Not sure if you are aware, but there is a national Focus race series that's been running since 2008. It's called Spec Focus and runs with NASA (National Auto Sport Association.
All Focus models are eligible, and all motors other than the 2.0 liter SOHC Zetec. We will have between 20 and 30 cars running in 2008, and we've just published next year's updated rules.
Compression: has changed from +.50 increases to the following.
· 2.0 Zetec: 10.5 to 1 Max
· 2.0 SVT: 10.5 to 1 Max
· 2.0 Duratec: 10.5 to 1 Max
· 2.3 Duratec 10.0 to 1 Max
Throttle Body: 2.3L must use OEM TB Only. The others are the same as last year
HP-to-WP ratio has be omitted from the rules, Engine Claimer rule is still in place.
Final Drive: has changed for 2.3L cars only, They can only use 3.42:1 and 3.82:1 only (No 4.02 for 2.3s anymore)
Part Numbers for 3.82 Gears
YS4Z-7F343-FA 3.82 Ring Gear
1S7Z-7061-AA 3.82 Output Shaft
Suspension: Spec Focus Damper and Spring kit from FRPP has been added.
Ford Spec Focus Damper Kit (2000-05) M-18000-ZXM
Ford Spec Focus Damper Kit (2006-08) M-18000-ZXM1
Ford Spec Focus Spring Kit (2000-05) M-5560-ZXM
Ford Spec Focus Spring Kit (2006-08) M-5560-ZXM1
Tires: R888 215/45x17 will be the official tire for 2008. Toyo RA1 in size 205/40x17 may be run until June 1st, aftwe which only R888s can be used.
· Any 17x7 inch OEM Ford wheel may be used. This includes SVT and Ford Racing wheels.
· Brakes: SVT Kits have been added for newer cars by FRPP. The brake system can be upgraded to any of the following components
· SVT Brake Kit M-2300-ZX3
· Ford Racing Rally Brake System M-2300-ZX3R
· SVT Front Brake Kit M-2300-SVTF4 (MY 00-05)
· SVT Front Brake Kit M-2300-SVTF5 (MY 05-08)
· SVT Rear Brake Kit M-2300-SVTR (MY 00-08)
· Ford Rally 15" Front Brake Kit M-2300-ZXR (See pic below)
Decals: All SF cars now must have Spec Focus Number Plates and Ford/Spec Focus Windshield banners. (price/availability TBA). They are like the ones that were used at Nationals.
Here's the number plate
____________________ 2007 Spec Focus NASA National Championships - 4th place
2007 NASA Mid-Atlantic Spec Focus Champion
2006 NASA Mid-Atlantic 944 Supercup Champion
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