Club racing bit of advice needed - mk1 or mk2?

[Summeh]

Hi all, been thinking about getting involved with a club racing series (CSCC/TARC etc) like a few others are on here - if they could share input on this I'd appreciate it.

So at the moment I've got a Williams I used for trackdays, and was hoping to use this.

My question really is how competitive would this be compared to the mk2's in these series. I never have a problem keeping pace with mk2's on the various trackdays, but this is obviously a very different situation. I know there are many factors at play, i.e. budget, driver, etc etc, but am I going to be at a massive disadvantage off the bat with a mk1 Williams compared to say a 172/182?

 

[BIGASH]

Have you got any idea of lap times you can do in your current car? Thats really all it boils down to

I’m sure you will enjoy it as the racing is great fun!

 

[Nick172Cup]

I reckon a Mk1 will be more than capable given what the F7R can achieve powerwise and that you can use 172/182 suspension etc. plus a mk1 will be lighter than the Mk2 equivalent.

 

[Summeh]

Would have to check some old footage I guess and work out lap times... but never had any issues keeping pace with mk2's before. I know racing would be totally different.

The cars putting out about 180bhp so I think that's ok. For running gear we'd convert over to mk2 parts for the slightly wider track.

So does anyone currently race mk1's?

I'm guessing people just go for mk2's because they are newer tech, more commonly available parts etc?

 

[Jay_Kay]

Peter Osborne runs a mk1 clio for a tintop series.
Won the series last year.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10153571421850702

 

[Allan-]

Some old footage of you

Would have to check some old footage I guess and work out lap times... but never had any issues keeping pace with mk2's before. I know racing would be totally different.

The cars putting out about 180bhp so I think that's ok. For running gear we'd convert over to mk2 parts for the slightly wider track.

So does anyone currently race mk1's?

I'm guessing people just go for mk2's because they are newer tech, more commonly available parts etc?

 

[Matt@codered]

My mate Pete Osborne races a Mk1 in BARC SEC Cannons Tintops, it goes fairly well......in fact it won the chamionship!

 

[Summeh]

cheers for that really bad quality video

 

[Tony Hunter]

Your car wouldn't be allowed in the Production Class, but would be fairly competitive in class A, not saying it would be a top runner, but would still be fun.

Oh and Matt I'm going to have to give that shell a miss, time, space are just 2 factors.

 

[Summeh]

I was assuming it'd run in class a... is that what the others run in?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Most of us, yes.
Me
James
Dave (Dinger)
Sonny
Pete (toast)
Russ

Adam-Production, so a fair few from here.
We have great fun.

 

[Matt@codered]

Oh and Matt I'm going to have to give that shell a miss, time, space are just 2 factors.



No worries Tony, it's been squashed already.

 

[Summeh]

thanks all for advice etc... it does seem like a lot of fun. will be sure to check in with progress and what not

 

[Tony Hunter]

thanks all for advice etc... it does seem like a lot of fun. will be sure to check in with progress and what not

Any questions mate, just ask away.

 

[mark123]

Assuming the mk1 has a lighter shell I'd say it probably has more potential. You may struggle for spares/upgrades though I don't know how much is available.

I've often thought a mk1 would have been a better starting place.