The original F440's that were legalized for Regional competition in 1979 did not have a moveable suspension. The rule permitting the 1 inch thick, 2 inch in diameter rubber suspension isolators was not effective until the 1984 season when F440 gained National Status. The early F440's were brutally rough riders and subject to much frame brakeage.
Chuck McAbee SEDIV #16 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jan Schmidt Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 10:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [F500] Old Red Devil? I met a fellow today at a local autocross that said he owns what is thought to be a 1975 or 76 Red Devil. He said it had a Kohler engine in it when he got it a couple years back and he has since replaced that engine with something newer. He talked to Don Handley and Don admitted that it was likely a Red Devil and about a 75 or 76. The weird thing is, the owner says it has no suspension and is rigid frame. I told him that it was likely a Formula Indy and not a F440. Anyone have opinions on this suspension deal/ Formula Indy? I was under the impression that all F440/F500's had moving suspension with the rubber pucks. Am I on track here or all wet? I do know that when the Evil Kneval family owned the Red Devil operation, they were strickly making Formula Indy cars, not F440/s. Bill Schmidt 88 RD Kawi (with moving suspension) ----------------------------------------- This email transmission and any accompanying attachments may contain CSX privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the intended addressee. Any dissemination, distribution, copying or action taken in reliance on the contents of this email by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please immediately delete it and notify sender at the above CSX email address. Sender and CSX accept no liability for any damage caused directly or indirectly by receipt of this email. ________________________________ 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! ***
