In a message dated 8/8/2006 7:19:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: <<<But I do have a problem with completely re-designing my car to make room for a 3rd pedal.>>> Who needs a pedal? Just put the clutch and shift paddles on the back of the wheel, like the SRs that use bike engines....
OK, seriously - here is a quick summary of some of the real and/or perceived PR issues we have with the class: 2-Stroke (noisy, smelly) Carbs (tuning, jetting, etc) CVT Solid rear axle Rubber puck suspension Arcane chassis tuning Low-cost (so F500 must be for the unwashed masses ;-) No wings Overgrown go-kart Unreliable Stiff-riding Low turnout in regional races and overall in certain areas No respect from other open-wheel classes Here are a few of our actual advantages: Best speed/cost ratio in SCCA Multiple active chassis builders who support the class Easy tuning - both chassis and engine (at least as compared to other F-cars) Currently available NEW engines Great camaraderie among the drivers....well, most of 'em ;-) Low maintenance cost Low parts cost Long engine rebuild interval Great parts availability, with tuning options supported by the sled market Light weight - easy to tow, doesn't require a large trailer and tow vehicle So.....how do we leverage the real advantages, get them understood, and get the word out both to current and prospective members/drivers? ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
