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Larry Woodfin · Post by **Larry Woodfin** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:14 pm

Racers,

let me have your ideas about a lightweight racecar for an extra large driver.

I am 5 ft 11 inches and weight 290 pounds. It simply has to be an easy in - easy out because I have "FOS" disease. [Fat, Old, Stiff] [Grin]

Some things I have considered are the short land shark rails or some type of long wheelbase altered/roadster.

What are some of you two XX drivers racing?

Thanks
Larry Woodfin

Post by **jmarkaudio** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:01 pm

Larry, while I'm not XX, my favorite is the dragster, one of our racers here has a Landshark and likes it. Most of the newer cars have more room in them. The longer chassis on dragsters are usually more stable and consistent than roadsters/altereds. And if something breaks, it's behind you. I'm told the Landshark is great to judge the finish line too.

Larry Woodfin · Post by **Larry Woodfin** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:49 pm

Mark,

Thanks for the note. I have just talked with Jeff Strunk [Land Shark builder] Jeff was very calm, polite and I enjoyed the visit. He comes across as very racer friendly.

During the visit he pointed out several advantages of the 185" wheel base rail. [all sounded good and made sense]

At this time, I am strongly considering going with a Land Shark.

Larry Woodfin

brett w · Post by **brett w** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:13 pm

Are you stuck on Drag racing? How about an Ex Winston Cup car? A sports racer can be built for plenty of space and they are a blast to race. Maybe an Ex Can AM car.