Stock Car Engineer
I’ve looked at induction RAMS
Considered high lift CAMS
Pondered duration too
Attention to detail is key
Much more now I can do
The block now +60 overbored
Such volume increase not ignored
Conrods aligned like new
And finely balanced too
The crank reground and polished fine
This can take a lot of time
Pistons lightened and balanced carefully
Time wisely spent gives consistency
The ports reprofiled, and opened out
Pure benefits gained without a doubt
The sump increased and baffled too
Oil pump is modified and new
Flywheel refaced and lightened to improve
Torque and acceleration on the move
Valves profiled and polished bright
Then lapped to work air tight
Block degreased, oil-ways blown through
Crank is balanced pre assembled too
Built with care, attention throughout
Producing power, and torque, no doubt
By James Pratt. Heritage F2 Driver (494)
Stock Car Racer
They say we are obsessed with speed,
Adrenaline junkies all the way,
We just crave excitement,
Entertainment on the day.
We share a noble heritage,
With bootleggers (long ago),
After night time liquor deliveries,
Stock car racing they would go!
Today we have progressed apace,
Development is clear too see,
Perfected for the job at hand,
Evolved through history.
Commitment we have aplenty,
Determined are we too,
When all seems very hopeless,
Succeed is what we do!
People say we are amateurs,
Since money is not king,
We simply love to race,
And here the engines sing!
By James Pratt 2013 – Heritage racer (494)