[Jeff Higgins]

This thread really strikes a chord with me, as vintage racing in a 2.0 liter 911 has been one of my retirement goals for years. I have a number of good friends who are very active in this locally, and have provided a good deal of insight for me.

They tell me it breaks down into two separate and clearly distinguished groups: the guys looking for a good time running something they love who could care less about winning, and those who must win at all costs. It's clear to me I would fit in with the former.

The guys at the front of the field typically push the "vintage" aspect of the rules to the limit. For example, early Mustangs and Cameros with de-stroked NASCAR motors turning damn near 10,000 rpm down the straights, requiring rebuilds every race weekend. Or early 911 motors built to the same outrageous modern specs. Modern Tremec transmissions in vintage pony cars, modern engine management systems hidden behind the dashboards, and on and on. No one on a "budget" will ever compete with these guys.

So don't even try. Have fun running what you like. You will always find a kindred spirit to race. That's my plan, anyway. I know and love early 911's. I can work on them in my sleep. I have lots of parts. I will run a period correct car that is not so highly stressed that I cannot run it for a few years between tearddowns. And I'll have a ball...