New ASCS Midget Class

Beer Goggles · 12/17/08, 3:06 PM

From the NSSN Website:

Comment under Chris E's new column :

A rare Midget headline Posted by speedsport at 2008-12-16 12:58
Just a slight correction to the article.
The Chevy Midget engine that GM Racing has been developing in conjuction with TSR and Kistler Engines will be available to anybody that wants to build one. It is USAC legal and designed to dethrone the Toyota and Mopar engines that are currently competing in the USAC National Midgets. The RRE Ecotec midget is designed to fill in the lower level of competition for the weekly racer and was announced as the engine of choice for a new ASCS midget class that is scheduled to roll out to several regions in 2009.

Sincerly,
Jeff Kettman
GM Racing
===========================
"A new ASCS Midget class for 2009 " Verrrrrry interesting.

Emmett Hahn strikes again !

Tom

Go Fast · 12/17/08, 3:14 PM

There is supposed to be one of the Ecotech midgets on display at PRI. I have seen it and it doesn't look like too bad of a piece. Reported numbers are about 100 more HP than a Focus with the ability to go higher after some simple mods. It was definitely a lot simpler and cleaner in the plumbing dept than the Focus was.

We shall see how they are received in the racing community.

Larryoracing · 12/17/08, 3:24 PM

"Emmett Hahn strikes again !".

...Nope not this year!:moon:

"The RRE Ecotec midget is designed to fill in the lower level of competition for the weekly racer and was announced as the engine of choice for a new ASCS midget class that is scheduled to roll out to several regions in 2009".

I don't believe this engine or class has a chance in California. But who knows
some individuals or promoters might try to kill all of midget racing still left in the sunshine state...lol!:usacfan

"This week at the PRI Trade show in Orlando, Revolution Racing Engines is rolling out the All-new RRE / Chevy ECOtec Midget engine."

I thought I read this engine will be tuned to put out 240 hp. You really need a reliable
280 and then you would find everybody racing in that class. Fast enough
for a "expert" and challenging enough to a begginner.

Larry "O":applaud:

Revolution Racing · 12/17/08, 3:52 PM

The response we received to the new Revolution Racing Engines / Chevy ECOtec 2.4L has been outstanding. As far as California is concerned, we expect to do well there. Already, we have been written into the rules for the new Capital City Midget group out of Sacramento and members from that group have ordered engines. In addition, we were just informed today that our engine is legal for competition in BCRA and we expect to have several engines competing with that group.

Things will start happening fast now. Anyone interested in keeping up with developments is encouraged to email me and ask to be put on our e-newsletter list. We will keep everyone posted through the newsletter. Also, our new website is just now going live and we will be rapidly adding content to that. Finally, anyone wishing to discuss the program is welcome to call me personally at any time.

Sincerely,

Keith Iaia
Revolution Racing Engines
keith@revolutionracingengines.com
www.revolutionracingengines.com
805-467-3424

"THE REVOLUTION STARTS NOW"

Beer Goggles · 12/17/08, 4:00 PM

Larry "O", you are such a PITA.

I thought you gat banned here ages ago.

racephoto1 · 12/17/08, 11:52 PM

Keith,
Since your the guy running this program, I know it will work. I just hope you can keep the sanctioning bodies from screwing up a good thing. Some of them are very talented in that department.

DonMoore10 · 12/18/08, 1:14 AM

They will have that engine up to 400 HP in no time......:O: yeah, a few more inches here, a few more inches there...

sprntr · 12/18/08, 1:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonMoore10

They will have that engine up to 400 HP in no time......:O: yeah, a few more inches here, a few more inches there...

Just needs a little more unobtainium to make it right!

6157 · 12/18/08, 2:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonMoore10

They will have that engine up to 400 HP in no time......:O: yeah, a few more inches here, a few more inches there...

A series that will be perfect for your team and here you are ramming it down the sewer already.

Stay positive, Don. We all need your bright beacon of hope.

E.P. · 12/18/08, 8:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonMoore10

They will have that engine up to 400 HP in no time......:O: yeah, a few more inches here, a few more inches there...

I am sure ASCS won't allow more inches here and more inches there until Kieth and GM conducts private testing and witholds all of the information/results. :O:

12/17/08, 3:06 PM	#1 New ASCS Midget Class
Beer Goggles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 184	From the NSSN Website: Comment under Chris E's new column : A rare Midget headline Posted by speedsport at 2008-12-16 12:58 Just a slight correction to the article. The Chevy Midget engine that GM Racing has been developing in conjuction with TSR and Kistler Engines will be available to anybody that wants to build one. It is USAC legal and designed to dethrone the Toyota and Mopar engines that are currently competing in the USAC National Midgets. The RRE Ecotec midget is designed to fill in the lower level of competition for the weekly racer and was announced as the engine of choice for a new ASCS midget class that is scheduled to roll out to several regions in 2009. Sincerly, Jeff Kettman GM Racing =========================== "A new ASCS Midget class for 2009 " Verrrrrry interesting. Emmett Hahn strikes again ! Tom

12/17/08, 3:14 PM	#2 Re: New ASCS Midget Class
Go Fast Senior Member Race Count This Year: 3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 537	There is supposed to be one of the Ecotech midgets on display at PRI. I have seen it and it doesn't look like too bad of a piece. Reported numbers are about 100 more HP than a Focus with the ability to go higher after some simple mods. It was definitely a lot simpler and cleaner in the plumbing dept than the Focus was. We shall see how they are received in the racing community.

12/17/08, 3:24 PM	#3 Re: New ASCS Midget Class
Larryoracing Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 380	"Emmett Hahn strikes again !". ...Nope not this year!:moon: "The RRE Ecotec midget is designed to fill in the lower level of competition for the weekly racer and was announced as the engine of choice for a new ASCS midget class that is scheduled to roll out to several regions in 2009". I don't believe this engine or class has a chance in California. But who knows some individuals or promoters might try to kill all of midget racing still left in the sunshine state...lol!:usacfan "This week at the PRI Trade show in Orlando, Revolution Racing Engines is rolling out the All-new RRE / Chevy ECOtec Midget engine." I thought I read this engine will be tuned to put out 240 hp. You really need a reliable 280 and then you would find everybody racing in that class. Fast enough for a "expert" and challenging enough to a begginner. Larry "O":applaud:

12/17/08, 3:52 PM	#4 Re: New ASCS Midget Class
Revolution Racing Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 222	The response we received to the new Revolution Racing Engines / Chevy ECOtec 2.4L has been outstanding. As far as California is concerned, we expect to do well there. Already, we have been written into the rules for the new Capital City Midget group out of Sacramento and members from that group have ordered engines. In addition, we were just informed today that our engine is legal for competition in BCRA and we expect to have several engines competing with that group. Things will start happening fast now. Anyone interested in keeping up with developments is encouraged to email me and ask to be put on our e-newsletter list. We will keep everyone posted through the newsletter. Also, our new website is just now going live and we will be rapidly adding content to that. Finally, anyone wishing to discuss the program is welcome to call me personally at any time. Sincerely, Keith Iaia Revolution Racing Engines keith@revolutionracingengines.com www.revolutionracingengines.com 805-467-3424 "THE REVOLUTION STARTS NOW"

12/17/08, 4:00 PM	#5 Re: New ASCS Midget Class
Beer Goggles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 184	Larry "O", you are such a PITA. I thought you gat banned here ages ago.

12/17/08, 11:52 PM	#6 Re: New ASCS Midget Class
racephoto1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,253	Keith, Since your the guy running this program, I know it will work. I just hope you can keep the sanctioning bodies from screwing up a good thing. Some of them are very talented in that department.

12/18/08, 1:14 AM	#7 Re: New ASCS Midget Class
DonMoore10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,474	They will have that engine up to 400 HP in no time......:O: yeah, a few more inches here, a few more inches there...