As leaving day approaches, the FBR09 final assembly draws to a close.
In the past 10 days, the FBR09 has been transformed from its post launch spec into a fully functioning race car. Exhaust, cooling, drivetrain, intake, electrical systems, data acquisition systems, gearshift, pedal box… there really has not been a system on the car that has not been finished, assembled, checked and fine tuned as the team readies itself for an engine test and a shakedown prior to Silverstone. Long days and nights put in by the team members have ensured that the team is better prepared for this season's competitions than ever before. Reliability has been this years major aim as the team focusses on producing a car that will finish all the events at both competitions - a strategy guaranteed to land the team firmly in the high scorers if it succeeds. Tomorrow the team will spend the day in the workshop, utilising the last bit of machine time available to finish small parts and spares for the competition before an engine test in the evening. Tuesday will see the team pack up and leave for Silverstone, intending to untilise copse runway for a shakedown. The competition officially starts on Thursday, with design, business and cost judging overlapping with scrutineering and technical inspections on Thursday and Friday. The weekend (18th/19th) will see cars fired up for the dynamic events (Acceleration, skidpan, autocross and endurance) and it would be great to see you there - the event is free for the public to enter and all those attending can roam the garages to get up close and personal with the 93 cars racing. If you're not able to join us, you can keep up to date with our progress through the 'Silverstone 09' blog, which we'll be posting on everynight from tomorrow until Sunday. See you there!