Topic: New Team for PNW looking for input
Hello everyone! I have been wanting to do the Lemons dance for years ever since I heard of it. This year I pulled the trigger and bought a (wait for it......)(keep waiting!)... PT CRUISER ! Ha! Has a broken timing belt, but its a noninterference engine, so worst case scenario I need a new cylinder head ($30 @ pick and pull). Picked it up for $400, so I have a spare $100 to spend on the rig. Also, I figured the extra room inside will make it easier for my welder to do the cage. I've welded, but not a cage, so am bringing in a guy who builds rock crawler trucks to weld for me.
Anyhow, I know that there is at least one team that runs a PTC called the "Picnic Table" Cruiser. Was hoping maybe someone knew how to get in touch with them so I could find out the weak points and stuff I should watch out for when getting this bad boy ready for the race. Or even any advice at all from those who know! Do you stick with stock gauges or use something else?
I'll be following the rules very closely, and even though suppression system isn't required this year, will be installing one so I can (hopefully!) keep racing the car. I'm financing the build, which is why I keep saying "I" instead of "we." I have a team of drivers put together, but am betting some of them will drop out eventually. Its basically me and one guy doing the build, but we enjoy wrenching on cars, so its not a burden. I'm hoping we can make both of the races at the Ridge, as its just a few hours away, and am REALLY hoping we can make the July race since I already took the time off work!
At any rate, I'm not super creative, so need help with picking a theme. I'd be pretty sad spending all the time and effort to get the car ready only to not make it in because I don't have a theme. Any suggestions?
Thanks to all in advance for giving a newbie team a hand! Looking forward to seeing y'all on the track!