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Generation: C4 Year: 1987 VIN: Race Numbers: 12 Ownership: Tim Clark; JP Sarlin (France). Sponsors: Tracey Performance; Tilton; Delco; Valvoline Drivers: 1986 to 1996 - Tim Clark; 1997 to present - JP Sarlin (France) Status: Original Color: Blue Tires/Wheels: Jantes 16" x 12" Goodyear Engine: 310, 331 and 355, depending on running weight Driveline: The car was built on a surface plate in Tim's shop. The frame was fabricated from large I-beams and 4x6 tubing. Design was derived from inforamtion about body and chassis layouts, provided by GM contacts. 5-speed Saenz trans from Argentina with dog clutches and changeable gears. Franklin IRS axles. Cadillac halfshafts and hubs. The rear suspension was my own design and fabrication using lessons learned from my first car. Shocks were by Delco since I had contacts there. Front suspension was also my own design and fabrication using lesson learned. Brakes were 13" Tiltons with GM power assist. Later changed to 2 master cylinders with remote reservoirs to avoid lockup at high speeds. The car was originally planned to use ABS but this was outlawed before the car was completed. Top: Interior: Condition: Unknown URL: Magazine article from VETTE NEWS, Club newsletter for the Chevrolet Corvette Club of France; SCCA records Unique Characteristics: Modifications: This car was a home-built tubeframe car designed to meet the core of SCCA GT1 rules but almost all pieces are unique to the car. See basic driveline and suspension descriptions, above. Notes/Race History: Tim Clark raced the tubeframe car for 10 years in various Waterford Hills, SCCA Regional and National races including the 1995 SCCA National championship race at Mid-Ohio. In 1997 the car was sold to a Frenchman by the anme of JP Carlin. It was shipped back to France and made on appearance in the CSSI Suisse Euro-Vette Meet. It is not clear that it was ever raced further. Registry ID Number: 455 View Original Size  Tim Clark |