DatsunDoc

I race a vintage 240Z in CP group 8 with SVRA. First off, no fiberglass. You can go to the SVRA website and look at car specific preparation rules. They are looking for period correct air dams and spoilers and stock brakes in CP. Modifications beyond that and they will move you up to BP or AP. Mike Unger

I race in vintage (CP) and it's actually even worse than IT on brakes. The car is faster down the straights and you have to slow more for the corners since the tires aren't as good. Turning drums and rotors isn't an option IMO. You can't afford the reduction in mass and they crack. Aluminum helps dissipate the heat better than solid iron drums. That's why they designed them that way. The lack of new drums is very disappointing to hear. Mike Unger

It becomes a safety issue when you can't buy new ones.

Hi Carl, You are correct, the Nissan logo was there because of the old Motorsports program. Discounted parts were worth more than the contingency and required the logos. Camera is VIO brand POV.1. It's a remote lipstick camera with a small digital recorder that uses camera style media cards. That was my first time using it. Mark, SVRA Gold Cup at VIR is June 5-7. Mike

The spoiler is not legal in SCCA E production.

Hi Mark, Thanks. Yes, I heard that Greg was really smokin' at the National. That's great. If my car checks out OK I will probably be there for the SARC/MARRS double in a couple weeks. After that I'll convert it back to vintage specs and plan on the Gold Cup. So if things go well, I should see you at VIR soon. Mike

I took my vintage 240Z to Summit Point last weekend to a SCCA race to run in EP. Here's some in car video of the first few laps so you can get a feel for going around Summit. Finished 2nd in EP. FYI I have both Datsun and Nissan logos just to cover everything.

Phillip, In your post on the first page of this thread there is a series of pictures ending with a shot of the start of a CP race showing several Zs. Can I get a copy of this print? I have the white ex-Leitzinger 280z shown in the last picture and would love to get a copy. Mike Unger