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If I wanted to race my car?
My car is a 96 WS6. Basicaly all LG susp. with Koni's. Tons of engine work, 383 stroker with all the goodies. To date the interior and body are still completely stock. This car is worth, I would hope, mid to upper teens with all the work and the shape it is in. If I was to gut the interior and take it racing what would it be worth? 5K to 7K?
I would need a tow vehicle. Could a Jeep Grand Cherakee V8 do this? I don't really want a pick-up as a daily driver. Show me picks of what you go to the track with. Everything needed to get thru a weekend.
From what I read on this site it's either CMC or NASA. Not to many here ever mention SCCA. Why, to many rules? No where good to race F-body's?
I've been to NASA's site and unserstand that there is a good series in the eastern mid-west, or something like that. If I understand it most rules are toward saftey. Just keep it in the power to weight ratio and your good.

What is CMC?
Where is CMC?
Can a car run both CMC amd NASA and be legal/competative?

Just looking for anything that would help understand how big the commitment might be and how to fit it into my life. For example, I work almost every Saturday and late into the afternoon on Fridays. It would require time off now and then and this also represents lost income.

Just venting a lot of thoughts/questions that I have had. Or maybe just fantasizing.

Steve

redbird1 View Member Profile	Feb 17 2005, 11:57 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 297 Joined: 14-February 04 Member No.: 203	If I wanted to race my car? My car is a 96 WS6. Basicaly all LG susp. with Koni's. Tons of engine work, 383 stroker with all the goodies. To date the interior and body are still completely stock. This car is worth, I would hope, mid to upper teens with all the work and the shape it is in. If I was to gut the interior and take it racing what would it be worth? 5K to 7K? I would need a tow vehicle. Could a Jeep Grand Cherakee V8 do this? I don't really want a pick-up as a daily driver. Show me picks of what you go to the track with. Everything needed to get thru a weekend. From what I read on this site it's either CMC or NASA. Not to many here ever mention SCCA. Why, to many rules? No where good to race F-body's? I've been to NASA's site and unserstand that there is a good series in the eastern mid-west, or something like that. If I understand it most rules are toward saftey. Just keep it in the power to weight ratio and your good. What is CMC? Where is CMC? Can a car run both CMC amd NASA and be legal/competative? Just looking for anything that would help understand how big the commitment might be and how to fit it into my life. For example, I work almost every Saturday and late into the afternoon on Fridays. It would require time off now and then and this also represents lost income. Just venting a lot of thoughts/questions that I have had. Or maybe just fantasizing. Steve

Sidney View Member Profile	Feb 18 2005, 02:50 PM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 181 Joined: 13-January 04 From: Bloomington, IL Member No.: 122	Where are you located? NASA has a new Midwest Region that will be running at Road America, Blackhawk Farms, Autobahn, Mid-America, and Putnam Park. Most of the racers for this region will be from Illinois & Wisconsin. If you're further east, then NASA Ohio/Indiana region is available. I'd also recommend the HPDE or TT. W2W is more demanding on money, time, and required equipment (truck & trailer). Besides, you need to be able to afford to walk away from your car if you pile it up! If you have any specific F-body racing questions please ask. I've been racing W2W since '99 and my teammate and I have built (5) 3rd gens. Sidney Franklin '89 Firebird Formula #64 AI