List,
Time is going to be a concern for them in 2001 since they only got the go
ahead on the project less than a month ago. They do have a good team
working on it and corporate blessings but their concern is being able to
test changes and transport everything to Wendover in time.
Wes
on 2/22/01 12:26 PM, Malcolm Pittwood at MPittwood@compuserve.com wrote:
> List
>
> The following information may not be 100% accurate but it should be of
> interest to all racers.
>
> MG Rover - the company formed after BMW were forced to sell Rover - are to
> get the EX255 car back to the salt. As you all know it got to Wendover in
> '98 but did not run under power. In 2001 it is hoped that this modified
> MGF sportscar will go 255 with 1000 bhp (sea level I guess) V8 power.
> Whilst endorsed by the Company this was a project led by the talented
> workforce. The first MGF built made 217 mph with its smaller turbo motor
> and US driver.
>
> The news for 2002 revolves around a desire to attempt to attain the fastest
> wheeldriven World Record with a totally new car. Al Teagues 409 mph is the
> target to beat (now) - it may be higher in 2002 of course. The reports so
> far talk of running in August 2002. Speedweek does not yet hold two way
> FIA runs so that may just be using it as a warm up event prior to the World
> Finals.
>
> This bid could be a corporate backed attempt and would be a return to the
> attempts of the pre war era by MG and Austin Healey. No news on driver(s).
> Andy Green had the job in '98 but he has not been mentioned yet.
>
> Just to complete the cross atlantic links - Lola Cars the maker of Indy Car
> chassis amongst many of their race car range - are partners in the new MG
> Rover company. The Chief designer at MG Rover designed the shape and
> layout of the McLaren FI roadcar.
>
> Malcolm Pittwood, Derby, England
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