ASAP announces international broadcasts of the CCCP racing championship
The Association de Sport Automobile Patriotlandaise (ASAP) announced today the nation's flagship prototype series will now be broadcasted to international audiences. As the region's leading motorsport magazine, Cheval-Vapeur prepared an introduction to the series for new fans to learn the intricacies of the championship.
The Cars
One of the driving forces behind the series has always been Patriotlandia's largest manufacturer, Renard Automobiles. The company designed the RR202 from the ground up to be their sleekest, safest and fastest prototype ever. The RR202 features state of the art dampers to absorb the harshest bumps of street courses while also allowing for precise cornering and weight transfer. The chassis is only available powered with Renard's famous VR6 engine.
Once a tuning shop, Archer Performance is now a major motorsports operation, the engineering team designed an open platform for privateer teams in the series allowing for multiple engine configurations. It may not look the best but its performance on track is what sets this option apart.
The Engines
- Renard V6 Twin Turbo
While it shares the base platform design with it's road going counterpart, the VR6 TT650PTX is a totally different beast. The 3.4 liter V6 develops it's 650 horsepower with unmatched reliability and fuel economy. The car's Push-to-Pass feature is regulated via variable turbine geometry allowing for more boost pressure when the feature is active. The engine is also paired to a six-speed sequential transmission for maximum power output. - Vector Turbine Hybrid
Some have described the Vector TH06R Roadrunner as an abomination, but the power unit as managed to turn opinions around after some great results on track. Initially designed as a way to promote Vector's new small place hybrid systems, the Roadrunner variant is powered by a 300 kw microturbine combined with a 300 hp electric motor/generator. The turbine runs at constant RPM to allow efficient power output before passing through a dedicated hybrid transmission to send both turbine and electric power to the wheels. The Push-to-Pass feature increases engine RPM slightly by increasing fuel flow. Some fuel sometimes goes through the combustion chamber unignited, often flaming out of the exhaust. - Barbier V8
For those who prefer raw power, the Barbier 854a is a naturally aspirated 5.4 liter V8. The engines rumble is a fan favourite while visiting the paddock area. While Barbier Engineering doesn't have the prestige of an auto manufacturer, it has acquired a following of dedicated enthusiasts from local meets to national motorsports events. Their engines are known to be easily maintained, cheap to run and, sometimes, you might even get more power than is written on the tin.
The Tracks
- Transmurine Raceway
- Circuit de Côte-Blanche
- Ridgeline Raceway
- Streets of Port-la-Ville
- Circuit des Hauts-Plateaux
- Western Shores International
- Streets of Jolicoeur
- Batille Superspeedway (Oval)
- Batille Superspeedway (Roval)
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