Is riding in a brass-era race car really that terrifying? | Articles

I want a Brass Era speedster. 

I kinda wanna MAKE a brass-era speedster. 

Maybe we need a Brass Era Speedster class at the next Challenge. 

In reply to GIRTHQUAKE :

5. 145 section width tire, max.

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

6. Obviously, only carburation, though you can use more than an updraft.

7. Mechanical fuel pumps are acceptable?

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

But they have to be on 22″+ rims.

8. No safety gear other than leather helmet, gloves, and goggles allowed.

9. Drum (or more primitive) Brakes ONLY

10. Bonus points for hand crank starter. 

In reply to Apexcarver :

11. If you’re injured by said starter, you get free refills for the period of the race 

Do ya’ll think they have to be all generator on 6 volt? Or would we allow modern alternators?

I don’t think alt vs. generator, fuel pump type, etc should make a difference, since neither really changes the driver experience or the aesthetic.

For sure, no fenders.  Just so nobody shows up with an ACVW, which meets the letter of the rules here but definitely not the spirit.

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

I think generally banning any engine newer than 1960 may be necessary, as an LS might squeak by the pushrod rule…  Certainly makes it interesting to figure out a build.

I mean, nothing later than 1950 would be great, but likely hard to do in budget

Although I admit to loving me some of this…

In reply to Apexcarver :

No V engines unless the design is from before 1950?  That would allow Flathead Fords (which would be cool) but also more “modern” inline engines like…. um…  how about a Ford 170 six with a gaggle of SU carbs brazed to the intake manifold?