[klasic951]

I don't know if I made that clear, I don't think I did in my earlier post, but I really do agree that the driver is a huge factor. Given the right drivers a VW golf can lap some courses a fast as a Viper. But as soon as that guy driving the viper figures stuff out he will be the faster driver again.

So driver skill does play a huge role, in my earlier post when said I was faster than the two 911's I am assuming an equal skill level because we had all had similar track time.

If you want to be a quick driver there is no substitute for practice, make yourself a better driver first and then get more horse power. This is why my engine is stock, I want to learn the dynamics of my 951 before I start thinking about 300hp.

The reason I think the 944 makes such a good race platform is its inherent balance, 50/50 in the wieght distribution deparment, and steady predictable handling make this a good learning car. The 911's are much harder to drive, but in the hands of a skilled driver the dynamics of a 911 make them hard to beat. They have a stiff chaisis and can take full advantage of the weight transfer under braking and acceleration, but watch out you screw up in a 911 and you are going ass end first in a direction you probably didn't want to be going. You screw up in a 944 you have a bit of time to catch it. Of course if you screw up bad enough in anything and you are not going to be happy with the result.