Robert and all,
The story of my car has been gone over before and i do not intend to relay it all again,
Look up the past posts...
Now, however, i am going to let you all know, in no uncertain terms exactly what i and Fran ARE doing with the RCR 917 so as to stop you, Robert and any other doubting or nitpicking people, coming out with such inaccuracies.
Over the last three years or more since getting my fingers burnt by the Australian link i have with my own knowledge and long term contacts and friendships been adding to my existing store more original parts, drawings, etc to not only rebuild my existing 917 but also to supply Fran with 100% accurate patterns in rediness for RCRs production. I have also carried out some extensive track testing of hundreds of parts and modifications, as well as, i believe being the first replica 917k, ever to competitively race. The endurance race at Spa in September, was highly important to our long term plans, especially with the feedback from Harold Deitch and Willi Kausen, on top of that already given by my friend David Piper and Mark Finburgh.
I also have had for some years, the full approval and backing of Gulf Oil UK, and both my GT40 and the 917s have their full support. So we are not just a pretty face in all of this.I have spent a small fortune on racing over the years and this current 917 work does not come cheap.You will all benefit from it though with superb quality and sound workmanship from Fran and his colleagues.
So, whilst, as i,ve said in the past, i take my hat off to Keiller for his design, it is no where near accurate. The RCR 917 is as the originals in look, dimensions and soundness. The rest is up to the builder. These cars are phenominal, totally awe inspiring and very,very, very quick. Are you brave enough to own and run one ???
If so RCR will supply you with one later in 2006. The reason for going with Fran in the USA is also simple. The demand over there is far greater and easier on regulations than here in Europe and he does not seem to have as many time wasters as i have had over here. The quality of his body moulders and engineering skills are more cost effective over there as well.
Let this please be an end to the sniping and if any one has any serious enquiries i,ll be only too pleased to give advice to them about the RCR917.
Graham Turner @ GTA/Gulf Oil UK Racing.