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Originally posted by dtfastbear
Two words for those who want to go w2w quickly: spec miata!
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Spec Miata is still pretty cheap, but unfortunately, due to it's popularity it doesn't seem to be as inexpensive as it once was. Fortunately, due to it's popularity, there are bargains to be had by people getting out of other classes who want to race Spec Miata.
A big advantage to SM, with the large fields you will always have someone to race with, because that are enough guys out there that there will be someone who is about the same speed. Miatas are also classed as ITA, so you can run 2 classes in one weekend, maybe more depending on the schedule. Dean and Laura ran 2 classes each in their Miata last month with SCCA.
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Originally posted by Cory M
If spec miata appeals to you because it is a low cost, easy route into wheel to wheel racing but you still want the ability to run with the POC and PCA you should really consider 944 spec. 944 spec races under NASA and their rules are recognized by POC (GSR class) and PCA.
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Depending on the level of prep, a 944 can also run with SCCA as ITS class, NASA as PS1 or German touring sport challenge.
I didn't notice that IT forums made the classifieds members only, so here is the readers digest condensed version of each. ( I don't know either of these guys) The first link is for what seems to be a well-sorted ITA first generation Mazda RX7, and a 24' enclosed trailer. He wants $4,000 for the car and $3,500 for the trailer, or $7,000 for both. (Car is near Cincinnati)
The second link is for 1986 Audi Coupe GT ITB, with fuel cell, fire system and some spare wheels/tires. he is asking $4500, and has an open trailer available for $800 (Pennsylvania).
Buying a race car will always be less expensive than building one, and if you want to go W2W racing, you really need a tow vehicle of some sort, and a trailer. There is just too much crap you find you need, and always a posibility that the car will break.
Tom