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  1. Need Transport for a Bare Tub from Texas to Northeast

    I have a Formula Atlantic bare tub that needs to go from Texas to the New Jersey / New York area. It could be stood on its back end and strapped to a trailer wall so as to take up little space. If...
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    No longer available. Car has found a new owner.

    No longer available. Car has found a new owner.
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    Thanks, Len. I appreciate your help. Robert...

    Thanks, Len. I appreciate your help.

    Robert Metcalf
    Metcalf Racing
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    I believe there is a good possibility that I'll...

    I believe there is a good possibility that I'll be making some, Len. If I do, a good photo of one would be most helpful, though. I would prefer a sticker or two, but if no one has any they want to...
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    Stimola Sticker Needed

    I am restoring a Formula Ford for which Joe Stimola built the engine in 1982. Most FFs do not have significant history since so many were raced by average guys like me, but once in a while, we come...
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    Rich Uncle

    Yeah, its not often you come upon a complete car, ready to campaign, with the compliment of spares this one has at such a low price.
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    Not sure, Ross. In the photos, the car has a...

    Not sure, Ross. In the photos, the car has a seat insert installed. Measuring the tub, the shoulder area looks to be about 22" in width. The hip area right at the floor is 19" and gets larger as...
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    That explains it. They ran the car in '91 and...

    That explains it. They ran the car in '91 and '92. If they used #8 in '92, that's why it is #8 now.
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    Nice photos as usual, Mark. thanks for sharing. ...

    Nice photos as usual, Mark. thanks for sharing. I was not aware that the car carried the number "4" at that time. We have it numbered as "8".
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    Located in Dallas, Texas.

    Located in Dallas, Texas.
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    Lola T-9100 Race ready, Complete, Must Sell

    I am handling the sale of this car for a friend who needs to sell it quickly. It is a 1991 Lola Indy car powered by an Ilmor/Chevy 265A. The car is absolutely ready to go. It has been...
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    Nitrogen pressure depends on the engine. The...

    Nitrogen pressure depends on the engine. The Cosworths (DFV and DFX) will usually work around 200 psi. The Buicks, because of the larger displacement, will need a little more. Just make sure the...
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    Racing Fabricator Needed

    We are in need of a racing fabricator. This is a full time position in sunny Texas. Our shop restores and preps purpose built race cars from the sixties onward. Specifically, our customers bring...
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    Going to Monterrey?

    We have one car going the the Pre Historics and Historics at Laguna Seca this year but we have two additional spots available in the trailer. Located in Dallas, Texas, it would be easy for us to...
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    CVAR Rain Tire Rule for FF3

    Concerning all the comments regarding the ban on rain tires in the new FF3 class, CVAR has no tire rule for FF2, FF3, or for the Formula Atlantic class. The FF3 class is merely a test to determine...
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    SVRA "Runnoffs"

    Hi Todd,

    We took the Lotus 79 and the 23B to COTA and had a great race weekend with SVRA. Things went smoothly there and Doc finished second to Chris Bender's Williams FW08. With the 23, he won...
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    Thank you, Peter. I appreciate the compliment. ...

    Thank you, Peter. I appreciate the compliment. We finished well with the 23 and the Lotus 79 F1 car. How was your weekend? Any chance you are looking for a job?
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    Immediate Full Time Position Open

    We are looking for an experienced Formula, Sports Racing and GTP mechanic for our growing customer base. We care for some extremely nice historic cars with heavy pedigrees. We restore and prepare...
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    COTA FF Gearing

    Sorry for the oversight. These gears are for the more common 9/31 CWP.

    Robert Metcalf
    Metcalf Racing
    metcalfracing.com
    972-494-3434 office
    214-298-9837 cell
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    COTA FF Gears

    Mike,

    I'm crew chief for the Lotus 79 Formula One car driven by Doc Bundy in the Historic Grand Prix series. We were lucky enough to be asked to join the Lotus F1 team for the grand opening of...
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    Great Flickr Site

    Great Photos! I can spend hours going through all of these. Saw a lot of cars and faces I recognized. Thank you for posting the link.

    Robert Metcalf
    Metcalf Racing
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    Thanks to everyone for the comments and...

    Thanks to everyone for the comments and information. I really love Atlantics. We have an 80A March (without tunnels) and are looking at buying a couple of other cars to campaign. The question of...
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    Tunnels?

    Thank you, Ethan. If someone were to run an 81A March, are you saying it might be accepted on a case-by-case basis if the tunnels were removed?

    Robert Metcalf
    Metcalf Racing
    metcalfracing.com...
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    Monterey Historics FA eligibility

    I did not make it out to the Historics last year. If so, I might know the answer to this question. What range of years of Formula Atlantics are eligible for that race?

    Robert Metcalf
    Metcalf...
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    Vintage Racing Technician Wanted

    We have an immediate opening for an experienced tech having knowledge of purpose built and open wheel race cars built from the 60s through the 90s. Additional experience on a pro team preferred. We...
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    Race Mechanics needed

    Metcalf Racing will soon have openings for qualified race mechanics. Must have pro racing experience with purpose built race cars, IRL, CART, ALMS, etc. Should have experience with all aspects of...
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    Andretti's March Indy cars

    It sometimes amazes me how small a world the racing community truly is. We recently sold this car to a gentleman who plans to vintage race it. The engine is being freshened now and the car is still...
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    Restoration Specialist Wanted

    Our race prep shop has been expanding recently and we now have a full time position open for someone to handle our restoration work. This includes both race cars and exceptional street cars....
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    Looking for Indy Car Starters

    I need starters for both Lola and March Indy cars of the mid 80s. Prefer something lightweight but open for anything. Anything out there?
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    Andretti 87C March

    Car has been sold.
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    Auto Restoration Specialist Wanted

    Our race prep shop has been expanding recently and we now have a full time position open for someone to handle our restoration work. This includes both race cars and exceptional street cars. ...
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    Hi Mike, So sorry you got tangled up in that. ...

    Hi Mike,

    So sorry you got tangled up in that. Your car is so pretty I hate to see it damaged. We had a car go off in that incident also, in another corner but only minor damage. Any way I can...
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    ex Michael Andretti March 87C-DFX

    We have recently acquired one of the two chassis used by Michael Andretti during the 87 season while driving for Maury Kraines of Kraco. Michael finished second to Bobby Rahal in the CART...
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