Interesting discussion in Porsche Post re replica race cars

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:36 pm

Just been reading Eoin Sloan's bit under the 'racecar registers' . Interesting read on the 'ban' of newly built up 'replica' historic racecars. Looks like there is a big push for events like Classic Lemans not to accept these cars but only original history proven cars

early_911 · Post by **early_911** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:15 pm

I can certainly see the point in this . . . . particulary when you consider the value of some of the originals and the drivers attitudes (original = very careful, replica = not quite so careful).

But having the rep's does mean more exciting racing . . . perhaps they should have two categories

.

Phil

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:50 pm

i would say for an event like CLM which is probably one of the largest Classic race races that only originals should be permitted, as a lot of people pay a lot of moneya and come a long way for that event.

For smaller less significant races I'd say let true replica's in

davidppp · Post by **davidppp** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:31 pm

No simple answer is there?

Money will always talk big in racing...the guy with the priceless original is no more careful then me in my beatup replica..he has a hundred times my disposable rebuilding budget..

The problem is the guy with all the money to build a very superior relpica..

Kind regards
David

group4st · Post by **group4st** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:38 pm

All lot of cars you are watching at Classic Lemans etc ,are not so original,Alot of clone cars out there for sure,same at the oldtimer.
Ians comments are out of date with the real Oldtimer race scene.
A lot of replicas and clones etc cost a fortune to build and run,if it has correct and period parts.
I dont think it changes your attitude to racing,what ever you are driving.If you are a competative driver ,you will grow horns,if its a 50k 100 k or 300k car.
The other problem is the originals struggle to compete,because they are racing against cars that are so called period correct,with world rally car suspension,964rs brakes fitted to a 74 3.0rsr rep and so on.
The most important part is scruttaneers who know what to look for,to make it competative for the originals again.

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:21 am

interesting a replica for racing I would say has to have as many of the orginal components as possible, so as said there a 1969 911 should not be racing with 993 brakes and other add ons..

that what I recon.

911hillclimber · Post by **911hillclimber** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:28 am

In hillclimbing it is known as 'period modifications'

Nige · Post by **Nige** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:57 am

How did you come across this thread its over 2 years old?