FJ's racing (UK)

[kerry]

Thought you might like these (sorry if people have already seen them).

FJ Racers 2009

FJ Racers Powerbike R5

[Dan Filetti]

Very Cool. Nice Riding! 

[Marsh White]

Thanks for posting that up - sweet!     "Doc" is a pretty damn good rider isn't he?

Please give us the details of this event.  How many FJs were there racing?  Is this something you guys do yearly over there?

[fj1289]

Their website is http://www.fjracer.com/#

They've been running in sanctioned races since 06.  Compete and win in a "vintage" class against first gen FZRs, etc.  Also run in a modern class and typically finish mid pack or better.  It started with Doc's bike and now they have a whole fleet out there!

WARNING - be prepared tp spend a bit of time on the website!

[Marsh White]

Their website is http://www.fjracer.com/#

They've been running in sanctioned races since 06.  Compete and win in a "vintage" class against first gen FZRs, etc.  Also run in a modern class and typically finish mid pack or better.  It started with Doc's bike and now they have a whole fleet out there!

WARNING - be prepared tp spend a bit of time on the website!

Thanks!  I have added that link to the Links page.

[kerry]

There were 6 racing last year but unfortunately 2 have decided not to continue due to personal reasons and another one is still undecided, so there could be 3 or 4 in 2010.  They maybe competing in a new championship this year which is a more modern class but more street based, will know more soon.

The photos I've take at each round since 2006 are here: www.fjracer.fotopic.net -  enjoy.

[the fan]

This looks very similar to WERA V6 vintage racing:

WERA 2010 rulebook

Vintage 6 Heavyweight

Pre 1990 Factory road racers up to 750cc.

Pre 1990 OHC 2 valves per cylinder up to 1216cc.

Pre 1990 OHC 4 valves per cylinder up to 1216cc.

Pre 1990 OHC 5 valves per cylinder up to 1100cc.

I will be running my YZF600 in WERA V& mediumweight and Heavyweight this year.

WERA 2010 rulebook

Vintage 7 Mediumweight

Pre 1996 4-stroke multi cylinder up to 650cc.

Pre 1996 4-stroke air cooled twins up to 1200cc.

Pre 1996 4-stroke water cooled twins up to 800cc.

All Honda CBR600F3 regardless of year, Kawasaki ZX6R up to 1997, Ducati 748 up to 2000 in Superstock trim other than tires, Buells - steel frames, no FI bikes, all years, stock displacement. 


Vintage 7 Heavyweight

Pre 1996 Unlimited displacement production machines.

Pre 1996 Factory GP machines up to 500cc.

RS and TZ 250's through 1999.

If there was enough interest I could see building an FJ to meet the V6 rules. It might be fun to run it. I will be running the North Central region... I am sure we have members in the NE and SE regions...

[kerry]

The rules etc are here:  http://www.wirral100.co.uk/  The FJ's have taken the top 3 slots in the forgotten era now for the last 2 years.

This is the new series they are thinking about entering, which would be streetstocks and pre injection - http://www.ngroadracing.org/

[Harvy]

The rules etc are here:  http://www.wirral100.co.uk/  The FJ's have taken the top 3 slots in the forgotten era now for the last 2 years.

This is the new series they are thinking about entering, which would be streetstocks and pre injection - http://www.ngroadracing.org/

Kerry....... I just read the streetstock rules.......the wheels are to be OEM, but the tyres they are demanding are only in 17".

Sounds like a bit of negotiation is in order.

Harvy

[candieandy]

those videos are beautiful. what exhaust are you running, its music to my ears.

[kerry]

Harvy, I'm sure there's negotiations underway ;-)

Candieandy, they run custom 4-2-1 high level systems with a Akrapovic end can.