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My midwest vintage racing club (VSCDA) recently updated our last year of eligible cars from 1972 to 1989. This means I can race a 1st gen RX7 that I always wanted to own back in the 80s. The last year are cars can be prepped to is the 1989 SCCA GCR. Before I rush out an get an RX7, I need to...

My vintage racing club has finally updated it's final year of eligibilty from 1972 to 1989. I am pondering selling my B-Sedan Datsun 610 and going to to an RX7. Why? For one, I had a couple of RX2s back in the 70s, and always wanted a RX7 when they came out. Second, cars are grouped by...

A while back I had a post concerning my Fiesta ITC/open track car that wouldn't rev over 3000 rpm. I followed through with the myriad of excellent suggestions, but with little luck. Then I finally drained ALL the gas using my electric fuel pump and replaced it with fresh gas- PRESTO! Revs...

Finally got my $500 eBay 78 ITC Fiesta on the track at Gingerman last weekend. Not on the track since 98. Handled and braked well but ran poorly. Starts and idles well, revs to 5000 well with no load, but stumbles/cuts out when revved under driving conditions. Ran ok at around 3000-3500 but not...

I am fixing up a 78 Fiesta ITC car for an open track car and poss IT use down the road. Some basic questions: 1. Suggested conservative redline for the 1600 Kent motor? 2. Recs for brake pads and suppliers? 3. Dealers for Fiesta parts? 4. Any other websites Fiesta related? I also have a...