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This will be my last post as I have said many times before and no one seems to be really reading what I am trying to get across. I like FST's and want them to be considered BY OUTSIDERS as an...

But what about carburation and gearing that I mentioned above?

Did not mention F5/6 which is half the cost of FF but same lap times.

The poster above (post #25) responded to my bigger motor proposal with the idea of improvements in carburation and gearing to get closer to the F5/6's. I would be curious to see what it would take to...

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[QUOTE=Diamond Formula Cars;464364]The current FST (FV1600) rules and performance package is perfect. There is no reason to change it. Speed...

Okay, please post more about what it will take as I am not tied to any particular path. I used the bigger motor as a way to slow the RPM's which can hurt the motor and as a starting point. If you...

You will find onboard videos on Youtube and Facebook pages of the active F600 Challenge Series Driver; go to the website for their names. I am very interested in seeing what you have accomplished as...

This is a bump on my previous post awhile back. For those of you who are planning on running the F600 Challenge Series (as I hear rumors), please email me at - jdmurphy47@aol.com and I will add you...

We do have the baffled oil pans, the biggest oil coolers, sometimes a remote filter and one of our cars has an accusump. I leave the final judgement up to Dan and Clint McMahan on the value of an...

The horribly rough track at Sebring has kept us away since the 1980's. When they fix it we will be back - I am not holding my breath.

Jim

Would a bigger than 1600cc VW motor be able to produce sufficient HP at a lower
RPM at a competitive price, reliably, so that it will not be much slower than F5/FF's? The goal here is to get FST's...

HOOSIER TIRE RENEWS THEIR PROGRAM FOR THE 2015 CHALLENGE SERIES

Hoosier Tire will continue to offer their tire contingency program to the F600 competitors for the 2015 season. All F600 drivers...

Not growing - Huh? What do you call having all four of our F600's booked for the Roebling Road drivers school - all new drivers to this club. And I think Ryan Barth has booked both of their cars for...

High speed stability because it has been over the years the comment most made about F5/6's when driven by outsiders for the very first time.

Reversing the engine in F600 brings up a concern and that is what is the additional cost to accomplish this in the most cost effective manner? Differences would include the reduction of heat...

Regarding high speed stability, wasn't this the reason for allowing diffusers?

I am all for allowing a longer wheelbase but what length? This is why I asked the question - what is the optimum...

Both dry sump and wet sump are allowed in F600. The oil pans are allowed to be modified, at least shortened down to about 2.5" to 3" tall max so the drivetrain can sit lower in the chassis. The pan...

The number one issue since 2009 when the prototype was built has been
oil starvation which results in the #1 rod on the driver's far left of the motor
to break and come through the block. It only...

Regarding dry sump vs wet sump, the dry sump is an allowed option in our rules. However, it is pricey so currently we are modifiying the OEM pans by shortening them and baffling it. In addition, we...

After several years of experience with the GSXR600 we think that the CBR600 will be a little more reliable and a little bit easier to downshift but the Honda is bigger and heavier than a Suzuki. It...

Steve Lathrop: "FF and FV are also entry level classes. So how does F500/F600 stack up when all three classes are compared to each other."

I am sure that others here will get into the technical...

For size, remember that the class rules have a maximum width of 55". IF, and only IF, that rule was kept, what do the engineers here say is the optimum wheelbase for this 55" maximum width? Looking...

This depends on which F500 that you tried to sit in. I am 6'3" and a wide shouldered 280lbs - think like Rusty Cook. Many cars' cockpits used to reflect the size of their car designer. KBS' Mike...

[QUOTE=Jim Nash;461130] My point should have been more about how referring to the bulk of the formula classes as "the tiny cockpit classes" serves no real benefit to increasing the popularity of...

Solo Performance Specialties (SPS) has renewed as a Contingency Sponsor of the 2015 Formula 600 Challenge Series

Solo Performance Specialties (SPS) is a leading supplier of graphics and racing...

Then why are there no sports car noses and big sidepods on these cars? Almost rhetorical but needed to start down this path to grow these classes by getting bigger drivers in them.

Jim

Sort of doing that now with the F600 Challenge Series.

Jim

Steve Lathrop: ". . . But I think that basic F500/F600 car lacks appeal to ever get beyond its current base of followers. . . . " I respectfully but strongfully disagree -

Ever since 1982, we...

Curious to see how you accomplish this - plenty of photos with bodywork off and on will
definitely help show this. Be rooting for you guys.

Jim

For size, remember that the class rules have a maximum width of 55". IF, and only IF, that rule was kept, what do the engineers here say is the optimum wheelbase for this 55" maximum width?

And...

Regarding size, take a look at the Novakar AND the new DB Wildcat for large cockpit size including a wider foot box. At the PRI show we had several 6'5"+ drivers slide into the Wildcat and were...

Please provide the rest of these two stories so that we all can learn.

TIA,
Jim

Along with the F600 Challenge sites:

www.theformula600challenge.com

and the FB page - https://www.facebook.com/Formula600Challenge

Jim

Over the years we have melted just about everything that can melt or burn within a foot or so from the motor and exhaust pipe. Clint covers EVERYTHING in heat shielding - on it and/or next to the...

Thank you, Cory, for this race report. How much was Chris under weight?

Any thing to report on for the other races? How do you like the 593? What do you think
is the biggest difference in...

Anyone want to talk about the rest of the story for both Florida Majors. IF you guys don't post what actually happened no one here will ever know . . . . .

F600 CHALLENGE: METALLOID AND SHRIEVE RENEW THEIR SPONSORSHIPS

We are pleased to announce that Metalloid Corporation of Sturgis, Michigan and Shrieve Chemical Products of Houston, Texas will be...

Program Name:
2015 F600 Challenge Contingency Program

Vehicle Eligibility:
SCCA Approved Formula 600 open wheel car with Honda 600cc motorcycle engine

Program Contact Information:
...

HONDA PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES CONTINGENCY SUPPORT FOR THE F600 CHALLENGE SERIES

Honda Performance Development (HPD) will be providing contingency purses for the Formula 600 Challenge...

Presently, the new cars come with used motorcycle drivetrains as there are no new ones from the bike makers. This may change.

Jim

New cars (that you can buy today), so far, are the Novakar and the DB Wildcat, the rest are conversions. Jay Novak is a regular on here so you can find his website or contact information here. Ryan...

FORMULA 600 CHALLENGE: NEWS FROM THE 2014 PRI SHOW

We learned a lot while we talked with the many visitors our booth attracted. Some of the more interesting items of note are as follows:

1....

As soon as we line up all our sponsors we are expecting the total purse to be LARGER
than before. This is going to be really fun!!

Jim

F600 Challenge 2015 Rules

The current SCCA GCR will be the governing set of rules for the Formula 600 cars. However in the event of a running a non-SCCA event the Formula 600 Challenge’s rule...

You have to start somewhere even if there are NO cars on the west coast. Get people talking about it.

Jim

Would you please help be the cheer leader and start promoting a west coast series? Start networking and determining who and when. And along the way look for sponsors. Enter your car in every major...

Formula 600 Challenge Series 2015 Race Schedule

May 2-3 MSRH Motorsports Ranch Houston* Angleton, TX

Jun 12-14 NCM National Corvette Museum* Bowling Green, KY

July 3-5 Mid-Ohio Pro race...

Welcome to the best bang for the buck in formula car racing. I assume that you are a SCCA member. IF not, go to the HQ website - http://www.scca.com/ - here you will find your neareast region...

F600 Challenge Will Be at the 2014 PRI Show

The ARRC marks the end of a great season for the Formula 600 Challenge Series. Thanks to all the sponsors, drivers, crews and fans who made the 2014...

FORMULA 600 CHALLENGE SERIES: 2014 FINAL POINTS STANDING

We finally have warmed up from the Finale at Road Atlanta. Below is the series final points standing. The total payout, including almost...