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Table of Contents
- What is a Spec Racer Ford?
- Where do SRFs race?
- How much does one cost?
- Who builds SRFs?
| What is a Spec Racer Ford? |
A Spec Racer Ford (also known as "SRF") is a tube-framed, fiberglass-bodied
car built specifically for driving on race tracks. It has a Ford Escort 1.9
liter engine and a 5-speed transmission, both of which are sealed to prevent
modification. The chassis is made from mild steel square tubing, with most of
the running gear being slightly modified Renault parts.
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| Where do SRFs race? |
SRFs are designed to be run on
race tracks, specifically road courses. Tracks in our immediate area are
Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca,
Infineon Raceway, and
Thunderhill Raceway Park.
Our primary interested wheel-to-wheel racing in events put on
by the SCCA. Our local region, the SCCA San Francisco Region, stages 12
regional races, SCCA National races, and one Enduro. We also attend races in
the SCCA's Oregon Region,
Reno Region,
Arizona Region, and
Cal Sports Car Club.
In between race weekends, we can usually be found out
testing or showing off cars at open track days staged by the
National Auto Sport Association
(NASA), Hooked on Driving (HoD),
and various other groups that take advantage of our great tracks.
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| How much does one cost? |
New car kits run in the $28k
range, expect another $5k for professional assembly. New car buyers usually
add features like powder-coating, cameras, data acquisition gear, and
radios. This can add substantially to the initial cost of getting a car
on the track. Used cars are usually the best value
for most people. Prices vary according to the current market conditions (a
buyer's market in winter 2008-9), but a competitive, basically equipped
regional car runs about $15-17,000 and well-equipped very competitive
national cars runs from $16-20,000.
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| Who builds Spec Racer Fords? |
SRFs are built and sold in kit form by
SCCA Enterprises, a subsidiary of the
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). They can be assembled by the purchaser, but
more commonly are assembled by professional prep shops.
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