New Race Car

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-race...0racer%202.jpg

http://www.hyperracer.com/hyper-race...0racer%201.jpg

holy crap thats fast!!

Nice work, Mat. Looks good and must handle like a dream

I want one. haha

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Originally Posted by MatsHolden

I want one. haha

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+1 !!

where will this car fit in?

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Originally Posted by hazrd

+1 !!

where will this car fit in?

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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.

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Originally Posted by MatsHolden

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.

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

awesome mate! Great to see it finished

very impressive!

the adrenalin rush in that thing would be awesome!

top work mate

Good work Matt, must be pretty satisfying seeing some of your work out there ;) youve done well for yourself.

Pete

Wow !

thats amazing!! I cant get over the time

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

Seriously quick times for a small car. Shows good design.

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

that is awesome!

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?

That's awesome!!

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

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Originally Posted by Greg K

thats amazing!! I cant get over the time

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

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWC4Z...next=1&index=5

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Originally Posted by Nurb608

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?

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

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Originally Posted by MatsHolden

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

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Damn youtube filter at work :(

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

edit: That looks nuts :D

Thats one seriously quick go-cart :)

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

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?? :)

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Originally Posted by JohnBu

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

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

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Originally Posted by gman

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?? :)

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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

Can u order the Rolling frame with no engine???

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

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Originally Posted by gmonkey

Can u order the Rolling frame with no engine???

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

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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.

vids not working?

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vids not working?

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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

love it.

Hey rad!

I know Jon very well from superkarts and hyper similators!