[bowtieboy]

Posting this to see if anyone would like to offer any information, opinions or insite on what might be the better car to run in stock class, to include Nationals ~ car would not be a daily driver (trying to weigh my options)......feel free to "shoot from the hip"

2002 Z06
- Cost around $25,000. Still holding up well at National level events, but the Lotus and GT3 seem to have a definite advantage. Shocks (Penski) are pretty expensive (around $3000 ?). No wheel hop. Tires are around $1300 a full set. Would need smoething to transport tires (or car)

2007 Mustang GT (Shelby conversion)- Cost around $25,000 (converted). Top car in class thus far. Warrantee. Shocks $750 Minimal to no wheel hop. Tires are around $1300. I believe race tires will all fit in car.

98-02 SS- Cost $15,000 (for one with lower miles). Seems to still be competetive (should have a better idea later in the year). Shocks $750. Front bar $150. Wheel hop. VictorRacers (for local events) $880 / Divisionals or Nationals $1000 Tires can fit in car (in a pinch).

The costs are not an overriding factor but due play into my thought process (thus my reasons for showing prices). I just would like to see what else I could be over looking or what someone might be willing to share. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks

[GaryK]

Mitch, I'm considering some other things that sway my decision. There is also the time commitment per event. And the more incremental cost of attending autocross events. Road racing is more of an all or nothing commitment for a season to me, where autocross is more of a casual thing where I can go when it's convenient/affordable. There are a few events literally right up the street for me each year, and I can travel to other sites for more competition (DC area). And having automotive ADD, I'd kind of like to replace my current daily driver of 4 years, so why not get a competitive autocross car. But, you make a great point. Maybe I should reconsider what exactly I want to do. Hell, we still have the tow rig and enclosed trailer sitting here. Still have my race gear and hans device. All I need is a car and spares. I last raced in CMC Mid-Atlantic and I know Kent pretty well. If I race again, I want to do it in a class with the highest car counts, which rules out CMC. I'd probably do 944 cup or spec miata.