Memory lane, 2004 Options

[Blue6]

was moving into my new garage/shop and found some old racing memories. Earned me a checkered that day, but had a home track advantage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[Charles Freeborn]

Took another read through the rule book and at best I'd get it into EP with a bunch of modifications. Would have to source a 2L engine, change brakes, probably some suspension parts, maybe ignition. etc etc .... so not going to go that route. I'll stick to VP2 (up to 3.2L). If I were to build a 1.9L engine I could go down to VP1, which would be fun (lots of Sprites, some 510's etc) but it would be hard to get weight down enough to be competitive with those smaller cars. with the current engine, and if I were to build a 2.5L engine for it, SPU under ICSCC rules (based off of SCCA). SPU is a catch all group for all the odd ball cars. The 914 fits that description rather nicely. In the past my car was also run in SB1 (small bore) but I can't find anything about that in current rules. I would guess it was a sub-class of GT.

I would actually like to build a 2.5 with 102/76 B/S, 44 IDF's and a properly built gearbox. That would be a fun car. In it's current state, with that drive line, my car would weigh in at a tick over 2K# with me in it. Could be a hoot.

For now I plan to get what I have together and be ready for early season testing. I'll get some photos together when Ive got it all uncovered next.