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  1. Thread: Race Series

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    Race Series

    We are working with NASA Texas to start a Prototype run group so we can race without GT cars on track. The prerequisite is to get enough cars to justify the track time.

    Typical format is Friday...
  2. Thread: Nasa NP01

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    Will it beat a NASA GT3 car? 1.5 Gs seems low....

    Will it beat a NASA GT3 car?

    1.5 Gs seems low. Has anyone run real slicks?
  3. I would love to see this happen. We tried it here...

    I would love to see this happen. We tried it here in Texas running under NASA sanction. Lasted 4 races and then the participation dropped. NASA couldn't justify 4 hours of track time with 5 cars...
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    I had my Wolf K20 engine refreshed recently....

    I had my Wolf K20 engine refreshed recently. $3600 after 135 hours. Engine builder said I really didn't have to do it. Insides looked new, good compression, etc.

    He upgraded the guts and says my...
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    Frank, "I was under the impression that those...

    Frank,

    "I was under the impression that those 2 liter cars from Europe were expensive to buy, expensive to run, and expensive to maintain. Is that not the case?"

    There are cheaper cars to buy...
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    Car has about 30% race time and 70% open practice...

    Car has about 30% race time and 70% open practice and track day use.
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    As a data point, just did a refresh on the Wolf...

    As a data point, just did a refresh on the Wolf with the K20 at 135 hours. $3600. Engine builder said cylinders still showed factory machining pattern. We put better than Mugen parts in it and...
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    Dumb question: How do I know it will work when...

    Dumb question:

    How do I know it will work when needed? If the gauge shows the right range is that always accurate?

    My bottle is 2 years old.
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    Wolf Starts 2015 With a Victory

    http://wolfracingcars.com/notizie/ing/2015/148/Wolf-gets-the-first-win-of-2015-in-Zandvoort
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    Closes end of May unless my campaign to save the...

    Closes end of May unless my campaign to save the Endangered Speedy Salamader that lives in the stream near Turn 6 delays the project! :)
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    You just need two buddies to own part of an...

    You just need two buddies to own part of an awesome car!
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    Motorsports Southwest has a Wolf GB08 demo in...

    Motorsports Southwest has a Wolf GB08 demo in Texas.

    Much quicker. More aero grip. Car engine. Car gearbox. Car diff. No chains

    The spends a lot of time at TWS and CoTA. Will be at CoTA Nov...
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    thanks. I will try to contact him

    thanks. I will try to contact him
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    Radical SR3 Wets?

    Does anyone have a used set of rains for the SR3 they want to sell?
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    Update USPC Sebring

    USPC Shaping Up For Sebring
    Join Us for the Final Event of 2014!


    More than just a race wee end, the North American Road Racing Association finals are a time for celebrating the drivers,...
  16. United States Prototype Championship - 1st Race Sebring

    NARRA and Motorsports Southwest are pleased to announce the inaugural race of the United States Prototype Championship.
    The first race will take place at the North American Road Racing Association's...
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    I have been using my seat for 1.5 years. No sign...

    I have been using my seat for 1.5 years. No sign of deterioration. Still as comfortable as new. Not brittle or cracking. I suspect the cover protects it from sun and any other contaminants.
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    "You can make the bead seats as thin as you...

    "You can make the bead seats as thin as you want.. There is a suggested minimum thickness for safety, but 1/4" of beads under your arse is still better than 1/4" of foam. My seat probably has 3" of...
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    Seat Kit

    This is the ultimate solution unless you want to pay someone $1800 to do it.

    http://motorsports-sw.com/site/custom-seat-kits/
  20. Thread: Seat Molds

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    Blair, Call or email me. I will work out...

    Blair,

    Call or email me. I will work out something with you on 4 kits.

    Dean
    512-261-1462
  21. Thread: Seat Molds

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    The two part marine foam is close to useless. It...

    The two part marine foam is close to useless. It is only good for a cheap temporary seat.

    The EiS FIA/SFI foam is the ticket.

    The website has all the iinfo.

    Www.motorsports-sw.com. I...
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    Excellent quality pictures and great composition....

    Excellent quality pictures and great composition.

    Anyone know what kind of camera was used?
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    Hats off to all the teams that raced. It takes a...

    Hats off to all the teams that raced. It takes a big commitment and a great deal of effort and preparation to participate.
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    Touche. The Spa race was 4 hours and it did...

    Touche. The Spa race was 4 hours and it did finish and win.
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    It is very quick. At Spa the factory GB08S ran .4...

    It is very quick. At Spa the factory GB08S ran .4 slower than the fastest LMP2 car.
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    I print numbers out on printer paper and cover...

    I print numbers out on printer paper and cover them with TracWrap to adhere them to the car. It is cheap enough to throw away or if you remove them and store them on a piece of plastic they are...
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    racerdad, you are being way to logical. : ) ...

    racerdad,

    you are being way to logical. : )

    For me being local it irks me that I don't have more access to such a nice facility.

    TWS has something almost every weekend that makes that track...
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    I met with the COTA folks. They are trying to...

    I met with the COTA folks. They are trying to decide what they want to do. What product do they have and what should it cost.

    They can hold a concert for 6 hours on a Saturday night and make...
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    Newly Renovated Website

    Our website is new and hopefully improved. I do know it has more information that before including additional information on the Wolf and seat kits.

    www.motorsports-sw.com
  30. Thread: F3 Lap Times

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    F3 Lap Times

    General questions.

    What are F3 lap times relative to the FAs?
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    How about an annual lease on a top of the line...

    How about an annual lease on a top of the line car?

    Wolf GB08.

    Safe FIA CF chassis

    Reliable Honda K20 engine. Sadev gearbox.

    Quick and low cost of ownership
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    September TWS Endurance Race

    There will be a multi hour enduro on September 20 at TWS. Possibly up to 4 hours.

    Motorsports Southwest will sponsor and provide prizes for "The Race Within a Race" for Sports Racers. Classes will...
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    Wolf GB08 Sets Another Record

    Many have asked about the Wolf performance.


    MSR-Houston-Clockwise last Monday.

    Accomplished driver, coach, Eric Foss, with little time in a high downforce car. Wolf is first sports racer...
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    V de V Results - 6 Hours du Mugello

    Last weekend at Mugello, near Florence Italy, the Wolf GB08 finished first in a field of 25 CN cars.

    The Wolf was 1 lap ahead at the checkered and also set the fastest lap. Three Wolf GB08s...
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    nasatx.com click on the event. Also there...

    nasatx.com

    click on the event.

    Also there is enduro info on the forum

    I can answer an specific questions
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    Wolf GB08 Testing

    A number of prospective buyers have expressed interest in test sessions for the Wolf.

    We have a few sessions open at Texas World Speedway, College Station, Texas, on April 20/21.

    512-413-5359...
  37. Thread: SCCA?

    by turnbaugh
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    SCCA?

    Does an F3 car fit in any SCCA class?
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    TWS Enduro and Track Time

    On Friday April 19 NASA Texas will hold a 3 hour enduro at TWS in the afternoon. The morning is a test and tune.

    All sports racer pilots including SRF pilots are welcome to participate.

    Prizes...
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    Does anyone know why the series declined? I know...

    Does anyone know why the series declined? I know the Italian prototype series has been growing.
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    Sports Racer Pilot Makes Good

    The SpeedEuro Series winner and Wolf GB08 pilot, Ivan Bellarosa, makes an impressive transition into the DP car for the Rolex 24 Hour race in January.

    He also makes some comments comparing the DP...
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    Wolf GB08 possibly for rent. Have two possibles...

    Wolf GB08 possibly for rent. Have two possibles at the moment.
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    JFC Racing News on eSportsRacer

    http://esportsracer.com/news_info.php?n=573&sid=4e5b7d21bb95fb57a7b0e46226baf906
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    SSA Houston, Texas Honda K Series Innovators...

    SSA
    Houston, Texas
    Honda K Series Innovators and Experts
    Motorsports Southwest is the exclusive marketer for road racing in NA.

    512-261-1462
  44. The two seater CN cars can start around $50,000,...

    The two seater CN cars can start around $50,000, are highly relaible, don't require a lot of continuous set-up and are low cost of of ownership, unless you hit something.

    Here is an example from...
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    My understanding is that while the VTEC is...

    My understanding is that while the VTEC is reliable, it is the least reliable part of the engine. My engine builder builds a K engine and takes out the VTEC, uses a lighter valvetrain and ccan build...
  46. NASA Endurance Races Invites All Sports Racers

    NASA-Texas has invited all sports racers interested in endurance races to join them at NOLA in New Orleans on November 9, 2012. The afternoon is scheduled for an enduro and all sports racers are...
  47. Speed Euroseries News- Wolf Wins Both Races

    Brazilian F1 ace, Enrique Bernoldi, took pole position for both races at the SPEED EuroSeries Barcelona rounds with the JD Motorsport Tatuus PY012 but it was 2012 Champion, Ivan Bellarosa in his Wolf...
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    Jay, The Euroseries CEO is talking with the...

    Jay,

    The Euroseries CEO is talking with the GrandAm/IMSA guys about a series. Otherwise we are trying to do one here in Texas with NASA. NASA will do a "nested" series as you have started. I will...
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    eRacer News Story

    http://esportsracer.com/
  50. What about a tube chassis with CF panels on the...

    What about a tube chassis with CF panels on the outside of the tubes? Seems like that would be a good hybrid combination.

    Some of the added protection of the "tub" features but not the high cost,...
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