Cascade Crew

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:42 pm Post subject: hornet racing

So I'm thinking of turning my old acura into a hornet racer for the summer. I have my camaro now so I have no use for the thing, that and it is pretty crappy, won't pass emmissions, I wouldn't get much for it. So I thought what the hell, it would be fun.

Has anybody ever done this before or have any advise.

Hornet racing basically is where you have a stock 4 cyl car, that runs has good brakes, no windows, has the doors chained shut, and is painted bright yellow and black (hornet racing). i might need some help getting some stuff together to get it race worthy or keep it that way so if anyone is interested or wants to come watch me make a fool of myself let me know.

~JAKE

Xophertony · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:54 pm Post subject:

other then the paint requirements, what does a honet car do? are we talking dirt oval? autoX? drift? drag? rally? destruction derby? jumping contest? (yeeeeeeeeeehaw!)

iansane · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:28 pm Post subject:

What's type of racing is it?

Steve and I plan to take a Honda CRX down to the sand dunes in oregon at the end of this month. Very Happy

Free cars RULE! Hopefully 265/75r15s will fit with some trimming.

Wait, speaking of which, does anyone have any 15" wheels with a 4x100 bolt pattern? Standard honda/toyota/VW wheels. I'll take 'em off your hands for cheap. Smile

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject:

Dewey316 · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:41 pm Post subject:

I am not sure if the racing world is ready for Steve-O.

(I am not sure any world is ready for him, now that I think about it. Laughing

)

Xophertony · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:29 pm Post subject:

uhhhh... you guys need a pit crew or anything Very Happy

i might be able to get hold of a quad to use as a follow vehicle. my brother might be interested in bringing his truck out to see this shenanagins as well.

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:36 pm Post subject:

Forgot to mention that part, its short oval track on pavement. basically like big bumper cars on an oval track Smile

Xophertony · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:46 pm Post subject:

cool.

advise.
1. gut it to cut weight. if it's not neede to run ditch it.
2. uhmm... thats it realy. you are not going to want to spend any real money on this... soo i guess do what you can for free.

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:45 pm Post subject:

What type of requirements are there for engine/safety/whatever?

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:18 pm Post subject:

If there's serious bumping going on, I'd take a die grinder to the fender wells and cut them back a bit, Losing a tire mid race is no good.

BRING A HELMET!! AND SOME SORT OF SEATBELT REINFORCEMENT.

I'd reccomend removing all of the dash that you can so basically you're just petals, Shifter, Steering column, One seat. Tony had it right, save as much weight as you can.

(My friend Rob expressed an intrest in your car if is body is straight and it has a 5 speed...he has one with a dinged up body)

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:34 pm Post subject:

Safety is a huge concern, I will likely put a harness in and it looks like gutting the interior is not allowed.

Chris-
The doors and fenderes are in good shape, the trany is shot (was a 5 speed but now is a 4 speed with no reverse 5th is dead) the hood is scrap as well as the front bumper and the rear isn't that great. I don't think he would want mine. Unless he wants to give me lots of money, this ones headed for the track!

Here are the official rules.
http://www.evergreenspeedway.net/artman/publish/article_44.shtml
1. Any 4 cylinder car with a maximum wheel base of 103.5” and a complete stock Steel body , interior, frame and suspension. NO bracing anywhere except inside the drivers compartment, No rotary engine cars allowed!

2. Rollbars: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Either a single hoop rollover bar or a 2” OD pipe or equivalent steel upright, with steel mounting plates on each end. Mounted vertical from roof to floor pan, located behind the drivers seat. A second upright may be mounted in front of the front passenger seat. Rollbars and Uprights must be bolted with 1/2” bolts to the floor pan and roof.

3. Drivers door must be welded or chained shut. Must have drivers side door reinforce-ment,. with a minimum of a single leaf spring bolted to the outside of the door with 1/2” bolts. All edges must be trimmed of sharp edges. Passenger door must be chained, but still must be able to be open. WINDOW NET highly recommended.

4. Dashboard, Interior, Steering and Pedals must remain completely stock for make and model of car. All insulation under hood must be removed.

5. Car horns must remain intact and in working condition. Must have working radio and speakers in car.

6. Stock carburetor or fuel injection for that make and model.

7. Transmission for that make and model.

8. Stock Exhaust system for that make and model. MUFFLERS MANDATORY.

9. Battery must be securely fastened and remain under hood.

10. Stock unaltered rear end for that make and model.

11. Approved DOT 65 series or bigger passenger tires only. Wheels and tires must be of like size. NO low profile-type tires. No NU tread or racing style tires

12. Gas Tank;
a) If stock gas tank is ahead of rear axle it may remain in place. A fuel cell or plastic
boat tank 6.6 gallon maximum is RECOMMENDED – Subject to tech
b) If stock gas tank is behind rear axle, it must be replaced with a fuel cell or plastic
boat tank (6.6 gallon maximum). RECOMMENDED
c) Fuel cell/boat tanks must be covered, secured and located in trunk.

13. All glass (except front windshield) must be removed prior to arrival to the track.

14. Third brake light MUST remain intact and in WORKING condition.

15. Approved helmets, gloves and long sleeved garments required.

16. Seat belts are mandatory 2” minimum. 5 point harness HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

17. Cars must be painted bright yellow with a minimum of two black or red stripes,75% Yellow 25% Stripe.

18. Car numbers on doors MUST be at least 20” tall in a EASY TO SEE color. Roof numbers must be at least 36” in height.

19. $300. Management claim in effect at all times. CLAIM DOES NOT INCLUDE FUEL CELL

20. No two way radio communications between driver and/or pits/grandstands.

21. Line-ups are at the discretion of Track Officials.

Dewey316 · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:38 pm Post subject:

If the roll bar rules allow it, it would suggest a NASCAR style door bar, just for saftey sake. This sounds like wheel/wheel racing. I would go for maxium protection for myself, if I was building it. With nascar styel door bars, and a roll cage, and 5points, you should be fairly safe.

Xophertony · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:42 pm Post subject:

WTF? working radio? interesting rules. sounds like it could be fun.

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:45 pm Post subject: