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The Wolf V8 recently made its European racing debut at Spa. The pole position time was 2:08.238. In May 2013 the World Endurance Challenge qualifying lap time for the top LMP2 car was a 2:07.697. The fastest SR8 lap time seen from web searches is 2:16.
http://www.fiawec.com/races/6-hours-...nd-chrono.html
http://wolfracingcars.com/notizie/in...of-LMP2-in-Spa
http://www.radicalsportscars.com/uk/...al-sr8-rx.aspx
congratulations, can't beat that at twice the price.
You hit the nail on the head. Plus the running costs are a fraction of an LMP2 car.
I have to admit LMP2 cars are pretty cool.
Well, the WOLF GB 08S with a Mugen 3.0 liter V8 made its racing debut in the USA this past weekend at the 2 hour/6 Hour ICSCC race at Portland International. The car was brought into the USA by Miles Jackson (one really really good vintage driver who owns a Frisbee and George Fullmer's UOP Shadow plus a lot of formula cars including an F5000).
He bought the WOLF just because he really enjoys racing and wanted to run outside the vintage crowd.
He ran the Endro last weekend as part of a tune up process to get ready for the 25 Hours of Thunderhill next year. And he's already got two co-drivers that ran last weekend. Co-drivers are Al Unser Jr. and Al Unser III.
I have no clue how the race finished but I've seen some videos from the race. Looked like the WOLF was lapping the field about every 1.5 laps. The WOLF is capable of over 170 MPH
Here's a few vids. The white ESR sports racer shows the WOLF blasting by him just about every lap early on then he picks up the pace a little.
http://www.icscc.com/forums/showthre...-Enduro-at-PIR
Here is the in car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sy1FZcjABg
Its super fast. Love his in car videos but he needs to do something with the mic. I wish I could hear the sound of that engine.
PS BTW. What makes the video get wonky when he gets up to speed? Mount? Video anamoly?
Excellent ! Thx for posting. All Video goes wonky at warp speed ;)
Here is a video with better audio. For some reason the Wolf can't decimate the Radicals during this race, except for running into the white one at 3:30...... yikes thats one pissed off driver in the wolf.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhrh-aJCMo8
ps, might have to copy and paste the link....
That Wolf was using the 2 liter Honda at 255 HP versus the Radical V8 SR8s.
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Originally Posted by JRMarchand
Very interesting "off"? starting at 4:55
I take your word that it is a 2.0 liter, but is it a V6? or is it a supercharged 2.0? cause it does not sound/behave like any inline N/A 4 cylinder ( what i meant to say is that , it is one bad ass 4 banger) :)
I think the first driver comes of the high speed sweeper in the wrong gear and the Radical drafted him.... at 1:31 the car is flat at mid turn but in the wrong gear, that is what i think.
The Wolf looks like an amazing V de V racecar.
Its the standard CN Speed Euroseries 2 liter Honda. Even the article states 255 HP.
http://translate.google.com/translat...40%26bih%3D698
http://de-val.com/2013/06/27/the-twi...nge-at-zolder/
The car raced at Portland International is the WOLF GB 08S which is powered by the Mugen V8 engine. Which is the car in the video posted by Ken T. here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sy1FZcjABg
and that IS Portland not Zolder. The Zolder car does sound like a 2.0 Liter.
The first stint you see in the Portland video is Miles Jackson starting the event. There are two other sports racers in the event including one Radical that he BLOWS by on the front straight.
Portland isn't a bumpy track so I'm not sure on the camera shake. Maybe just massive wind buffet and a poor mount.
It also looks like Miles is restructuring his ENTIRE racing organization. Lots of SWEET vintage cars for sale in his brand new formatted web site:
http://jfcracing.com/category_portfolio/for-sale
IF you go to the home page the starter header has a picture of him and the Unser's with a comment about taking on the 25 hours of Thunderhill.
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Originally Posted by rickb99
The car looks fast as hell, and it would be even faster if he hit an apex every once in a while.
It does look incredibly fast. It looks almost like the video is sped up. But when you watch other cars videos and see it flying by it is obvious the car is really quick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Livengood
The Wolf GB08S at Portland is powered by a 2.7 liter RPE V8. Yes that is right, twin Suzuki Busa heads on a common crankshaft. The weight is 100lbs lighter than the Honda K20 model (GB08) We have one of those also. The 2.0 liter was .5 second off of the CSR track record (held by Miles in his Stohr)when we were at The Ridge testing. The Wolf GB08S in testing at Portland was lapping at 1:02's, we backed it down for the race and was shooting for 1:05's. Two full days of testing and no problem with sound, according to Mark (track manager). After lapping the field on lap 7 we mysteriously get black flagged for sound. That happened 5 total times for sound. We were in the pits a total of 9 times during the race. Almost an hour of total time during a 6 hour race. With 30 minutes to go we were passing to go back on the lead lap when the left rear drive pins sheared. Better at Portland than Thunderhill. Bigger and better hubs are being made for this beast. Camera was shaky because it is attached to the roll bar covers, not on the bar. Oh ya, closer to 180+ mph on the front straight.
Yes we have vintage cars for sale. Need to make room for new cars.
Follow us at Thunderhill; Miles Jackson, Al Unser Jr., Al Unser III and Ivan Bellarosa (Wolf factory driver)
Brian - JFC Racing
FINALLY some solid info. Thanks Brian. And being a local who has followed Jackson/Dean racing for a long time I look forward to following you WOLF adventures.
The S version is designated as having the Mugen V8 but the RPE V8 is even more interesting. I was aware of the twin Busa head V8 but I've never seen where it was being used. Sounds like a really good design with relatively easy repairs if needed.
BTW: the old web site was terrific but the new one is even better. What? You have Bill Gates on your web team?? :)
GB08S is 12 secs a lap faster than the SR8 with factory Radical pilot at Spa.
http://www.speedeuroseries.com/wp-co...rid_Race-1.pdf
Fastest LMP2 car at Spa was 2:07.697. GB08S was .5 sec off.
We (JFC Racing) tested at Thunderhill this last week in preparation for the 25 Hour race. We enjoyed the presents of the Wolf Factory team from Italy. It was a pleasure to work with everyone and most of all we are having fun and learned a lot from our testing.
Ivan showed us all how to get around Thunderhill at a blistering pace. Putting down a 1:32.3, and he said that the car is capable of going into the 30 & 31's. We won't be on that pace during the race, but it is nice to know that there is a little left in the tank if it is needed.
It is now time for preparation and implementing everything we learned during testing. The RPE engine has been running wonderful and the chassis is balanced for excellent tire wear.
Many thanks to Jackson Dean Construction, who keeps the program moving. We couldn't do it without their support. We are still open to other sponsorship, as we move forward. It is all coming together for us here at JFC Racing, even though we are unknown, we are going to give it our best effort. A great group of racers, all working together and having fun. That's what it's all about.
Follow JFC Racing on Facebook. That is where we are posting pictures and updates for the 25 Hours of Thunderhill. JFC Racing and Wolf Racing Cars; Miles Jackson, Al Unser Jr., Al Unser III and Ivan Bellarosa.
LOL, Miles is more then capable of finding an apex. His 'regular car' is Al Unser's old Frissbee GR2 or a Chevron BT24 F5000 car or on occasion the Shadow DN11 Formula One car.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Livengood
Yes he's good and fast but why would you try curb clipping in the first laps of a 6 hour endure with a brand new car that's has a terminal velocity over 30 MPH faster then the competition?
Sounds like sensible driving to me. When Miles started racing (in the Chevron F5000) he would go at a good pace down the straights then tip-toe the corners until he figured it out. Just about the most level headed driver I've ever watched. VERY rarely beyond his limitations (as Clint Eastwood would say).
Between him, his brother and their other driving partners, they can all drive this wheel well:
http://www.jdcracing.com/TheCARS/tabid/54/Default.aspx
http://wolfracingcars.com/notizie/in...s-track-record
It is only a 2.7 liter, but still runs the same as the factory 3.0 liter. The 3.0 liter is the factory choice for the GB08S.
Note, Ivan thought that if we weren't having noise with the TPS, he could of been into the 31's, possibly a high 30. But we are looking for longevity and getting through 25 hours and we believe we can run a very good steady pace.
Four solid drivers and a crew that works well together, it is a great combination.
Brian
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Originally Posted by rickb99
You're right, he found the apex almost five times during the ten minutes I watched. There's sensible driving and there's 3 feet off an apex. If he hit an apex he could go faster and stress the car less.
His 'regular car' is of little consequence.
You guys dating? Why feel the need to defend him?
Well, the Northwest has some fantastic drivers and far better racing then most of the country knows about or appreciates.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Livengood
So yes, I am probably 'defensive' about our drivers, cars and tracks (up to 6 now all within a 5 hour drive and another one on the drawing board.)
Oregon Raceway Park:
http://oregonraceway.com/
Portland International:
http://portlandraceway.com/
The Ridge:
http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/
Pacific Raceway:
http://www.pacificraceways.com/Index.aspx
Spokane Raceway:
http://www.spokanecountyraceway.com/home.html
Mission Raceway Park:
http://www.sccbc.net/fan-info/track-map/
Bremerton Raceway Park:
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/...oval-in-place/
So, when you have time, move on out here and enjoy some serious road racing country!! :) Great sport!
rickb99... once again, you don't know what you don't know.
You are correct about that.Quote:
Originally Posted by a. pettipas
That meant *YOU*
Guess they are spending it all on car maintenance. Still could hit the apexs...lol:D
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Originally Posted by rickb99
With a car that fast, who needs an apex ;) Obviously driving for sh!&s & giggles, Not recording video for a driver's school.
The New website address is http://jfcracing.com/