Welcome to SUPER TRUCK ALL STARS
2003 - 2004 marks the beginning stages of the Super Truck All Stars (STAS) racing organization.
The idea is to get the word out that we will offer a greater variety of venues for the super truck racer.
By combining races held by Mid-Am Trucks, US Super Trucks and Midwest Region of SCCA,
STAS opens up more events for super truck racers.
In the future it is our hope that STAS will be able to offer racers extra incentive to participate,
an increased level of competition, a points system and awards to be given out at the end of the season. (see below)
This mini site includes the following...
Schedule of Super Truck Events
Rules that outline the STAS guidelines in detail
Super Truck All Stars: A Better Racing Experience
Super Truck All Stars is a new mid-American super truck racing association.
This is brief conversation and discussion forum with founder Gary Sevenans.
Why do you think a super truck race association is needed and what has your experience been so far?
Since 2000 I have traveled from one race track to another; Wisconsin to New Mexico and everywhere in between.
In doing so I have not found a format that suits me as well as the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA).
I have far less hassle with the tech inspectors (AKA - scrutineer’s). I have my vehicles inspected in the pre-season.
This is noted in a log book which keeps track of yearly safety inspections and race history. Then I just show up
and race. The race officials and racers are also very friendly and it is an association that runs by the book
without changing rules in mid-season.
I feel like I have found a home with SCCA.
Is SCCA an association that you base Super Truck All Stars on?
Yes, with Super Truck All Stars my goal is to develop a race series where the average racer can compete affordably
and participate without intimidating guidelines from scrutineer’s. Then we must remember why we’re all out there -
to have a good time!
How is STAS more affordable?
It’s expensive to race. If a guy brings a Mid-Am truck to a race they will have a motor that cost an average $10,000.
With US Super Trucks, the motor will run as much as $25,000. Of course there are exceptions, however, these
are standard budgets that racers who run up front meet to be competitive in their respective events.
In order to make it more affordable, the goal in STAS is to standardize the engines. By going to a crate engine we
can reduce the cost by a few thousand dollars. For example a Cheverolet crate motor is under $5,000, the Dodge
is under $5,200 and the Ford is around $7,000.
With these engine guidelines a racer can put a truck together for less than $20,000.
Does this also level out the competition?
Yes it does. Right now the one who usually wins the race is the guy who outspends everyone else. Our crate motor
rule gives the racer plenty of horse power in a more economical way.
You mentioned before that tech inspections and race guidelines can be intimidating, how so?
Quite often I’ve found that politics and egos play a large part in tech inspections. This can be easily avoided by
adapting a yearly inspection and keeping a log book like the SCCA. After the inspection it is understood that the
truck will be maintained by the owner and meet basic safety requirements. There is far less hassle from those
politics and egos in this system.
It sounds like that by incorporating these simple goals, STAS could be something a lot of racers might enjoy.
Oh absolutely! I’d rather go race a series like this and have a really good time. A hassle-free race experience is
more valuable to me than a frustrating $100 to-show race. It’s not always the money that counts.
Let Us Know What You Think!
In essence this is the STAS mission statement. This page has been set up to specifically address any suggestions, comments or questions you may have. Please use the guestbook below to enter your reply.
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