63Corvette

Who "mostly" just drive around to show off their old cars

joerob727

It may very well be for us 'Old Guys', . . . . . but I can't imagine many 'Young Guys' having as much fun as we're having out there.

rfn026

It's also for rich young guys.

I was at the recent Sebring event. The number of tractor trailer rigs grows geometrically every year.



The two most critical items to go vintage racing are time and money. Those two items may be why we see so few young people.

Richard Newton
FIA Historic Rules

Kubs

I would LOVE to build a C3 B/P car, but I have to sell my C4 race car first. I'm 29 but grew up working on C2 and C3 and have a C3 street car now.

redvetracr

I have two fairly priced C-3 projects if you are a serious buyer, I also have this rocket ship

Kubs

I know! I have been lusting over the white one with removable body panels, but I wont be a serious buyer until I sell my C4 and open a spot in the garage. I have a 327ci and a spare muncie in my garage so it wouldn't take much to get it on track (may not be competitive right away, but drivable). I'll continue to keep an eye on it.

Supercharged111

The title is accurate. I see a bunch of old geezers with alzheimers passing under yellow.

Moto One

We don't have Alzheimers, we are color blind and mistake it for a white flag and want that next place.

Mark.

63Corvette

I guess the responses to my thread didn't go exactly as I anticipated.
My intent was to show those who like racing, but consider Vintage as NOT racing, that we really DO have exciting racing after all. IF you don't see Vintage as racing, perhaps you aren't sitting in the right seat

redvetracr

driving a vintage racer is a lot like work, no big brakes, no rack & pinion steering, no computer, 60`s technology and treaded tires oh yea and after a crash no crying to the insurance company like the hpde guys do...and best of all in vintage you get to pass whenever and wherever you like, no waiting for a point by...

63Corvette

And it's FUN! If I can do it in my mid-70s, anyone can do it

rfn026

I'm finding that HPDE events are a better value. I get more track time for less money. Then we have the fact I no longer feel the need to be the fastest guy on the track

Richard Newton
Do You Need a Real Appraisal?

SouthernSon

Ahh, just admit it. The thing that bugs you most is when we pass you during sprints!

Supercharged111

I can't lie. Seems like most if not all the dudes faster than me in class are older. I think most get into this later than I did. I can still swing kids and racing. I'm not a fan of HPDE. I can't stand point by passing. I love being in a race group with open passing. They seem to have their wits about them more so than the HPDE folk even if they can't always find the skinny pedal. I also like it when, on practice days, they split us into race car and non groups. All that said, vintage racing is still racing. I don't know that I'd have more fun doing that than what I do now. Either one is better than a track day or HPDE session for sure. There's nothing better than battling for position.

63Corvette

But Richard, think about having Lynn St James passing you on one side, while Al Unser jr passes you on the other.......in the RAIN.....at CoTA or Indy, in openwheelers (F1, Indy, etc), and on slicks!

SouthernSon

Come try out 10/10ths Motorsports if you are ever in the area. Advanced/instructor group is all open passing; anywhere, anytime and no point byes. And, as you said, it keeps everyone honest and paying attention. Heck, Bill used to do rolling starts a couple of times during the day. Also, TT's with nice trophies. I am not sure if he will continue that or not, though.

jcsperson

The guys at VIR looked like they were driving hard.