Beginner Asphalt Circle Track - Duster??

Can an A body compete in beginner circle track? We have an oval asphalt track nearby. An aquaintance is racing in the beginner class with a Civic. He does well and says the front wheel drive is an adavantage. Another poplular car is the small Mustang so I guess they can do OK with RWD.

I have an adult daughter struggling in life, needs to get away from negative influences and is interested in racing. This might be a way for me to have more time with her.

She likes Dusters. I have a couple of them that could be fixed up. For power plants I have two good running slants, a 170 and a 225 with 904s. I also have a 318 and 340 that would need a rebuild.

Is it even worth considering, or am I better off just finding a Civic. I have not researched yet, just thinking there are likely members here with experience that could shed some light.