[j0n]

I'm tossing around the idea of buying a car this winter(when prices are in the buyer's favor) with the intentions on it being a bracket car that will be driven to the track. I've been thinking about either a 3rd or 4th gen f-body with an automatic trans, or possibly a foxbody mustang, again with an auto. I'll probably be looking to spend between 3-5k for the car and a pair of tires.I don't want to do a purpose-built race car, but rather something i can race as is and then as time goes on add parts here and there. I want something consistent that will handle a decent amount of abuse, and again, will be driven to the dragstrip.

Any thoughts on using the ideas mentioned? Any other ideas on a different car to think about?