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Those looking for the next step up in speed, might consider moving to a GT-1, GTA type Road Race stock car.
Much more affordable than you might think. For example, you can purchase an ex ASA perimeter frame
stock car (easily converted to road race config.) complete with race prepped LS-1 chevy and Jerico trans for 13,000-20000 dollars. New Goodyear short track tires are about 100 bucks, suspension pieces are massed produced and relatively cheap. Other perimeter frame cars with 500-600 hp are similarly available.
These cars are easy to work on, very strong and offer 180 mph capability.
The V8 Stockcar series which runs in conjuntion with CFR SCCA and other regions offer big fields and great fun at the best tracks in the country. Look at the numbers in the GT Field of late in CFR.
For more information about running these type of beasts, check out V8 stockcar.com
"Bosco" Logsdon
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HAve you considered open wheel? I went from an ITS e30 BMW last year (3 whole races, so I consider myself still a "rrookie") and went into a Formula Continental this year. If you are looking for a step up in speed, there is not much else that goes faster around the track (except a Formula Atlantic). The cars are a lot more affordable than you might think, they are way more pleasurable to work on, and can you say a whole season on one set of pads/rotors? And talk about FUN to drive! The cars are amazing.I feel safer in the car (purpose built racecar, enginered to be safe), and so far my costs are about in line with what I spent per weekend in my ITS car. Dont flame me for going to the "dark side", I love my sports cars/sedans/doorslammers, but I have to tell you, I dont think I would ever go back to a full bodied car (unless I wasnt paying the bill, then I would think about it). And you are lapping quicker than those 600hp monsters out there with your little 2 litre "pinto" engine...