ChumpCar Racing

[mlomker]

Only one way to find out. I'd love to help with that.

The plus side is that DSMs are in the proper price range. From what I understand labor and money put into anything safety-related is excluded (brakes, tires, roll cage). So you buy a reasonably priced car...gut the interior and sell everything that doesn't need to be there...have someone on your team that is a mechanic, someone that can paint, someone that can weld, and maybe a person or two that can contribute mostly $ for the safety stuff and you end up with a nice car. I think the successful team will be one that can find the right mix of drivers with proper skillsets/resources.

[s1ngletracker]

I think a 1g dsm could last. We all know the engines are stout, and a lot of people here know how to make a reliable, sound DSM even with little $.

If i can make a turbo honda with toothpick rods last 18 hours on a track... a dsm can do it :D

And yes, DSMs are totally in the right price range. mlomker, I think you have it nailed, its good to have a variety of skills on a team. You shouldn't all be just good mechanics, or just good drivers. It even helps to have 1 person who is just anal and super detail oriented to take care of all the logistical stuff and recording times, etc. Everyone should have a specific job/set of responsibilities.

[s1ngletracker]

Also, we need another driver for Iowa, April30-May1, If you have a fire suit, $500, you don't need sleep, and you're a good driver, PM me! ;)

[mlomker]

Also, we need another driver for Iowa, April30-May1, If you have a fire suit, $500, you don't need sleep, and you're a good driver, PM me! ;)

I'm going to look for a team next year. I'm not comfortable with what I could contribute at this point.

[CarRacer]

I ran against a DSM at Nelson-Ledges. It was pretty quick but ended up toasting the headgasket. I don't remember if it was awd or fwd but the smart move would to just run fwd.

Also, we've built two different cars and both were very close to a $3500 budget after they were completed. We scored a lot of parts used and for free on both builds too. I would guess a DSM build wouldn't be any different.

I'm excited to run our first race of the year at Iowa though. We just completed our first test last week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjmX37KNabA

[Shane@DBPerformance]

Your AIV must be $0 or less with the Chevette as a starting point.

[CarRacer]

Yeah. If we nuke the two engines we have I have a couple interesting ideas for swaps. The motor in my Galant is just sitting there waiting to be put to use too.

[s1ngletracker]

Did you rent out raceway park? You totally shoulda posted something about that on the regional chumpcar forum. We've been thinking about doing such a thing and would totally go in on something like that with other teams.

Anyway, awesome, i think we'll have 3 cars representing mitsustyle at iowa!

[CarRacer]

No, our team captain knows the owners so we got in there a little early. Regular practice is only $20 during the week though, give them a call for more information.

[s1ngletracker]

Playing around with T25 actuators, chumpcar style:

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bottom is just stock