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Re: Information about record cars

To: "Malcolm Pittwood" <MPittwood@compuserve.com>,
Subject: Re: Information about record cars
From: "Richard Fox" <v4gr@rcn.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2003 09:35:32 -0700
Malcolm and List; I don't know but the EXP/LN7 that Doc had didn't look
really slick. As we all know there is more to it than horsepower. Doc also
had a BDP powered roadster in G/GR. He told me that it had really trick
aerodynamics that I wouldn't understand, that made my Lotus 907 powered
roadster outclassed.                           I think Doc was playing with
me. Anyway with enough time and effort the 907 finally did the job and maybe
a Jensen Healy properly prepared would be an inexpensive way to grab that
G/GT record.                                         One thing is for sure,
all the records were set to be broken by somebody.   Rich Fox

> Rich asked what would be done with more detailed information?  It would
> perhaps allow those who are planning a car to know some of the investment
> criteria before starting the car assembly process.  If you cannot afford a
> Cosworth motor you may need to re-assess the class that you run in.  Or if
> the body style you have or love (it could be a Healey or Sunbeam or
> Berkeley or .......) pushes too much frontal area compared with the record
> holder you may have to choose another style.

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