Question for Friz

[Kansas Kid]

Well Friz, since you have more racing experience then most on this forum, I have a question for ya.  I am wanting to get myself a car to run at the local dirt tracks around my area, and think I found a good division to start in.  I was wondering if you could check out the rules for this division and give me some feedback on if you think this would be a good place to start.

http://www.imca.com/classes/hobbystock/hobbyrules.html

I do have a possible car lined up (81 monte carlo) that is sitting in my uncle's barn, that I can get for free.  This is what almost all the guys at the local track run.  The car has a 305 which wouldn't work for this class, but the transmission, rear end and everything else is still intact.  Would it be better for me to build a car myself or buy one turn-key?  I might be unsure on some issues, but my dad and uncle ran cars when they were younger so I would have plenty of help.

Oh and one last thing, what is the best way to get my ole man to approve this?  I'm tired of him saying NO!   Thanks in advance.

[Guest Friz]

Check your email. It's a long response.