Vintage Racing a 3.8S Saloon in The US

[Motorvated]

Since I have a '65 3.8S in my driveway that needs considerable restoration work, and I am afraid that once I embark on a restoration I will soon be upside down with costs, especially for quality paint and interior kit. So I am looking into modifying it to race with Vintage clubs here in the US. I'm not sure if it's an eligible car, since most Vintage clubs reference the SCCA eligibility rules of old, and those rules seem to place the car in the "A Sedan" class, which specifically prohibits cars with independent rear suspension. I don't know how things work across the pond. So anyone, anywhere know if the 3.8S Saloon has ever been competitively raced with any organization at any time, especially anywhere in the US? I will be asking the Eligibility Committee of my local Vintage club in a couple of weeks, but thought I'd start with our knowledgeable register members first. I think it would be a very engaging car on the track, and it would handle better than the clearly eligible solid rear axle Mark II. All comments and suggestions welcome. Mike S.

[Jose]

there is a member of this forum who used to race MK-2 and now he has a S type.

He has a website called "Old Irish Racing". You can find his introduction here in the "Your S type" section.

I'm sure he can give you tips.

[NigelW]

Hi Mike, S Types have been raced in the UK in the various Jaguar clubs over the years. I don't have any knowledge of the US regulations but have a look at the JEC racing web site to give you an idea of the UK racing scene.
https://jec.org.uk/racing

Unfortunately I have lost contact with friends who used to race our cars who could help with advice on racing modifications but a bit of research should turn up UK firms who may be able to help you

[NigelW]

This car was prepared by a couple of friends (Ray & Dick) some years ago for racing, I have a video somewhere of the TV programme. The last photo above is Dick stuffing Ray's car into the armco at a rather wet Silverstone.

http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1965-jaguar-s-type-