Jack, well done!!!
CR
Joe Palmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Jack,
I don't suppose you already have the car built, do ya? I'd love to test it
at TMS.
Shiny Side Up,
Joe Palmer
TX Novakar #56
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Walbran"
To:
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 9:12 PM
Subject: [F500] RE: F500 "Next Generation" Engine and "Proof of Concept"
Request
> The following is the letter I sent to the BOD and the CRB today. If you
> agree with it, please tell the CRB by email ASAP. If I've missed the mark,
> at least tell me, so that I can keep working on it.
>
> Jay, I can't get this to "load" on eformulacar. I'll be appreciative if
> you'll send it there.
>
>
> To: Board of Directors and Club Racing Board
>
> Subject: 1. F500 "Next Generation" Engine/Spec Changes
> 2. Request to Run "Proof of Concept"
>
> Gentlemen:
>
> This letter responds to the CRB's April 2007 Fastrack invitation
> for
> input on the "next generation" F500 engine.
>
> F500 "Next Generation Engine/Spec Changes
> I believe the F500 class and the SCCA are at a crossroads at which
> we have an opportunity to make an engine choice that will assure survival
> of
> a stable, economical ($20,000 range), entry level, National formula class,
> based on the current F500 specification and in which currently competitive
> cars remain competitive.
>
> The critical choice would change our engine specification to allow
> the use of production (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki or Yamaha), four cycle,
> watercooled, 600cc motorcycle engines, with integral transmissions, as
> stock
> (excepting clutches and necessary oil pan modifications). This choice
> would
> assure a virtually limitless supply of economical, EPA compliant engines.
> It also would appeal immediately to the shifter kart and SAE engineering
> cadres we have been trying to reach, as well as respond to the
> traditionalists seeking four cycle sound and shifting "fury".
>
> The essential condition to this choice is that it be made with a
> commitment to preserving the competitiveness of the current Rotax powered
> cars. Presently, I suggest that the most practical way to baseline and
> assure preservation of this competitiveness is with a single, common round
> air flow restrictor determined by testing as requested below and applied,
> if
> necessary, to all engines produced after a date (for example, 2002 and up
> FI
> engines).
>
> The only other change to the F500 specification that I would permit
> would be an optional, spec, coil-over shock. These shocks would cost no
> more than the current suspension system.
>
> Request to Run "Proof of Concept" Car
> Because of the significantly different performance characteristics
> of the alternative two cycle 500cc/CVT and heavier four cycle
> 600cc/shifter
> packages, I believe competitiveness cannot be established on a dynamometer
> and will have to be baselined on track performance.
>
> Accordingly, I request permission to modify a 2000 Maverick by
> installing a 600cc motorcycle engine as described above, and to enter and
> run that car, on a non-points basis, with the F500 class, in Regional and
> National events, during the remainder of the 2007 season. My plan is to
> make this car available to competitive drivers for such testing.
>
> Please let me know if you wish any further information concerning
> my
> request. To guide the pace of car modification, I would appreciate any
> preliminary feedback you can share with me.
>
> Very truly yours,
>
>
>
>
> Jack Walbran
> F500 #67
> Member No. 118865
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 314-259-2959
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 314-962-9989
>
> John W. "Jack" Walbran
> Of Counsel
> Bryan Cave, LLP
> 211 N. Broadway, Suite 3600
> St. Louis, MO 63102
> Direct: 314-259-2959
> Fax: 314-552-8959
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