Spec E30

Spec E30 cars in action at Summit Point Raceway.

Spec E30 is a class of racing cars used in National Auto Sport Association (NASA) road racing events.

Concept

The goal for Spec E30 is to create high levels of competition among similarly prepared BMW E30 3-series cars at a reasonable cost. It is intended to encourage low-cost, entry-level, production car based competition. It has been called "the next big thing" in club-level racing by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine.

Cars

The series consists of U.S.-spec BMW 3-Series coupes and sedans (excluding the 325ix model), sold in the United States between 1987 and 1991, utilizing the 2.5L M20B25 engine. The 2.3L S14-powered E30 M3 is not legal in this series. The 1.8L M10-powered 318i (1984-1986 and 2.7L M20B27-powered 325/325e (1984-1988) were dropped from eligibility in 2006 due to a lack of interest in the comparably less powerful engines.

As a "specified" class, the rules allow for a limited number of modifications, predominantly involving required suspension parts. Thanks to the overwhelming popularity of the E30 3-series in the United States, the cars are widely available at low cost, and parts are common and inexpensive.

Champions

National

• 2008 Michael Skeen
• 2007 Chris Cobetto
• 2006 Chris Cobetto

Paul

Regional

• 2006 Mid Atlantic: Chris Cobetto
• 2005 Mid Atlantic: Carter Hunt

External links

• Official Site
• Spec E30 rules (PDF)
• Grassroots Motorsports Spec E30 project car