It's a bit like my brothers Turbo 2litre Pinto Escort rallycar.It's not allowed to run in the classic class due to being a non factory produced engine,but it could have been built at the time, and uses period parts.Even if it ran the 2.3 factory turbo engine it wouldn't be allowed,due to Escorts never using that engine.But throw a Rover V8 or a rotary in there and its legal.
Im on both you sides RE: Nissan powered Escort at the Hulme Festival, you need to put your concerns direct to the 4 Festival Directors. Dale MOriginally Posted by BWilliams
At the risk of sounding cynical, the Proctor Escort is allowed for much the same reasons as the Stewart/ Skope Porsche was allowed at Ruapuna.
The non negotiable stance of the HMC group clearly shows that competitors can and will build cars to proper, well thought out regulations.
Ray, I am of the view that if you tightened your regulations to at least T&C with a reasonable compliance lead in time, you might be pleasantly suprised at the response, both from your existing client base and potential new competitors.
If even half the proposed vehicles that are plan'd for HMC turn up i'd be happy, it is clearly proving that people/person want to build to a definded set of regulations is the way to go, especially when they see the rules are for everyone, no exceptions!! the non points/championship status clearly sorts out the type of person heading in our(HMC) direction, this would be my No1 advice to anyone proposing a class, 2nd is to make sure its guide lines are along a proper historic and classic racing as used by many overseas!!
Dale M
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