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Interesting discussion in Porsche Post re replica race cars
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:36 pm
by hot66
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
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:15 pm
by early_911
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
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Phil
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:50 pm
by Luke
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
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:31 pm
by davidppp
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
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:38 pm
by group4st
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Ians comments are out of date with the real Oldtimer race scene.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.
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:21 am
by 912uk
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.
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:28 am
by 911hillclimber
In hillclimbing it is known as 'period modifications'
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:57 am
by Nige
How did you come across this thread its over 2 years old?