Better to buy or build

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by deuces wild

Buy one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last time I looked on racing junk there was 10 or so on there,

Step #1 Figure out what you want to race, and how fast your class will be, a slower class will be much cheaper and you will not need a comp license and physical, and chasis cert etc...Spend the time with the rule book, scouring the classification guide, finding the "sweet" combo, Class racing like sales is a numbers game.....

Step #2 Figure out if you want the thrill and satisfaction of building it yourself, but knowing that you will not A. see the track any time soon, and B. will be spending significant time and money testing, retesting and making your wooden wheel go from square to round, but you will not be able to do it all yourself unless you are a freaking genius with all things automotive in today's world and in which case, you are likely too busy building other peoples cars to race...

Step#2.1 Strongly consider getting in touch with some experts in your chosen arena and even offer them Quan in return for their expertise and knowledge......ie Billy Nees with odball combos, etc. Leave no stone unturned.

Step #3 If you want to race this season, you will need to buy, next year you likely can build depending upon your answers to #1 and #2. Roller with a motor and trans maybe this year, if you have an in with a engine builder or can do yourself. Trannies may be more problematic......backorders are a reality....

Step #4 Pull out that wallet, dig deep, spend what you can justify, and enjoy the ride whatever path you desire......

Eric