I hope this forum can be of help. I am starting a project that is totally opposite of what would be considered normal. I race Micro Sprints which are powered by motorcycle engines. I am attaching a link to photos below. The majority of the nation allows 619cc engines on methanol. As of next season the tracks where I participate are considering allowing American Iron V-Twins up to 1000cc. Here are a few specifics of our type of our racing:
750 lb. car w/ driver
60"-70" Wheelbase
Sidewinder Front engine mounted (engine is mounted w/ safety panel between engine and driver. Also chain or belt must be guarded so driver can't get hands in the area)
Tracks range from 1/10th to 1/5th mile in length
Straightaways 220-250ft. in length
Cars are mainly using 600cc R6’s, CBR’s and GSX’s with a few Kaw’s
I realize the power would not be near what the inline 4's put out but my thinking is with certain mods done the XB9 would be very competitive. The torque of the V-Twin should really help the car through and coming out of the corner giving it a advantage perhaps through about 2/3 of the straightaway. I am finding it very hard to find out much about the XB9. This is not a project that would be done for this season but for next year. What does everyone think of this idea? Feasible or totally nuts? I am attempting to attach a pic of the type of car I am referring to, if it does not work photos may be viewed at:
Micro Sprint photos
Wade Finley
Production / Parts Manager
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Racing the XB9 in Micro Sprints
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