WagonBoy

Ok, John, so you are saying that I shouldn't go into the GT class?

No, seriously, I hear what you are saying and it makes complete sense. That's why I was asking. I wanted/needed as much input as I could get before I made a decision. Thanks for being honest.

Anything else I should consider/be aware of before moving forward?

Thanks again,
Rick

WagonBoy

Any other thoughts/comments/ideas??? Anyone...Bueller?

Mark Dalen

GT is very expensive and will suck up all your time as well as the $$$. IT and the RX-7 classes are good ways to start, but I like SRF. Built as a race car, very strong (safe) and reliable. Lot's of competitors in SRF, so you really need to learn to drive just to get to the middle of the pack at the regional level. There are many places you can rent one, which is a great way to get started. The last thing you need when you are doing schools and learning to race is the hassle of keeping the car running.

Where are you located? If you are in SCCA CenDiv, I would be glad to introduce you to some folks who could help you get started with a rental, if interested.

Mark Dalen

I have done Skippy and think they do a great school. However, if you are going to race SCCA, I strongly suggest you also do one of their schools. That will give you better insight into SCCA procedures, flagging, etc. Also, the SCCA schools give you valuable experience with race conditions, such as open passing. Skippy only allows passing on the straights, with point-bys so you never really get to race in their school.

rsjames

The cars are few and far between, depending of course in which part of the country you race in. They are the least populated of the GT classes. At the 2000 Runoffs, there were fewer cars in GT2 than the other GT classes.

You can still go German in GT3, and you can run in a semi-pro (NASPORT) series with the car.

Good luck!

WagonBoy

Thanks for the insight....I'm in Denver, CO.

WagonBoy

Good points....Thanks!