We sound to be of similar vintage. Only I never had the guts to race open wheel - started in an F-Sprite in 1971 and due to economics went the SS route: 914 2.0 (only through sponsorship from a dealer), R-5, Fiesta, GTI, GLH. and finally my ITC Fiesta since 1991.

We've lost wheels five times even on two occasions with comp hubs (due mainly to my inattention to brake overheating). Anyway I strongly recommend the comp hubs; those stock babies as you know are throwing dice loaded against you even with close attention to new bearings. But I've loved the car and we still give the Hondas and others a run for their money. Managed even to win a few races.

Good talking with you. Come to Summit sometime.

G. Robert