The Sports 1000 Series has been set up as an exciting new venture by the 750 Motor Club.

Sports 1000 is aimed at constructor drivers who want to either design and build a car from scratch, or to use one of several kits available to build their own sports-racing car. Cars can be front or rear engined but must use a standard BMW 1000 engine and 5-speed sequential gearbox.

These engines are reliable, available, and very cost-effective and are proven in competition in the ADAC BMW Formel Junior Cup run in Europe. With 95bhp and a 450kg minimum weight (including driver), the cars have an impressive power-to-weight ratio and with control slicks and free aerodynamics, excellent cornering and handling characteristics. And unlike other series it is truly low cost. Cars can be built for a reasonable figure, and costs to run a competitive car are predicted to be around £4,500 for a season for a driver-entered car.

Sports 1000 technical regulations are based on those of 750 Formula, with sensible enhancements to cope with the extra power. They mandate tubular spaceframe chassis, free suspension, free aerodynamics (subject to certain overhang and height restrictions) and free brakes. The idea is to keep the cars simple and allow amateur constructors to build competitive cars (as is the case in 750 Formula). The minimum weight will equalise performance across different chassis, avoids heavier drivers being disadvantaged and is set at a level to encourage drivers to design competitive cars without having to compromise safety. Finally, a live rear axle is mandated to simplify the rear suspension and drive-train issues.

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For more information or to arrange a visit to view the car, please call Trevor on 01565 722 151.

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