Sorry fellow solo vee guys.......I tend to agree with John. I got the
chance to drive John's F500 recently. It takes a lot different driving
style, but I do believe that the cars are near parity. I may not be a
competitive driver of recent years (me not the car), but my years of
driving experience do believe that the cars are about as equal as could
be expected. I do believe that vees can be refined just a bit more
under present rules, but I also fear that F500 probably has more
development potential and may move ahead more readily per its active
racing class development. Right now, I suggest they are pretty even. I
do think course designs are a varible that affects the equality issue at
times.
I prefer the vee, but I now have a renewed appreciation to those who
chose to drive a F500, and do it well.
Just my humble opinion...first solo was 1965....this year I will exceed
my 475th event.......
Larry #66 solo vee
John Whitling wrote:
>
> As an owner of a well prepared "overdog" F500 in this class I'm going to chime
> in and say that I think the class is pretty damn even. Scott is fast enough to
> win Nationals, IMO. The fact that he hasn't shouldn't give Vee owners a ticket
> to keep piling on additional mods. Just this year in CenDiv, I've been roundly
> beaten at about 50% of my events. All of my defeats were by the hands of
>drivers
> in Solo Vees. These guys have all had their days so far ... Drew Ducus, Scott
> Nardin, and Ricardo just beat me this weekend. Yes, I know I suck as a driver,
> but it seems to me, and others outside the class that there is a lot of parity
> right now. Bruce Domick (former Solo Vee driver) seems to agree, and he's
>driven
> both types of cars, back to back, on nationals style courses.
>
> In general, stop your whining, make your car and yourself faster, and get out
> and race. Nobody's just going to hand you these wins, you have to get out and
> earn them. As long as feel that you're an underdog I can guarantee that you
>will
> be.
>
> John Whitling
>
> "McClure, Rick CHAS" wrote:
>
> > Jeff, I really wish you all the best in selling your Vee. I had trouble for
> > a LONG time. My car was fast, the fastest in the SEDiv and always did well
> > at NT events, and it was a Great looking Vee. I started out asking about
> > what you are - but had no interest. I dropped the price to $4700, then to
> > $3500. At this point it generated some interest, but still no cash. I sold
> > it, with LOTS of spare part and trailer for $3000. The car was worth MUCH
> > more! This e-mail explain why - at least IMHO.
> >
> > So, to stir the water one more time (are you listening SEB?)...
> >
> > IMHO, the reason why Solo Vees don't sell for ANYTHING near what it cost to
> > make them "Somewhat" competitive in FM is the long-standing disparity
> > between the F5 and Solo Vee. In other words, few people want the "loosing
> > car" in a two-car class.
> >
> > Currently only Scott Nardin's Vee has shown much potential in winning the FM
> > National Championship, but the guys in the South Bend Region continue their
> > efforts. The Solo Vee Owners Association has also taken some courageous and
> > positive step toward Solo Vee growth, but they can't do it alone. They need
> > assistance from the SEB, other SV owners, and interested SCCA members.
> >
> > But the REAL question is "Why won't SCCA do more"? They certainly could.
> > Why is the FM Championship so precious that the SEB is reluctant to make a
> > few simple concessions to the Vee? Afraid a Solo Vee may win? What would
> > be the harm? Simple changes in FM have been proposed, e.g.: better heads
> > for the Vees, narrower front tires for the F5s. But so far, the SEB doesn't
> > even RECOGNIZE the disparity. Why? Until this question is adequately
> > addressed by the SEB with REAL rule changes - not just more rhetoric - then
> > SCCA members will continue their reluctance to invest money converting a FV
> > to SV just to be uncompetitive in FM. It is not a sound financial decision
> > - just buy an F5. Is this REALLY what the SCCA wants?
> >
> > I'm sure this will generate a lot of flaming e-mail - but "the truth is out
> > there..." Can you see it?
> >
> > Rick McClure
> > A FORMER Solo Vee Owner
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jeff Yatsko [SMTP:jasyatz@home.com]
> > > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 9:48 PM
> > > To: Team.Net - Solo Vee
> > > Subject: Vee for sale...
> > >
> > > Still looking for a buyer...
> > > Can meet/deliver within 3-4 hours...Have lots of pictures, can take
> > > more.
> > >
> > > 1964 Formcar chassis #149. Solid frame. Have original log book that
> > > dates back to 1972 with pictures. Rebuilt 1600cc stock dual port,
> > > rebuilt bug pack (Holley) 2 barrel carb, single piece Dual Port
> > > manifold, stock gear box, new 200 mm Sachs clutch, brand new Autometer
> > > Tach with VDO oil temp and pressure gauges and senders, new dash panel
> > > with switches, remote oil cooler, new G-force 6 point latch belts, new
> > > 11" steering wheel. New 12 volt starter, Dynalights wheels 13X7 front
> > > with 20X7X13 Hoosiers and 13X9 rear with 20X9X13 Hoosiers. Have extra
> > > set of "one off" Hoosiers 2-20X6X13, 2-20X7X13 and 2-22X9X13. Have 2
> > > sets of stock wheels, one with junk slicks and the other with halfway
> > > decent Hoosiers on them. Trailer included. 5X10 open with new decking,
> > > lights, chains, fenders, paint and tires.
> > >
> > > Asking $5,800; No reasonable offer refused
> > >
> > > Jeff Yatsko
> > > jasyatz@home.com
> > > http://members.home.net/jasyatz/VeeFSsideslicks.jpg
> > >
> > > 732-690-6919 (call anytime, leave message)
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