![]() Out of the box, both the Saturn SC2 and SL2 are the clear-cut choice for the sporting daily driver or for the occasional autocross competitor. Which Models Are Best for the Street / Autocross Enthusiast? To the best of our knowledge, there is one ITA Saturn running around the Northeastern U.S. The earlier 1991-’94 SC2 models are only classified for road racing competition in Improved Touring A, but there are not a lot of Saturns showing up at the American Road Race of Champions. Why? Remember the contingency comment above. As far as we know, there are only two SSC cars in the entire country. The 1997-’99 SC2 and SL2 (see that same useful sidebar to decode that cryptic string of letters and numbers) are classified in the SCCA’s Showroom Stock C category. Cars must remain emissions-legal, but certain bolt-on suspension and engine upgrades are allowed. Saturns of all ilk are also ripe for the SCCA’s new Street Touring class that combines elements of both Stock and Street Prepared. Show up to your local club’s event, and chances are pretty good that there will be a Saturn or two running through (or over) the pylons. There have been a whole bunch of E Stock Saturns showing up for the Solo II Nationals each year, and many more are competing around the country in local events. Unmodified 1-series Saturns are classified in H Stock, and modified 1-series Saturns compete in D Street Prepared. In general, all unmodified 2-series Saturns (check out the catchy sidebar on page 66 to find out what “2-series” means) are classified in SCCA’s Solo II E Stock, while modified 2-series Saturns compete in C Street Prepared. And finally, a contingency program from Saturn sure would help (bingo). Another reason could be the relative lack of aftermarket support and information available (probable). Of course, another question quickly comes to mind: “Then why are there are so few Saturns competing?” One theory is that since Saturn is the new kid on the block, the word simply is not out yet (possible). This is a question my wonderful wife wrestles with daily, but when you look at the recent successes of Saturn racing efforts-SCCA Solo II E Stock National Championship (1997), SCCA World Challenge Manufacturer’s Championship (1997), two SCCA Showroom Stock C Runoffs top-15 finishers (1998), LeMans GT1 Category Champions (okay, so I made that last one up)-one has to think that these cars have some basic competition potential. So, Why Would Anyone Want to Race a Saturn? ![]()
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