dalefaulkner
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| posted on 18/3/03 at 03:27 PM |
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Racing
Hi, im not new to locosts as I started building mine just after square wheels was phased out around 5 years ago, as usual the project rocketed ahead
before work loads got on top of me and spare time dissapeared. I have built most of my locost to the original design and cant begin to see the end, to
rekindle the flame that I once had I have decided to race it, unfortunatley the engine that I have is a 1600 xflow a nice engine that I have cleaned
up nicely, I know that this must be replaced with a 1300 gt unit which isnt very powerful (but thats life).
To race it am I correct in thinking that it doesnt require an mot/ sva or tax please advise me as I know that it must be capable of passing an mot.
when does the race season start as I want to give myself a deadline to get everything ready and is there going to be any problems with me getting into
the races I know that I must get a licence.
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JohnFol
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| posted on 18/3/03 at 03:56 PM |
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Welcome to the forum.
There are several peple on the forum who already race, and a few budding builders who aspire to race. There are several formulas you can go for, but
based on your comment I presume you are going specifically for the 750mc Locost formula.
The 2003 season has already started, so I guess you are aiming for the beginning of 2004. I would anticipate a start around end Feb / begining
March
In their infinite wisdom the 750 use PDF so no-one can cut'n'paste details from it into messages like this. But to quote
"All vehicles must comply with MOT requirements, be of sound construction and mechanical condition and be well maintained. There is no requirement
for an MOT Certificate, Road Tax or Insurance".
This also means, no need for SVA.
I had aimed to be racing this year, but underestimated the cost getting to the start line. I aim to go for SVA this year to prove to my self the car
is safe, and then start racing next year.
What I suggest is get along to a race or 2. Every time I have been I have found the drivers most helpfull, and happy to advise.
Where in the country are you?
Best of luck
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dalefaulkner
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| posted on 18/3/03 at 04:22 PM |
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Racing
Thanks John, thats all usefull information, I am living in Southgate north London at the moment although the car itself is at my parents home in the
midlands I have just started planning all of my holiday time so as I can complete the project either to race or drive, i feel that there would be a
benifit in me just racing as I have no space to store it down here. Its always been an ambition of mine to start racing so I better get on and finish
it, hopefully Ill be racing next year with you then, if you go for the 750mc.
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JohnFol
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| posted on 25/3/03 at 02:09 PM |
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Are you going to be at Brands haych on the 12th April?
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dalefaulkner
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| posted on 31/3/03 at 02:10 PM |
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Brands haych on the 12th April
Yes I plan to be there as Im going to show my girlfriend where all my money and love is going to go.......racing! I went to Donnington for both races
and thoroughly enjoyed all of the races, especially all of the locosts, it has made me even more enthusiastic. Lots to do yet though.
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