As an owner of a well prepared "overdog" F500 in this class I'm going to chime
in and say that I think the class is pretty damn even. Scott is fast enough to
win Nationals, IMO. The fact that he hasn't shouldn't give Vee owners a ticket
to keep piling on additional mods. Just this year in CenDiv, I've been roundly
beaten at about 50% of my events. All of my defeats were by the hands of drivers
in Solo Vees. These guys have all had their days so far ... Drew Ducus, Scott
Nardin, and Ricardo just beat me this weekend. Yes, I know I suck as a driver,
but it seems to me, and others outside the class that there is a lot of parity
right now. Bruce Domick (former Solo Vee driver) seems to agree, and he's driven
both types of cars, back to back, on nationals style courses.
In general, stop your whining, make your car and yourself faster, and get out
and race. Nobody's just going to hand you these wins, you have to get out and
earn them. As long as feel that you're an underdog I can guarantee that you will
be.
John Whitling
"McClure, Rick CHAS" wrote:
> Jeff, I really wish you all the best in selling your Vee. I had trouble for
> a LONG time. My car was fast, the fastest in the SEDiv and always did well
> at NT events, and it was a Great looking Vee. I started out asking about
> what you are - but had no interest. I dropped the price to $4700, then to
> $3500. At this point it generated some interest, but still no cash. I sold
> it, with LOTS of spare part and trailer for $3000. The car was worth MUCH
> more! This e-mail explain why - at least IMHO.
>
> So, to stir the water one more time (are you listening SEB?)...
>
> IMHO, the reason why Solo Vees don't sell for ANYTHING near what it cost to
> make them "Somewhat" competitive in FM is the long-standing disparity
> between the F5 and Solo Vee. In other words, few people want the "loosing
> car" in a two-car class.
>
> Currently only Scott Nardin's Vee has shown much potential in winning the FM
> National Championship, but the guys in the South Bend Region continue their
> efforts. The Solo Vee Owners Association has also taken some courageous and
> positive step toward Solo Vee growth, but they can't do it alone. They need
> assistance from the SEB, other SV owners, and interested SCCA members.
>
> But the REAL question is "Why won't SCCA do more"? They certainly could.
> Why is the FM Championship so precious that the SEB is reluctant to make a
> few simple concessions to the Vee? Afraid a Solo Vee may win? What would
> be the harm? Simple changes in FM have been proposed, e.g.: better heads
> for the Vees, narrower front tires for the F5s. But so far, the SEB doesn't
> even RECOGNIZE the disparity. Why? Until this question is adequately
> addressed by the SEB with REAL rule changes - not just more rhetoric - then
> SCCA members will continue their reluctance to invest money converting a FV
> to SV just to be uncompetitive in FM. It is not a sound financial decision
> - just buy an F5. Is this REALLY what the SCCA wants?
>
> I'm sure this will generate a lot of flaming e-mail - but "the truth is out
> there..." Can you see it?
>
> Rick McClure
> A FORMER Solo Vee Owner
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeff Yatsko [SMTP:jasyatz@home.com]
> > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 9:48 PM
> > To: Team.Net - Solo Vee
> > Subject: Vee for sale...
> >
> > Still looking for a buyer...
> > Can meet/deliver within 3-4 hours...Have lots of pictures, can take
> > more.
> >
> > 1964 Formcar chassis #149. Solid frame. Have original log book that
> > dates back to 1972 with pictures. Rebuilt 1600cc stock dual port,
> > rebuilt bug pack (Holley) 2 barrel carb, single piece Dual Port
> > manifold, stock gear box, new 200 mm Sachs clutch, brand new Autometer
> > Tach with VDO oil temp and pressure gauges and senders, new dash panel
> > with switches, remote oil cooler, new G-force 6 point latch belts, new
> > 11" steering wheel. New 12 volt starter, Dynalights wheels 13X7 front
> > with 20X7X13 Hoosiers and 13X9 rear with 20X9X13 Hoosiers. Have extra
> > set of "one off" Hoosiers 2-20X6X13, 2-20X7X13 and 2-22X9X13. Have 2
> > sets of stock wheels, one with junk slicks and the other with halfway
> > decent Hoosiers on them. Trailer included. 5X10 open with new decking,
> > lights, chains, fenders, paint and tires.
> >
> > Asking $5,800; No reasonable offer refused
> >
> > Jeff Yatsko
> > jasyatz@home.com
> > http://members.home.net/jasyatz/VeeFSsideslicks.jpg
> >
> > 732-690-6919 (call anytime, leave message)
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