I have an opportunity to pick up a road race set up CASCAR. I run with an open group for roadracing and have watched this car zip past my little 323. I could keep running with this group and CASC GT sprints. It also should be eligible for WRL.
So what's it like to run one of these on the cheap? Is that possible? Brakes and tires probably sucks to have to buy. I'd need to update my towing capacity. The cars seem pretty simple.
What do I need to know?
What series was it setup for? They are actually really inexpensive for the speed level that they produce. Brakes and tires are actually not too bad. I mean it's more expensive than a 323 but overall pretty decent. Typically it's a wilwood or AP setup so the brakes and rotors are pretty common.
What gets you is if the you get too fancy in the motor department. That's where the money goes. If you close to a stock configuration then it's not too bad but get closer to a cup motor and you will pay through the nose.
Oh and ASA cars are much better than Cup/ARCA cars. ASA cars are much lighter.
A friend of mine races a "stock car" chassis in SCCA GT1 class. As mentioned it's the engine that can adds to the cost of running one of these cars. Oh, and tires. I do have to mention tires as that is the second most costly item to consider. The rest of the car is just common roundy round stuff and easy to find and at modest cost.
His car started out as a Port City chassis with a Monte Carlo body. It currently sports a late model Mustang body but still runs a 350 Chevy making a bit over 600 HP.
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