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BACKGROUND

Autocross is a form of automotive competition emphasizing precision driving and car control in which one car at a time negotiates a set course in the shortest possible time. A mini-road course is set up with pylons on large unobstructed, paved area such as a mall parking lot or airport tarmac. Cars are placed into one of many classes - Stock, Street Prepared, Prepared, Modified - based on performance potential. Entrants get 3-6 timed runs through the 40-70 second course which has maneuvers like slaloms, chicanes, and hairpin turns. A driver's fastest time through the course plus penalties for any displaced pylons equals his score. The top scorers in each class, which may be separated by only thousandths of a second, receive trophies. This is a safe and inexpensive test of driving ability most often using one's everyday car. These events are also known for the friendship and comradary among the participants.

Autocrosses are held throughout the year usually on Sundays. The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) sanctions most autocrosses calling them Solo Events. The Buccaneer Region SCCA holds 11 events per year in the Jacksonville FL area.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

On display at BABA'S Family Restaurant, Shorewood, IL - August 1, 1998

This is an ex-Formula Super Vee race car specifically used for Solo. SCCA class: B Modified. Length 148", width 59", wheelbase 82.5", weight 1110 lb. with driver.

Chassis:

1974 Royale RP-18 #3, aluminum tub.

Suspension:

A-arms, coil-over shocks. Shortened and narrowed - both front and rear.

Rod Ends:

Aurora Bearing Company.

Engine:

VW type 4, 1679cc air-cooled flat 4 cylinder i.e. Porsche 914. The racing spec cam is engraved with 'De Long SV-4'.

Intake:

Dual Weber IDF 2 barrel carburetors.

Exhaust:

Custom 4 to 1 pipe leading to a Supertrapp muffler.

Fuel:

110 octane leaded racing fuel.

Transaxle:

Hewland Mk8 4 speed with reverse. Differential pics

Tires:

Racing slicks on 6" front wheels and 8" rear wheels. Brand - Hoosier/Goodyear.

Body:

Fiberglass with custom paint.

DRIVER/OWNER BIOGRAPHY

David R. Flesher
Home: Fleming Island/Orange Park, Florida
Occupation: Business Systems Analyst

21st year of autocrossing!!!

• 1988 - First event at Roebling Road race course near Savanna, GA driving a 1980 VW Scirocco.
  
• 1990 - First class win driving wife's 1988 Corolla SR5. Photo on cover of region newsletter.
  
• 1992 - Detroit Region class champion in E Stock 1985 Honda Civic.
  
• 1993 - BFGoodrich CenDiv Series class champion in 1993 H Stock Mazda MX-6. Photo appeared in North American Pylon.
  
• 1994 - Chicago Region class champion in H Stock Mazda MX-6. Also, 2nd place in overall championship. 5th place (trophy) of 14 in class at SCCA Solo II Nationals in Salina, KS.
  
• 1995 - Chicago Region class champion in H Stock Mazda MX-6; 13th place overall. Divisional Class champion. 6th place of 13 in class at SCCA Solo II Nationals in Topeka, KS.
  
• 1996 - Acquired the formula car. Learning year! 2nd place at Divisional driving a friend's E Stock Honda Civic Si.
  
• 1998 - Chicago Region class champion in B Modified. 12th place of 17 in class at SCCA Solo II Nationals in Topeka, KS.
  
• 1999 - Photo and description featured in Grassroots Motorsports, July/August issue.
  
• 2000 - Ready for a full season!!!
  
• 2001 - Moved to upstate New York where there are few events.
  
• 2005 - Moved to Northeast Florida - time to repair the 'Mistress'.
  
• 2006 - Buccaneer Region class champion in B Modified.
  
• 2007 - Buccaneer Region class champion in B Modified.
  
• 2008 - Buccaneer Region class champion in B Modified.
  

MARKETING POTENTIAL

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Bennett Raceway, Utica, IL - May 3, 1998

I have competed at Regional, Divisional, and National levels. Events that I have attended include...

Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL;         Dupage County Airport, West Chicago, IL;
Hawthorne Park, Cicero, IL;           South Suburban College, South Holland, IL; 
Bennett Raceway, Utica, IL;           Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL; 
Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL; Milwaukee County Stadium, Milwaukee, WI; 
Roberts Stadium, Evansville, IN;      Wurtsmith AFB, Oscoda, MI; 
Forbes Field, Topeka, KS;             Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, FL; 
South Georgia Motorsports Park, Cecil, GA; 

The car body has over 15 square feet available for graphics, logos, and decals. This includes the nose, front cowling, the sides, and the wings.
There are several publications that cover this sport with articles, event results, and photos. Sportscar - the official publication of the Sports Car Club of America, Grassroots Motorsports, North American Pylon, Piston Patter - the Chicago Region SCCA newsletter, The Racer's Edge - The Tri-State Sports Car Council newsletter.

2007 Dixie Tour & 2008 Dixie Tour

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