Quote Originally Posted by ERC View Post
Totally agree. What FF has to do to be a first single seater experience, is make it easier for the family teams to get started without having to shell out for too many "extras". The real driving talent is then easier to spot.
Totally agree with that.

With regard to engines whilst MSNZ should probably be putting out feelers to manufacturers about replacement engines in the longer term. It is a fact that FF world wide is in a state of flux at present with no international consistency. We have Ecoboost in the UK, Honda Fit in the US, and the old Fiesta engine in Oz. And Toyota as far as I am aware nowhere.

Personally whilst I think it makes good sense to align with Australia, they are running old engines. Honda in the US has got right behind this one and I think that is the best option. It is a new engine and they have said they will maintain a full parts inventory for 10 years after the motor is discontinued. $US2500 for a new engine and about $US5000 to convert it to race spec compatible with the Kent performance. This means the Kent can run competitively alongside the Honda cars and as people slowly destroy their "unreliable, expensive to maintain Kents" (not my words) they will all no doubt eventually go the Honda way.

But until we see how the international situation pans out I think it would be foolish to rush in with new engines of any sort at this time. Prepare the groundwork for it, yes, but don't jump in just yet.

Instead concentrate on providing venues for relatively low cost racing for the many existing cars owned by enthusiasts throughout the country.