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| Description,
regulations and registration for the Locost
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 Vehicle Type (section 5.2)
The
cars are built to the design set out in Ron Champion’s
book. The purchase of new cars which have been
professionally-built is prohibited. All cars
must be capable of passing an MoT on the day
of the race.
Engine (section 5.7)
Ford
Xflow 1300GT; modifications are limited to a
rebore and basic ‘blue-printing’.
Induction is the 1300GT carb or similar, but
exhaust is free.
 Suspension (section 5.8)
Mods are limited to choice
of spring-rates, single-adjustable steel-bodied
dampers and free choice of anti-roll bars. Brakes (Section 5.11)
Front
is standard non-ventilated discs and caliper,
rear is standard drums, both from Cortina, Escort
or Capri; choice of friction material is free.
Transmission (section 5.9)
4-speed Escort or 4/5-speed Sierra Type 9 gearbox;
standard ratios. Final drive  ratio is free; no
LSD or similar.
Tyres (Section 5.13)
The only permitted tyre is the Yokohama A539 in
either 185/60 or 175/60 x 13".
Rounds (Section 1.5)
There are 14 rounds in the season, of which the
best 12 count for the Championship.
Costs
 Registration
fee for the Season is £100.
750 Motor Club membership for 12 months is £50.00
including a joining fee.
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