Description
This excellent March Formula Atlantic car has extensive pro and amateur history including the Long Beach Grand Prix FA race. The bodywork, except for the engine cover and rear wing is one race old, with new paint and color scheme (yellow/purple) completed fall 2002. Zero time on recently freshened engine. This car has been consistently one of the fastest flat bottom cars where ever it has been raced. Currently race prepped and maintained professionally in San Diego, CA. The owner will consider as partial trade, Titan MK6 FF, or Datsun 240Z Vintage race car. The tub was redone by Marc Bahner; the chassis is mostly 76 spec including bodywork. The rear wing was replaced with a Ralt RT-1 wing by Jimmy Santos in the late 70’s. All four uprites recently rebuilt. Front uprite pivot studs have been replaced and reinforced. Just completed engine refresh by Ivey Engines, Portland, OR.
History
6-72 to 12-76 P. Keeler/M. Rand/F. Delvechio/J. Lieberg 12-76 to 4-83 Jimmy Santos 4-83 to 12/84 Rick Sutherland 12-84 to 1-96 John Hafkenshiel (March Registry) 1-96 to 6-01 Keith Lively 6-01 to present Current Owner.
Recent Competition History
This car is a current front-runner in HSR-West races with a relatively inexperienced driver. Prior to 2001, Keith Lively drove the car as a top contender in SCCA Formula Atlantic races. Keith is now a top national SCCA driver with a new Ralt Formula Atlantic.
Performance Data
Weight: 1100 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Dave Vaegher engine builder
Type: Cosworth BDA
Displacement: 1600cc
Horsepower: 220 HP
recently freshened by Jay Ivey of Ivey Engines in Portland, Oregon.
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Capacity: 10 gallon
Fuel Pump: electric pump
Fuel Type: runs high octane racing fuel
Oil/Water System
Radiator: two side mounted radiators
Oil Cooler: oil cooler
Electrical System
Ignition: 12V total loss system
Transmission
Type: Hewland FT-200
Rear End
Type: Hewland in unit w/gearbox
Body
Construction: All new fiberglass body parts
Condition: repainted fall 2002
Chassis
Type: Monocoque aluminum
Shocks: Koni aluminum double adjustable
Brakes: Lockheed 4 piston caliper front disc – unvented rotors
Steering: rack & pinion
Wheels: Gotti 3 piece wheels; Avon tires - Front 9.0 X 20 X 13, Rear
Interior
Fire System: Fire System
Restraints: 6 point Willians Harness
Spares
Body Molds, original 76 spec rear wing and mounting post
nose piece (wing)
2 rear wheels
gears, springs, suspension mount plates, miscellaneous
Formula Atlantic
