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01-12-2017, 11:08 PM
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Yep. Gotta say, SE46 on both coasts is the way of the future. There's been quite a few SE30 drivers moving up.
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01-12-2017, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ProCoach
Yep. Gotta say, SE46 on both coasts is the way of the future. There's been quite a few SE30 drivers moving up.
Would like something a tad faster (want to start increasing need to brake versus SPB) - but like big competitive fields
01-13-2017, 09:27 AM
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If you want to race against some of the fastest amateurs out in CA.
Spec Miata and race against Mark Drennan (won both east and west NASA SM champs 2 years ago)
Spec Racer Ford and race against Mike Miserendino and Todd Harris (won a few SCCA runoffs)
There are lots of other guys that are super fast in both of those classes. If you are in the thick of the racing, no car will feel 'slow'.
Spec Miata and race against Mark Drennan (won both east and west NASA SM champs 2 years ago)
Spec Racer Ford and race against Mike Miserendino and Todd Harris (won a few SCCA runoffs)
There are lots of other guys that are super fast in both of those classes. If you are in the thick of the racing, no car will feel 'slow'.
01-13-2017, 09:38 AM
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"All West Coast is close together." Not. Sorry!
01-13-2017, 09:40 AM
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01-13-2017, 10:27 AM
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01-13-2017, 12:32 PM
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$3-4k per weekend?
I run a 911 GT car in NorCal and I spend only a fraction of that on a race weekend.
I suggest checking out the Porsche Racing Club. My car is in GTL class and the front runner in our class turns sub-1:40 pretty easily at Sears Point.
We have guys that probably spend nearly that much running Spec 911, and guys spending a fraction of that amount as well.
We have a spectrum from extensive DIY guys that use modest shop support and guys that pay for full trackside support. You'd be surprised by how little it costs to run up front if you can drive and do some of your own work.
The competition in Spec 911 is fantastic, and I think GTL will develop in that direction.
The range of acq. costs for a reasonably competitive SPec 911 car would probably surprise you.
I would encourage you to check it out.
JWE in Campbell is a good resource. Their customers are more of the arrive and drive type. And they do very comprehensive builds. But not everything their customers choose is essential to running up front.
Reno Rennsport is another biz to check out. The two owners are father and son. The son runs up front when he races and spends very modestly per weekend. The father just bought a Spec 911 and is developing it to race this season. I have known them for ~20 years, and the father does my engine work. I bought my car from him.
There are a lot of folks running up front with either partial or full shop support from Reno Rennsport. But they do not do arrive and drive trackside support.
I run a 911 GT car in NorCal and I spend only a fraction of that on a race weekend.
I suggest checking out the Porsche Racing Club. My car is in GTL class and the front runner in our class turns sub-1:40 pretty easily at Sears Point.
We have guys that probably spend nearly that much running Spec 911, and guys spending a fraction of that amount as well.
We have a spectrum from extensive DIY guys that use modest shop support and guys that pay for full trackside support. You'd be surprised by how little it costs to run up front if you can drive and do some of your own work.
The competition in Spec 911 is fantastic, and I think GTL will develop in that direction.
The range of acq. costs for a reasonably competitive SPec 911 car would probably surprise you.
I would encourage you to check it out.
JWE in Campbell is a good resource. Their customers are more of the arrive and drive type. And they do very comprehensive builds. But not everything their customers choose is essential to running up front.
Reno Rennsport is another biz to check out. The two owners are father and son. The son runs up front when he races and spends very modestly per weekend. The father just bought a Spec 911 and is developing it to race this season. I have known them for ~20 years, and the father does my engine work. I bought my car from him.
There are a lot of folks running up front with either partial or full shop support from Reno Rennsport. But they do not do arrive and drive trackside support.
01-13-2017, 12:35 PM
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On the E30 and E46 side, I always recommend "Talk to Tony."
01-13-2017, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahler9th
$3-4k per weekend?
I run a 911 GT car in NorCal and I spend only a fraction of that on a race weekend.
I suggest checking out the Porsche Racing Club. My car is in GTL class and the front runner in our class turns sub-1:40 pretty easily at Sears Point.
We have guys that probably spend nearly that much running Spec 911, and guys spending a fraction of that amount as well.
We have a spectrum from extensive DIY guys that use modest shop support and guys that pay for full trackside support. You'd be surprised by how little it costs to run up front if you can drive and do some of your own work.
The competition in Spec 911 is fantastic, and I think GTL will develop in that direction.
The range of acq. costs for a reasonably competitive SPec 911 car would probably surprise you.
I would encourage you to check it out.
JWE in Campbell is a good resource. Their customers are more of the arrive and drive type. And they do very comprehensive builds. But not everything their customers choose is essential to running up front.
Reno Rennsport is another biz to check out. The two owners are father and son. The son runs up front when he races and spends very modestly per weekend. The father just bought a Spec 911 and is developing it to race this season. I have known them for ~20 years, and the father does my engine work. I bought my car from him.
There are a lot of folks running up front with either partial or full shop support from Reno Rennsport. But they do not do arrive and drive trackside support.
I run a 911 GT car in NorCal and I spend only a fraction of that on a race weekend.
I suggest checking out the Porsche Racing Club. My car is in GTL class and the front runner in our class turns sub-1:40 pretty easily at Sears Point.
We have guys that probably spend nearly that much running Spec 911, and guys spending a fraction of that amount as well.
We have a spectrum from extensive DIY guys that use modest shop support and guys that pay for full trackside support. You'd be surprised by how little it costs to run up front if you can drive and do some of your own work.
The competition in Spec 911 is fantastic, and I think GTL will develop in that direction.
The range of acq. costs for a reasonably competitive SPec 911 car would probably surprise you.
I would encourage you to check it out.
JWE in Campbell is a good resource. Their customers are more of the arrive and drive type. And they do very comprehensive builds. But not everything their customers choose is essential to running up front.
Reno Rennsport is another biz to check out. The two owners are father and son. The son runs up front when he races and spends very modestly per weekend. The father just bought a Spec 911 and is developing it to race this season. I have known them for ~20 years, and the father does my engine work. I bought my car from him.
There are a lot of folks running up front with either partial or full shop support from Reno Rennsport. But they do not do arrive and drive trackside support.
01-13-2017, 02:24 PM
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The Spec E46 cars on Toyo RR rubber run same lap times as PCA G cars, not saying that's mind blowing fast, but 2:09 at VIR in a SE46 is pretty quick. Cost to operate is MUCH lower than a Porsche and the fields here on the East are already big and growing rapidly.
Looking at the Spec46 map it seems you have a fair amount of cars out West: http://spece46.com/racers/
Yes, it's a sedan, but it's good fun!!
Looking at the Spec46 map it seems you have a fair amount of cars out West: http://spece46.com/racers/
Yes, it's a sedan, but it's good fun!!
01-13-2017, 06:19 PM
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I keep coming back to this thread and thinking there is only one answer.
You need to rent some racecars.
Rent an SM at a good NASA race
Rent an SRF at a good SCCA race
Rent an SE46 at a good NASA race.
Rent an SE30 at a godo NASA race.
You need to rent some racecars.
Rent an SM at a good NASA race
Rent an SRF at a good SCCA race
Rent an SE46 at a good NASA race.
Rent an SE30 at a godo NASA race.
01-13-2017, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Circuit Motorsports
I keep coming back to this thread and thinking there is only one answer.
You need to rent some racecars.
Rent an SM at a good NASA race
Rent an SRF at a good SCCA race
Rent an SE46 at a good NASA race.
Rent an SE30 at a godo NASA race.
You need to rent some racecars.
Rent an SM at a good NASA race
Rent an SRF at a good SCCA race
Rent an SE46 at a good NASA race.
Rent an SE30 at a godo NASA race.