21 Aug Initial Canopy Tests Go Well
Marty Knoll demonstrates how the new clear canopy complements the already excellent aerodynamic characteristics of the 1993 Reynard 93H Formula Atlantic that he chauffers for the Tom Johnston Racing Team – IWE photo
Posted: August 25, 2017
The VRCBC took advantage of the BC Historic Motor Races to carry out some initial testing of the new clear cockpit canopy being proposed for introduction with the 2018 Open Wheel Vintage Racing rules on April 1st. The design work was done by the (in)famous ‘Arold’s Engineering of Chipping Sodbury.
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- Doug Lorraine is confident that the wide side openings will allow him to easily scrape the frost when ice racing his 1978 Lola T540 in his home province of Alberta. – IWE photo
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- The canopy is almost invisible when viewed from head on. Other racers will still be able to identify their pursuer. – IWE photo
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- Al Ores was very pleased with the more Vintage look the new canopy gave his 1976 Caldwell D13 but was concerned that the increase in top speed would give him an unfair advantage over the other Vees. – IWE photo
Further information will become available once Tom Johnston Racing completes final wind tunnel testing in North Vancouver.
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