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So how do you test a belt for deterioration? Cars been kept in-doors, but it is 10 years old.

Also, have you seen anything that lets you add a 5th and 6th belt to the usual 4 point rig? I assume you have to get a whole new buckle set-up to go to 5 or 6 point, and at that point it's probably best to just get a whole new rig?

As for Grumpy's message - I sense that somewhere along the path, it forks and you have to choose one or the other as you say - race, or street. At this point I'm just trying to get on the path and get a look down each fork to see where I want to go. Right now, I'm just looking for a chance to get my car someplace where I can really wring it out and see what it will do, while learning how to drive the beast in a "safe" environment with help from experienced and qualified instructors. I guess that's why I'm looking for the temporary solution for now. If the race bug bites hard, then I'll have to re-consider my options. If it doesn't, or life doesn't allow the time to do regular racing, then I'll just want to be able to get out for some Solo events, and lap days. So, I'm just trying to get to step 1 - the HPDE 1 course at Road Atlanta in August!

That said, what's involved in getting to use someone elses purpose built car for the HPDE type courses? If I can't get mine set-up, then I'd still like to take the course.
Thanks!
Scott