Need advise and coaching

[DRAKE VISCOME]

Hey Billy...not quite smart enough...to build one...BUT...never know....maybe silly enough to purchase...a good one !!! ...only use U...'cause 3 letter words...(you)...could/can be a issue !!! with my computer guru one finger typing skills- Drake

[Andys dad]

I would be happy to offer reasonably priced consulting services - not internet opinions and advise. Fact based analysis and data (spreadsheets) to assist with your choices. Not on a website but through personal email exchanges and phone calls.

Information is worth what you pay for it. If it costs nothing - you can figure out what it is worth.

I do not have a car for sale - I would not recommend which one to buy but I would give you multiple options much like I do in business when there is a decision to be made.

You weigh the risk and reward to make your decision.

Everybody can give you an opinion. I can give you options.


Ron

[HR9121]

Steve don't get fooled, there's lots of good advise from very talented people on this site and its free! All you have to do is sort through it and decide what's best for you, like I said earlier good luck and if I can be of assistance pm me.

[DRAKE VISCOME]

Hey James...like your thinking too...!!!...imagine that...plenty of longtime/successful racers right here on Class Racer...without getting involved with some broker "deal"...at my advanced age...I don't get offended too easily...long ago graduate cum laude of anger management...lol...however...readily willing to compare experience(s),success,accomplishments (verifiable stuff),"credentials"...since 1958...with pretty much any "broker" "cat"...not speaking for Billy Nees (he likes my U's...too)...BUT he has been at this drag racing adventure...a very long time...on this level...has forgotten more than I'll ever know about Stock/Super-Stock racing...'nuff said-Drake

[Jared Jordan]

I second what Mr. Hill said: go to a sanctioned event, buy the car, and take it home from there. Only way that you'll know, beyond a reasonable doubt (sorry...the lawyer in me), that you're going to get what you think you paid for.

Too many stories floating around about "good cars" that get into the hands of a new owner without the same stuff it'd had prior.

As for recommended combo's? Depends on your budget. Going fast costs $ and, as much as I admire the "dime rockets," there don't seem to be too many of those winning races on the regular.

My $.02.

[Jim Kaekel]

Originally Posted by Jared Jordan

I second what Mr. Hill said: go to a sanctioned event, buy the car, and take it home from there. Only way that you'll know, beyond a reasonable doubt (sorry...the lawyer in me), that you're going to get what you think you paid for.

Too many stories floating around about "good cars" that get into the hands of a new owner without the same stuff it'd had prior.

As for recommended combo's? Depends on your budget. Going fast costs $ and, as much as I admire the "dime rockets," there don't seem to be too many of those winning races on the regular.

My $.02.

Very good advice. I've heard some of those same stories over the years...engines being changed, carburetors, etc. See it go down the track, buy it and take it home.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Steve Starnes

I want to start racing again. Stock or bracket maybe both on weekends.

I had a 65 Mustang back in the 70s that I modified and got really good results with 410 gears, 320 duration cam, dual point plate, and 850 CFM carburetor...high 12s and lots of fun.

I want to have that fun again but I don't know anything about cars of today. Any recommendations on a car/truck to start with? Is there something that has really good performance from a weight to horsepower ratio? What has plenty of parts available that a working guy can afford?

Any recommendations on modifications that give you a good bang for you buck but keeps me in a class I can compete in as a new comer?

Is there a good place to look for a car?

Thanks for your help and hope to see you at the track soon,
Steve

Steve, Only you can say what you're comfortable driving.. 10 seconds? 15 seconds?
Stick shift? Automatic only?
Brand?
Build your own? Buy turnkey?
As you can see , there are plenty of guys here that are willing to help.
You should probably give us more to work with.
I would be glad to advise you with good advice.

[DRAKE VISCOME]

Hey Mark...notice that Steve responded to Bob Don...with regard to his good N/SA Caprice for sale...that 10k exceeded his budget...fully respect/regard & understood...Bob or Don Turk (also has good N/SA Grand Am car for sale here on Class Racer )...both @ 10k price level turn-key...SO...budget surely dictates...lower class level effort...which again is a-ok...however frankly...a good quality turn-key car (which both of these certainly are) @ 10k...per Steve exceeds his budget of 8k...at his front door in Texas !!!...I wholeheartedly wish Steve well...not much at all I can perceive within that "budget"...for competitive car...other than "dime rocket"...style...car...but..hey..."wot" do I know...???!!!...a fool like me...ALWAYS has paid "up"...lol...never got any "smarter" either lol !!! Drake

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by DRAKE VISCOME

Hey Mark...notice that Steve responded to Bob Don...with regard to his good N/SA Caprice for sale...that 10k exceeded his budget...fully respect/regard & understood...Bob or Don Turk (also has good N/SA Grand Am car for sale here on Class Racer )...both @ 10k price level turn-key...SO...budget surely dictates...lower class level effort...which again is a-ok...however frankly...a good quality turn-key car (which both of these certainly are) @ 10k...per Steve exceeds his budget of 8k...at his front door in Texas !!!...I wholeheartedly wish Steve well...not much at all I can perceive within that "budget"...for competitive car...other than "dime rocket"...style...car...but..hey..."wot" do I know...???!!!...a fool like me...ALWAYS has paid "up"...lol...never got any "smarter" either lol !!! Drake

Drake, What can I say?

[Everett Vassar]

10K is a great price for a NHRA legal stocker. I have almost 3 times that in my K-L stocker. You can get some great deals on crate motor stockers, didn't work for me cause not enough IHRA tracks around here.