Description
Excellent example of early Formula B racecar. Raced successfully by current owner since 1999 from Texas to New York to Georgia. Maintained by SascoSports since 2000. Engine rebuilt by Dave Handy in Spring 2004. Considered most attractive of Formula B cars. In an article published in 2006, Ted Wenz described Formula B cars as "true 150 MPH racecars". Black and white photo is of Rodolfo Junco,III racing the car in 1969. FINAL PHOTO SHOWS CAR ON TRACK AT MID-OHIO JULY 2nd. DAVE HANDY TURNED A BEST LAP OF 1:33. RACE WINNER WAS AT 1:32.
History
Second racecar built by Winkelmann
Performance Data
Class: FB
Weight: 960 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Dave Handy - Sasco
Manufacturer: Lotus/Ford
Type: Lotus Twin Cam
Displacement: 1600cc
Horsepower: 195 HP @7500 rpm
Induction: Twin Weber 45mm DCOE
Heads: Sasco - fully improved
Block: Ford Kent 1600cc
Main Caps: Steel
Crankshaft: Billet steel 2.86'' nitride
Connecting Rods: Carrillo
Pistons: JE forged
Camshaft: ZL - 1.470''X280 billet
Valves: Manley stainless steel
Clutch: Tilton
Flywheel: Aluminum
Exhaust: Custom headers
Races: Five
Also run in two test days, faster than SCCA Formula Continentals
