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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by LouieM
Midyears routinely won SCCA A- (427) and B- (327) Production championships back in the day, so they were more than competitive.
If no Cobras ran in those divisions, which wasn't likely.

In 1965, John Martin was one of the few Corvette drivers to pick up a Divisional. It was later in 1968 that Corvettes began winning again.

However, that is ancient history today.

The car is a decent handling car. It won't beat today's sports cars, but you can have a great time and a lot of fun if you go autocrossing for fun.

If you go trying to win a championship, then do your homework on what cars are winning what classes, learn the rules for the sanctioning body, and buy that car. Expect to change every year or two, and spend what is needed to win.
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Procrastination Racing
If no Cobras ran in those divisions, which wasn't likely.

In 1965, John Martin was one of the few Corvette drivers to pick up a Divisional. It was later in 1968 that Corvettes began winning again.

However, that is ancient history today.

The car is a decent handling car. It won't beat today's sports cars, but you can have a great time and a lot of fun if you go autocrossing for fun.

If you go trying to win a championship, then do your homework on what cars are winning what classes, learn the rules for the sanctioning body, and buy that car. Expect to change every year or two, and spend what is needed to win.
I concur!

OR, you could go Vintage Racing with your midyear
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