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Racing => "500 cc shifter class" => Topic started by: Jerseybigfoot on February 27, 2018, 09:14:21 PM

Title: Working up interest to develop a new race class
Post by: Jerseybigfoot on February 27, 2018, 09:14:21 PM: Looking to campaign a new racer next year in order to set a new level of skill other than going the HP route.
Engine displacements are currently limited to 600 cc 2 stroke liquids with possible hp over 100 make it pretty interesting racing but limits the opportunity for those preferring 4 strokes on a budget.
Ninja 500 cc engines appear to be plentiful and cheap put out reasonable HP and upgrade-able. Looking for suggestions on alternate solutions
Title: Re: Working up interest to develop a new race class
Post by: ascaw on February 28, 2018, 07:03:10 PM: I'm not sure how easy it will be to start a new class of cars without building one and proving how well it works and how good/fun/increased skill level it is. If you built a 4 stroke on a budget that could go out and hang with and beat the 2 strokes consistently then you may have a better chance of getting others attention. Like anything else, you will have to go out and prove your idea works. The 6x6 scene is small and there are not a lot of people looking to join it. Unfortunately the heyday for 6x6 racing has long passed and it is more of a novelty today. You need to look no further than last year when some 6x6 races were canceled at the race events. That's a sad thing to say because I think the 6x6's are a lot more fun to watch than the other ATV's. As for alternate solutions, I am not sure if you are referring to engines, new or different classes, trying to get new participants onto the track or all of the above. I don't have great answers to any of those. Good luck with your idea and your build.
Title: Re: Working up interest to develop a new race class
Post by: Jerseybigfoot on February 28, 2018, 08:46:28 PM: Im pretty convinced i can build a competitive shifter. Currently I introduced a competitive clone engine powered Hustler into "A" Stock against 2 stroke singles that include pipes and unlimited engine mods. In A stock we had (4) four stroke singles and about as many 2 strokes for the Pine Lake race. The clones and 2 strokes finish in almost alternate places with the clones taking first and third. The NEEDT series also has about as many 2 strokes as clones with the under 500cc clones keeping up or beating the up to 300 cc 2 stroke air cooled.
Obviously racing a shifter against a sled engine raises the level of complexity and may draw some interest.
Title: Re: Working up interest to develop a new race class
Post by: George on March 01, 2018, 05:55:36 AM: I am interested in following this class but I am absolutely at garage capacity with 6 wheelers. I can't build another. :-\
Title: Re: Working up interest to develop a new race class
Post by: dexter2011 on March 01, 2018, 08:20:10 AM: Quote from: George on March 01, 2018, 05:55:36 AM
I am interested in following this class but I am absolutely at garage capacity with 6 wheelers. I can't build another. :-\

I'm with you there George! I would also need another truck and trailer!
Title: Re: Working up interest to develop a new race class
Post by: Dozer on March 01, 2018, 12:24:38 PM: I too will not be building a machine live just too far away but will follow this thread or anyones build. Dave fls
Title: Re: Working up interest to develop a new race class
Post by: Jerseybigfoot on March 04, 2018, 02:19:45 PM: I'm Scheduling to have the rig ready for the 50th Pine Lake Anniversary. Will post the build as i acquire the parts.