JS

I still rather drive the GT3.

fahren affair

i have not seen the stohr, but have been on-track with sr3s many times. their level of grip on a track like big willow is an order of magnitude greater than any street porsche. they can pick any line they want--inside or outside--to pass me going into and thru t8 and probably t9 if i make room...

SundayDriver

While these are very inpressive cars, there are a few things to realize...
The prices are through the roof. Radicals tend to be expensive vs. the Stohr and when you look at the exchange rate, it get really silly. The turbo is probably near $100k and I imagine the SR-8 will be over that.
Neither car is legal for SCCA and there is no other 'real' racing for those cars. (You can race NASA, but there is no one to race against with those cars).
On many tracks, the Stohr will still be faster. Only on high HP tracks will those cars excel.

All0in-all though, they are very cool cars.

SundayDriver

If you have not had a ride in a Radical SR-3, you should really try to get one. There are places where street cars brake and a sports racer is upshifting at the same place. As you enter the first corners, as a passanger, you KNOW you are going to die because the driver forgot there is a corner coming up. Then you slow and zip around the corner at crazy speeds.

4 Kurves

well, funny you should mention that because I plan to be doing just that this weekend at Spring Mountain. Bothing riding in as well driving.

I'm really looking forward to it!

-Kevin

E. J. - 993 Alumni

I love Sunday's modesty. The guy finishes top 10 in the NATIONAL FREAKIN' CHAMPIONSHIP and still types that crap. He has a DAS system that makes the space shuttle look like a remote control car. And he holds lap records at some tracks in his Stohr. When are you going to wake up Sunday and call a spade a spade?

macfly

well, funny you should mention that because I plan to be doing just that this weekend at Spring Mountain. Both riding in as well driving. I'm really looking forward to it! -Kevin

Don't rub it in, I just got confirmed on a big shoot this w/e, so work stops play once more! :-((
Kevin, you'll love the Radicals, they are a blast, even if the Stohr is a superior machine the Radical is an aweful lot of fun. Have a great weekend, and don't forget to take some pictures. The forecast is perfect, you lucky lads, I'm so bummed I'm not there too!

InterSpool

Are you an adult film director?

macfly

nope, wrong on both counts

skl

The Stohr is the car to have at the SCCA runoffs- very impressive. DSR has changed recently from weird looking homebuilts to these VERY high tech race cars, like the Speas (sp?) and Radical. And don't make fun of Spec Miata, that's what I race! Just wish it had the power of the GT3!!!

prg

Are you running in the school there? If so, I'd appreciate it if you'd post about your experience. I've thought about doing that school in the radicals. Do they run on slicks for the school? Thought it might be a fun addition to a las vegas trip.

vegasgolf98

I'll see you at Spring Mtn. Kevin, it will be to meet you.

Philip

InterSpool

I thought Spec Miata racing was cool until I started watching videos of it. Seems like the guys are just out there playing bumper cars. I've never seen so many collisions in my life.

ScottMellor

I'm not disrespecting the Spec Miatas by any means!
Until this year, they were my constant nemesis any time I went to a DE in my over powered TT. I'm only now able to get by 'em. I know, I know......At least I'm improving.

4 Kurves

No, it's a privately arranged day. I'm undecided about driving the Radical (it's expensive!) but there will be plenty of Radicals there so I'll do my best to bum a ride.

The rest of the weekend I'll just have to suffer with my GT-3.

-Kevin