Project GTS - Future NASA Race Car for John Smith Racing

We got a new (well, 20 year old) project car, a 1996 Mustang GT with the 248A (GTS) option. The plan is to use this car to race competitively in the Camaro-Mustang Challenge Class in the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Southern California Region. This class is designed to be one of the more inexpensive and beginner classes. We are going to document everything we do with the car and how much it actually costs to go racing.

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About the car:

The Bad:

Minor oil leak, Minor coolant leak, Accessory drive is making excessive noise, Broken Odometer, Paint is oxidized, Clear coat missing on front and rear bumper, Not registered since 2014

The Good:

GT with 248A Option (GTS Package), 1 Owner (Car Fax verified), No accidents (Car Fax verified), 100% Stock (I mean EVERYTHING: From the Intake Silencer to the “Dog Bone” on the Differential), Very clean inside, Only cost $2100

The 248A Option:

Manual Transmission, Manual Windows, Manual Locks, Manual Cloth Seats, No CD Player (anyone have any cassette tapes anymore?), No Illuminated Sun Visors, No Rear Window Defrost, No Cruise Control, Non-Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, No ABS, No Rear Spoiler, No Fog Lights, and 15 Inch Rims

Less Weight = Faster!!