A recent meeting of current Pro7 Plus drivers agreed that a lower cost version of the present engine would encourage earlier participation by those building new cars so a prototype was used to compare the standard 13B as fitted to Series 6 models, minus turbo and equipped with the category spec Link computer.

Whilst the rebuild cost is very similar this action would permit existing engines to be used without rebuilding until worn out effectively eliminating around $6-$7000 from a start up budget. This option has met with favourable response and will be ratified at the coming AGM of the club where it may also phase out the Renesis (RX8) rotor in favour of just using the standard S6 ones.

With only half of the Pro7 Plus groups 16 cars competing this season, fans could be forgiven for the appearance of dwindling interest in this premiere category of RX7 Racing. Although tight trading conditions are affecting discretionary spending and accounts for many of those absent, Pro7 Plus is using this time to strengthen its position. Upgrades, rebuilds and general refinement of cars is happening whilst these drivers focus on their professional lives, however with the news that has quickly circulated regarding the intended engine spec, serious effort is being applied to at least front at some of the remaining rounds. Pukekohe on the 14/15th February looks to be the strongest showing for the season to date.


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