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Old 2 Jul 2014, 19:47 (Ref:3429595)   #27
Mark Petch
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Mark Petch should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Ssangyong Actyon Racing Series

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Originally Posted by CDM View Post
Hang on... You said it was cheaper to run a SARS ute than a 2K cup car... So what are the figures?? Lets have an honest comparison as flying duck seems to know what it costs for a 2k Cup car... We believe that the two sets of new tyre's and rims that come standard within the cars $30K cost will do all six championship events, the cost of one set of brake pads all-round is less than $500, and in the 1 hour races the utes used 40 of petrol

Also interested to know if there is any franchise fee payable to compete in the series and/or if they have the crazy rule that prevents you from using the vehicle you purchased when & where you want to use it There is no restrictions were the SARS utes can compete. the REC [Racing Entitlement Contract] does not have any draconian form of requirements, save adhering to our technical rules and the consequence of not doing so.

Also intrigued what the "long useful life after racing" involves? As they don't seem to be Rego'd & with their lack of pace I sure as hell can't see them being snapped up to use in other Series' or as club racers after SARS is gone. The vehicle can either be put back on the road via the low volume certification process or simply used as a farm vehicle with a flat deck etc.

Lastly re: the 3hr DNF's, thx for clarifying, all i was going off was the Mylaps results which showed them as DNF's in the 3hr race.[/QUOTE]
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