Summer 2009 – 2010 will see a huge leap
forward for Pro7 Plus with confirmed entries from at least
12 of the 21 cars on the Clubs register.
Nigel Hanley, club captain for the
category has researched the progress of both complete and
works in progress cars and has established that the recently
consummated rule change that phases out the use of non
series 6 engine rotors, replacing the existing rule that
required Renesis rotors to be used, has rekindled the
interest of a large number of intending competitors.
Whilst the use of Renesis rotors seemed
like the logical way forward, Hanley discovered that
preventing the use of the original low compression rotors
added a cost factor that many had trouble dealing with.
Pro7, whether it be Series One or Pro7 Plus is a cost
containment formula cites Hanley. To require the complete
rebuild of a standard S6 engine that was in good condition,
delayed the race preparation and added an unnecessary cost
burden. Track testing revealed that the gains from the
Renesis rotor we so minimal that reverting to the original
equipment was justified.
The very essence of Pro7 racing is driver
ability rather than buying performance. Learning the art of
car set up and translating that into improved lap times is
what makes Pro7’s the most affordable tin top formula of
circuit racing. As the history books show, some of the top
drivers in MSNZ Championship categories have honed their
skills in RX7’s, the elevated “Plus” category enables future
drivers to progress as both budget and ability permit.
An interesting fact with RX7’s, according
to John Clunie the Series Promoter, is the age span of
drivers in this category. It has been proven that Pro7
racing is not successful by being a Rotary engine class, it
is successful by being a tightly controlled one make driver
category. Many of our drivers have been with the category
since its early days, a healthy number are sub 25 year olds
who are on a mission of self improvement and very
competitive by nature, then we have a hard core group of 40
+ adherents who “just wanna have fun”, add to the mix some
Lady competitors who find that the racing experience builds
confidence and allows them to share the renown social scene
that is at the heart of the class.
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