[Fran Hall RCR]

Nice pics Mike.
This car is very very fast and is just having the usual growing pains and is doing it in full view of others...much like we did with the green 01 car earlier this season...

This is actually the first time the car has done any serious testing since last years 25 hr race...The "Bosch MS4 sport plus" ecu has proven to be a bear to integrate into the flat shift system.
The engine mapping has also proven to be tough as this engine is now running unrestricted and there was no data available for tuning in this config.

I just spoke with Troy, one of the test drivers and during their three days on track they only had two reliability issues, one was a CV joint that failed due to a split boot from what I hear...they were trying lots of new systems and their integrationto the car....Troy said it was actually a very succesful test...right up until the engine failure....but thats racing...you cant make an omelette without breaking a few eggs...

There were many shock adjustments as the two drivers got used to the car....right before the engine failed Troy said he felt pretty comfortable and was running times in the 1.47 -48 range..."over the top"...the longer course config.
He feels there are at least 3-4 seconds left in the car , with more familiarity behind the wheel.