SCCA Runoffs Champion
09-25-2004, 02:42 AM
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SCCA Runoffs Champion
I don't know if this has been posted yet or not but David Finch has won his 6th SCCA National Championship in GT-2 driving his 944.
Here is a link to the article http://www.scca.com/News/News.asp?Ref=151
His site also has some pretty interesting stuff on it....
Here is a link to the article http://www.scca.com/News/News.asp?Ref=151
His site also has some pretty interesting stuff on it....
10-03-2004, 01:57 PM
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I went to the runoffs on thursday ( last qualifiying day ) and friday ( first day of the finals ). I have a couple of pictures of the car and will see if I can post them. I saw him in practice laps and he was moving along really well. I missed the final race and arrived to watch the race right after this class. Pretty cool to see the 20 year old 944 doing well in the class. I will see if I can post the pictures.
The most interesting car I saw those 2 days was a Caddie set up for racing. Actually 2 of them. The car listed at 3900 poinds... I don't know if it raced or not, but the tires looked worn
The most interesting car I saw those 2 days was a Caddie set up for racing. Actually 2 of them. The car listed at 3900 poinds... I don't know if it raced or not, but the tires looked worn
10-07-2004, 09:43 PM
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Interesting that he can make hp from an NA..... 
10-07-2004, 11:28 PM
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I used to be a scrutineer for the SCCA at Road Atlanta. (14 yrs ago) The GT class was pretty much "run what you brung." I saw GT1 cars at Charlotte top 200 mph regularly. It was alot of fun to look over those cars. I'm sure the engine was teeming wth go fast goodies.
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10-08-2004, 10:45 AM
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I'm sure the engine has lots of go-fast stuff. My post was sarcastic. People are always saying "You just CAN'T make that much more hp with a 8v 944." This car is an example that you can. Yes, it's a race car. But racers don't have a magic wand. I'll bet the only thing that they did to that engine that you wouldn't want to do to a street engine is make HUGE ports with a BIG cam. But people can go a little milder with a road car.
10-08-2004, 11:40 AM
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I think he is running a carburated 3.0L S2 motor. A couple years back they did an interview with him and I saw some underhood shots.
Looked like the 16v heads (May 2.5L or 3.0L not sure what GT2 limit is) definitly carbs. I think only carbs are allowed by rules, but not sure. Car is light. My guess is 2000 lbs being semi-tube frame.
No expense spared for that one.
Looked like the 16v heads (May 2.5L or 3.0L not sure what GT2 limit is) definitly carbs. I think only carbs are allowed by rules, but not sure. Car is light. My guess is 2000 lbs being semi-tube frame.
No expense spared for that one.
10-08-2004, 12:21 PM
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I posted this over at the random picture thread in Off Topic. It was taken earlier this year at Grattan by Don Castle. Speaks for itself....
10-08-2004, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Geo
I'm sure the engine has lots of go-fast stuff. My post was sarcastic. People are always saying "You just CAN'T make that much more hp with a 8v 944." This car is an example that you can. Yes, it's a race car. But racers don't have a magic wand. I'll bet the only thing that they did to that engine that you wouldn't want to do to a street engine is make HUGE ports with a BIG cam. But people can go a little milder with a road car.
10-08-2004, 01:51 PM
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Looking at that website I can see some real engineering work went into that 944. In fact probably more than what the factory did, given slide rules and pencils used to develop the 924/944 cars.
Pretty impressive.
Pretty impressive.
10-08-2004, 01:57 PM
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So... they even have a job opening.... 
Current RAETECH job listings:
A full-time, direct position.
Job Description: ENGINEERS/DESIGNERS/TECHNICIANS currently residing in North America.
Engineering support for DaimlerChrysler's Winston Cup program. R&D to a wide range of OEM & tier one programs. Knowledge of CATIA solids and surfaces. Chassis and suspension design, FEA methods and vehicle modeling. Motorsports background very important.
Please submit resume to:
RAETECH Corporation
4750 Venture Dr. Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Tel: 734-665-2215 Fax: 734-665-2626
E-mail: raetech_info
Current RAETECH job listings:
A full-time, direct position.
Job Description: ENGINEERS/DESIGNERS/TECHNICIANS currently residing in North America.
Engineering support for DaimlerChrysler's Winston Cup program. R&D to a wide range of OEM & tier one programs. Knowledge of CATIA solids and surfaces. Chassis and suspension design, FEA methods and vehicle modeling. Motorsports background very important.
Please submit resume to:
RAETECH Corporation
4750 Venture Dr. Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Tel: 734-665-2215 Fax: 734-665-2626
E-mail: raetech_info