Hello Phil,
Welcome aboard. Vintage racing is addicting, and loads of fun. Before spending
money on your car, you need to decide what is important to you, and then find
the vintage group in your area that supports your goals. For instance HMSA has
the stated goal of preserving vintage race cars. If your Corvette has any
history and you wish to accurately restore it to it's former glory, HMSA will
accept it at it's events. They may accept it without history if it is accurate
to the stated period, in your case 62. http://hmsausa.com/home.htm
VARA, more southern California, will accept your car if it is restored to 1972
specs, (I believe). They are still strict about some things like no upgraded
brakes, aero packages, roller cams, wheel size, tires, and more.
http://www.vararacing.com/Overall1.html
HSR West is probably the most flexible as to allowable equipment. They are also
predominately in So Cal. http://www.hsr-westracing.com/
I don't know about CSRG in central CAL. I believe they are fairly period
correct in their requirements. (510) 736-2823
At any rate, understand what is acceptable to the group where you wish to
participate and then attend a coupe of events. You will meet people who are
racing in the class you will join and they will be more than happy to help you
be successful. Then complete the car to the standards of that group and go
racing.
Craig Wright
Phil Buttolph wrote:
> I am considering "preparing" my 1962 Corvette for vintage racing/track
> events and would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who can
> withstanding a ton of questions....or, are willing to proffer suggestions
> and recommendations about everything from organizations to join, car
> set-up/equipment, driving "secrets", to pitfalls to avoid...my previous
> experience has been in two Pony Express 110 events in Nevada (100 mph
> Class) and last weekend at Thunderhill with Green Flag....the track time at
> Thunderhill really set the hook.
>
> I am also looking for a 3:55 posi diff, finned brake drums and the quick
> steering adapter....soooooo, any support or information will be helpful and
> valued.
>
> Thanks...Phil:::
> Phillip Buttolph
> Humboldt State University Arcata, CA 95521
>
> 62' Sateen Silver Corvette @ 400 hp/ 414 ft/lbs
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