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Essex-based
specialist race car preparators Graham Hathaway Racing (GHR) will launch the
new Speads RM08 single seater race car at the Autosport International show at Birmingham’s NEC in
January, on stand CP7 in Hall 10. The RM08
will be the first car launched at the show when it opens at 9am on Thursday
January 10th.
The distinctively styled Speads RM08 will
be the car of choice for a new BARC-supported one-make single seater series
called Formula Triple S, which will
run a selected programme of meetings throughout 2008 before expanding to a full
season in 2009. The RM08 is also
suitable for Monoposto, SEMSEC, Sprints, Hillclimbs and other open wheel events.
The 2008 Formula Triple S calendar includes
events at Pembrey, Mallory Park, Anglesey and
Lydden. The track activity schedule will be one 20 minute qualifying session
followed by one 20 minute race each day during a two day meeting, whilst there
will be a single 20 minute qualifying session followed by two 20 minute races
during one day events.
GHR – the exclusive UK distributor for South African-based
Speads Formula Cars - will supply the Speads RM08 as standard with the popular
1300cc Hayabusa engine (the regulation engine for Formula Triple S), although a
1200cc ZX12 power unit will be available for those who purchase the car for use
in Monoposto.
The RM08 is the result of six years of
development carried out in its native South Africa. The RM08’s handling characteristics are
defined largely by its full aerodynamic package - including adjustable front
and rear wings, bargeboards, flat floor and rear diffuser - and from the Dunlop
full slick (or wet) tyres to be used on the UK version of the car. These elements combine to create substantial
grip when the car is on track. With the
RM08’s track being 60” (1524mm) both front and rear and the wheelbase running
to 130.5” (3315mm), its physical size coupled with the grip levels creates
nimble, responsive handling.
“Formula Triple S and the Speads RM08 are a
perfect match, particularly for younger drivers coming out of karting as they
will be able to learn at an early stage about proper, fully equipped single
seaters, which can only help them progress up the single seater ladder,” comments
Graham Hathaway.
“The RM08 is a very impressive car and it brings
a refreshingly modern design to the UK racing scene”, Hathaway
continues. “One of the main advantages
of the RM08 is the cost compared to equivalent cars in terms of the overall
price of the car, its maintenance and the running costs. The performance level of the car is also very
impressive, so there is also going to be a big adrenaline rush for anyone who
drives it, which makes it ideal for club racers.”
The car will sell for £29,995.00 (ex VAT)
for the fully built, 1300cc Hayabusa powered version, with other prices
relating to different specifications.
GHR can also supply the RM08 in kit form.
Racers who would like more information
about the Speads RM08 and Formula Triple S are advised to contact Graham
Hathaway Racing either at Autosport International direct or by contacted them
on (01621) 856956.
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