Well it can't when the cars actually ship as real cars. But manufacturer test cars have exemptions for testing. The Challenge cars can have track testing. They also need a lot of aero testing. I have no idea why people are jumping to conclusions that some of these photos mean they are Challenge cars. People who are Challenge drivers are not saying anything. (like me). Why are people think the next Challenge car is going to be an SF90 vs a 296 vs ....?..... one must also remember that race circuit and track circuits are not set up to quickly put out lithium ion fires on a track right now. Perhaps a different setup? It's total speculation and guessing on fchat with some posts stating that EV Challenge is certain. When I am on a lower-mid end test track with my 488C evo, I can tell you that the local fire station or track fire control is not equipped to put out lithium ion fires like you have seen in Teslas. Lithium ion fires can burn for hours to days! Exothermic reactions here. This is not easy to control like gas. The track surface will get completely destroyed. https://www.forbes.com/wheels/news/ev-battery-fires/
The next Challenge car will also be the 296 sans hybrid. This is confirmed. So I think we can stick a fork in this thread.
the older ones (348c, 355c) could have been titled in various states (usually florida). a lot of folks would remove some lights and other things that might have to be replaced. however, this is not a good idea, and driving any of the challenge cars on the road is also a bad idea. on the more modern ones (I.e. 488), you have super not-good visibility for street driving and the turning radius is way smaller than you'd think. but, most importantly: while these cars have a lot of fantastic safety equipment, they also expect for you to have some on yourself, like a helmet. heads and roll bars do not get along well, let alone no airbags, no legal seatbelts, etc etc. trust me, cool as it is/would be, you don't want to do it.
How much more hardcore does one want than an SF90 AF? It’s frighteningly fast! Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat
But, if it is a Challenge car it will not have a hybrid system...that photo shows the electrical warning sticker, so, most likely a street car, VS perhaps or, possibly a test mule for the SF90 replacement
Most (nearly all) racetracks are not capable of handling the safety issues associated with electric or hybrid cars. Only those tracks that host F1 or endurance cars have track workers that are trained in this area and not always. Ever see a hybrid or electric car battery fire? Imagine that going on during a race? There's also the risk of electric shock from handling a damaged car.
And it is more than just that, the F1/endurance cars have special latches that allows cranes to quickly removing from the racing surface, so you need cranes and cars that incorporate uniform lift points. but, the cranes are not perfect and require special care...even then, does not always go as planned! https://the-race.com/formula-e/crane-on-track-incidents-alarm-formula-e-drivers/ https://www.alamy.com/formula-one-monaco-grand-prix-monaco-28516-a-crane-lifts-the-car-of-red-bull-racings-f1-driver-max-verstappen-after-his-crash-during-the-qualifying-session-reutersandrej-isakovicpool-image372481428.html https://www.foxsports.com/stories/motor/historic-f1-car-drops-from-a-crane-during-vintage-car-race-in-monaco
If it passes inspections it's allowed - P1's LaFerrari's SF90 Tesla's 918's no one cares - electric shock SF90 heavyweight - seriously doubts for a Challenge car - cost of tires and brakes 4000pounds who knows maybe they remove the battery FXX FXXX-K - weighs 3300 lb.s
Again, none of those cars race. There is a magnitude of difference in probability of crashing between an actual race and some BS track day in your Tesla.
Not due to the electric component. They run closely at full speed in race tracks. The reason that the 296 GT3 is non-hybrid is that the FIA rules for the GT3 class stipulate so. The rules for the Ferrari Challenge series are decided by Ferrari and there is nothing to stop them from introducing a hybrid race car, as is the case in so many other racing series. That said, it would make more sense for them to make a 296 Challenge, since they have already developed the GT3 version and hence they could share some components.
In any event I've been told by the managers of two separate challenge teams that it is due to electric components. So go on and speculate all you like. It doesn't really matter.
lol - you ever race? You ever race a Challenge car? Ever been on track with a bs Tesla set up for the track? It's near as fast as my Senna My guess - no no and no. Further suggest attending a Ferrari weekend track event with Challenge cars. There are far more track day accidents than Challenge car accidents. FWIW every car races on track - track days in the fast group are racing - better yet go watch runs at the Ring - guys in jeans are racing at 10 /10th's. Race cars see lives - HANS Roll bar fuel cell etc but they do not go faster that the street cars with proper set up. You have an illusion that race tracks care - it's just not true and the wrecker is not going to care if it's hybrid. F1 lifters are for F1 cars not the 99.9999% rest of the world.
Yes owned / raced - Why anyone would race a 4k pound challenge car - incl Ferrari is beyond me but we shall see.
