Modified Ford Capri - eligible for what race series?

[Erich Stahler]

My latest hair brain scheme is to buy a Capri, in the back of my mind I see a Zakspeed replica fitted running a Ford 302ci V8, in reality it would probably be only mildly modified, few handling improvements and bigger wheels.

Mk 1 Capri modified along the lines of the RS3001 would be nice and probably easier to get the right look than the Zakspeed replica with one of the later models.

Any ideas what race series these kind of cars would be eligible for?

Does anyone have any experience of suspension setup on any of the above for track racing?

[chris_w]

Should be able to fit into one of the below:

http://www.classictouringcars.com/pages/techregs.a...

[thunderbelmont]

I was going to say "Classic Thunder inc. BOSS" (Blue Oval Saloon Series).

Al Weyman is one of the tech guys, and appears on here from time to time, but is on *cough* ten-tenths most of the time in the National and Club Saloons forum.
If you want his details, his works website is www.cadart.com

[denisb]

Funnily enough we already had a couple of V8 Carpi's under build for Classic Thunder/BOSS.

If you want any more information please feel free to contact me as I am the co-ordinator for the Classic Thunder bit.

On the suspension front, most people would look to multi linking the rear.

[Erich Stahler]

denisb said:

Funnily enough we already had a couple of V8 Carpi's under build for Classic Thunder/BOSS.

If you want any more information please feel free to contact me as I am the co-ordinator for the Classic Thunder bit.

On the suspension front, most people would look to multi linking the rear.

Hi Denisb, will have a bit of a read up of the regs first and then im sure I will have some questions if thats ok.

[mattsayle]

I dont knoe your locaiton but the North West Sports and Saloons would be good one to go for. They race mainly at Oulton Park but also go to Croft, Mallory and Anglesey

Colin Vickers races in the championship in this:





Also, see my gallerys here of some of the other entrants. I am there photographer so go to most rounds

http://ww.mattsayle.co.uk/gallery/2009/Motorsport/...

http://ww.mattsayle.co.uk/gallery/2009/Motorsport/...

http://ww.mattsayle.co.uk/gallery/2009/Motorsport/...

http://ww.mattsayle.co.uk/gallery/2009/Motorsport/...

[Erich Stahler]

Erich Stahler said:

denisb said:

Funnily enough we already had a couple of V8 Carpi's under build for Classic Thunder/BOSS.

If you want any more information please feel free to contact me as I am the co-ordinator for the Classic Thunder bit.

On the suspension front, most people would look to multi linking the rear.

Hi Denisb, will have a bit of a read up of the regs first and then im sure I will have some questions if thats ok.

Denis, you have mail.

[Zumbruk]

mattsayle said:

I dont knoe your locaiton but the North West Sports and Saloons would be good one to go for. They race mainly at Oulton Park but also go to Croft, Mallory and Anglesey

Colin Vickers races in the championship in this:

Is he Ade's dad? I know Ade quite well from "real life" (IOW, not motorsport!)

(BTW, Colin had a smack a couple of weekends ago...)

Edited by Zumbruk on Tuesday 18th August 11:40

[andy rob]

here is the boss website

http://www.blueovalsaloons.com/

& here it the forum

http://www.wealdenracing.co.uk/forum/index.php

the boss series races within the classic thunder & has had some real close racing with agood mix of cars

we are away to brands this weekend & rockingham in 2 weeks time, come & watch