SCCA catagory for my 914-4, racing catagory 914 Options

[FastFroggy]

Hello all,

I previously ran HPDE events and autocrosses prior to my engine issue. I am now wrapping up my 914-4 rebuild and just passed my SCCA Licensing Class. Really enjoy running the car. Would like to see if there is an SCCA class I can fit it, but looks tough. Looking for guidance on the best path forward given my stated priorities:

1. SCCA regional level minimum
2. Extent of further modification needed
3. Relative competitiveness in class

My car:
a. 1973 914-4 with up to date safety items(Cage, extinguisher, seats, harness, etc)
b. 2.0l stock internals
c. race headers
d. large bore twin carbs
e. 5 lug conversion
f. 911 1973 rotors
g. 911s calipers front
h. fiberglass fender flares

Please PM me with feedback. Thanks, GregM

[GregAmy]

>>> I'd need to see your cage...

Looks good from here.

>>> Kill switch

Installed. Ensure everything goes through it, and run the car and flip it to see if the car dies. That's how we test them.

>>> fire system required

I see it's there. Ensure the bottle is up to spec.

>>> Up to date harnesses

In 2017, SFI changed from tags listing the manufacturing date, to tags listing an expiration date. The old ones were good for five years with SCCA, the new ones two years. Yours appear to be the older manufacturing-dated SFI; if that's correct then you'll need to replace your harnesses.

However, if yours actually have another tag that gives an expiration date, ensure they're good through 2024.

Spend a little more for the FIA ones. They're good for five years instead of two.

>>> a good racing seat

Those look good. Give 'em a good shake and ensure they're "securely mounted".

A back brace is not required by SCCA, but may be required by other orgs.

Note that if you run with the top off, you must pass "the broomstick test" and use arm restraints. That mean the top of your helmet must be two inches below a broomstick (or whatever) handle placed across the top of the rollbars.

Ironically, if you install the plastic targa top, your helmet can actually touch the top and no one cares. Don't ask me why...

>>> windshield retention clips

Yours seem to comply.

>>> window net, fuel cell...Brake lights. Rain light, if your stock taillights are disabled. Disable steering lock. Tow hooks each end.

Check you comply with those.