<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Janni:
Laura,
Have you taken your 2000 on the track? How do you like it? Maybe you should come to the ViperDays event at Watkins Glen, bring both cars and see which one you like better? That would be the easiest thing, right?
You'll probably ditch the stock wheels and go with lighter ones (or stronger ones for the 1996) so that should not be the deciding factor. Don't worry about resale value - if you did you would never drive it.
What tracks do you compete at? In order to order a competition coupe you have to hold a valid competition license - no "in" required - just a desire to race the car at ViperDays, Speedvision GT, etc.
The 1996 can be easily upgraded to the 2000 oil pan, fan, etc. And since you are talking about modifications, either one would be fine....
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Hi Janni,
Neither the 2000, or the newly acquired 96 have seen the track yet. I have had my 98 at several local tracks in New York and New Jersey, but strictly for drag racing.
I will, somewhat reluctantly admit that my 2000 has certainly seen it's share of street racing. Curently I'm mainly a 'Street Vixen' with a burning lust for the track, and long to experience just how the car, and I, can perform on a road course. Also to find out, as you said in one of your posts, "Just what the steering wheel is for." hehehe!
Although the Viper Days event at the Glen would be perfect, a monday-tuesday event is nearly impossible for me to do. But, more significantly, I have been personally affected by the tragic events that occurred here in New York. Losing 2 men that I loved dearly, as well several other family members, and friends of many of my acquaintances. Therefore, at this time, by no means, am I in the right mindset for a track event. But a Viper Days event is definitely in my future. I have heard what a wonderful job Skip, and his family do in running these events. However it would be quite difficult for me to get both cars to an event at the same time, any volunteers willing to help me out?
I had spoken with Bill Pemberton about purchasing a Competition Coupe when it was first announced. He had hinted, at that time, that a competition license may be a possible requirement for the purchase, since the car cannot be titled for street use. That would be a relatively easy obstacle to overcome. The real obstacle is the reality of actually being able to get my hands on one of the few initially being produced. I would think that the various racing teams would have first crack at them, and probally rightfully so. But maybe owning one will be somewhere in my future. Like Tony (Viper99) says, "Threes a charm".
Have a great time at Watkins Glen next week. Be safe.
Laura
