3. Weight Removal.

Yes, it is possible to get down to 2050 lbs legally, but it is very difficult and expensive.

Remove all chrome trim.
Remove hood lock - hold hood down with hood pins and tape across front.
Remove bracing from entire underside of hood and rear deck.
Remove head light and parking lights.
Strip out dash and all wiring.
Rewire car with minimum wiring and replace dash with aluminum. (NOTE: This only refers to the instrument cluster, not the steel dash that's welded into the car.)
Gut interior including roof. Replace only the door panels. Cover air vent holes with aluminum.
Remove exterior cover from steering column and install Heims joint to hold column to dash.
Remove window glass from doors and sides and all mechanisms.
Remove bumpers, horn, hood hinges, latches, and extra lights.
Remove sheet metal cover on tunnel under car. Scrape off undercoating.
Remove extra tail lights.
Use figerglass racing seat.
Replace stock battery with a 13 lb racing battery.
Trim excess weight off of crossmember on front of transaxle.
Use magnesium wheels.
If desperate, gut alternator and remove windshield wipers and motor.