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Makita
Supercars
Single make formulas such as the Lotus Elize, Renault Clio, Porsche
Supercup and VW Polo Cup, etc have become increasingly popular in Europe and South Africa, mainly due to close, competitive racing in vehicles that are either recognizable as cars in the street or designed around major car brands. Supercars is just such a formula.
It is essential that motor racing becomes more accessible to the man in the street - Supercars, one of the only true "racing" formulas in Cape Town,
Makita being a support sponsor, fills a niche as the premier Western Cape formula, recognizable by all enthusiasts and spectators, affordable, exciting and a technical level that is understood by everyone.
Background/History
A few years ago Owen Ashley Auto Development set Supercars in motion, a one make formula, based on the Opel Astra, compromising a tubular space frame chassis, fiberglass body shell these cars are similar to 7/8 scale NASCARS and 2.0L 8-valve Boss engine. Full racing
suspension complete a package that has created some of the most intense, exciting and competitive racing in the region.
Affordability has always been the aim of this very competitive formula. As such, regulations are strictly controlled to allow budgets of all sizes to race once the initial cost of a car has been overcome. Two classes, Gold and Silver, currently form the basis of the championship, with the winner of the Gold class being pronounced the overall champion. Classification is based on average grid position.
Racing takes place at Killarney in Cape Town (South Africa), where the formula is based. Away race tracks currently used are the Mercedes Benz GP circuit at East London and Scribante in
Port Elizabeth.
Ten to eleven race meetings are held every year, throughout the year. A race meeting will typically consist of Friday afternoon unofficial practice, where cars are set up and fine tuned for race day. Saturday early morning is used for a 15 minute qualifying period for grid positions for the first race; two 8-lap races complete the day, with grid positions for the second heat determined by results of the first. During all these events the Workshop and Pits are open to all members of the public, giving everyone first hand experience of the process of racing.
Celebrity drivers are invited from time to time to boost interest in the racing and the formula. The boma which is exclusively used by the formula, is attached to the Western Province Motor Club clubhouse forms an integral and essential part of the racing event. During and after racing the boma is the center of activity for guests, sponsors, drivers and other enthusiasts.
Engine Specifications
Engine
Cylinder 4 in line North South
Fuel Supply 2 off 45 Side draught Weber's
Bore Stroke 86 x 86 mm
Cubic Capacity 1999cc
Compression Ratio 10.5 - 1
Valve Train SOHC 8 valve
Ignition Electronic
Fuel Requirement 102 Octane Racing Fuel
Cooling Water
Engine Output
Power Peak 132 KW Max (controlled)
Max Torque 219 N.M. (controlled)
Max RPM 7200
Transmission
Forward Speed 5 Speed Std Getrag Gearbox
Final Drive 4.11 limited Slip
Brakes
Front 252 Ventilated Discs
Rear 250 Drums
Hydraulic Vacuum Dual Circuit
Proporting Front & Rear Hand Adjusted in Cockpit
Steering
Rack & Pinion 2.8 Turns Lock to Lock
Chassis
Tubular Space Frame
Capacities
Fuel Tank 25 Litres
Sump Oil 4 Litres
Body
Glass Fibre
7/8 Scale NASCARS
Measurements
Length overall 4240 mm
Width overall 1740 mm
Height overall 1270 mm
Wheel Base 2525 mm
Front Track 1460 mm
Rear Track 1500 mm
Ground Clearance 70 mm
Mass with Driver 880 Kg (controlled)
Rear Wing Adjustable
Wheels and Tyres
Rims 8J x 15'' Steel. Tyres Continental Slicks
195 x 580 x 15''.
Suspension
Front Double Wishbone with Coil over Shock Absorbers
Rear Five Link Solid Axle with Coil over Shock Absorbers
For
more information please visit the Formula Supercars official website:
http://www.formulasupercars.co.za/
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