Ryan Hunter Reay on a Briggs

Linda Willareth · Guest

Check out Speedtv.com and go to the auto racing section for indy cars--think you will enjoy this article on Ryan at Road America on a kart. Interesting.

David Klaus · Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Posts: 31

Linda, to add to your post:

To put the power in perspective, Ryan at one point spun out in the infield and never lifted. Halfway through his spin you couldn't see him because of the tire smoke. He never missed a beat and blasted through the smoke like an F14 through a cloud. The chassis, completely overpowered and not balanced, even with the spinout he was over 3 SECONDS faster than the fastest 125cc shifter lap ever turned on the track.

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/arti...y-fire-and-ice/

Noah Stark · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:57 am Post subject:

75hp Briggs? Had to of been a big-ol flat head...lol

It even had a oil cooler. Would be cool to see some vid.
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Linda Willareth · Guest

That's fantastic Ryan for you--looks good in his IZOD attire and can drive the heck out of anything! I, too, would love to see some video--at Iowa, I'm going to ask him about his amazing Road America adventure. Ok, CKI, here's another class for you--just kidding!

David Klaus · Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Posts: 31

The only clip I have that is small enough is about 3 megs of the kart coming through a single corner.

If someone knows how to post it let me know and I'll gladly forward it.

Eric Franzen · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:59 am Post subject:

Thanks to David Klaus for sending me the video to host. Enjoy!

http://home.comcast.net/~wandatin/MOV00465.MPG

David Klaus · Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Posts: 31

Eric, Thanks for getting this uploaded.

The kart was a French manufacturer called 'Go-kart'. It was designed for our V-twin which was previously a stock class in Europe. Pump this kind of HP through it and the chassis sounds like it is screaming for mercy.

-laughing-

Look closely and the line around the track is layed out in rubber.

Jeff Field · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:05 pm Post subject:

I want one. And a team of guys to keep chains and rubber on it. Laughing

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Jason Fisher · Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 634

What are the details on this motor?

Bob Vehring · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:05 am Post subject:

http://karting.4cycle.com/showthread.php?t=259162
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Chad Stapleton · Joined: 19 Jul 2001 Posts: 4403

Hmm?
75 hp & 9,300 rpm from a 600cc "industrial" V twin Briggs running stock block, crank, heads , rockers etc ...????
.....There has to be more to it !.......... Confused

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Bob Vehring · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:53 pm Post subject:

Parts started as stock parts, but are highly modified, this is not a stock engine
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Chad Stapleton · Joined: 19 Jul 2001 Posts: 4403

So Bob, can we look forward to a "kit" for the Mod 35 ?
Currently we are looking at $4-$5 k for a <40hp 4 stroke from Europe.
A "detuned" 50 hp version of this B&S motor should find a healthy market, .......if it can be priced reasonably ( < $3 k ?)
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Bob Vehring · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:44 pm Post subject:

I swear, Honestly, I know nothing, I was just walking along looking for my lost golf ball and suddenly, out of nowhere comes the fire breathing, tire smoking monster, my caddy is still at the top of a tree.

Ok really I don't know of any plans, but if you wanted to start a campaign, well, ya do have Dave here. He's the man
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Chad Stapleton · Joined: 19 Jul 2001 Posts: 4403

OK then Bob...its over to Dave... How about a more powerful 4 stroke from B&S to give the Europeans something to think about ?

The WF motor was a great concept, complete package ready to run out of the box, so how about something similar based on either the V twin or maybe the 305 ??.. 30-40 hp TaG @ $2 k would be sweet ! Cool

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