Description:

This car has undergone a complete frame up restoration to compete against the Chevrons in HSR Thundersports competition. No expense has been spared to make this car competitive. The chassis was stripped down to bare frame, and new aluminum stressed skin panels were fabricated out of 5052 and 6061 alloys to stiffen the chassis. The side pods and cross over were filled with 2-part foam for rigidity and crash worthiness. New suspension pieces were fabricated where necessary, including side protection bars for the driver. The car has all the tricks and is ready to compete.


History

The RP-17 is an evolution of the RP-4 Sports Racer, the RP-17 was built as a 2 Litre Can-Am car and is considered a formidable competitor.

Competition History

Test time only since completion.
Performance Data

• tbd lbs
  

Engine

• Dave Vegher
  
• Cosworth/Ford
  
• BDG
  
• 2 litre
  
• Tilton multi disc
  
• custom stainless
  
• dry sumped
  

Fuel System

• 
  
• mechanical pump
  

Oil/Water System

• aluminum
  

Electrical System

• Stack data aquisition system
  

Transmission

• Hewland
  
• FT200
  

Rear End

• Hewland
  
• in unit w/gearbox
  

Body

• all new carbon/kevlar bodywork
  
• painted white
  

Chassis

• excellent condition
  
• Penske double adj.
  
• big AP disc w/vented rotors
  
• proprietary rack
  
• tbd
  

Interior

• fire system
  
• safety harness
  
• all gauges
  

Spares

• none