depends on what kinda racing u do...i have a 2000 accord ex sedan, with an auto, and it's a 2 time autocross champ in the STS class... i've competed twice, won first place both times, and by pretty good margins both times...drag racing no, autocrossing, road racing in an accord, yes...with the right setup the thing handles great, just like the new TSX/Accord...yes it's big, yes it's heavier than smaller cars, but done right, accords can kick some ass. and it's alot more fun to do people dirty in an accord because accords aren't supposed to be fast...but that doesn't mean they cant be