Which Class to Start in?

[KDCRMMS]

That's right I forgot I had also considered a Trophy Lite. Just in the preliminary stages for sure.
Greg this is my first go at the forum not sure how to PM.
I am here at the Airport waiting to get on the plane. We need to talk.

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[Ol' Curmudgeon]

Rent BEFORE you buy!

[Mike @ pit b]

The question is: How much money do you have?

Then take that amount and add a few zeroes to it. The easy part is buying it. The expensive part is keeping it running and racing and taking care of your crew.

[LukeMcMillin]

If your interested in buggies, 1/2 1600 is a good starter class, do you want to race single or two seat? Ive got them both... for sale... for you!

[KDCRMMS]

Thanks I was thinking 2 seater

[wayne_demonja]

Before you decide take a trip to Colorado Springs/Peyton CO. and I can talk to you about many classes, we prep class 1s, class 10s, Jeepspeeds, class 3s , class 8s and we are now building a new class 7200/6 along with our class 5 and class 7100 Championship Winning car and truck. We also just ran and Won the Henderson BITD race with the class 10 of Cory Keysar's Jimco. I'm just a call from you hope to talk to you.

[Steve_Sourapas]

I would start in a Class 12 as it's the best car for the money in regards to speed,quality of ride,prep cost,and reliability. It's also a very forgiving car and can take a beating from a new driver. That's what I'm going to build my boys at the end of next year. You are from Golden Colorado so I hope you can smell the hops from your house.

[KDCRMMS]

I know there are going to be several Zeros attached to the sport. Especially when I move up to the TT's. Just from what i have seen in the one event I was in.
I was thinking that I would want as much suspension as possible. That course at the RATR seemsed to be pretty rough and although I have spent a lot of time in the desert Riding my KTM's it is a lot different. Was that course typical? I do like the looks of the trucks.
I am definately going to continue to rent as I do my research. I am planning on doing the Mint 400. I certainly don't want to be a rolling chicane. Those VORE Trucks seemed pretty easy to drive fast.

[Swift_Motorsports]

TROPHYLITE all the way!!! Especially since it seems like your ultimate goal is trophy trucks, might as well learn the handling characteristics of a truck and hone your skills to that. Plus, buggy guys are just plain DORKS In all seriousness, 1/2-1600 is another great option, some of the fastest unlimited drivers out there started in this class

[Zambo]

I'd go straight into trophy trucks if you can afford it. Jim Bult did it and he's had nothing but mad success.