Today I installed the new fuel cell into my Crossle and got the fuel and vent lines hooked back up. Also put the dash back together without the AIM the PO was using, got the seat and fire system back in, and started on the new harness installation. I had forgotten how many things I'd taken apart to do the rollcage upgrade... … [Read more...] about TEST FIT
VARA OKTOBERFEST – TABS 2.5 FINALE
Boy, what a scorcher! This weekend was the annual VARA Oktoberfest race weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway, featuring the Trans Am/B Sedan season finale. Temps were in the triple digits, I saw 104 at race time on Sunday, but the Race Wagon kept its cool while I drove the wheels (and tires) off it. We qualified on the pole, and finished in second place for the race (and for the … [Read more...] about VARA OKTOBERFEST – TABS 2.5 FINALE
FORMULA FORD ‘INTRUSION BARS’
'Intrusion bars' are the additional parts of the roll cage added to a formula car chassis to help protect the driver during a crash. The idea is to have extra protection against foreign objects intruding into the cockpit. Vintage Formula Fords did not come with them, and are still not required in vintage or historic racing. They are the upper horizontal bars between the main … [Read more...] about FORMULA FORD ‘INTRUSION BARS’
CROSSLE TALL MAIN HOOP
We have removed the original main roll hoop and fabbed in a taller one, sounds easier than it was. The SCCA formula-car roll cage specs require the helmet to be 2" below the main hoop horizontal plane AND below the main hoop - to - forward hoop imaginary line (called the "broomstick test"). This is not required for Vintage Formula Ford racing, but I like the idea for safety … [Read more...] about CROSSLE TALL MAIN HOOP
GETTIN’ READY!
I'm working on the prep for the September VARA Octoberfest race, and looking at some fun photos like these reminds me why it's worth the hard work ;-) pics by CaliPhotography … [Read more...] about GETTIN’ READY!
CHANGING DIRECTIONS
RacingOnTheCheap is going to explore another form of "budget racing". My BS/GTL Datsun 510 race wagon has been pre-sold to a fellow Datsun enthusiast, the deal will be completed after the September VARA Octoberfest race at Buttonwillow Raceway. In the meantime I have purchased a Crossle 40f Formula Ford to race in the Club Ford (CF) class. Vintage Formula Ford is a great … [Read more...] about CHANGING DIRECTIONS