In a message dated 97-12-30 18:16:32 EST, you write:
<< but if I found an old rusted out hulk of a Cortina (for free) and built
a semi-tube frame Lotus Cortina, that would be allowed. >>
Not necessarily. Most groups I race with would require you to pass some sort
of car classification and acceptance. Both stock Cortina's and Lotus
Cortina's were raced in various forms, but tube frame cars were not legal in
'67, the point in time that most groups accept for the Mk1 cars.
There are some bogus Lotus Cortinas out there that are simply converted GT's.
One even found its way past Steve Earle's scrutiny and ran the one time he
allowed them in the Monterey Historics (the Lotus year, part of the reason why
I have no use for him). If represented as a Lotus, then there are a number of
distinguishing characteristics to identify it as such. In the interests of
keeping clones to a minimum, I'm not going to publish them here. A proper GT
is also eligible in most groups, although not with the twin cam engine.
Again, tube frame cars came along much later (late 60's or even early to
mid-70's).
I don't believe CSRG, VARA, RMVR, SOVREN, or SCCA would accept a tube frame
Cortina, unless it was relegated to an exhibition group. HMSA doesn't accept
Cortina's, period (another source of my distaste for Mr. Earle, ignoring a
historically significant marque, while accepting other sedans, such as BMW's,
Alfa GTA's, GTV's, etc.).
I know there are others who have attempted to run "tube frame" representations
(Jags, Alfas, etc.) and have generally been asked not to show up with them,
although they have squeaked in from time to time.
Myles H. Kitchen
1965 Lotus (very stressed unibody) Cortina Mk1 #128
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