Hey Phil:
Peace! I agree with your observations. Please remember that my additions to
the thread was based on Jeff Winchell's comment that "ESP is a $50k class if
you ask me".
Again, I chose ESP because a reasonable investment and logical development
would yield a trophy winning car.
Al Chan
-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Osborne [mailto:posborne@minuteman-ups.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 1999 10:02 AM
To: 'Chan, Albert (GEP)'; 'Joshua Hadler'
Cc: 'team.net'
Subject: RE: Building A Nationals Winning Car (ESP)
> end, I think that we've succeeded. The next question, for us (dollar,
time,
and skill-wise), is what it'll take to run with Mark Madarash.
Al Chan <
Al, I don't think you can measure what it will take to beat Maderash in
terms of dollars. Although well developed, the absence of "high tech"
parts and technology is obvious. Mark has spent countless hours in seat
time developing the car to it's current state.
Same is true with Kurt Janish's National title winning CP Camaro. It was
interesting to see folks swarming his car following his win, looking for
something that may have given him an advantage. Simply put, there is no
high tech pieces in the car other than a strong motor, some bracing here
and there, roll cage, etc. No high dollar struts or shocks, not even
adjustable pieces, and stock springs. Another example of a guy doing it
all himself with blood, sweat, and talent...
Phil O.
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