Looking into F/SA, why spend $50k?

dmir55 · 04-21-2016, 07:25 PM

I think the reason we do this is for the enjoyment of the sport. If you want to try a stocker than build what you afford. Unless you are way into class wins it really doesn't how far "under" you can run. Build what you can and have a good time. Some days you will run into someone in your class and you might get beat. After while you might be the "hitter" and won't be able to lose in class. I don't think it makes much difference if you run a tenth or an hour under in the finals. Go to the races meet a new group of racers, ask questions and soon you will be running hard. Just have good time doing it. Good luck and happy motoring.

Rich Biebel · 04-21-2016, 08:39 PM

You just have to know that if your slow you may run into a fast car at some point in eliminations and it would likely be the end of your chance to win. Been there, done that as the saying goes. You have to decide if that is ok for you. I had a very slow H/SA at the time and managed to get down to 7 cars at the last big race of the year in my area. I was driving great, felt like I could win but with 3 other H cars left at 7 cars I knew I was toast. I had to run the fastest and he was.5 faster than me. Very tough to even stage under those conditions. I did and got hammered. Pack up and move on. Either work to get faster and spend some money as you can or do something else. Stock is fine but you have to know what your getting into if you do run it. In my area we have many fast cars....

rognelson777 · 04-21-2016, 09:01 PM

Walk the pits at a Divisional and look for cars in the pits that are comparable to the combo you are thinking of using. You can get a lot of info and as you know most racers are ready to talk about their cars.

Maybe even get a lead on a car for sale, or a engine trans combo

04-21-2016, 07:25 PM	#1
dmir55 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: northern Minnesota Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking into F/SA, why spend $50k? I think the reason we do this is for the enjoyment of the sport. If you want to try a stocker than build what you afford. Unless you are way into class wins it really doesn't how far "under" you can run. Build what you can and have a good time. Some days you will run into someone in your class and you might get beat. After while you might be the "hitter" and won't be able to lose in class. I don't think it makes much difference if you run a tenth or an hour under in the finals. Go to the races meet a new group of racers, ask questions and soon you will be running hard. Just have good time doing it. Good luck and happy motoring.

04-21-2016, 08:39 PM	#2
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,315 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Looking into F/SA, why spend $50k? You just have to know that if your slow you may run into a fast car at some point in eliminations and it would likely be the end of your chance to win. Been there, done that as the saying goes. You have to decide if that is ok for you. I had a very slow H/SA at the time and managed to get down to 7 cars at the last big race of the year in my area. I was driving great, felt like I could win but with 3 other H cars left at 7 cars I knew I was toast. I had to run the fastest and he was.5 faster than me. Very tough to even stage under those conditions. I did and got hammered. Pack up and move on. Either work to get faster and spend some money as you can or do something else. Stock is fine but you have to know what your getting into if you do run it. In my area we have many fast cars.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

04-21-2016, 09:01 PM	#3
rognelson777 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 376 Likes: 20 Liked 135 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Looking into F/SA, why spend $50k? Walk the pits at a Divisional and look for cars in the pits that are comparable to the combo you are thinking of using. You can get a lot of info and as you know most racers are ready to talk about their cars. Maybe even get a lead on a car for sale, or a engine trans combo