Where to start? Help!!!!

[Lotus0606]

First off This is a very good forum LOTS OF good information i have learned by ready what has been posted in the past. Thanks For that. Well i am a new to the forum i have the racing fever and want to get into some how some way
I have been thinking about if for a couple of years now and really want to make it happen some way or another. I am 26 yrs old and have been active duty miliary for over 6 years now. I just recently move to the Panhandle of FL there is a track about 2 hrs away SUNNY SOUTH SPEEDWAY. I have been doing the research and have read my tail off trying to figure out how i can make this happen. I know racing is a never ending expense Check lession number one . Just trying to figure out what is the best way to start buy a roller and start from there or purchase a race ready deal. I dont have a whole lot off $$  3 to 4 thousand to start I just really want to start somewhere i have a very good understanding on how things work and love mechanical work so if i where to buy a roller that part dosnt bother me. I any of you have any good advice or know of someone who has a great deal that they would like to share with me feel free to speak you mind open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks David Beardsley

[VMS Motorsports]

Welcome to the site, and THANK YOU for your service.
I think the best way to get going on a limited budget is to buy a used car, and improve on it from there

[Lotus0606]

Thanks for the response Thats the way i think im going to have to go! Just trying to keep my eye out for the right deal!!!

[VMS Motorsports]

Now is the time with the season wrapping up that you will most likely find the best deals. Just remember you often get what you pay for. Check in with some of the FL guys, maybe someone will help you out when looking at a car...or you can pay my airfare and I'll go shopping with you 

[Zero Hero]

Lotus,

I recently left Hurlburt Fld (I flew the AC-130U) for a desk near DC...I really miss Crab Island right now.  Anyway I too caught the racing bug about a year ago and bought a used legend car.  Couple of months ago there was a used legends setup on racinggjunk from a guy over in P'cola, the car was a white 37 chevy I believe with red, white, and blue flag themed wrap....pretty sharp looking for about $7000.  Your 3-4000 dollar budget is going to be tough, you can get a roller for that, but probably not a complete setup.  I would suggest going to the snowball derby in Dec and asking around the pits for guys that race legends or check the Sunny South raceway website.  I'm sure some locals would love to help you out.  Also southern raceway is a dirt track up in milton that you could get a stinger car for the money you have and race there...just a thought, but legends are WAY cooler.  Enjoy the FL panhandle, truly one of the best places to live in the country!

If you decide to get a roller heres one not to far from you.....I would offer him $2500 and negotiate from there.  
http://www.racingjunk.com/Dwarf-Legends/2747221/37-Ford-Sedan-Legends-Car.html

Or if you have $4 grand cash and decent negotiating skills you could try this one
http://www.racingjunk.com/Dwarf-Legends/2717754/37-Chevy-Coupe.html

Good Luck!

[justfreaky]

The only downside to buying a roller (no engine) is that often, one doesn't carry through and finish the project.
Hopefully, you can find a complete car and spend your winter rebuilding.
We do have several members in FL. Perhaps they have a car for sale or know someone who does.
Welcome to the forum!

Steve

[IraceLegends77]

This car belongs to a friend of mine. He has sold his two cars and this car was his Dad's and to tell the truth I never saw him race it. He might have just practiced it but I don't know that for sure. This is a 2011 chassis and a strong motor. It would be a great car not only to start but would be a good car for a long time. You won't find many at this price for what your getting. Let me know if you are interested and send me a PM and I will give you his phone number if you want to talk to him. The car is in the Washington DC area.

Scott

PS I get no commission on this....hahaha

[s10custom]

Here is another  http://www.racingjunk.com/Dwarf-Legends/2717617/Legend-For-Sale.html
 
Smokey is afriend of mine


Robert

[IraceLegends77]

I for got the link.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGEND-RACE-CAR-37-FORD-SEDAN-/150926226116?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D2803338392168684055%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D150926226116%26

Doesn't look like it will work but here it is. The car is on ebay and is a black car with red chassis.

[IraceLegends77]

That car was such a deal I bought it.