F1000 - clutchless downshifts?

[wioifoiee]

can anyone confirm if these cars require clutch on downshift?
i can see the spec here https://www.jediracingcars.co.uk/race-car-fabricat...
but i'm unfamiliar with bike engines - i know its a sequential box, and after watching this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viWuolNYGyI
it seems like you can downshift by just blipping the throttle manually.

Is this what the drivers are doing in the series or is everyone actually using clutch/heel+toeing?

[n3il123]

Not answering your question at all but autosport magazine has a 4 page article on f1000 this week. Nothing about clutchless down changes but thought it might be of interest!

[kimducati]

Well you can on a bike, so I don't see any reason why not.
If you're allowed, you could set up an auto blip system, as used on various bikes.
Kim

[anonymous-user]

Most bike engined single seaters use a flat shifter, a device which will very briefly cut the ignition on an upshift allowing you to make full throttle gear changes, they will also automatically blip the throttle for downshifts so you can left foot brake and there’s no need to toe and heel

Edited to say “what kim said”

[mad4amanda]

bike quick shifter will do all that for you ? From the spec its a Suzuki GSXR1000R K6 setup I would be amazed if its not fitted as standard but if not easy enough to do

[Josh Smith]

Don’t think F1000 allow any form of quick shift or blip system. Are you planning on racing in the championship?

[andrewcliffe]

F1000 regulations say you can use a flat shift system on upshifts only. Regulation 5.9.5 refers