Reynard 90H Tested

Still undecided about class and chassis change for the 2007 season, G. Jezarian Racing were given the opportunity to test the fastest SCCA class, Formula Atlantic. Thanks to Shelton Lindsay and race engineer David Nuefeld of Shrimp & Peas Fabrication, their completely re-engineered Reynard 90H was offered for a test session. In the same way the Zetec car was much different from our current Formula Continental, the Formula Atlantic felt amazing.

The fresh Toyota engine was still undergoing it’s break-in period so our max-revs were limited to 8500rpm but the power was tremendous. I found driving a “ground effects” car a lot different from the flat bottomed FC car; the faster I drove the better and smoother it felt as the aero began working. Coming down the hill in 4th, the car felt more solid and planted than any car I’ve driven and I found myself overcompensating for the massive brakes which, along with the larger tires, allowed for much deeper and shorter braking zones. Ultimately, even with the fresh engine’s lowered rev-limit and worn out Hoosiers, I still managed to get a better idea of where I want to be for next year; there’s simply nothing like the feel of an Atlantic car. Thanks again to Mr. Lindsay and Mr. Nuefeld!