new guy needs advice

[mitchell968]

hi everyone !  im going to build a car to begin the bonneville chapter of my life! i got the fever, im sure of it! got a 08 rule book too.25 year mechanic , army helicopter,a&p,ase diesel,marine diesel(ak  commerical fishing 12 yrs) and recently , up dated training,wyo tech chassis fab.living outside seattle now , repairing small boats . where do i start?  who do i call?  rule book contacts im sure , just havent done it ..i saw a guy named ron in 4 sale stuff with a good lookin silver camaro. is that a good place to start? ive got super solid wrench time,but my fab is more limited..got an engineer and local performance and jeep shop intrested in helping , but im going to do everything i can..my welding is fair tig, good mig and stick..big ak boat stuff..and yes, my main mission in life now is the 2 club. is it uncommon for one to get the fever before ever being to the salt ? thanks for the help !
                                mitchell haag      
                                greasemonkey968  

[bvillercr]

You need to find a class you want to run in.  Look at the records(09 rule book) or scta-bni.org site to see what records you think are attainable to get a red hat.  Remember that you have to break a record over 200 to get a hat.  What year camaro?  Ask more questions and more will answer.

[mitchell968]

hi procharger
     i fell in love with the rear engine mod roadster of noonans (cover of 08 rules book) but have no idea of the cost of such a ride. as for the year of camaro,early 80s or any thing with a good areo shape.i figured 4 to 5 years to complete a tube chassis car .so id like to find a production class car till then.thanks for the help
          mitch

[Bville701]

The Production/Coupe/Altered classes have some pretty strong records in them, but is a fun and competitive class to run in. Welcome to Landracing.com. I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do.   

[Bird21]

Hi new guy! Me 2 to this web site. have wood bros. 93 winston cup car. if you like fords. just needs Motor & trans. dont know what class it would run in but it was  run 1 time at Darlington. Southern 500 & came in 8th. Should run 200+ if there is a intrest contact Bird21      or citgobird21@yahoo.com

[jl222]

Hi new guy! Me 2 to this web site. have wood bros. 93 winston cup car. if you like fords. just needs Motor & trans. dont know what class it would run in but it was  run 1 time at Darlington. Southern 500 & came in 8th. Should run 200+ if there is a intrest contact Bird21      or citgobird21@yahoo.com

   There is no class for winston cup [nascar cars] in lsr cars have to have stock bodies in most classes and stock from the firewall back on others. Nascars make their own bodies.

     JL222

[LittleLiner]

. . Remember that you have to break a record over 200 to get a hat.   . . .

Also you must exceed the Bonneville 200mph club minimum if it is higher than the existing SCTA record. 

[Bird21]

OK Guys thanks for the info as I said Im new guy 2 Bird21

[1212FBGS]

hummmmm....... you wouldn't happen to have a blown alki T bird would ya?
kent

[SPARKY]

ROTFLMAF!!!!!!!!!!!

[LittleMac]

I got salt-smitten in 2005. By spring of 2006 I'd bought a lakester that had been idle 3 years.   That August I managed 4 runs making 4 upgrades to my new license. Fun!   In 2007, earned one more license upgrade but mecahnical problems cut it short.  In 2008, improved speed, but had a different mechanical.  This year goal is 280. 

My point -- buy something that exists and start racing quickly. After you learn to race, you'll have a better feel for what to build.  And you can be racing while you build.   GMac 

[Stan Back]

I see your point.

But some of us are more comfortable in something we know the whole history of.

And find a lot of joy in putting it together, too.

Racing it can almost be anti-climatic.

Stan Back

[Leadfoot]

My advice would be to come out to the races and see whats out there, maybe a 130 club car or a 150 car would be more attainable. World of Speed has a great variety of cars and classes. Speedweek would also be a good choice for testing the water so to speak. Good Luck to you. Gary

[Dr Goggles]

I see your point.

But some of us are more comfortable in something we know the whole history of.

And find a lot of joy in putting it together, too.

Racing it can almost be anti-climatic.

Stan Back

Stan , is that something to do with global-warming?

[Glen]

Kent, funny, I was thinking the same thing. There was another bird guy on the chat line last night. Didn't say anything, lurked and left.