youngmanvr4
05-05-2007, 09:53 PM
Every weekend in my local area there is a dirt track racing series me and my family go to. Though its only a circle dirt track, there is alot of action and its alot of fun to watch.
The classes they have are;
600cc Midgets
750ss Midgets
Trucks
The 600cc use racing motorcycle engines like, Honda F6, Yamaha R6, ect. These engine are built to the extreme and most use higher tech electronics than your 240's unless you have a full standalone ECU. But you get the idea...these things are fast.
Lot of you probably have either seen this type of racing or at least know whats its like. Not drifting but they are sliding sideways most of the way around the track.
I opted to go into the truck class. Mostly a money and experience deal. The trucks cost less to start with and cost alot less to maintain than the midgets.
Last night I picked it up and I'm extremely excited. As far as modifications no aftermarket speed equipment, including engine parts, are allowed with the exception of shocks, springs, carburetor, and steering wheel. Stock intake manifold may be modified to allow fit of carburetor. No coilovers are allowed.
All glass and combustible material must be removed (door panels, padded dash, headlights, taillights, plastic grills, trim, moldings, chrome, etc.)
Brakes must be OEM.
A max of 4 cylinder, 2.0 liters, SOHC only no DOHC, no fuel injection, no turbo chargers or turbo engines, no diesel engines allowed, must have a fuel cell, Drivetrain and suspension must be OEM and in OEM locations. There is more rules but thats the basics.
Though the rules say OEM drivetrain, most weld the diff. Mine is also welded.
I dont know much about carbs. yet but mine has a big carb. and a huge air breather.
I'm pretty excited about it. Though I know most will say circle track racing is stupid but the way I see it, its seat time. The more seat time you have, even if its not drifting or road course, its still seat time. I believe the more practice you have at any performance driving the better you'll get at whatever racing you do.
So here is a couple quick pics I took today.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k102/youngmanvr4/Racetruck001.jpg
Cockpit
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k102/youngmanvr4/Racetruck002.jpg
In the shop next to my zenki project, which I am just finishing a big write up about with how-to's. So be on the look out for that.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k102/youngmanvr4/Racetruck010.jpg
Discuss.
Also to add, I spend the summer in Kansas, and the winter in Cali. Since there isn't much drifting events in Kansas or anywhere within 400 miles so this will give me some racing to do during the late spring thur early fall in Kansas and in the late fall thur early spring in Cali I'll be drifting out in Cali.
The classes they have are;
600cc Midgets
750ss Midgets
Trucks
The 600cc use racing motorcycle engines like, Honda F6, Yamaha R6, ect. These engine are built to the extreme and most use higher tech electronics than your 240's unless you have a full standalone ECU. But you get the idea...these things are fast.
Lot of you probably have either seen this type of racing or at least know whats its like. Not drifting but they are sliding sideways most of the way around the track.
I opted to go into the truck class. Mostly a money and experience deal. The trucks cost less to start with and cost alot less to maintain than the midgets.
Last night I picked it up and I'm extremely excited. As far as modifications no aftermarket speed equipment, including engine parts, are allowed with the exception of shocks, springs, carburetor, and steering wheel. Stock intake manifold may be modified to allow fit of carburetor. No coilovers are allowed.
All glass and combustible material must be removed (door panels, padded dash, headlights, taillights, plastic grills, trim, moldings, chrome, etc.)
Brakes must be OEM.
A max of 4 cylinder, 2.0 liters, SOHC only no DOHC, no fuel injection, no turbo chargers or turbo engines, no diesel engines allowed, must have a fuel cell, Drivetrain and suspension must be OEM and in OEM locations. There is more rules but thats the basics.
Though the rules say OEM drivetrain, most weld the diff. Mine is also welded.
I dont know much about carbs. yet but mine has a big carb. and a huge air breather.
I'm pretty excited about it. Though I know most will say circle track racing is stupid but the way I see it, its seat time. The more seat time you have, even if its not drifting or road course, its still seat time. I believe the more practice you have at any performance driving the better you'll get at whatever racing you do.
So here is a couple quick pics I took today.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k102/youngmanvr4/Racetruck001.jpg
Cockpit
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k102/youngmanvr4/Racetruck002.jpg
In the shop next to my zenki project, which I am just finishing a big write up about with how-to's. So be on the look out for that.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k102/youngmanvr4/Racetruck010.jpg
Discuss.
Also to add, I spend the summer in Kansas, and the winter in Cali. Since there isn't much drifting events in Kansas or anywhere within 400 miles so this will give me some racing to do during the late spring thur early fall in Kansas and in the late fall thur early spring in Cali I'll be drifting out in Cali.