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The following is a guide for interpreting descriptions of race cars for sale in your local classifieds or racing digest:

“Topflight Nationally Competitive Car.”
- means: Car is illegal as hell.

“Great car for next season.”
- means: Car is only "slightly illegal.

“Great National Car.”
- means: Car is probably pretty good for regional competition.

“Great Regional Car.”
- means: Car is a piece of crap about to lose it’s eligibility.

“Great SChool Car.”
- means: Car is almost recognizable as an automobile of some sort.

“Great Enduro Car.”
- means: Car is currently on fire.

“Needs Completion.”
- means: Car was on fire recently, but has been extinguished."

“Must Sell”
- means: Owner is currently trapped under the burning car.