Number 71 has been officially accepted as a member by the Registry of Corvette Racing Cars. It was built in 1964 and has a period racing interior. It is California-titled, and has been plated for highway use. It also boasts a SCCA B-production engine. It was driven by Frank Fahey in the 1975 SCCA Runoffs, and is a California titled and plated road car.
Number 71 has been accepted into Registry of Corvette Race Cars
Number 71 has been accepted into the Registry of Corvette Race Cars, (RCRC), as a period-correct racing car. This racing machine boasts over forty years worth of racing history. The original log books have been preserved and it has a clear owner title. It features Rochester Fuel Injection and period stamped steel rocksers. A wet sump oiling method is also available.
It was constructed in 1964
Founded in 1964, the Corvette race car registry is a database of Corvettes built for racing purposes. Since their introduction, these cars have seen significant modifications. The hood was removed from the car's simulated air intakes, the center bar of the rear window was replaced by a scoop and the parking brake changed to a lever that is located in the middle console. The engine was also redesigned. The resultant Solid lifter L88-427/430 was a popular engine. The big tank option also replaced the standard fuel tank with a 36.5 US gal tank. This is a size that is better suited for racing. Even though the Z06 option package included an oversized fuel tank that was not suitable to be used with convertibles, it was made available later.
It boasts a period racing inside
A Corvette's racing history is incomplete without its period racing interior. A period Corvette is registered in the SCCA period logbook 031-213. It also has Gold Medallion certification as a period racecar. It is a proven winner in the Monterey Historic races and has been accepted into the Registry of Corvette race cars.
It was built to bare minimum
The Corvette race car registry was built to a bare minimum for two reasons. First, the rules of Corvette racing require the cars to be directly derived from road-going versions. Second, GM does not use the flat-crank, direct-injection, DOHC V8 in road cars. It was a racing version of Cadillac’s "Blackwing" V8 that many car enthusiasts believed it to be.
It is a huge investment.
Corvette racecars are beautiful and fast, and they fetch huge sums of cash when they hit the markets. The Registry of Corvette Race Cars lets anyone contribute information about Corvette race cars. Jan Hyde and Jim Gessner, both passionate about Corvettes, started the site.
It is on display at the Daytona 24 Hour
This year's HSR Classic 24 Hour Presented by IMSA will have a strong Corvette presence, including a tribute to the late John Greenwood, a legendary Corvette racer. The Registry of Corvette Race Cars organizes the tribute at the Daytona International Speedway fan zone. The National Corvette Museum, in addition to the Registry's tribute will have a Greenwood Corvette.
It is displayed at the Chevrolet World Tribute (100th year).
Corvette World Tribute provides an opportunity to experience race cars up-close and personal. This exhibit features a collection from the 1960s and 1970s. A 1968 SunRay DXL88, 1963 Grady Davis Z06 Sebring fuelie and Dale Earnhardt’s Daytona C5 are some of the special race cars. You will also be allowed to view the signatures and photos of the cars.
FAQ
Which car racing sport is the most successful?
Formula 1 Grand Prix is considered the most important motorsport championship in the world. It was held for the first time in 1950.
Do race car drivers earn money?
Yes. Yes. Many racecar drivers earn a living wage.
However, there are some race car drivers who only make a small amount of money.
How many kinds of car racing can you imagine?
There are two main types of car-racing: open-wheel or closed-wheel. Open wheel races include IndyCar, NASCAR, Champ Car, Formula One, etc. Closed-wheel races include Formula 3000, DTM, GP2, etc.
What type of cars are used in racing cars and why?
Speed is the most important aspect for any race car driver. It is what makes them go fast. They must be fast enough to catch up with other drivers, but strong enough to keep the lead. They can pass other drivers at high speeds, then pull away when they aren't looking. This gives them an advantage in racing.
The lightest cars are typically the fastest. This allows them speed up quickly and to gain lots of speed. However, this also means they have less power which limits how far they can travel in a short amount of time. So they need to use energy efficiently.
Engines power most modern-day racing cars. These engines look similar to regular passenger vehicles. These engines run on compressed gas instead of petrol. This is because petrol isn't powerful enough to provide enough power to make a car go very fast.
Statistics
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
- According to FormulaMoney, the design, development, and construction of chassis and engines can cost teams as much as $255 million annually. (businessinsider.com)
- Acceleration is a little gentler (relatively speaking) too, with 0-100km/h taking an estimated 3.1 seconds and 0-200km/h covered in 7.8 seconds. (autosport.com)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
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How can I make money as a driver?
You will need to make money if you want to become a professional racer. While training for the next race, many racers have full-time jobs. Others use their off days to sell merchandise or promote themselves as endorsers. Others participate in paid driver test sessions to see whether they are ready to be professional drivers.