I am looking to get into street racing?

Hello I am getting into street racing and before anything to thoes that frown upon street racing, dont tell me its illegal dangerous etc.... Okay, so I am just getting started into cars and am about to be 18 I am looking for a nice car to race show off etc, I am thinking a skyline-r32 or a plymouth baricuda. Also if anyone is willing to teach or send me to some websites that will teach me about cars please email me. If u have any suggestions for a car I should ger please tell.me.. Thankyou