We've just been given an L reg golf VR6 (2.8) which needs a new head gasket and we were wondering if it would make a good track car?

We've currently got a stripped L reg Clio 1.8 16v which seems to hold its own fairly well at snetterton and bedford (well, on the bends at least!) and didn't know if the golf would be too heavy.

Anyone got and thoughts/past experience of these?