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HippoSleek · 12-23-2002, 07:19 AM

Because I think motorcross qualifies as "motorsports," I'll say I got my frist taste around 1981 when I got my first XR-75. I raced a CR-80 and CR-125 from 1983 until around 1988 at regional motox and superx events.

1988-1997: no motorsports interest - just pimpin' and gorillain'

My first taste in a car, like AKA, was bracket racing - for one summer in 1997. Started to autox in 1998. Did my first track event 9/15/01.

I too would kill for a nice J-stock e30 M3 (where does the 325 fall?). I still want to find out more about BMWCCA events. That might not be the worst way to go. Although I'd really like an SRF! Alas, a but too much money. What happened to the SM?

IMHO, an ITR is too much money for a race car - $30K for one on the track, minimum (cage, seat, etc.). The top ECHC car in the class was a (well driven) mid-90s Prelude Vtec. The second fastest car was a GSR (bumped for shocks). Not to mention the whole - other than a CRX or a CX hatch, SCCA rules keep Hondas uncompetitive.

I agree w/ the tire sentiment. I know at least a couple people in this thread, myself included, did their first event on all seasons. Sure, 15 minutes in mine were very greasy but they held up okay. Also, you will learn a LOT w/ a not so sticky tire. I'd worry far more about brakes than tires!

12-23-2002, 07:19 AM	#12
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0)	thud. Mike is my hero Because I think motorcross qualifies as "motorsports," I'll say I got my frist taste around 1981 when I got my first XR-75. I raced a CR-80 and CR-125 from 1983 until around 1988 at regional motox and superx events. 1988-1997: no motorsports interest - just pimpin' and gorillain' My first taste in a car, like AKA, was bracket racing - for one summer in 1997. Started to autox in 1998. Did my first track event 9/15/01. I too would kill for a nice J-stock e30 M3 (where does the 325 fall?). I still want to find out more about BMWCCA events. That might not be the worst way to go. Although I'd really like an SRF! Alas, a but too much money. What happened to the SM? IMHO, an ITR is too much money for a race car - $30K for one on the track, minimum (cage, seat, etc.). The top ECHC car in the class was a (well driven) mid-90s Prelude Vtec. The second fastest car was a GSR (bumped for shocks). Not to mention the whole - other than a CRX or a CX hatch, SCCA rules keep Hondas uncompetitive. I agree w/ the tire sentiment. I know at least a couple people in this thread, myself included, did their first event on all seasons. Sure, 15 minutes in mine were very greasy but they held up okay. Also, you will learn a LOT w/ a not so sticky tire. I'd worry far more about brakes than tires!