'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
2013 MONTEREY HISTORICS
I know they go by a new name now, but they are still the Historics to me. I spent Thursday pit-crewing for my friend Phil Mendelovitz who was racing his IMSA GTU Nissan 240SX, wow, what a car! This was the Leitzinger multi-Championship car from the early 90's. Also spent some time cruising the pits enjoying all the sites. … [Read more...] about 2013 MONTEREY HISTORICS
JOHN MORTON RETURNS TO THE RUNOFFS
Bonk Brothers Racing and LNA Enterprises are building a 240Z race car for former National Champion John Morton to campaign in the 2013 SCCA Runoffs, to be held September 16 - 22, 2013 at Road America Raceway in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Donations towards the John Morton Project 46 are being requested and accepted at this linked website. … [Read more...] about JOHN MORTON RETURNS TO THE RUNOFFS