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MatsHolden
30th June 2010, 10:04 PM
Here's a new race car which has just been released which some of you blokes might be interested in, I had a bit of input into the bodywork design for Jon and Dean Crooke. Some of you may remember Jon Crooke racing for Brock's team in '87 at Bathurst in the number #10 car.
All designed, engineered and built here in Melbourne.
Had a spin out at Calder and it's a beast.

It has a 450cc Yamaha engine with a 5 speed sequential gearbox.
Space frame chassis with driver safety cell and full FIA spec ROPS.
6 point harness.
4 wheel disc brakes.
Ohlins coil over dampers.
Race weight of 240kg.

Lap time Winton Long
1:30

Compared to...
V8 Supercar - 1:23
GT Production - 1:29
Aussie Racing Car - 1:32
V8 Utes - 1:39

http://www.hyperracer.com/hyper-racer/pro_pics/pictures/hyper%20racer%202.jpg

http://www.hyperracer.com/hyper-racer/pro_pics/pictures/hyper%20racer%201.jpg

hazrd
30th June 2010, 10:08 PM
holy crap thats fast!!

sooty
30th June 2010, 10:09 PM
Nice work, Mat. Looks good and must handle like a dream

MatsHolden
30th June 2010, 10:11 PM
I want one. haha

hazrd
30th June 2010, 10:14 PM
I want one. haha

+1 !!

where will this car fit in?

MatsHolden
30th June 2010, 10:21 PM
+1 !!

where will this car fit in?

It's been designed to fit the gap between Karts and Formula Ford. A Formula Ford will set you back $110k +, this will set you back about $30k. Making fast motorsport accessable to those not with rich parents/big wallets. A lot of talent goes begging because of lack of funds, not lack of driving ability.

hazrd
30th June 2010, 10:29 PM
It's been designed to fit the gap between Karts and Formula Ford. A Formula Ford will set you back $110k +, this will set you back about $30k. Making fast motorsport accessable to those not with rich parents/big wallets. A lot of talent goes begging because of lack of funds, not lack of driving ability.

i totally agree mate... thats a great project. hoping to see more of it :)

Corsa_Rob
30th June 2010, 10:35 PM
awesome mate! Great to see it finished

poita
30th June 2010, 10:38 PM
very impressive!

the adrenalin rush in that thing would be awesome!

top work mate

Ice
30th June 2010, 10:51 PM
Good work Matt, must be pretty satisfying seeing some of your work out there ;) youve done well for yourself.

Pete

kabel
30th June 2010, 10:55 PM
Wow !

Greg K
1st July 2010, 06:20 AM
thats amazing!! I cant get over the time

do you have a vid of it going around the track?

gman
1st July 2010, 06:21 AM
Seriously quick times for a small car. Shows good design.

Only comment, needs bigger wheels. ;) (joking)

btm
1st July 2010, 07:14 AM
that is awesome!

Nurb608
1st July 2010, 07:32 AM
Looking really good Mat, bet you'll have a ball with that thing! How does it go over the crest before the rear straight at calder?

gmonkey
1st July 2010, 08:39 AM
That's awesome!!

I'll take myn in 1000cc thanks :D would be insane!!

MatsHolden
1st July 2010, 09:55 AM
thats amazing!! I cant get over the time

do you have a vid of it going around the track?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWC4ZecS9v4&feature=PlayList&p=438FA8C3E86A9C04&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=5

MatsHolden
1st July 2010, 09:57 AM
Looking really good Mat, bet you'll have a ball with that thing! How does it go over the crest before the rear straight at calder?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVeniP5B-Bw

Nurb608
1st July 2010, 10:38 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVeniP5B-Bw

Damn youtube filter at work :(

I'll see if i can get it on my phone.

edit: That looks nuts :D

CNBLU
1st July 2010, 02:31 PM
Thats one seriously quick go-cart :)

JohnBu
1st July 2010, 03:37 PM
looks like awesome fun..

is it a one off, or do they plan on building and racing more, i.e. racing in it's own class.

good work Matt

gman
1st July 2010, 04:14 PM
Just looked at it again...Seriously cool and I can see a little of the Ariel Atom in the side triangulated spaceframe, front inboard shock and bodywork...

If its this quick with a 450cc engien, imagine a 600cc, 750cc or an insane 1000cc engine...

This look VERY cool!!! One make series anyone?? :)

MatsHolden
1st July 2010, 04:41 PM
looks like awesome fun..

is it a one off, or do they plan on building and racing more, i.e. racing in it's own class.

good work Matt

They're in production you can order them via their website. They're having a one make series.

MatsHolden
1st July 2010, 04:42 PM
Just looked at it again...Seriously cool and I can see a little of the Ariel Atom in the side triangulated spaceframe, front inboard shock and bodywork...

If its this quick with a 450cc engien, imagine a 600cc, 750cc or an insane 1000cc engine...

This look VERY cool!!! One make series anyone?? :)

450cc was the happy medium to keep the cost right, CAMS happy and not to annoy the guys in their mega dollar V8 Supercars too much. haha

gmonkey
1st July 2010, 07:00 PM
Can u order the Rolling frame with no engine???

Hyubasu transplant hmmm could make a fun hillclimber, track day runner

MatsHolden
1st July 2010, 08:48 PM
Can u order the Rolling frame with no engine???

Hyubasu transplant hmmm could make a fun hillclimber, track day runner

Don't think so mate. They offer a race version and a hill climb/sprint version which is tuned with upgraded internals but less engine life.

Ooie
5th July 2010, 06:48 PM
vids not working?

MatsHolden
5th July 2010, 07:50 PM
vids not working?


Think Jon must've taken them down to update with the latest footage from the test last Friday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qQELWF3Cvs

xplosv57
5th July 2010, 07:57 PM
love it.

Water Boy
31st July 2010, 08:19 PM
Hey rad!

I know Jon very well from superkarts and hyper similators!