We had a chance to run the Phoenix F1K.07 prototype again over the last two days at the Firebird Main track....and we continue to be extremely pleased with the performance of the car. We also had a chance to throw a little "color" on the car so it looks more like a race car than the prototype car that it is.
The track configuration that the sanctioning body we ran with is different from what the SCCA runs....T2 and T3 are much tighter and slower. We ran a 1:00.5 yesterday when the traffic on track was pretty light, but I could barely get into the 1:01's today as we were running with mainly FF's with street tires (EFF) and a few FV's and it was extremely difficult to find any clear track. For perspective, my fastest time on the same track configuration in the Phoenix Sports Racer (same motor package....but in DSR) was a 1:01.8.An electrical "short" (not sure yet what happened) caused us to cut the day short today, but we are still very pleased with the car and look forward to getting it back on the track soon. Truthfully, when the motor shut off I thought it blew up...so an electrical short was "welcome". Our season here is ending as the temperatures are starting to get into the 100's, but I'm sure we'll be spotted somewhere with a bit cooler weather soon.
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