I have one and I would recommend it.
An SRT-4 came in 5th overall in the One Lap of America. Only being beaten by a 996 TT, Hennessey Viper, Supra and a GTR. On it's way to 5th it beat M3, M6, Z06 Corvette, GT, WTI, WRX, etc.
But around here you'll get bashed regardless.
Doesn't matter if there are a few manual transmission SRT-4's in Ohio running high 10's. Many running low 11's. Winning track events. Doesn't matter here, you will get bashed.
It doesn't help when a few SRT-4 owners are childish assholes who give all SRT-4 owners a bad name.
Granted, you got to pay to play.