I want to learn how to race (more) responsibly., PCA, SCCA... ??? Where do I start? Options

[Andyrew]

Yeah boy!!!

I'd be happy to be competitive w/ E mod.. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

(andrew)

[Dave-O]

QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Feb 15 2006, 02:48 PM)

V-8 powered teener? WELCOME TO E-Modified. Slicks are allowed for that one. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)

Or check out the new X-prepared class. Might be more appealing than E-mod.

[nbscooters]

Im not in any clubs but I know the POC quite well. If you want to become a racer and learn the ins and outs, you should run with the POC. They offer driving clinics that from what I hear from licensed drivers that this is the way to go. Another thing about the POC is that you will never stop learning even if you decide to join the red run group. (highest class, no BSS, balls to the wall, and racing wallets) Some weekends might be expensive but all in all you get you moneys worth with instruction and fun at the same time.

[anthony]

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Sometimes they do allow conversion cars at the auto-x, but don't get too bent if you fail tech or are denied since it's totally up to whoever is running it and the techs....

At GGR autocrosses tech hasn't been much more than checking the battery hold down and the front wheel bearings.

Unfortunately with a hybrid 914 they aren't going to let you do the 2 day GGR autocross school which is the best $100 you can spend on you and your car.

If you want to graduate to the track there are a bunch of organizations up here that are good. In particular I've heard good things about NCRC and Trackmasters.

http://www.ncracing.org/

http://www.trackmasters-racing.com/

[DanT]

QUOTE (anthony @ Feb 15 2006, 09:49 PM)

QUOTE Sometimes they do allow conversion cars at the auto-x, but don't get too bent if you fail tech or are denied since it's totally up to whoever is running it and the techs.... At GGR autocrosses tech hasn't been much more than checking the battery hold down and the front wheel bearings. Unfortunately with a hybrid 914 they aren't going to let you do the 2 day GGR autocross school which is the best $100 you can spend on you and your car. If you want to graduate to the track there are a bunch of organizations up here that are good. In particular I've heard good things about NCRC and Trackmasters. http://www.ncracing.org/ http://www.trackmasters-racing.com/

Not necessarily so Anthony:)


In the past GGR Zone School has allowed a 912 conversion with a 350 crate motor....2 or 3 years in a row.
The best thing to do is check directly with the person(s) running the event.
I have seen 914 V8 conversions run at the school in the past.

As far as DE goes...as I said before Coastal Driving School is put on by LPR/MBR regions of zone 7. All makes of cars are allowed to participate.
Corvettes, Ferraris, Subies, Bimmers.......everything. Even Porsches!

Instruction at the Coastal Driving School is done by and large by GGR Timetrial instructors. The best Porsche centric instructor corp in Northern California....Period. In fact GGR instructors are invited to instruct at many club events....Corvette club, Viper etc. Trackmasters, and others.

There is a place for your conversion and still within the Porsche fold.

[Trekkor]

Yes, Trackmasters.

Really fun. I've done six events with them. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
Very safe.

Emphisis on safety, then build speed.

Free membership. Tell Doug I sent you (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

Run at Thunderhill first.

In-car DE videos are in my BLOG.


KT

[anthony]

Roger, listen to Dan. Sign up for the PCA (tell them that you want to be in GGR rather than the Diablo region) and then cozy up to the AX school organizers and sign up early. I had a great time with Dan and his crew last year.

[Joe Ricard]

QUOTE (Dave-O @ Feb 15 2006, 09:23 PM)

QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Feb 15 2006, 02:48 PM) V-8 powered teener? WELCOME  TO   E-Modified.  Slicks are allowed for that one. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) Or check out the new X-prepared class. Might be more appealing than E-mod.

I'm running X prepared. Got to be a production motor. with more restrictions than Street mod.
SBC is a NO No. you HAVE to be in Modified.

1640 pounds here I come. only 240 to go. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) that's with 1971 cc I think I can go to 2316 but I'll have to re calculate the wieght formula.