Boxster 986 Autocross/Track Setup

[maytag]

Originally Posted by 03boxster-S

The previous owner did really well with my car in autocross; but is autocross all i can do with my Boxster without adding the Brey Krauss Roll Bar Extension? Or do some tracks allow Boxster without it?

Any PCA Event should allow you to run as-is (pass the rest of the tech inspection, of course). The Boxster is on their list of approved convertibles.

In my experience, many other organizations have deferred to PCA for that determination and will also allow them to run as-is.

Where I think you're most-likely to run into a problem is at tracks which aren't frequented by PCA, and at tracks who are promoting their own track days independent of another organization. In those instances you're more likely to run into someone who is unfamiliar with (or simply doesn't care about) what other organizations allow, and they'll want to apply some variation of the "Broomstick Rule".

Tell us what your home track would be, and maybe there are people here with some experience who can help.
It's always best to ask your event organizer, and please post what you find.


Edit: for clarification, I'm talking about track days, HPDE's, time trials, etc. You will not be allowed wheel to wheel racing without a full roll cage.

[03boxster-S]

hey, actually the event i found via PCA website was at Virginia Int'l Raceway but they require roll bar extensions on all cabriolets/boxsters, guess i'll autocross for now

[03boxster-S]

Originally Posted by maytag

Any PCA Event should allow you to run as-is (pass the rest of the tech inspection, of course). The Boxster is on their list of approved convertibles.

In my experience, many other organizations have deferred to PCA for that determination and will also allow them to run as-is.

Where I think you're most-likely to run into a problem is at tracks which aren't frequented by PCA, and at tracks who are promoting their own track days independent of another organization. In those instances you're more likely to run into someone who is unfamiliar with (or simply doesn't care about) what other organizations allow, and they'll want to apply some variation of the "Broomstick Rule".

Tell us what your home track would be, and maybe there are people here with some experience who can help.
It's always best to ask your event organizer, and please post what you find.

hey thanks for the reply...the race i found is a PCA event at VIR (Virginia Int'l raceway) but registration says it requires rollbar extensions on all cabriolets/boxsters

[03boxster-S]

Yeah i found a track event near me via PCA but its at Virginia Int'l Raceway which requires the Boxster to have the rollbar extension

[Handlebar]

Originally Posted by 03boxster-S

Yeah i found a track event near me via PCA but its at Virginia Int'l Raceway which requires the Boxster to have the rollbar extension

VIR is the only HPDE Track that we have run into this difference of opinion/requirement with.

Once things are running again, check out PCAPotomac.org - likely your home region, or a neighbor. If you are in DC to Richmond area, you may consider Summit Point, WV.

[Bill Ladd]

It’s my understanding that VIR requires a rollbar extension on Boxsters. Can’t remember where I read that though (Hurricane Chapter newsletter? Here? VIR website?), but after reading it I went ahead and got a Brey Krause.