El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I'm looking to break into the NASA scene, but in a more competitive sense. I don't really want to just do the lapping stuff, I'd like to really compete, so I ask all of you: what is the cheapest class of cars that I can break into that doesn't really require a whole lot of modification and upkeep (relatively). I'm a big guy, so the higher the weight, the less I'm handicapped by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 The spec series' wouldn't be a bad idea. A neon, focus, miata (that'd be my choice), E30, all can be had for pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 yeah, i've definitely got more experience behind the wheel of FWD cars, but someone who weighs 10% of the car's weight would have a severe handicap...like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 diet?....j/klol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 i'm actually dropping weight...i was up to a solid 260, so i've been doing the diet thing...as hard as it is to do in college Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 gotta focus you can buy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Look into the "Performance Touring" category, they use the TT classing system that works pretty well and gives most any car at an prep level a competitive home, thus more choices of cars to choose from. The spec classes like E30 can be done relatively cheap I'm told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 i'm actually dropping weight...i was up to a solid 260, so i've been doing the diet thing...as hard as it is to do in college Raymon noddles FTW.. all i ate in college Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Raymon noddles FTW.. all i ate in college lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 get ahold of Ron AI COUPE on here he is running a mustang in american iron class this year, he can get you updated on costs and things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 you know, it was that guy that got me thinking about the Camaro/Firebird/Mustang stock class in NASA, so I did some research and I've got an ok grasp of what that class'd look like, I was just wondering if anyone had any other experience in other classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Go over to http://www.cofba.org and hit "Axoid" on PM 0- he can tell you all you need to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vee21 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 You may also want to look into the SCCA. The IT classes for closed wheel cars are relatively affordable. But to find out the real cost you need to talk to someone who races in the class that you are interested in. If they are like me they can give you what it will take to race each year (I run a Formula Vee). Make sure you find out what the hidden costs are. For example most closed wheel cars get a lot of contact damage. If you don't know how to do body work it can get pretty expensive. If nothing else find out what people are spending on tires and brakes. These will tend to be a couple of your highest cost items. Shad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 doesn't NASA run a lot more events in central OH though? I feel like it'd be a lot cheaper to do that, since SCCA doesn't run at Mid-Ohio anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonzayne Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Since when did SCCA not run Mid-Ohio? They don't hold the runoffs at MO but they still run their normal events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Since when did SCCA not run Mid-Ohio? They don't hold the runoffs at MO but they still run their normal events. i guess that is what i was thinking of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vee21 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Just an FYI there are 6 regional races at Mid-Ohio this summer and 2 National events. That is fewer than in past years, used to be 9 regional races. Overall the SCCA has more scheduled events than NASA. If you want to travel a little you can pretty much race every weekend in the summer (if you can afford it). Shad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 If you're set on NASA start with time trial classes, get your license, then move up if you want. Or just buy a kart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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