John,
Your explanation makes sense to me. I think you're correct in what
you are doing. I would too, if I were fortunate enough. Keep at it. It
should be fun. I'm glad I wont be against against you in an autox.
Good luck. Peter
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At 10:01 PM 10/5/2000, John Holliday wrote:
>Peter,
>
>Having raced (1973 thru 1986) in SCCA regional and
>national racing in H/prod, B/sedan, GT-3, GT-4,
>Formula Ford, and C/sports racer, I don't have any
>interest at all in a stock spridget. For finincial and
>family reasons, I have been out of the automotive
>hobby since 1990 and still cannot afford to race. I
>bought this car as a roller without a motor or tranny
>at a really low price. I am leaving all racing
>equipment in place and am only adding the minimum
>items needed (lights, wipers, windshield) to become
>street legal. I am not even installing a top on it as
>I am leaving the roll cage intact. I plan to drive it
>occasionally on the street around town. I will
>autocross it; and in time run it at solo 1 events or
>track days at Summit Point.
>
>John
>
>
>--- "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com> wrote:
> > John..... nice car!
> > RACE IT!
> > .....or sell it to someone who will.
> > My reasoning: someone will want to have a Sprite
> > race car. They could make
> > one from a restorable driver, which takes one more
> > off the street, or they
> > could use yours. And, if you want a street driver, I
> > think you'll be
> > disappointed with a car with as many race mods as
> > this one. I don't think
> > it would be comfortable on the street. To make it so
> > would require you to
> > remove some things that are very nicely installed. I
> > guess I would rethink
> > your plan, if I were you.
> > Just my opinion, one of 2 things that everyone has.
> > <g>
> > Peter C
> >
>
>
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