McClanahan DQ in Dallas

Rob Petrie E395 · 10-16-2023, 02:40 PM

Do they just check for the 1 inch variance side to side? Or do they check overall length compared to factory? And if they do where do you find that length that they use? I’m sure I’m sure I’m fine. But it’s probably something I should know and check. Is why I ask.

JeremyDuncan · 10-16-2023, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

Do they just check for the 1 inch variance side to side? Or do they check overall length compared to factory? And if they do where do you find that length that they use? I’m sure I’m sure I’m fine. But it’s probably something I should know and check. Is why I ask.

Both side to side variance(up to 1/4" stagger) and overall length +/- 3/4" from stock. Wheel base length are found in classification guide for each car.

Rob Petrie E395 · 10-16-2023, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyDuncan

Both side to side variance(up to 1/4" stagger) and overall length +/- 3/4" from stock. Wheel base length are found in classification guide for each car.

Ok thanks. I’ll keep looking. I must just be missing it in there somewhere. But if anybody knows the correct wheelbase for a 96 Firebird let me know.

JeremyDuncan · 10-16-2023, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

Ok thanks. I’ll keep looking. I must just be missing it in there somewhere. But if anybody knows the correct wheelbase for a 96 Firebird let me know.

It's 101" wb. If you look in classification guide right next to1996 firebird it says 101.

Rob Petrie E395 · 10-16-2023, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyDuncan

It's 101" wb. If you look in classification guide right next to1996 firebird it says 101.

Thank you again. I see it now. That number is just there it doesn’t say wheelbase. So I had no idea what it was. Thanks again for the help.

Regan Wilson · 10-16-2023, 06:41 PM

At the Double Divisional this past May there were a number of cars that got dinged on wheelbase. I know of one that was able to loosen bolts and back up with the brakes applied and correct it. I physically helped one of my friends work on their leaf springs to correct it.

Ryan McClanahan 7854 · 10-17-2023, 05:02 PM

Hey guys,

First time posting on this site I believe. Just wanted to clear up any misunderstandings with my car or what happened in Dallas.

Wheelbase on a Chevy Cobalt is 103.5 per the guide. After Rd 1 of the all star race winners were pulled aside for a wheel base check. My car after multiple eyes and locations came up to 102 even. Clearly under the +- .75”The stagger on my car was fine it was just .75” too short overall.

This is something that would have been caught had it been a pre race tear down like in years passed with the all star race but I was not that fortunate. Ultimately this falls on me as a driver for not checking the car prior to the event.

Super bummed on how everything went down. Hopefully I can get another shot at the Allstars next year. This car will be in Vegas running in SS/AM trim as usual. Hope to see all our friends out at the track!

10-16-2023, 02:40 PM	#1
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: McClanahan DQ in Dallas Do they just check for the 1 inch variance side to side? Or do they check overall length compared to factory? And if they do where do you find that length that they use? I’m sure I’m sure I’m fine. But it’s probably something I should know and check. Is why I ask.

10-16-2023, 06:41 PM	#6
Regan Wilson Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 251 Likes: 158 Liked 134 Times in 70 Posts	Re: McClanahan DQ in Dallas At the Double Divisional this past May there were a number of cars that got dinged on wheelbase. I know of one that was able to loosen bolts and back up with the brakes applied and correct it. I physically helped one of my friends work on their leaf springs to correct it.

10-17-2023, 05:02 PM	#7
Ryan McClanahan 7854 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 66 Times in 1 Post	Re: McClanahan DQ in Dallas Hey guys, First time posting on this site I believe. Just wanted to clear up any misunderstandings with my car or what happened in Dallas. Wheelbase on a Chevy Cobalt is 103.5 per the guide. After Rd 1 of the all star race winners were pulled aside for a wheel base check. My car after multiple eyes and locations came up to 102 even. Clearly under the +- .75”The stagger on my car was fine it was just .75” too short overall. This is something that would have been caught had it been a pre race tear down like in years passed with the all star race but I was not that fortunate. Ultimately this falls on me as a driver for not checking the car prior to the event. Super bummed on how everything went down. Hopefully I can get another shot at the Allstars next year. This car will be in Vegas running in SS/AM trim as usual. Hope to see all our friends out at the track!