This guy is a fairly good fabricator.....and I applaud his efforts.....but there are some obvious problems structurally.....like huge bending loads in the rod ends used for outer ball joints.....and...
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This guy is a fairly good fabricator.....and I applaud his efforts.....but there are some obvious problems structurally.....like huge bending loads in the rod ends used for outer ball joints.....and...
Invest your money in track time.....not gadgets.....legal or not legal. Track time is a sure way to get faster.
Surely you want to develop your driving skills. What's the point otherwise.
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For those of you that have wanted to run on higher profile events, this is your chance.
Come join the fun!
Call scott young enterprises. Best source for any drive line part.
Mayer runs a 17 -20 Gsxr1000. . Some mods....but not extreme. Good for several weekends.
Jerry Hodges
JDR Race Cars
In response to engine cost comments, I offer this.
We just pulled an engine that had 3500 race miles out of a JDR..
It was running strong....and the engine builder who rebuilt it said all...
Alex Mayer won FA at the runoffs in his JDR F1000.
Rod Rice was third.
Victor Seaber was running strong uniti tangling with a spinning atlantic.
Faster for less money.
Try one.....you...
In case anyone missed it, Alex Mayer won the FA race at the runoffs in his JDR.
Rod Rice was third.
It might have been an all F1000 podium if Seaber hadn't tangled with a spinning Atlantic....
The competition at NorthAmF1000 races is providing some very exciting racing.
There are now several competitors who can and do challenge for the win.
Lap times are only tenths apart among the...
If you are a left foot braker, it is fairly easy to lift on upshifts and blip on downshifts yourself.. If doesn't take long to get good at it....so additional aids are not really needed.
However,...
ARE we goona see you at Barber???
For anyone who thought F1000 would suffer when scca dumped it into FA.......think again.
F1000s are frequently winning majors (and super tour) races......Sebring and Cota already this year.....and...
Arrive Drive motorsports has championship winning JDRs available for rent.........test days, club races and North American F1000 Championship races.
ArriveDrivemotorsports.com for details.
Hey Perry I sent you a private message.
Jerry Hodges.
If you have a formula 1000 car you should seriously consider running the North American formula 1000 championship instead of trying to compete in Formula Atlantic.
Check out the website for more...
You are absolutely right John.
Jerry
Most FAs are not being driven to their potential at SCCA club events.
Therefore, it is possible to compete with them in a properly prepared and driven F1000. But if Flynn, Dario, or the Grants...
The Plan in NorthAmF1000 is to keep the stock engine rule.
The reasons are many. Mostly to provide a great place to race the cars without having to change anything.....and to keep cost under...
why not use aftermarket titanium valves. they are available at about the same price as stock ones.....and are one piece instead of the two piece like the factory ones.
You got one hell of a deal! Did you get all the spares listed in the add? That would be close steeling it! I do see a complete spare nose/wing assy in the picture.
Welcome to the F1000...
Use Aurora......and use only 4130 or 4340 rod ends. What is called alloy steel is mild steel and not nearly strong enough for rod ends that are highly loaded. Mild steel can be used where stresses...
Hi Russ.
Why are you changing to a gear drive?
The oily mess is the only advantage I can think of.......but we are only running 1 liter engines..
Are you experiencing failures due to the...
I apply a drop of red lock tite and torque to 100 foot lbs. Removal is easy with a good battery impact (the one I use to remove the wheels). Never had a problem with the nut coming off......or...
Sales numbers are available. Can use those if need be.
No plans to do anything this year.
Jerry
FYI.........the North American Formula 1000 Championship has moved to SCCAPRO sanction......running with Formula Race Promotions. F1000 can and will grow at the pro level! Since announcing the...
If you simply must try building an open wheel car, build one for autocross.....not for racing and or street use.
The pans available from Rilltech, moon, and c&m are all pretty much the same for the 08 gsxr. not sure about earlier versions.
They all have the pickup forward and center....with trap doors on...
Asking all confirmed owners to send contact info. We want to put you on the NorthAmF1000 email list.
Jerry Hodges
NorthAmF1000
hodges3423@hotmail.com
636-399-7060
Don't you also have two F1000 Citations as well?
I have stayed out of this conversation because I am no longer involved in FV.
However......I was deeply involved some years ago....,.and......like Steve Lathrop...... i recommend the class to...
Pete is still racing his Phoenix. Will be running NorthAmF1000 in 2019. Ran the indy runoffs in 17.
NorthAMF1000 sends out frequent emails regarding the F1000 pro series and Fb.
IF YOU ARE NOT RECEIVING THEM.....,PLEASE SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS......and phone number (sometimes a phone call is...
Rod Rice still active.
The Seabrook brothers are still active with their stohrs......but rarely go anywhere except NJMP
Due to the constant battle with SCCA Club Racing over the engine rules......and the merging of FB with FA......The North American Formula 1000 Championship has moved up to SCCA Pro Racing with...
John Mosteller........NAF1000 ran 11 regional races in 2018....not the 6 you stated.
Running regionals and an unpopular spec tire ddn't work.....both hurt our numbers significantly. The tire hurt...
No yelling intended.
Caps just make it easier for my old eyes.
Jerry
COMBINING FB AND FA IS BAD FOR BOTH SCCA AND THE FB CLASS. HERE IS WHY:
1. FA IS SEVERAL SECONDS FASTER THAN FB AT MOST TRACKS. SONOMA WAS (IS?) AN ANOMALY. MIRL SWAN (FA) DIDN'T SHOW HIS...
When you go to a dealer to order parts, and they pull up the engine assembly on the computer, all the parts are listed by part number......including the throttle body. They are engine part numbers...
Thanks Joel..... you will like getting back in the car.......bring your young protege with you!
Everyone else........call every FB owner know and encourage and/or help get them to some Majors...
The member advisory in Sept Fastrack interprets stock to mean "all engine part numbers' have to match the year and make of the engine.
Surprise.......THE THROTTLE BODIES DO HAVE AN ENGINE PART...
I see where you are coming from......but "The stock throttle body" can not mean from any engine.....it is a stretch to read it otherwise.
Your wording using "its" might be better......but the...
At one point, SCCA decided to require inlet restrictors on engines used in FB. Those sizes were listed in an engine table in the gcr. In addition, a sentence was added requiring dyno results for...
The rule says "THE stock throttle body" ......not "A stock throttle body"."
That clearly means the one the engine came with. "THE" can only refer to one thing......it is singular.
No other...
Tried the non o ring chains. Yes....lighter and less frction.....but two weekends max. Really marginal on second weekend.
Using 530 zzz chain and chain guard by Maxima. we are now going 6...
Just saw the bit about degunking the engine bay.
Avoid getting any degreaser or cleaner on the chain. Wipe it with a cloth if needed. Never clean it with anything!
Frankly, I don't advise...
SOME FACTS ABOUT F1000 THAT PEOPLE FORGET OR OVERLOOK
1. CLASS RULES ARE VERY STABLE. They have not changed. They are still virtually the same as FC (from which they were derived) with the...
I am not to concerned about the new brackets......since no data is being collected on our class.....or hasn't been up to now.
I do agree with Joel.....in FB there are way to many variables between...
Hey guys. Chill a bit. This rule isn't aimed directly at FB. Many other classes are involved. No one has been collecting data on our cars....and even though the mounting bracket is updated, I...
Hey guys. Chill a bit. This rule isn't aimed directly at FB. Many other classes are involved. No one has been collecting data on our cars....and even though the mounting bracket is updated, I...