James A. Isbell wrote:
>
> I have a problem with my car in that it is not vintage. My car is a 1979
> Lola T540 that was orriginaly a FF was then configured as SuperV and then as
> Atlantic. It is a car that is no longer competitive but not yet vintage.
>
> I bought it two years ago with the prospect of it becoming vintage in just 5
> years (CVAR was calling 1974 the cut off then) If one year was added each
> year it would be vintage in 1999. But they changed the rules so now 1972 is
> the cut off date! At this rate it will never be vintage!!
>
> The only class I can run in is called a non race class and includes huge V8
> powered Mustangs and Corvettes. Since it is non race that means I cannot
> maintain my VMC license!
>
> Its not safe for me to be in with the Corvets and Mustangs and other closed
> wheel monsters. I dont have the protection that they have and they cant see
> me into the bargain.
That's part of the vintage racing philosophy - safety first and no
contact. Every competitor is supposed to be watching out for every
other competitor while on the track! The issue of "protection" SHOULD
be a non-issue.
>
> So where do I race? Well, Im outa here....Im off to the AutoX where its
> safe until they find a place for me.
>
> So did vintage racing lose another member? Why? There are alot of
> inexpensive open wheel race cars such as the FF and FA laying around out
> there. They are not competative in modern SCCA and they are not defined as
> Vintage, but there should be a class for them.
> --
> Jim
>
> "Better an outlaw than not free."
> Nance O'Neil
I hear what you're saying, Jim. However, there have been several groups
which have always held to the 1972 cut-off period - some even earlier.
There are, however, some (HSR) which have classes for any type of
competition car! You might also inquire as to what the cut-off date is
for SVRA in 1997 as I heard a nasty rumour they were considering a 1988
date so all the "boys" could run their 962s and 935s! Being a Porsche
person, I would love to see these cars come out in numbers - but not if
it meant I would never be able to watch a 917 at speed again...
Good luck at finding a place to run - let us know when you do!!!
*8o)
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