Description:

This Formula Continental has amassed the best record of wins of any car in it's class in SCCA Nationals
in 1998. Most notably, it has accomplished this without any significant crash damage and stiil has
it's original suspension, wings, and bodywork. The car features virtually every aftermarket
enhancement possible and has been professionally prepared and maintained throughout it's single
season of racing. With the right engine it is capable of outright wins in any National or Pro race.
The extensive enhancements beyond original condition are detailed in the specifications below.


History

Despite a concerted effort from the Italian Tatuus concern, the Van Diemen marque continues to dominate
US Pro F2000 and SCCA Formula Continental. Dave Baldwin's design features a tidy aero package with the
robust and stiff chassis Van Diemens have alway been known for.


Competition History

Raced only in U.S. attaining eight pole positions (including June Sprints), seven wins (best in country),
1998 NE Division Championship and the 1998 NESCA Overall Championship.

Engine

• None
  

Fuel System

• fuel cell
  
• aeroquip fuel lines
  

Oil/Water System

• side water rads
  
• all plumbing upgraded to AN hardware
  
• aeroquip oil lines
  
• Mocal oil/water heat exchanger
  

Electrical System

• Pi-2 dash/data acquisition system
  

Body

• original spec glassfibre panels
  
• Hot Shoe/ Ed Rich custom diffuser, more downforce, less drag
  

Chassis

• multitubular spaceframe, stock
  
• Ohlins tripe adjustables
  
• all upgraded sperical joints, Pro-Tech aerotube pushrods
  
• double wishbone, pushrod
  
• double wishbone, pushrod
  
• proprietary rack
  
• TDI drilled lightened discs
  
• OZ mags
  
• at the minimum
  

Interior

• fire system
  
• current 6 point harness
  
• removable steering wheel
  

Spares

• none