With the inaugural Twin Spark Cup series (Victoria) kicking off within the first round of the 2018 AROCA (Vic) Sprint Series on 21 January, a good number of AROCA members are busily preparing their Twin Spark Cup cars, ready for Broadford.
Lots of work happening in the background to make this all work, be successful, economical, enjoyable and most of all even competition.
Championing the cause with the production of a set of regulations are:
Richard McKee with assistance from Brian Wilson, Alfio Musumeci, Peter Jakrot, Evan Bottcher and Neil Choi. Several others also gave advice in the background.
Worthy mentions leading to a competitive TS Cup field are:
Hugh Harrison, leading the charge, with a very fine example of a competitive TS Cup spec’ed Alfa GTV TS. He has campaigned such car for the last couple of years in Alfa Racing and Sprints, usually double entered. With some affordable developments, he is the one to talk to able developing cars for the TS Cup.
The Choi family B.O.G. Alfa 156, absolutely standard 156 TS with worn everything including squeaky A-arms, campaigned as is in the last 3 years in the AROCA 12 hr relay and sprint series. Usually double and sometimes triple shared at sprints, doing 1-2 hours stints in the 12 hr then driven back home and continue with daily work commute duties. It has been known to shed weight while on track.
Evan Bottcher’s newly acquitted and TS Cup prepared Alfa 156 TS, gotten for a song and being prepared to be competitive. Meticulously prepared and within the specification of the regulations, it will be fast and legal.
Bruno Colautti, another one of those hardcore racers who is in the know and preparing an Alfa 147 TS. Very standard but will be prepared to be within the regulations. The 147 will be at the pointy end of the grid.
Tom Taylor, campaigner of a red Alfa GTV TS which has competed regularly in the Alfa Sprints and also a few times in the Alfa 12 hr Relay, double entered mostly. Young and experienced driver, this will be something to watch over time.
Anthony Novak running an Alfa 147 TS, seasoned campaigner in standard class, now stepping up to the TS Cup and being welcomed back to the sprint series. Standard 147, so can not be faulted and will keep on running and finish strong and there at the end of the day.
Current list of TS Cup pilots for this round are:
Evan BOTTCHER
Cailum CHOI
Damon CHOI
Neil CHOI
Ed GENIS
Hugh HARRISON
Sheldon McINTOSH
Anthony E NOVAK
Jim TAYLOR
Tom TAYLOR
There are several others, cars being prepared. They will be mentioned at the next competition round introduction.
So what are you doing with your TS? Come and compete. It is economical and equal.