What class to run competitively? Options

[RFoulds]

Preparing a new race car build. Would like to run. Fairly stock 2.0 and don’t want to get into a class where the 914 won’t be competitive. If I have a fully caged and braced tub, modified suspension, modest weight reduction and a stock but carbed 2.0, what class would you suggest would be competitive to build toward? For VARA, POC, SVRA most likely.
Looking through all their GCR’s and classifications, there seems to be a few different ways to go.
Suggestions from those that have been there would be appreciated.

[Driver174]

I’m running a 914/4 - 2.0 with VARA in DP class. My car seems to be competitive, but required engine modifications beyond stock. Sticking with stock bore and stroke as required by class rules, I found that extensive engine work was needed along with a good exhaust system.

Jim

Hey Jim

What are the fast cars in DP? Ive been on the fence about taking the plunge with my Datsun Roadster 2000 and making it into a racecar or buying one thats already done.

-Simon

I think the Roadsters are in EP, but are usually grouped with DP on the track.

There seems to be a number of fast Triumph's in DP; I think they are pretty light, and are driven by very talented pilots.


Jim

[stownsen914]

Re: the vintage classes from PCA Club Racing, below is a summary from their web site. Full 2018 rulebook at http://pcaclubracing.org/wp-content/upload...acing-Rules.pdf

PCA Vintage Group Club Racing is open to 1983 and older AIR COOLED Porsches. PCA Club Racing Rules will be enforced for Safety. Note that the rules now require full cages not just roll bars. The PCA Club Racing Rules are available here.

There will be six Vintage classes:
•Four cylinder over and under 2.0L (V4O, V4U),
•Six cylinder over and under 2.4L (VO, VU), and
•Six cylinder over and under 3.0L (VGTO, VGTU) high winged and/or aero bodies.

As such, engine displacement is open, but must be air-cooled. Tires are open.

Vintage Group entrants will not run for PCA National Points. Accordingly, the normally required Data Collection Plug is waived. (See CR Rules). Membership in PCA is required. All drivers must have a current PCA Competition License. (See CR Rules to see the Qualifications. It is simple to apply.)

New Licensees are advised to have their license paperwork submitted well in advance of an event. ALL licensing questions should be directed to Susan Shire.

As with the regular racing program, PCA Vintage Club Race events register through ClubRegistration.net.

Submit questions to:

Fred Pfeiffer
PCA Club Racing Vintage Coordinator
fpfeiffer@atlanticbb.net
301.707.9472