Information from the latest (May) issue of SportsCar. "Game Changers - Meet the classes and categories, and some cars, that changed SCCA competition". Game changers have been defined as a "disruptive development that fundamentally alters the nature of competition".
A number of classes are mentioned in the articule but I thought I'd point out the one that affects F500/600, namely the inclusion of motorcycle engines into the SCCA class F500. Quoting from SportsCar:
F600 allows for the installation of 600cc motorcycle motors paired to sequential transmissions in the Formula 500 chassis. A group of enthusiastic Club members have been working hard over the last few years to get this class off the ground, building several cars under the Regional "F600" moniker, and even creating an F600 series with contingency offerings for 2013. (editorial note - contingency offerings continue bigger and better in 2014). Staring this year, the motorcycle engine and transmission allowance has been integrated into the GCR, allowing the motorcycle powerplants to compete directly against Rotax-powered F500s. This could change everything for a class that is already enjoying a second life.
My experience of a race weekend has been changed for the better after I converted my F500 chassis to accept the 600cc MC engine. I can focus on things I understand instead of worrying about "clutch setups" I had very little understanding of. Not everyone will agree with my position but it's my race weekend and I'm enjoying myself again.:greenflag:
A number of classes are mentioned in the articule but I thought I'd point out the one that affects F500/600, namely the inclusion of motorcycle engines into the SCCA class F500. Quoting from SportsCar:
F600 allows for the installation of 600cc motorcycle motors paired to sequential transmissions in the Formula 500 chassis. A group of enthusiastic Club members have been working hard over the last few years to get this class off the ground, building several cars under the Regional "F600" moniker, and even creating an F600 series with contingency offerings for 2013. (editorial note - contingency offerings continue bigger and better in 2014). Staring this year, the motorcycle engine and transmission allowance has been integrated into the GCR, allowing the motorcycle powerplants to compete directly against Rotax-powered F500s. This could change everything for a class that is already enjoying a second life.
My experience of a race weekend has been changed for the better after I converted my F500 chassis to accept the 600cc MC engine. I can focus on things I understand instead of worrying about "clutch setups" I had very little understanding of. Not everyone will agree with my position but it's my race weekend and I'm enjoying myself again.:greenflag:
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