[trackbird]

I've been struggling with the thought that I want a 3rd gen F-body to race/drive (ok, "drive" justifies buying it to race). I am currently driving a 2002 Z28 with a reasonably sorted suspension. Actually, the 2002 is reasonably quick and handles great, it's lots of fun to drive. But, I can't decide if I should keep the 2002 and the current setup or sell everything off, return it to stock and invest my "suspension money" in a nice, non- t-top 3rd gen to play with (something I can afford to wreck). Since my 2002 has T-tops, I don't think I'll ever think of it as a serious track car (even after it's paid off), so I am really thinking of a 3rd gen and starting over. I guess the question is "Keep the rocketship street car, or buy/build a true track car?"

Am I nuts or is this "the way"? Can anyone offer the proper guidance.....

[CMC#5]

Are you thinking of racing, or open tracking? Racing with a class like CMC will keep you from continually throwing money at the car. Hell, there's a perfectly good, damn near brand new everything 3rd gen in the CMC classifieds for $10k...with a trailer. And as far as the newer ones being more competitive...well, last year 3rd gens took 1st-6th in season points. Unless you're going to go wheel to wheel, I'd keep the 4th gen and keep it street legal.