smooth RallyCross course can still pose hazards that can be minimized...

What's the diff: Part 2

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What's the diff: Part 2

By Matt Wolfe - Mar 5, 2020, 11:20 AM ET

Without the right limited slip differential in your RallyCross car, you may find yourself spinning your wheels. But which diff is right for you?In our last installment we covered what a differential does and how the various types of limited slip differentials function. This time, we’ll cover some pros and...

What's the diff: Part 1

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What's the diff: Part 1

By Matt Wolfe - Mar 3, 2020, 8:06 AM ET

Before we dive into RallyCross tuning tips, you’ll first need an understanding of differentials – so here it isWith the wide variety of limited-slip differentials available for most popular RallyCross vehicles, selecting the diff that’s right for your application and driving style can be difficult. Luckily, we’re here to help...

SCCA RallyCross: wheel selection

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SCCA RallyCross: wheel selection

By Matt Wolfe - Jan 14, 2020, 9:55 AM ET

With all of the work involved in prepping even the most basic of SCCA RallyCross cars, it’s easy to overlook a few important details, and a key piece in that puzzle is wheels. Selecting the correct set of wheels for your RallyCross vehicle could easily be the difference between landing...

Who Will Win: SCCA RallyCross Nationals

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Who Will Win: SCCA RallyCross Nationals

By Matt Wolfe - Sep 19, 2019, 8:33 AM ET

The 2019 SCCA RallyCross program concludes on Sept. 20-22 with the winner-take-all DirtFish SCCA RallyCross National Championship, taking place at the National Balloon Classic Memorial Balloon Field in Indianola, Iowa. With competitors in the throws prepping for the nearly sold-out event, we take a look at who will contend for...

RallyCross: Find the Groove

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RallyCross: Find the Groove

By Matt Wolfe - Sep 10, 2019, 10:05 AM ET

One of the biggest keys to finding speed in SCCA RallyCross is adapting to changing course conditions. The nature of the sport lends itself to constant course changes, surface degradation and other factors that make each run a unique experience. Moreover, because every run counts, one poor time can have...

RallyCross: Must-have modifications

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RallyCross: Must-have modifications

By Matt Wolfe - Sep 3, 2019, 7:59 AM ET

Stepping into RallyCross is easy, but there are basic car modifications to considerIf you read our last RallyCross feature, we outlined suggestions for good cars to get you started in the sport. If you’ve already purchased a vehicle for RallyCross, great! But now what? Well, before you take your car...

RallyCross: Picking your weapon

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RallyCross: Picking your weapon

By Matt Wolfe - Aug 22, 2019, 10:22 AM ET

With three distinct drive types and relatively open rules, RallyCross offers a unique opportunity to compete in anything you likeIf you’ve been thinking of giving RallyCross a try, you may be wondering what makes for a good RallyCross car. The basic considerations of a RallyCross car aren’t that different from...

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