Stan,
Thanks for hanging in there !
Gil
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From: "Stan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: [F500] F5 must read - I'll try from work tommorrow - sorry
Here is what Ted was trying to post. Stan
To all F-500 racers,
Below is part of a discussion regarding class consolidation found on the
Apexspeed website. It's a wake-up call for F-500 as well as others. It
proposes consolidation of current formula classes into five new
categories. The new classes would be made up of existing formula cars and
possible future cars such as F-600 and all integrated into the proposed
new class structure. As F-500 participants we must do everything in our
power to encourage high numbers of cars now and in the future. Even then
we will most likely find ourselves integrated into some form of class
consolidation.
In order to fully appreciate the hard work that Stan Clayton has put into
the proposal you must read the below comments in their context of the full
discussion found on the Apexspeed forum. You will have to register but we
must be aware of these proposals in the beginning and have constructive
input from the start. I encourage everyone to discuss this NOW. If we
don't we'll have no right to bitch about it later. Ted.
http://www.apexspeed.com/forums//showthread.php?t=21444&page=2
Stan Clayton's comments below:
Jay (Novak), I agree with you that long-term we need to have class
consolidation in the formula ranks. Last August I wrote the following plan
for consolidation which was briefed to the BoD. They chose not to
implement the plan at that time, but I am sure we are all aware of the
line from the "FE" press release where the BoD urged future consolidation
of classes.
Here's what the proposed new structure looks like.
-- Formula A, based on the present Formula Atlantic class.
--- Common features include advanced performance and safety technologies
such as composite tubs, large wings, full tunnels and wide, sticky tires
to maximize performance.
--- The performance envelope is potentially the highest in SCCA, with a
target horsepower of 250-275 hp from a wide variety of engine options,
including GT-3 and large displacement motorcycle engines, in addition to
traditional high-revving, small-displacement auto-based Atlantic engines.
-- Formula B, based on the consolidation of Formula Mazda with some of the
lower-spec current Atlantic cars, such as F-SCCA, F-3, Fran-Am, and
FA-Zetec, as well as the proposed F-1000 class.
--- Tube frame or composite chassis, smaller wings and tires than in FA,
and flat bottoms with restricted diffusers in place of full tunnels.
--- Somewhat lower performance potential than FA, with 170-180 hp from a
wide variety of restricted rotary and piston engine options. Emphasis
would be on lower engine cost via restricted engine development and long
engine service life.
-- Formula C, based on current Formula Continental cars.
--- Features based on current FC rule set, with emphasis on maintaining
the lowest practical cost for a winged formula car. Consideration could be
given to imposing competition adjustments for performance enhancing
features which raise the cost of competition.
--- Performance potential based on current Pinto-powered FC cars with
140-145 hp. Engine options would modified as needed to keep pace with
Pro-FF2000 developments, such as has been done with the FC-Zetec. As with
the Zetec, the idea would be to attract new cars through the continuation
of the trickle-down of ex-Pro cars to club racing. It also retains the
value of Pinto-powered cars for vintage racing by not forcing them to lose
their value through mandated engine updates.
-- Formula D, based on consolidation of the present Formula Ford and
Formula 500 classes, with options for alternate-spec new cars to assure
the continued viability of the class in future.
--- Feature set emphasizing lowest practical cost with tube frame chassis,
no wings, and severely restricted aero treatment. Consideration could be
given to requiring a long lived spec tire.
--- Performance envelope defined by relatively low power to weight ratio
and lower grip tires. Current FF Kent engine would define performance
potential for the foreseeable future.
--- New cars and engines conforming to the feature set and performance
potential would be welcome. Anticipated additions include new or older
cars converted to restricted modern multi-valve EFI engines for lower
engine acquisition cost, longer engine service life, greater fuel economy
and lower maintenance. The Formula Ford Ad Hoc Committee recently advanced
a proposal to add 2 modern 4-valve EFI engine options to FF, along with a
small displacement motorcycle engine option. These additions would be
identified as sub-classes within "FD", much as the VW and m/c options were
in FC through the 2005 season. This would help retain the value of
traditional FF cars with their Kent engines for vintage use, while
encouraging the introduction of cost-saving technologies to the class.
-- Formula Vee would remain in its present configuration. Even though the
cars are based on the long out of production era of air cooled VW engines,
the class still enjoys strong participation and competitors have readily
adopted aftermarket sources for hard to obtain or out of production OEM
parts.
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Stan
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