Topic: Newbie from Missouri with a PT Cruiser....
Hello:
My name is Steve, and I'm a Hooptie Addict. I've also had the "bug" to go Lemons racing for a few years, but have been occupied with other somewhat janky racing projects....
My "other" race car is a 1984 Dodge Rampage which has been built to the rules of SCTA / BNI for land speed racing at Bonneville. We hold a record in a 1.5L diesel truck class there. I don't mention that to brag, but only to offer some "evidence" that I'm capable of following a rulebook and passing tech inspection.
I recently acquired a free 2005 PT Cruiser (Naturally Aspirated, 5 speed). I've fixed enough things to get the car up and running without spending very much. A few of my land-speed-racing friends and I are now starting to research and noodle what it would take to get the team up and running.
On the surface, it looks like we can build the car to the rulebook with the skill set that our team members possess, but we still haven't made the firm commitment.
Anyway - thanks for taking the time to read my introductory post, and as this process unfolds, I will be sure to stay active on the forum.
With land speed racing, I found the forum interactions to be one of the most valuable sources of information and advice.
Thank you sincerely,
Steve Menendez.
Festus, MO.