A New Reinhardt Car?

[Curt Yaws]

Well, the days continue to tick by and I wait for photos to be posted of the new Reinhardt Racer. Let's see some pictures, Martin. And details.

[martinreinhardt]

Thanks for asking Curt, I could write a book about the details, but I don't want to bore you.

Yes it's true there is a new non P-car, but I'll still continue to Autocross with the 911. The car I purchased is a 2002 Formula Renault 2.0 fully updated to the latest Evo 2007 edition, so only the tub is 2002. It weighs 1080 pounds and is entirely made of carbon fiber (tub, bodywork and floor). The gearbox is a 6 speed sequential no lift shift dog clutch, and it comes with short, medium long gears....

These spec cars are very popular in Europe and drivers like Kimi Räikkönen went directly from Formula Renault 2000 to Formula One.

Here are some pictures:

[mrondeau]

Very Nice!! I know you've been talking about getting one of these for a while. Congratulations!

[Mike]

Looks awesome Martin, look forward to seeing it in person.
Go ahead share some specs, is it a ground effects type car?
I bet it corners like it is on rails.
When's your first track day, where at?

[Autobahn]

Will you still talk to us after you go to Formula One?

[Pete Millikin]

Martin - Congrats! I look forward to seeing the car and hearing about your racing plans.

[martinreinhardt]

Thank you

Yes the Evo 2007 has very similar aerodynamic and ground effects as the F1 Renault from 2007.

This year should be for the most part a learning year, since these cars are not easy to setup and drive. But, they are pretty fast, the Formula Renaults 2.0 run in the 1:16's at Big Willow.

I will be racing in the Formula 2.0 Challenge with HSR-West in a mixed field of Formula Atlantic, Formula 3, Formula Renaults, Formula Continental, etc. The first race will probably be at Willow Springs in March, but if I can get everything ready sooner then I will go to to PIR in February.

Funny Sean It's for pure fun and for the need for speed, I am too old for F1 .

[Tawfik]

Congrats Martin. That s awesome.
Let me know when you ll be racing at WSIR. It ll be fun to watch.
T8 in that car should be fun

[gulf911]

Is this the one that was in Simi Valley? Cool car. I'll still beat you on my tricycle...

[John Straub]

Very KOOL!

John

[martinreinhardt]

Is this the one that was in Simi Valley? Cool car. I'll still beat you on my tricycle...

Thanks Dan. Yes, that's the one. When the US series was canceled in 2008, most cars were sold to South America and China. This one is the only Evo 2007 of two left in the USA, the other one went to China.

Strap yourself to the sattle with racers tape, because I don't want you too loose yours shorts from the draft when I pass you

Very KOOL!
John

Thanks John, I think it will be a fun car.

[va122]

Funded co driver available...

[Dan Chambers]

Wow! How sweet is that ride?!?

It's for pure fun and for the need for speed, I am too old for F1 .

In volleyball there's a "Masters" league (P.C. for "old guys"). Maybe you can start an "F1 Masters league" for U.S. drivers?

Merry Christmas, Martin. Have fun with your new "toy". Can't wait to see it.

DC

[Bob Gagnon]

Real race cars really get my juices going.

I'm jealous Martin.

[RickK]

Very impressive indeed.