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Can anyone tell me why Champion Racing's B7 RS4 isn't competing in Speed World Challenge this year?

Old 05-29-2007, 08:27 AM
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Default Can anyone tell me why Champion Racing's B7 RS4 isn't competing in Speed World Challenge this year?

From what I understand, they had it fully developed and ready to go racing, but some 11th-hour problem/misunderstanding/issue kept them out of the series for '07.
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it wouldn't be competitive with a 4.2L V8 without forced induction
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Default Not likely. Otherwise, why would they have completely developed the car, then not raced it? The...

....car exists, and is now being used by Audi for "Ride and Drives" around the country in conjunction with an R8.
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Default It's a matter of resources

All of the resources are on the R10 program
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The rear suspension does not comply with rules
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....Which they found out AFTER building the car???? Care to share any details of how THAT happens?
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Default IIRC there was a rules change...

Regardless of that, there was no intention of fielding the car this season anyway. The build wasn't finished until 8pm the Monday before Sebring.
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Default The decision not to race it was made before the car was completed

At least that's what I was told. At that point then they most likely cut some corners on areas such as the rear suspension that didn't need to comply with certain rules any more.

Regardless, that car is a damn blast! I'd love to have one of those tucked away in our garage here at Miller...
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OIC. Do they plan to get back into Speed GT?
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Can you elaborate on the suspension issue?
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