Member Contributer Stray Posted January 16, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted January 16, 2023 Hello All, Bunch of friends and I are toying with the idea of endurance racing a 5th Gen in the UK. Can those of you in the know point us towards a suitable race series or event? I've done some track days but never raced. Then last year I met a chap who campaigns an RC45 in endurance races and was intrigued. Lost his contact details though! Based on the fact a 5th gen can be made just about as potent as an RC45 with the correct mods, this would be a cheap and cheerful way to get some racing kicks without breaking the bank. Any thoughts most welcome! Best, Stray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted January 16, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted January 16, 2023 Is there a classic/antique/old guys racing series or three? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Stray Posted January 18, 2023 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 18, 2023 On 1/16/2023 at 7:50 PM, bmart said: Is there a classic/antique/old guys racing series or three? That’s what I’d love to know. Apparently there’s a race series for VFR powered cars too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Stray Posted January 18, 2023 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 18, 2023 Was looking for VFR race series online and stumbled across this video of Steve Hislop doing an Isle of Mann TT lap on his RC30…scary as hell. The man was a legend with balls of steel: Gets scarier as it goes on. I love how he says “just taking it easy through here” with the throttle pinned to the stop at 170MPH. Overtaking slower riders like they’re parked… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I once read a series of articles in a Belgian magazine called Motorrijder where they prepped a 5th gen for endurance racing. Can't find the article at the moment but below is a clip of that 5th gen riding at Zolder. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1459725114099875 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted January 20, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2023 Looks and sounds like he has it well in hand with minimal effort. Kudos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 https://www.nolimitsracing.co.uk/classes-regulations Endurance racing info here, near bottom of the page, I assume you would need an ACU license to participate. Be interested in seeing pics of your prep and race ready vfr if you did manage to give a a go 👍😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted January 21, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted January 21, 2023 12 hours ago, V4 Rosso said: I once read a series of articles in a Belgian magazine called Motorrijder where they prepped a 5th gen for endurance racing. Can't find the article at the moment but below is a clip of that 5th gen riding at Zolder. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1459725114099875 I think that was the Bio-Blade, which was a 5th gen in Blade clothing. Built by a magazine. I contacted the Journalist responsible at the time. It was lightly breathed on & run on ethanol, hence the bio part of its name. It made 124hp at the wheel & had USD forks & ran in the Belgium modern classic endurance series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted January 21, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted January 21, 2023 Aren't they old enough for old bike racing with CCS or WERA here in the states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 11 hours ago, Mohawk said: I think that was the Bio-Blade, which was a 5th gen in Blade clothing. Yes, that's the one. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted January 27, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted January 27, 2023 Knew I had a pic somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Stray Posted February 21, 2023 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 21, 2023 Looks like the VFR would never work as a competitive endurance racer. The 600 class is too small (goes up to 749cc) and the 1000 class is too big (goes up to 1250cc). Modern litre bikes make 200hp in stock trim, and they’re lighter/better equipped than the VFR. Also can’t run in the pre-injection classes because she’s got injection, although it’s a rudimentary early version. Will have to find something else for the old girl to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted February 21, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted February 21, 2023 Don't discount te value of getting passed a lot. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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