SCCA EP, FP or SPO, I flop more than a fish out of water |
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SCCA EP, FP or SPO, I flop more than a fish out of water |
GaroldShaffer |
Oct 21 2008, 03:09 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,623 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Some people here know last fall I bought an older FP car with a dead motor. My plan was to drop a /6 in it and run DE/AX events with it. This past weekend I was up at BlackHawk farms crewing for my friend running a HP MG midget. There were two 914's there also, one running EP the other FP. While talking with both drivers about their cars and then about mine I really get the feeling deep down that I should maybe remove the /6 mount and just build a good FP engine. I already have a 3.0L six engine waiting to go in, just need to get a flywheel for it. I really have the itch to get my SCCA novice license next spring and drive in some races with my buddy(s). My concern is with the 3.0 from everything I read I would run SPO with the big V8 guys, which maybe I guess kind of has me a little worried that I am not ready for that level of racing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
I guess my other thought is it would be fun to run with my HP buddies also. So...... any thoughts? I know quit being a wimp (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
gregrobbins |
Nov 8 2008, 11:00 PM
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Member: Team NARP Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I like open wheel and now that SCCA recognized Formula First as a Regional class, it is a cheap way to race. Basically a modernized Formula Vee with a nearly stock 1600cc dual port motor. I figure my costs to run a full year are in the 5K range if I don't hurt parts. Tires last half a season, fuel consumption is only 10 gallons a weekend, oil, and fees.
My 914 will be reserved to autocross and vintage racing in the Porsche 2.0L Challange with HSR-West. Attached thumbnail(s) |
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