Action Pics of Race Car: non subie content

Draken · 10-26-2008, 12:47 PM

The wifey got me a photo CD for my birfday, so here are a few of the action shots from the last race event.

When: September 26th event, NCRC/ACR Race Club.
Where: Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA
What: Stickboy piloting his 1964 Autodynamics Formula Vee

The car is Monoposto vintage prepped, except I throw on some modern Hoosier slicks to run with the race club. Clinched the local club's 2008 TT and Race championship in GT4 class. The little guy is a blast to drive, even with only 55-60hp from its 1200cc, 50yo engine. Quite a bit different than running the STi I had before, that's for sure. Over the course of the season I managed to drop roughly 10 seconds off lap times, mostly from better driving and setup changes. I'm now down in the 2:14 range at T-Hill, which would be midpack at SCCA Regional FV events, which much more modern machinery. I'm in he 2:19 range with the Dunlop vintage tires (taller diameter, not as sticky.)

Anyways, enjoy the flying cigar known as Ralphvee.

Chris H.

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BlkWRXWag · 10-26-2008, 01:30 PM

Don't you ever get scared that one of the other big, mean cars is going to run right over you? Even the Miata looks like a tank next to you!

Homemade WRX · 10-26-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkWRXWag

Even the Miata looks like a tank next to you!

I was thinking the same thing

sweet thing is you can probably just toss that in the bed of truck and show up at the track

scby rex · 10-26-2008, 02:56 PM

your lucky you dont have to wear a hans deviece or neck pad, looks fun!

Draken · 10-26-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by scby rex

your lucky you dont have to wear a hans deviece or neck pad, looks fun!

I wouldn't call it lucky. I'll be getting one for next season.

Chris H.

Draken · 10-26-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkWRXWag

Don't you ever get scared that one of the other big, mean cars is going to run right over you? Even the Miata looks like a tank next to you!

Yeah, everything else is much bigger, but we have a good group of guys and gals running in this club. 20-30 cars for races, good drivers meetings, and contact gets you a vacation. So basically, vintage rules, modern cars, lots of fun.

Chris H.

Counterfit · 10-26-2008, 11:59 PM

Jesus, my schwinn has tires almost as wide as that!

misterwaterfallin · 10-27-2008, 12:46 AM

thats awesome. Always love to see more people racing

RoundtheBend · 10-28-2008, 06:18 PM

It sounds like you have a very well-organized club there.

The car looks like an absolute blast to drive!

Thanks for the photos.

warp speed · 10-29-2008, 01:53 AM

The suspension and drive train are cheap to fix. Probably an economic race car. Good old Bug parts.

mav1c · 10-29-2008, 07:28 AM

Is that a car or a go-kart?

Seriously, must be fun to drive. Nice pics.

zoomfactor · 10-29-2008, 11:01 AM

Great car! Everyone's perspective changes with time. After running the FV for a while, do you ever think about moving to FF or FC?

waktasz · 10-29-2008, 11:15 AM

Wow, I'd never do that on a track with other full size cars. I imagine it's hard to see you in their mirrors.

solo-x · 10-29-2008, 02:35 PM

Wait, did you just say "modern technology" and "formula vee" in the same post? That is THE definition of oxymoron. Holy crap does that suspension design just make me want to vomit in my shoe. Looks like you're having a lot of fun though (I used to autocross a solo vee with double the horsepower and 3x's the tire, and had a ton of fun in that thing). Still.......

Learn to drive a modern car, road racer! :-P

Draken · 10-29-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by solo-x

Wait, did you just say "modern technology" and "formula vee" in the same post? That is THE definition of oxymoron. Holy crap does that suspension design just make me want to vomit in my shoe. Looks like you're having a lot of fun though (I used to autocross a solo vee with double the horsepower and 3x's the tire, and had a ton of fun in that thing). Still.......

Learn to drive a modern car, road racer! :-P

I agree...the suspension looks all kinds of funky. Link pin front beam with eccentric king pin bushings and king pin washers gives about 1 degree negative front camber, but with no camber gain through travel. With the current ride height, I have about 3 degrees negative rear camber static, moving towards -4 mid corner. With that much rear camber, the front looks like it is positive!

I have to admit, having my KTR tuned STi (STU/mild ESP build) on 275 Hoosiers was a bit more "fun" at a fast track like Thunderhill. I actually had to brake and drop 30-40mph into turn 1, and deal with oversteer at 90mph powering out of turns. With the FV, I don't even lift for turn 1, and barely touch 90mph at the fastest point on track!

Chris H.

Draken · 01-27-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solo-x

Wait, did you just say "modern technology" and "formula vee" in the same post? That is THE definition of oxymoron. Holy crap does that suspension design just make me want to vomit in my shoe. Looks like you're having a lot of fun though (I used to autocross a solo vee with double the horsepower and 3x's the tire, and had a ton of fun in that thing). Still.......

Learn to drive a modern car, road racer! :-P

I guess those Acura guys needed to adopt some tried and true Formula Vee style Zero-roll rear suspension to get their lap times down...

http://assets.speedtv.com/images/eas...monday_030.jpg

Suck that modern technology Nate!

ps: I'm not really sure that is the true definition of zero-roll since both rear wheels aren't sharing a common spring rate, but I thought it was funny.

amirul · 01-27-2009, 11:36 PM

that sure do look very fun!!!

10-26-2008, 12:47 PM	#1
Draken NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16 Join Date: Jun 1999 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Chico, CA Vehicle: 1964 Autodynamics Formula Vee	Action Pics of Race Car: non subie content The wifey got me a photo CD for my birfday, so here are a few of the action shots from the last race event. When: September 26th event, NCRC/ACR Race Club. Where: Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA What: Stickboy piloting his 1964 Autodynamics Formula Vee The car is Monoposto vintage prepped, except I throw on some modern Hoosier slicks to run with the race club. Clinched the local club's 2008 TT and Race championship in GT4 class. The little guy is a blast to drive, even with only 55-60hp from its 1200cc, 50yo engine. Quite a bit different than running the STi I had before, that's for sure. Over the course of the season I managed to drop roughly 10 seconds off lap times, mostly from better driving and setup changes. I'm now down in the 2:14 range at T-Hill, which would be midpack at SCCA Regional FV events, which much more modern machinery. I'm in he 2:19 range with the Dunlop vintage tires (taller diameter, not as sticky.) Anyways, enjoy the flying cigar known as Ralphvee. Chris H. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by Draken; 10-26-2008 at 12:59 PM.

10-29-2008, 01:53 AM	#10
warp speed Scooby Newbie Member#: 168841 Join Date: Jan 2008	Volkswagon The suspension and drive train are cheap to fix. Probably an economic race car. Good old Bug parts.

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scby rex Scooby Guru Member#: 104878 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: copperas cove Vehicle: 02 wrxbastardchild aw, 1,000,000 whp 2 aw tq	your lucky you dont have to wear a hans deviece or neck pad, looks fun!

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mav1c Hoodbridge! Moderator Member#: 560 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Woodbridge, VA Vehicle: 2006 STi, '11 A4 Crystal Gray, Silver	Is that a car or a go-kart? Seriously, must be fun to drive. Nice pics.

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waktasz Scooby Guru Member#: 86356 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	Wow, I'd never do that on a track with other full size cars. I imagine it's hard to see you in their mirrors.

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solo-x Scooby Specialist Member#: 37624 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Doesn't drive a scooby....	Wait, did you just say "modern technology" and "formula vee" in the same post? That is THE definition of oxymoron. Holy crap does that suspension design just make me want to vomit in my shoe. Looks like you're having a lot of fun though (I used to autocross a solo vee with double the horsepower and 3x's the tire, and had a ton of fun in that thing). Still....... Learn to drive a modern car, road racer! :-P

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