quattro digest, Vol 1 #4674 - 5KTQ Race Car Prep

[Larry C Leung]

Probably the single most sensible reply I've seen
on this subject in quite awhile. Well Done, Scott!

(also why I ran in SCCA Solo stock for 14 yrs,
including acting as a Regional Exec for 2 until
I had to move for a job. The best thing about SCCA,
consistancy and rules to follow, which allowed
me to gauge my progress as a driver, rather
than the progress of technology. Time and
unfortunate non-driving damage with a lack
of funding (always a racing issue) finally put an
end to it. But, I may be getting the bug again!)

LL - NY


> Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 10:38:47 -0800 (PST)
> From: Scott Fisher <sfisher71 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: 5KTQ Race Car Prep
> To: Haydn Taylor <haydn_taylor at hotmail.com>, spokes at the-wire.com
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
>
> --- Haydn Taylor <haydn_taylor at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > At present I am keeping my options open regarding
> > what type of racing I intend to do.
>
> While that seems reasonable now, be warned that it can
> get expensive fast if you do the "wrong" thing for
> where you want to end up.
>
> If all you want is a track-day toy to wear out a
> couple sets of soft tires a year and blast by people
> in vastly more expensive cars, go for it -- do
> whatever you want.  Just make sure the battery is
> bolted down, you don't have any leaks, and your wheel
> bearings are tight (oh, and have an up-to-date helmet,
> of course).  I spent Saturday morning as tech
> inspector at a marque-club track day at Portland
> International Raceway, and saw everything from rusty
> hulks with immaculate motors and suspensions to
> full-on SCCA race cars with semi-professional drivers
> out for a cheap test-and-tune day.
>
> On the other hand, if you decide to compete in a
> particular racing series with a sanctioning body and
> rules and the rest, don't change anything on the car
> except the color before you look over the rulebook.