well, had my competition licensing on friday.....and i got it! man i was nervous all day. it was pretty easy, just got a little worried when they brought other racers in to do the last couple laps with us. if theres contact...you fail. and i didnt want these random guys to determine my fait if ipass or fail....but i passed. no contact. had a great time. and it was a long day. from 8am to 7;30 pm. just need to decide what class i want to race in now.... camaro/mustang challenge?

 

Some special 5th gen specific license we don't know about? Congrats though.

 

NASA competition license.

 

sweet congrats i used to work for a guy named herby in indiana that raced in that he was telling me how exspencive it was to compete he never even qualified for a race to my knowledge wonder if he is still doing it he owned his own car had herby's drywall service on it said he had close to 100k in that ugly orange thing and still couldnt qualify best of luck to you tho hope you have fun with it

 

that was the longest sentence in history.... its not much to race. depends on the class, but one guy told me it was 350 for the weekend.

 

well that's really freaking cool... remember to post videos so we can see the action!

 

i need to get a car first....not sure what class i want to race in but the camaro mustang challenge sounds good. theres also an american iron class.

 

what are you allow to race in the american iron class? anything domestic??? what restrictions.. if any... ?

 

im not sure. id have to look into it more. i know the camaro mustang challenge is basically a stock car, but restricted to like 280rwhp. 275 wide tires, poly bushings, new shocks and springs. and thats basically it. with a minimum weight.

 

requirements for american iron

American Iron /American Iron Extreme (AI /AIX)
http://www.americanironracing.com
This is a classic battle of muscle machines. The premise is simple: choose an Americanmade
car and start modifying it. The American Iron class has a limit of 9.5:1 pounds per
wheel horsepower and other restrictions to control costs. American Iron Extreme allows
nearly unlimited modifications and is the playground for the big horsepower monsters.
Rules Summary:
• All 1960 and newer American made sedans except as specified
• 100” minimum wheelbase
• Front engine, rear wheel drive only
• Live axle rear end except specified IRS systems
• No tube frames
• Minimum weight for AI is 2700 pounds with driver
• Minimum weight for AIX is 2700 pounds with driver
• No Nitrous Oxide
• AI cars run on Toyo Proxes RA-1 275mm tires
• AI cars can run 18” x 9.5” rims maximum
• AIX cars can run any rim up to 18” x 11” maximum and any DOT tires
• Wings /ground effects are open in AIX with some restrictions in AI
• No acid dipping or lightening of stock body panels in AI
• Not more than 150 pounds of ballast on any car
• Liquid cooled brakes prohibited
• Brake rotors must be iron and 14” or less in diameter
• AI cars can use synchromesh-type transmissions only
• AIX cars may use any transmission that sells for less than $6,000
• No traction control allowed
• No non-OEM aluminum blocks allowed in AI
• No dry sumps in AI
• AI cars are required to get a dyno certification

 

requirements for camaro mustang challenge(cmc/cmc2)
Camaro Mustang Challenge (CMC/ CMC2)
http://www.camaromustangchallenge.com
This series attempts to settle the old Ford vs. Chevy rivalry with inexpensive production
cars. The series includes 1979-2010 V8 Mustangs and 1982-2002 Camaros and
Firebirds. The cost to build a competitive car for this series varies greatly depending on
the year and model chosen, but a competitor should expect to spend about $3,000-$5,000
over the cost of the car itself to make their car race ready depending on the condition of
the base car. The engine rules are policed largely through use of dyno certifications to
avoid expensive teardown inspections.
Rules Summary:
• Dyno certification ensures engine power equalization
• Stock engine required with a few limited modifications
• Smog devices may be removed
• Interior allowed to be mostly gutted
• Battery may be relocated
• Min weight varies. Ranges from 3150-3480 depending on year and model.
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• Restrictor plates required on some model years
• Engine balancing and lightening is not allowed
• Carburetor or fuel injection may be used with some restrictions
• Any air cleaner
• Any plugs and wires allowed, but the rest of the ignition must be stock
• Any single disc clutch
• Transmission can be any OEM four, five, or six speed originally offered in OEM
models or T5 or Tremec 3550
• No transmission modifications allowed but rear gear ratios are open
• Toyo Proxes RA-1 spec tires
• Rims are 16” x 8” maximum for CMC, 17” X 9.5” for CMC-

 

Congrats!


When I first saw this, I thought you were racing your 5th gen. Sounds like a lot of fun. Keep us updated dude.

 

still not sure what i want to race. not my personal 5th gen...but maybe someones...maybe ill find a good deal on a used one to convert.

 

Would it be cheaper to rebuild a wrecked one or a body in white? Although when you reach the point you cant put drive car on the road personally its a little less fun. But thats me. Find an LS3 off someone parting out a wrecked Vette or Camaro?

This guy says he did a C4 Vette with an LS2 swap. He claims 9k in parts. Im not a C4 Vette fan, but I can certainly appreciate a C4 with stock 400 hp. Especially for 9k, with or without the cost of the C4 vette. Not saying you have to go that route but doing a build in a similar way may be an option. I dont know how that compares to other options or if it is worth it.

Look at Post 19 in the link below



http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...-ls3-swap.html

 

thats pretty cool brother congrats