So I got to struggle through 2017 w my 2009 Corvette DP. She's a beautiful dinosaur now. 400# to heavy w obsolete aero but she's still got power. I'm wondering how I can get more power or lose a few 100#.
The few hundred pounds? Easy. Pull the powertrain. (This, of course, puts a slight dent in the power situation. )
Will the now obsolete 2016 Vette DPs be eligible to race anywhere? I assume a few of em are gonna be on the market.
Yes, they race at my club FARA. I think SCCA still has place for them & vintage HSR, SVRA. Probably some other clubs like FARA too.
what will the rules allow you to do? DPs were tube frame alloy, which puts them at a natural disadvantage to carbon tub prototypes. monster V8s add to the problem (but sure are fun ). in FARA you have a lot of LMP3 cars you're up against. I'd focus more on aero grip than weight reduction.