yeah -- especially that part about big displacement, torquey engines!!
(actually, not a bad suggestion, as opposed to my first thought, a Pinto)
----- Original Message -----
From: <greenman62@hotmail.com>
To: <jfcowan@pacbell.net>; <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 8:11 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage racer: What car to buy?
>
> > I'm interested in learning to drive a race car well, on tracks like
> >Laguna Seca and Sears Point. When I decide to learn how to race, I'll
> >start with sprint karts, but lets say (perhaps hypothetically) that the
> >goal for now is to run SCCA Solo I.
> >
> > My criteria so far are:
> >
> >1. Closed wheel.
> >2. Rear wheel drive.
> >3. Four or five speed gear box.
> >4. Licencable and street driveable; e.g., bolt in longitudinal roll bar
> >member.
> >5. Less expensive to buy, maintain and prep than other possible choices;
> >e.g., simple; relatively many examples available; relatively spacious
> >engine compartment; parts in good supply; mechanics around who know the
> >car; etc.
> >6. Excellent handling. (This is what I'm really looking for.)
> >
> > At this point sheer speed and power are not important. I want a car I
> >can keep up with while I build skill and confidence. Four cylinders
would
> >be fine and I prefer high displacement engines over those that develope
> >their power through high RPMs.
> >
> > This is obviously a newbie question and I'm aware of the risk that my
> >criteria might deem me not entirely clear on the concept. Only one way
to
> >find out.
> > I'd appreciate any suggestions or opinions, expect there may be a
> >variety of them and thank you for your help.
> >
> > John Cowan
>
> John,
>
> You may want to call Pam Shatraw at VICTORY LANE Magazine. Ask
> her about the Spec Sprite vintage race series. I think you may
> find it a good "toe in the water".
>
> (650) 321-1411
>
> Greg Petrolati Champaign, Illinois
> 1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
>
> That's not a leak... My car's just marking its territory...
>
>
>
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