Small Fortune Unveils Dragon Sr2

After improving upon their multi- time Solo 2 National Championship winning Dragon Sr1, Small Fortune Racing Enterprises has announced homologation of their Sr2 for DSR. The semi-monocoque aluminum chassis weighs only 790 pounds dry, while utilizing a dry sumped Suzuki GSXR 1000 engine and Quaife TSD. The newly designed Dragon Sr2 bodywork is formed using vacuum bagged carbon fiber.

While the Sr1 was developed over many year via evolutionary changes to an unfinished LeGrand Mk25 (revising suspension, engine, driveline, etc.), the Sr2 is a complete new creation using SFRE designed chassis, uprights, drive system, and proprietary body design. The suspension design utilizes pull rod front actuation and push rods at the rear.

The aerodynamic elements include carbon fiber front splitter, rear underwing, and main wing, all design by SFRE and produced by long time partner Pennon Composites. The Sr2 is built to accommodate a wide range of driver sizes, with features such as a fully adjustable steering mechanism (which adjusts for length, height, and angle) and adjustable pedal cluster.

Bill Gendron of SFRE says, "This purpose built single seat car utilizes a semi-monocoque chassis and state of the art aerodynamics giving every driver the edge that is needed for Club Racing, Hillclimb or Solo competition."

Specifications:
Semi-Monocoque 5052 aluminum chassis, Aircraft riveted
Dry Weight 790 lbs
Wheelbase 87”
Track 52”
Engine - Suzuki GSXR1000
Power to Weight - 4.8 lbs / HP
Body - Design proprietary SFRE, Produced by Pennon Composites
Body Material - Vacuum Bagged Carbon Fiber
Shocks - Moton Double Adjustable
Wheels - Keizer Magnesium

Contact:
smallfortune@juno.com
Small Fortune Racing
69 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Phone 413.267.0904

More information and many photos can be seen on the Dragon Chassis page.

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CSR Participation Rebounds!

The level of participation in CSR at National races this year looks as though it will definitely surpass the minimum level required to overcome the current probation status.

The Divisions with the top level of participation have become clear. North East, South East, South West, Northern Pacific, & Southern Pacific Divisions have all averaged 3 CSR participants or more per race. While Mid West, Central, & Rocky Mountain Divisions have all averaged less then 2 CSR participants per race.

At the end of April, half of the total number of races in those top 5 Divisions have been completed (20 of 40 total). The current average for the top 5 Division is 5.05 participants per race. To achieve the required 3.5 participants/race average required to get off probation, only 39 more participants are need in the remaining 20 races in the "golden" Divisions. This is an average of 2 participants/race.

For details see the 2005 CSR Participation Log.

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Treadway Claims First Maloy Prize $

Jeremy Treadway confirmed the previous rumor of his participation by entering the New Hampshire National on the weekend of April 31-May 01. Treadway went on to win the CSR race in a Maloy and claimed $500 in prize money from Phoenix Race Cars, Inc.

Treadway and Stonebridge Sports and Classics LTD of Bethel, Connecticut, began the weekend on Friday by struggling with new engine troubles in their new car. They broke the oil pump shaft for the engine's dry sump while on the way to pit lane for the first test of the Maloy CSR. The Kawasaki ZX-12 was repaired with with "Band-Aid" fabrication at a local shop and the team was back in business. The first qualifying session on Saturday was then used to check out the car during its first time on the track, while the second qual session was sacrificed to instead refine the setup.

Sunday's damp practice session provided opportunity for Treadway to gain confidence with slick tires on a damp track. He then used that knowledge to his advantage in the race. The weather also turned in his favor starting wet, but not stay that way, allowing a dry line to form and remain. Jeremy dominated the race from the first lap, besting a Swift Viking and a "tunneled" Stohr CSR.

Phoenix Race Cars, Inc. previously announced their $80K contingency prize program for both CSR and DSR class cars.

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