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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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I wanna look into possibly doing some Road Racing in like a year or so. Only problem is this would be with my current car. I have a built engine, no interior, and no rollcage. Where would I find out about what class I would be in? I dont care about being competitive, I'm just out to have fun and become a better driver. I mean if I have to be in prepared then I'll do that, but I know some guys were talking about some form of road racing where there is a class where "anything under 3.0liters goes". Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanx.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 11:22 AM
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your sig is nuts
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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I dunno where one would race a schoolbus. Can it even turn?
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 12:48 PM
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You'd be in WTFITOTT Class "What the **** is that on the track?" class
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 12:58 PM
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You'd be in WTFITOTT Class "What the **** is that on the track?" class
LOL BTW, I would be driving a 93 Integra, no interior, original engine, but with new internals, etc.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 01:07 PM
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If you're talking about actualy "road racing", you'll need all the safety equipment before anyone will let you out, as well as a license. If you simply mean autox, or the occational track school, just sign up and drive.

edit - What class you would be in depends on what sanctioning body you plan to run with, and in what series.


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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 01:11 PM
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If you're talking about actualy "road racing", you'll need all the safety equipment before anyone will let you out, as well as a license. If you simply mean autox, or the occational track school, just sign up and drive.
I wanna eventually road race, but not for a long time. Could you tell me what safety equip I would need? I wanna goto track school first, and I wouldnt actually road race for at least a year or two. Is a rollcage required?
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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Is a rollcage required?
I think you should check out http://www.scca.org to see if it's Road Racing or Autocrossing that you're thinking about.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 01:22 PM
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93 Integra is in ITA (SCCA). New internals? Hmm, I suggest you buy the GCR (rule book), it has all of the techincal safety specs and the allowed mods for road racing. You may have rebuilt your car and your way out of Improved Touring. Yes a roll cage is required for road racing. Usually not for track days, lapping sessions, schools... check with the different clubs than run the events. Good luck.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 01:24 PM
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"anything under 3.0 liter goes" Sounds like NASA super unlimited. I have no experience with that NASA class... Anyone care to help him out?
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 02:55 PM
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"anything under 3.0 liter goes" Sounds like NASA super unlimited. I have no experience with that NASA class... Anyone care to help him out?
I think that was it.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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BTW a Bluebird School bus, that is a Datsun 510 wagon right?
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