>Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 10:19:41 -0500
>To: Rich.A.Wagner@mcdermott.com
>From: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>
>Subject: Re: Spec Sprite Proposal
>
>The thing'll be dead slow compared to most 1275cc sprites! But it should
be able to race with a mildly prepared 948cc car.
>
>I wondered how they could prepare a car for $8000. the answer is don't
build an engine! It probably uses a stock gearbox, too.
>
>Brian
>
>
>At 10:04 AM 12/31/97 -0500, you wrote:
>>A proposed spec sprite race class appeared in the current MiniMania sprite
>>sale
>>flyer as well as on their web page. The intent is to keep costs low and
>>with a
>>few exceptions (e.g.. locked rear end and cut down windshield), the car
>>could
>>still be streetable. The only significant engine mod allowed is a Kent 276
>>cam
>>- 8.8 compression, stock carbs and no head modifications. How does this
>>proposal differ from the improved touring D rules for a spridget?
>>
>>Rich Wagner
>>74 midget
>>90 miata (I know it's heresy and might get me thrown off the list)
>>
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