Experieces in Racing an Europa

[Mecky]

Yes, we are quiet delighted about the result. Here you can have a look at some inboard footage of my brother, who had the first stint in the 3h race:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awY8s-SWDz4

[BDA]

Great footage! Did he ever get past that pesky 911 or is it a 912?

[Mecky]

If the Lotus was as slow as a 912 on the straights, I would Not take it to a race track, but to a workshop.

A lap later the roof colapsed, so he didn't pass him. On my fastet lap I even passed an Elan and it (the lap) was 5 seconds faster than this Porsche 911, but still 5 seconds of the limit with a well-balanced brake. Unfortunately the cam is not able to film for 3 hours. 

[PenP]

Here's a shot of my car from last year's SVRA California Speedway vintage race.  I wound up having an oil leak and a driver's side door that had a nasty habit of opening up in left hand turns (!) – I'm hoping to be ready for this year's event next month in June.

[EuropaTC]

Wow, a super clean car, some great preparation there.  June's not far away, so we'll look forward to hearing how you're getting on (and hopefully not "getting out" on left hand bends     )

Brian

[BDA]

What a beauty!!! 

Did you build it? Good luck for your June event! Let us know how it goes.

[Valerio Leone]

first test of the season.
The new (wedge) engine 123hp is fantastic. It pull like a rocket up and beyond 7500 rpm.
The new close ratio gear set is just perfect and smooth.
Brakes, cooling and suspension set up are now a disaster.
In fact...
 

[3929R]

Ouch!

[BDA]

Bummer! That couldn't have felt good! 

[Serge]

I saw the photographs on Facebook, looks painful!

Did you buy the Quaife gearset? Or did you use the old one you found?

Serge

[Valerio Leone]

Ciao Serge,

during the repairs I will take the chance to work on brakes, cooling and front suspension.
This power unit upgrade has affected all the rest.
the Gear set is the old one I found from Renault. It's just perfect, it match the engine power band.
I will be back soon with other upgrades.

[Mecky]

Sounds cool, but a pity with your crash. How did that happen?

[Mecky]

This season we were very inactive, after concentrating on modern racing with my brother's Osella in 2015. The 2nd place in the historic FHR endurance championship in 2014 was a success, but it was an even greater success to become 2nd in the Supercar Challenge 2015.

In 2016, after our father died last year, we did not do any racing at all. But now, I am planning to compete in the last race of the season at the Nürburgring with the Europa. I still have to repair the roof and do some other small things. But that will be not a problem for a possible start at the first weekend of october.

To be continued...

[BDA]

Sorry to hear about your dad! I was wondering why we hadn't heard from you last year.

Good luck in the new season!

 

[EuropaTC]

I can understand not feeling like racing, the loss of your dad must have been quite a blow and things wouldn't have been the same. And you can't drive fast when your mind is wandering.

But keep in touch and let's know how you're progressing, like the others on here I looked forward to reading about you & your team.

Cheers

Brian