Cheapest car to start S/E Racing

MattConte · 09-11-2010, 06:56 PM

This is a very interesting tread to me too. As I would like to get into class racing on a low budget. I have seen little, lower class cars that look like they are as stock as can be. I would race anything. GM, Ford, MOPAR. I just would like to get involved. This car caught my eye back in 04 at the Phoenix race. What would it take to get into something like this?

I never got to talk to anyone connected with this car. I had some questions. At the time I drove this vintage LaBaron. I just wonder. What is done to a car like this to get it into Stock Class racing? I would just love to get into it in a few years from now. My kid will be out of High School and my business that I started a year ago, I hope it will be well off of the ground by then. I would love to do some Div 7 racing.
Thanks for any input.
Matt

JSLRacing · 09-11-2010, 07:02 PM

That is one of wife's favourite car. We had one and she hit a deer with it.

If I could find a 2.2 or 2.5 liter LeBaron I would run one...

In regards to the picture you posted, I'm thinking that might be a Turbo Car to be in BF/S.

I could be wrong though..

ALMACK · 09-11-2010, 11:23 PM

I found a car today for S/E so I am going to give it a try.

I will need to find a stock hood and front seats for it, as well as interior trim pieces, but the paint is good and it has a 10 point cage. A bit overkill but I hope tech officials won't have a problem with it.

It would be able to run N/SA I think, or the IHRA S/GTC class with my 1974 460 4bbl.because I bracket race alot and I like carbs !

Not sure which way to go but I am more inclined to go S/GTC and run the combo meets at Ohio Valley.

At any rate, I am going to give it a shot.

JSLRacing · 09-12-2010, 08:52 AM

It should be simple to find a stock hood and seats for that car.

cicero819 · 09-12-2010, 09:26 AM

Nice project, nice car. Good luck

Mark Yacavone · 09-12-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MattConte

This is a very interesting tread to me too. As I would like to get into class racing on a low budget. I have seen little, lower class cars that look like they are as stock as can be. I would race anything. GM, Ford, MOPAR. I just would like to get involved. This car caught my eye back in 04 at the Phoenix race. What would it take to get into something like this?

I never got to talk to anyone connected with this car. I had some questions. At the time I drove this vintage LaBaron. I just wonder. What is done to a car like this to get it into Stock Class racing? I would just love to get into it in a few years from now. My kid will be out of High School and my business that I started a year ago, I hope it will be well off of the ground by then. I would love to do some Div 7 racing.
Thanks for any input.
Matt

Matt, In 2004 ,that car was owned by Ed O'Brien and driven by Neil Smedley.
I don't believe Ed posts here anymore. Neil pops in from time to time.
Mike Cotton also knows a bit about that car. He is here also.
My opinion is that cars like this are too powerful to be consistent in S/E...and too fast !

stage1scott · 09-12-2010, 01:36 PM

Hey Mark-coming from you, that's really funny!

"My opinion is that cars like this are too powerful to be consistent in S/E...and too fast !"

Did I see a photo of your mustang at indy with a division 5 number on it, as in someone finally saw the light and bought it from you?

and of course, the "must ask" question next for me is, what completley undiscovered and fantastic combo are you working on now? I always enjoy your cars and your accomplishments!

and-why is my post showing up before Marks post now???????

09-11-2010, 06:56 PM	#1
MattConte Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, Az. Posts: 71 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing This is a very interesting tread to me too. As I would like to get into class racing on a low budget. I have seen little, lower class cars that look like they are as stock as can be. I would race anything. GM, Ford, MOPAR. I just would like to get involved. This car caught my eye back in 04 at the Phoenix race. What would it take to get into something like this? I never got to talk to anyone connected with this car. I had some questions. At the time I drove this vintage LaBaron. I just wonder. What is done to a car like this to get it into Stock Class racing? I would just love to get into it in a few years from now. My kid will be out of High School and my business that I started a year ago, I hope it will be well off of the ground by then. I would love to do some Div 7 racing. Thanks for any input. Matt

09-11-2010, 07:02 PM	#2
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing That is one of wife's favourite car. We had one and she hit a deer with it. If I could find a 2.2 or 2.5 liter LeBaron I would run one... In regards to the picture you posted, I'm thinking that might be a Turbo Car to be in BF/S. I could be wrong though.. __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-11-2010, 11:23 PM	#3
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing I found a car today for S/E so I am going to give it a try. I will need to find a stock hood and front seats for it, as well as interior trim pieces, but the paint is good and it has a 10 point cage. A bit overkill but I hope tech officials won't have a problem with it. It would be able to run N/SA I think, or the IHRA S/GTC class with my 1974 460 4bbl.because I bracket race alot and I like carbs ! Not sure which way to go but I am more inclined to go S/GTC and run the combo meets at Ohio Valley. At any rate, I am going to give it a shot. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

09-12-2010, 08:52 AM	#4
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing It should be simple to find a stock hood and seats for that car. __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-12-2010, 09:26 AM	#5
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing Nice project, nice car. Good luck

09-12-2010, 01:36 PM	#7
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing Hey Mark-coming from you, that's really funny! "My opinion is that cars like this are too powerful to be consistent in S/E...and too fast !" Did I see a photo of your mustang at indy with a division 5 number on it, as in someone finally saw the light and bought it from you? and of course, the "must ask" question next for me is, what completley undiscovered and fantastic combo are you working on now? I always enjoy your cars and your accomplishments! and-why is my post showing up before Marks post now??????? Last edited by stage1scott; 09-12-2010 at 03:18 PM.