The main issues with true open wheel cars (no motorcycle fenders) is that They can't be run on the street without fenders. AND most track day type events won't run them with fender cars. That kind of leaves them to real racing and in most cases the current crop of racecars have quite a head start on a new design/company.
I would guess that it would be hard to make money producing a new design Formula Ford for example. Lots of up front cost and a large number of units to finance before breaking even. The only way would be to build a limmited number, kick everybodys ass and then try to sell them.
Lots of risk and little prospect of reward.
Personally, I think it would be quite bitchin' :thumbsup:
The main issues with true open wheel cars (no motorcycle fenders) is that They can't be run on the street without fenders. AND most track day type events won't run them with fender cars. That kind of leaves them to real racing and in most cases the current crop of racecars have quite a head start on a new design/company.
The main issues with true open wheel cars (no motorcycle fenders) is that They can't be run on the street without fenders.
Hmmm. I remember a lot of Model A hotrods "back in the day" that did not have fenders. Did the law change at some point?
Hmmm. I remember a lot of Model A hotrods "back in the day" that did not have fenders. Did the law change at some point?
My Nemesis is street legal and a blast to drive..
I actually have a Hot Rod that is all custom, but based on a 1971 Lola Indycar. It has the original Lola suspension, wings, etc. It has a mid-engine 383 SBC stroker motor and a ZF transaxle. I have the original Lola wheels but prefer to run Centerlines on it. It is open-wheel, and the rear tires are Hoosiers and about 18" wide. It is actually registered, in Oregon, as a '71 Lola. When I drive it for any distance, I wear a full-face helmet. It really freaks people out, so much so that it almost causes accidents. It has won multiple awards at car shows for "Most Unique," "Best Exotic," and of course "Most Radical."
There is nothing like flying down the freeway in an open-wheel Indycar!
David
I'd like to see this!
You just HAVE to share a few pictures!
Pleeeaaase
I think a F1 style car on the street would be a HOOT!
David...you are barking mad...I love it.