Aussie Racing Cars

Aussie Racing Cars is an Australian motor racing category. Essentially a motorcycle powered Sports car class, it was created by former Touring car racer Phil Ward, influenced by the American Legends category.

The Aussie Racing Car combines current racing technology and performance in a one-design class where all cars are mechanically identical with strict rules in place to maintain that position. Four different body styles cater to the liking of all tastes. Originally only 1940 Ford Coupe and Holden FJ body style were available, with Ford AU Falcon and Holden VY Commodore body styles which replicate the V8 Supercars were later made available.

Cars are constructed on a purpose built steel tubular space frame chassis with integral roll cage construction designed and approved to stringent engineering specifications. The lightweight composite body is a faithfully designed caricature of its full size counterpart featuring opening doors, boot and lift off front section. Powered by a Yamaha 1.2 litre 125 bhp twin cam 16 valve engine that revs to 11500 rpm. The 450 kg all up weight provides an incredible power to weight ratio that allows the little machine to rocket to a speed of well in excess of 200 km/h. Lap times achieved at Oran Park Raceway are within 6 seconds of a V8 Supercar.

They feature fully adjustable suspension geometry, huge brakes and controlled competition tyres that produce extremely high grip levels. The drivers experience behind the wheel is akin to the thrill and excitement normally only experienced by V8 Supercar or Formula Car racing drivers. All cars are hand built in the Aussie Racing Car facility and supplied ready to race.

The cockpit layout is purpose built and functional. The racing seat and five point racing harness holds the driver firmly and comfortably in place as the incredible cornering g-forces rocket the car off the corners. The steering is light, fast and precise with only one turn lock to lock and requiring minimal steering movement during racing. The sequential gear lever falls easily to hand up close to the steering wheel and the carbon fibre dash displays the necessary instrumentation. The chassis design incorporates simplicity in suspension adjustment to cater for all drivers likings including castor/camber, sway bar, roll centre and ride height etc. brakes have simple front to rear bias adjustment.

The class has proven attractive to amateur racers and sprintkart racers without the budget to progress to Formula Ford. Paul Kemal and Mike Russell have each twice won the series, while Phil Ward's two sons James and Brad have also won titles.

Champions

Technical specifications

Engine

*1.2 litre twin-cam
*4 Valves per cylinder
*125 bhp, 11500 rpm

Gearbox

*Integral 5-speed dog engagement
*Sequential manual gearbox

Chassis

*Tubular space-frame and cockpit with integral driver roll-cage
*Momo race seat with 5 point harness
*Momo quick-release steering wheel

uspension

*Front – Coil over shocks fully adjustable rose jointed wishbones
*Ultra fast rack and pinion
*Rear – Live axle, optional long and short track ratios
*Coil over shocks, parallel trailing arms, panhard rod

Brakes

*4 wheel disc with - Full bias adjustment with balance bar, braided lines

Wheels and tyres

*13 x 5.5 various styles available
*Yokahama A048R treaded race spec tyres

Body styles

* Holden FJ
* 1940 Ford Coupe
* Ford AU Falcon
* Holden VZ Commodore
* Toyota Aurion (From late 2008)

Dimensions

*Length: 3.0 m
*Width: 1.35 m
*Height: 1.05 m
*Weight: 450 kg

External links

* [http://www.aussieracingcars.com.au/ Official Site]