PRI 2021 Reports

[Sgt.Gator]

I'm at PRI enjoying all the goodies and classes. I'm endeavoring to knock out reports on what I see. 3 will be video interviews, the rest random thoughts.
Here's the first interview up on my YouTube channel.

The new EBC Endurance Racing Pads:

https://youtu.be/qR079z1LtPQ

[Hobby Racer]

I've been running sintered brake pads for years now and I love them! The only ones I've found until now have been CL brakes (formerly CARBONE LORRAINE) (https://www.cl-brakes.com/?lang=en). I use the RC6 formula but this spring I'm going to try out EBC's SR-11 pads.

Thanks for the tip!

[Sgt.Gator]

PRI Post #2
The new Hawk Endurance Racing Pads:


https://youtu.be/nPjJ-89OEKE

[Sgt.Gator]

PRI Post #3. Electric Vehicles/Race cars are having a bigger and bigger presence at PRI. Even Lingenfelter is getting into it with a EV Crate motor conversion for 60s & 70s muscle cars. PRI has designated an area the EV Zone.
And Ford has a EV Crate Motor, 281HP, 317 TQ, 205 lbs.

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PRI Post #4: Goodyear had their new DOT Radial Race Tire out front. A few cars at the recent SCCA Nationals were running them. I chatted with the tire compound engineer, he says the new tire is looking to be as fast as an A7 but the longevity of the R7. They have released several new sizes, including Wets.
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[Hobby Racer]

... the new tire is looking to be as fast as an A7 but the longevity of the R7.

That would be amazing! I wish they had a shorter size in 17" for the front of the 818. The 245/40ZR17 is probably just a bit too tall. I barely fit Hoosier A7/R7's in 225/40 R17's. And even those rub at full lock.

[Sgt.Gator]

That would be amazing! I wish they had a shorter size in 17" for the front of the 818. The 245/40ZR17 is probably just a bit too tall. I barely fit Hoosier A7/R7's in 225/40 R17's. And even those rub at full lock.

Yeah, none of them currently fit on the front of the 818. FF really screwed up the design by limiting front tire diameter to under 24".