BRR Auto-x in Verona #12 [Oct. 22]

[rschumin]

It doesn't matter all that much cause he'll just be put into Novice nor will he be even competitive in a Minivan. Jeff having fun and staying safe is more important than that other nonsense.

Nor will he be able to run in a minivan. Here is the section of the rule book.

3.1 ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
A Solo event is open to any vehicle that can pass safety inspection,
has the minimum bodywork specified by these Rules, and is properly
muffled, except that vehicles with wheelbases exceeding 116
inches may be excluded by the Event Chairman if he determines, at
his discretion, that they cannot readily negotiate the course. This
decision shall be made in advance if possible and included in the
advance publicity and supplementary regulations. Cars need not be
licensed or licensable for road use, so long as they otherwise comply
with these Rules.

Cars designated as being of a model year later than the current year
are not eligible to compete in Divisional, Tour, or Solo National
Championships, unless they have been specifically classed by the
SEB. A newly-classed vehicle is not eligible for the current yearÔÇÖs
Solo National Championships unless its listing was published no
later than the July issue of SportsCar.

Unstable vehicles with a high center of gravity and a narrow track,
including SUVÔÇÖs, minivans, and 4WD pickups, must be excluded
(e.g. Suzuki Samurai, Jeep CJ series, and GEO Tracker/Suzuki
Sidekick). Extra caution should be exercised with non-traditional
vehicles, e.g. trucks using racing slicks.

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news , but those high CG vehicles just aren't safe for SCCA sanctioned autocross.