[Dan Fahey]

Most US made car in last 20 years would make a good Pure Stocker and a good racing inventment.

Mostly Bolt-On modifications.
DOT's, Gears, Converter, Tune, some Exhaust and Intake work.
Of course PS IHRA approved cam, headers, light wheels and tires would be next.

If it was a vintage car there could be a lot of body, interior work and paint to get it into nice condition.

IMHO...it is not the cost of the car..
but the time to build a competitive vehicle
and
one that is robust to wear
and
remains low maintenance.

Then keeping the legacy costs low such as getting the car to the races.
Driving to the Track and not Trailering is a big savings.
Using Pump Gas instead of Racing Gas.

For me we have to deal with HOA/COA's
and
the costs of storing a Trailer away from the home.

Then there is the WIFE FACTOR !!

Dan