Classic Car Race Results From the BRC, 02/17/08
February 19, 20081st overall belongs to this handbuilt "Lotus 7" replica racer. A little longer and wider than a true Lotus but purportedly powered by a Nissan SR20DE 4 cylinder. a 2.0 L DOHC (1998 cc) engine, originally produced 136 PS (102 kW). This later increased to 140 hp (100 kW), which eventually became 165 PS (163 hp/121 kW) through the use of Nissan’s VTC variable valve timing system in the S14 and S15 Nissan Silvias. (ERRATUM: A friend informed me that Bubi Camus based this replica on Mazda Miata mechanicals, NOT Nissan)
With that horsepower, combined with bodywork that is basically a Fita tin box, you see why it just flew around the track! Wickedly fast!
2nd overall was Inaki Aranetas 740 BMW. 3rd went to TJ Benitez in his silver E30 and 4th to another E30.
Congratulations to Doc Sandy Coronel for 1st in class and 5th overall! He successfully defended against the fast Bimmers, Benz SL, Opel GT, Alfa and Porsche.
Jappy Pascual was doing real well against the Opel GT, Mini Cooper, Alfa Veloce, and the Porsche 550 kitcar but unexpectedly stopped in the middle of the track at lap 9 or so. He managed to start up his Ghia after a few minutes but lost momentum and just finished the race.
Heartbreak kid EJ Esguerra had an electronic ignition problem in the 1st lap (turn 5 or 6) and had to watch from the sidelines all throughout the race. Try again next time, EJ.
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