The Registry of Corvette Race Cars website caters to all Corvette enthusiasts, novices and experts. This online resource library features photo collections and a database as well details about Corvette racing events. This site allows you to share information about Corvette racecars.
The website is a spin off of the data collection of C1 and C2 Corvettes. It receives a steady stream and is a great resource for anyone interested to learn more about racing Corvettes. The website offers a database that includes historical Corvettes, their history and race series as well as their drivers. This site also allows you to upload photos.
The website claims to be the world's largest resource of Corvette racecar photos. The site also has an active forum where Corvette enthusiasts can submit their own photos and information.
Jan Hyde, a Corvette enthusiast and owner of the website, is responsible for it. He has been documenting Corvette racing cars since he could remember as a child. He also manages to the utmost the Corvette Race Car Collection. This website is dedicated keeping Corvette racing alive and preserving its heritage.
Corvettes with big blocks were stunning and powerful in the mid-sixties. They won many checkered flags at racing events around the world. John Greenwood and Werner Meier, two legendary racers, drove Corvettes in competition. They are inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame.
The 1970 Corvette that Jerry Thompson built is another well-known race car. It is powered by a big block motor and features a four-speed transmission. It won the Riverside LA Times Grand Prix. It also participated in the Monterey Historic races. It has been certified by the Sports Car Vintage race association as being period correct. The car has a history of being a top ten finisher at the Monterey Historic races. The Sports Car Vintage racing association has also designated it a Gold Medallion. It is still in its original red, white and blue livery.
Corvette enthusiasts interested in Corvettes in competition are welcome to submit photos or information. This website offers photo collections, an extensive database, and a chronology of Corvette race series by race. In addition to a database, the website offers a "John Greenwood Tribute Event" scheduled for November 2015 at Daytona International Speedway.
The Registry of Corvette Race Cars is a great resource for anyone who loves torque, open headers and open headers. It also provides information about vintage races as well as special events. It's the perfect site for people who love horsepower and competition.
The Corvette XP87 was built in the late 1980s by Pete Brock. It is well balanced, powerfully equipped, and very predictable to drive. It was accepted into the Registry of Corvette Race Cars, and is now eligible to compete in vintage racing events. It is rare to find a combination of a film star car, and a historically significant racing Corvette. It is a collectible car, restored to Concours quality. It is also equipped with rare period-correct Z06 components.
FAQ
How fast can a racecar accelerate
Race car acceleration rates vary depending on their weight.
For instance, a lighter car accelerates quicker than a heavy one.
What is the main difference between a racing car and a roadcar?
Road cars are designed for use on public roads. These cars are made specifically for racing. They feature aerodynamic features which allow them to brake and accelerate quickly.
Can I view a race car driver's race?
Yes. There are many ways to watch a race car driver race.
You could purchase tickets to be there. Or you could watch it online.
You can even follow the race via radio or TV.
What type of cars is used in racing cars, and why?
Speed is the most important aspect for any race car driver. It's what makes them move fast. They must be fast enough to catch up with other drivers, but strong enough to keep the lead. This gives them an edge over other racers because they can easily overtake others at high speed and then pull away from them when they're not looking.
The fastest cars are often very light. This allows them speed up quickly and to gain lots of speed. This also means that they have less power, which restricts how far they are able to travel in a short time. Therefore, they must use energy efficiently.
Engines power most modern-day racing cars. These engines are very similar to the ones found in passenger cars. But instead of using petrol, these engines run on compressed air. Because petrol is not powerful enough to give a car enough power to go fast, this is why these engines use compressed air.
Who was the first to race a car?
Invented by Charles Brady King, who built the first automobile racecourse in Long Island, New York, in 1896. July 4th of that year saw the inaugural auto race.
Statistics
- In 2009, the slick tires returned as a part of revisions to the rules for the 2009 season; slicks have no grooves and give up to 18% more contact with the track. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- According to thepostgame.com, “The Daytona 500 is one of four ‘restrictor plate' races on NASCAR's calendar, given both safety and competitive concerns for the long track and its famous 31-degree banking in its four corners.” (defensivedriving.com)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
- Acceleration is a little gentler (relatively speaking) too, with 0-100km/h taking an estimated 3.1 seconds and 0-200km/h covered in 7.8 seconds. (autosport.com)
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How To
How to corner quickly
To be able to go faster, you must get your car out in front of others during a race. This means that you must turn before everyone else. When you do this correctly, you'll make everyone behind you brake too, because they won't know what's going on ahead of them. You can also avoid collisions with cars coming in different directions. How do you turn fast?
First, it is important to understand where your destination is. You will likely be surprised at where you end up. Plan carefully. It's important to create a map showing where you're going at all times. It might seem like a lot of work, but if you've got a good idea of where you're trying to go, it will save you lots of headaches later.
Next, determine when you will start turning. After you have passed the first corner, it is the best place to start. Once you have reached the first corner you will know where you want to start. Now, you can decide whether to use the inside lane of the outside.
If you want to move in the inside lane you should wait until there isn't any traffic. Then you'll be able to move quickly without worrying about hitting someone. However, once you get into the inside lane you must remain there. Don't let yourself drift back into the outside lane. If you do so, you may hit someone moving slowly. Keep in mind, however, that if your vehicle crosses the line dividing them, you will lose control and be vulnerable to crashes.
Once you have chosen the lane, it's time to decide where to turn. This problem can be solved in many ways. Some people prefer searching for a gap within the traffic. Some people try to find an opening in the road. Some others try to find a point where a road curves around a mountain or hill. No matter what method you use, you must be careful to not block the entire road. Traffic jams will be created all over town if you do this.
Once you have selected a location to turn from, you must decide whether to make a sharp left-hand or a gradual right. A sharp turn is much easier to perform than a gradual one. However, it takes longer and requires more energy. It also makes it more difficult to properly steer your car. This is why most drivers prefer gradual turns.
Finally, you need to accelerate just enough to escape the car in front of you. Accelerating too fast will cause you crash into its bumper. And accelerating too late will cause you to run off the road. In either scenario, you could end up losing control of your car or crash. Accelerating slowly is the best way to avoid this. Start with very little acceleration, and only increase it as you near the edge of the road.
You must slow down as soon as you have completed cornering. This is especially important if you are driving in heavy traffic. Driving in heavy traffic can lead to someone being run over.