SCCA racing, is racing. But I must say the vintage race community has
thier head in the sand these days.
I don't see that "vintage spirit" too often any more. I see many torn up
race cars at every vintage race. Possibly
more than at an SCCA race. I am sure the cost of repair is much greater.
And cheating! Please. Vintage rarely
checks motors. How many FF's have 5 spd gearboxes and other questionable
engines. We won't even get to the
other vintage cars.
So no one group is better than another. Cheating is part of racing, always
has been. As for respect, I don't know
that SCCA drivers don't respect others. But they are out there for the
same thing, to win. Sometimes vintage is a little
scary when you see 5 or 6 guys who know how to drive, running at 110% out
there with someone who is just taking a drive.
If you ask me the HSR/LRP fall festival looked like an SCCA race or PCA
club meet. So you should just run SCCA, stick around
afterwards and have a beer.
John Rosevear <jrosevear@thinkinginvestments.com>@autox.team.net on
03/28/2001 10:44:03 AM
Please respond to John Rosevear <jrosevear@thinkinginvestments.com>
Sent by: owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net
To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
cc:
Subject: RE: Vintage Racing?
could it also be that SCCA racing is cutthroat, cheating is widespread,
bumping (and worse) is commonplace, and respect for fellow competitors is
an
anachronism? could it be that this is what has driven many of us who just
want to test our skills and enjoy a weekend at the track in the company of
grownups to consider vintage racing?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Baltimore Knife & Sword Co. [mailto:racecar@baltimoreknife.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:59 AM
> To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Vintage Racing?
>
>
> could it be the stands are empty because the cars arent interesting?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-
> [mailto:owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> Joseph_Chimbolo@hyperion.com
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:10 AM
> To: teamnet@hyperion.com
> Subject: Vintage Racing?
>
>
> I love all types of racing, but I am going to try to get more
> involved with
> current SCCA machines. US road racing needs your support.
> It is sickening to see the stands at CART/IRL and Trans Am
> races. The only
> road racers left will be vintage racers. Speedvision/Motorola Cup
> is an great series and may be the start of a return of Road
> Racing interest
> in the US. We just got F1 back.
>
> So when you are buying your next car, why not buy an IT car
> and really race
> with SCCA or sponsor a car.
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