Redline Time Attack Round 2!

BerkTech · 06-09-2009, 02:37 PM

Berk Technology we just ran one of the most successful race weekends you could ask for! Since this was going to be the last Redline Time Attack on the west coast until September we decided to bring out the full arsenal of the Berk cars. One last hurrah!!

We brought out 3 of our marquee platforms, BMW 135i, Honda S2000, & Toyota MR2 Turbo, all packed with go fast bits from Berk Technology and the driving talent of of the Berk team. 3 cars, 3 top 5 finishes with a 1st place street class RWD win!

These cars are prepped with just a few well placed mods that any weekend warrior can purchase off the shelf and install in their own garage (for the most part!). Just add some driver skill!

For those of you who are not familiar with the Redline Time Attack racing circuit it is the premier road racing circuit in North America. The series brings the fastest tuning shops in the world in head to head competition to see who can lay down the fastest lap times. If you think you are fast, this is the place to test yourself and machine. We even have a Formula team with a multi million dollar a year budget stepping into the series this year to prove their worth.

On to the results!

1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo - Driver: Jeremy Croiset - 1:32.399
1st Place Street RWD

First time out in this car and zero aero mods! Suspension mods are limited to KW V3 coilovers and ST sway bars. The rest of it happens with the Berk Technology GT3076R turbo kit, built stroker motor, Berk custom trunk mount intercooler, & custom Berk single exhaust w/ cat (to meet the rules of Time Attack)

Next is the car that should make us all proud owners, the Berk Technology 135i!

2008 BMW 135i - Driver: Jeff Tyler - 1:34.241
5th Place - Street RWD

Mods:
Berk Technology 3" downpipes
Berk Technology Exhaust system
KW Variant 3 coilovers w/ Vorshlag Camber Plates
Enkei NT03
Dunlop Direzza Star Specs
V Fiber Front air dam & side skirts
HP Autowerks LSD & Final Drive
Burger JB3
Code3 FMIC

The only benchmark for performance against another BMW at this event was a turbocharged widebody E46 M3 that ran in the modified class using sticky R-Comp tires. They were running 1:38.438 vs our 1:34.241, a huge difference especially when you consider that we are still running street tires vs. race tires! Last year another 135i ran at this track for the SuperLap Battle with a 1:37.283. So do I think we did well? Hell yes! :thumbup:

Next we have:

2004 Honda S2000 - Driver: Charles Ng - 1:33.850
4th Place Street RWD

Power Mods:
Berk Technology HPC coated header
Berk Technology 70mm exhaust w/ muffler delete
Berk Technology 70mm HFC
Spoon air scoop

Suspension/Aero/Tires:
Dunlop Direzza Star Spec 255/40/17
Enkei RPF1
KW Variant 3 Coilovers
FX Motorsports Development Springs
APR Front Splitter
Voltex Wing
Carbonetic LSD

This is a true daily driver that sees LA traffic, errant shopping carts, pot holes, and speed bumps on a daily basis! Shrink the wing by 2" and the car is 100% legal for the stock class. Even though we were bested by the Evasive & DSport S2000, Charles drove the Berk S2000 just about as fast as it could have gone with the limited mods.

Changing the tires on Saturday's practice. A fresh set of Dunlop Star Specs were run for race day.

Final Results for the street RWD class:

1st Place - Berk Technology - Toyota MR2 Turbo - Jeremy Croiset
2nd Place - Evasive - Honda S2000 - Rob Walker
3rd Place - DSport - Honda S2000 - Robert Choo
4th Place - Berk Technology - Honda S2000 - Charles Ng
5th Place - Berk Technology - BMW 135i - Jeff Tyler

More pics from the event:

FX Motorsports Development NSX driven by Billy set a new track record. 1:18.555! These guys are getting faster and faster!
1st Place Unlimited

The C-West S2000 was fast as always. It takes me about 30 minutes to change the oil on a car start to finish. I've seen these guys change the head gasket in that time.
2nd Place Unlimited

Fontana Nissan looks to be working the bugs out of their V8 powered 350Z. They definitely get the award for the cleanest and nicest hauler setup ever. They even have flower pots set up in their eating area. These guys look to have the same budgets as the World Challenge challenge teams.

A Berk Technology sponsored 370Z from DoubleDown Motorsports. This is a near stock car that easily fits into the stock class rules. Stock header, stock exhaust, stock seats, stock diff, etc. not even race pads! Their only engine mods are Berk HFC's, JWT Intake! Suspension mods by BC Racing & SPL parts. Even with a stock class car running in street class they ran a quick 1:37.286.

There was one other 135i at the event but they were not running the car in the race. Hopefully we'll see more 135i/335i BMW's in competition at future events. The more we race these cars, the more parts are developed, the better we understand the chassis, & the faster our cars get!

A quick thank you to our sponsors!

Berk Technology (Berk Technology)
The premier exhaust manufacturer for the 135i/335i platforms

Dunlop Tires (Dunlop Tires)
These tires can handle the HP and weight of our cars with ease.

KW Suspensions (KW automotive GmbH - Gewindefahrwerke - Sportfahrwerke - Suspension /// Made for Winners!)
All hail the almighty Variant 3 coilover!

HP Autowerks (index)
For supplying us with the LSD and shortened final drive as well as a bunch of other odds and ends!

V-Fiber (Vision Autodynamics - Manufacturer of VFIBER Pure FRP Body Kits and Carbon Fiber Hoods)
For the custom made front air dam and side skirts. Even though our front air dam is a foam prototype it is in one piece!

Enkei Wheels (Enkei Wheels : 2009 : Racing Wheels, Performance Wheels, Custom Wheels)
Thank you for the super light NT03 wheels!

Code3 Performance (Code3 Performance : Home)
FMIC kit

We'll see you guys next time!

M.Bonanni · 06-09-2009, 03:01 PM

Nice write up! It was definitely fun hanging out with you guys. Hopefully you all make it up to my home track in September! And congrats again on your success at that event! I should have run stock class and gotten 1st place so I had something cooler to talk about than 7th in Street.

BerkTech · 06-09-2009, 03:07 PM

7th in street class is awesome with your current set up. It was awesome hanging out with you and thank you for your support of our products.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

Nice write up! It was definitely fun hanging out with you guys. Hopefully you all make it up to my home track in September! And congrats again on your success at that event! I should have run stock class and gotten 1st place so I had something cooler to talk about than 7th in Street.

LiquidZ · 06-09-2009, 03:16 PM

Looks like a great time.

ChrisSlicks · 06-09-2009, 03:47 PM

Totally should of switched to stock class Mike, you would have owned it!

Was just reading the Redline rules, and was wondering why Berk and DDM don't run DOT legal slicks for street class. Tires like the Hooiser R6 or the Kuhmo V710's are a lot stickier and seem to comply with the rules.

M.Bonanni · 06-09-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Totally should of switched to stock class Mike, you would have owned it!

Was just reading the Redline rules, and was wondering why Berk and DDM don't run DOT legal slicks for street class. Tires like the Hooiser R6 or the Kuhmo V710's are a lot stickier and seem to comply with the rules.

Street class is limited to tires with 140 treadwear or higher. The R6 and V710 would be Unlimited Class tires.

ChrisSlicks · 06-09-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

Street class is limited to tires with 140 treadwear or higher. The R6 and V710 would be Unlimited Class tires.

Ah ha! Cool, didn't see the bit about 140TW.

ChrisSlicks · 06-09-2009, 04:21 PM

Actually stock class sounds really cool the way they set it up. Who knows, I might enter stock class for the east coast races next year.

M.Bonanni · 06-09-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Actually stock class sounds really cool the way they set it up. Who knows, I might enter stock class for the east coast races next year.

Do it this year!

BerkTech · 06-09-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ

Looks like a great time.

Its always a great time... we love testing our products at the track

imag · 06-09-2009, 08:38 PM

I'm impressed at the MR2. What kind of HP is that making? There's nothing like mid-engine cars...

Thanks for posting!

RCZ · 06-09-2009, 11:31 PM

awesome job!

travisjb · 06-14-2009, 12:37 AM

Question on Redline TA rules... I noticed that a cage is allowed for street class, but it restricts removal of the doors as well as the front panel... How much flexibility is there on these points?? I will have my cage designed primarily around SCCA and NASA rules and don't want to sub-optimize it for this one series, if I end up getting involved. Thanks.

FROM RULES: "Roll cages are permitted in Street class. If the roll cage necessitates door bars that require cutting of OEM door panel, then OEM door panel may be altered only for installation of roll cage. Only as much material as absolutely necessary may be removed from the door panel to allow for fitment of roll cage bars. A safety inspection of the roll cage will be..."

M.Bonanni · 06-14-2009, 11:18 AM

There is no flexibility on the Redline rules. They are running a tight ship this year. You will have to cut your factory door panels around the cage to remain in Street Class.

travisjb · 06-14-2009, 12:12 PM

Do you have a contact for their marshall/tech chair that my cage installer can talk with? Did I miss it on their website? Prob won't due this till later, but it'd be good to have. Thanks.

06-09-2009, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
BerkTech The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 279 Drives: Lots.... Rep Power: 272	Redline Time Attack Round 2! Berk Technology we just ran one of the most successful race weekends you could ask for! Since this was going to be the last Redline Time Attack on the west coast until September we decided to bring out the full arsenal of the Berk cars. One last hurrah!! We brought out 3 of our marquee platforms, BMW 135i, Honda S2000, & Toyota MR2 Turbo, all packed with go fast bits from Berk Technology and the driving talent of of the Berk team. 3 cars, 3 top 5 finishes with a 1st place street class RWD win! These cars are prepped with just a few well placed mods that any weekend warrior can purchase off the shelf and install in their own garage (for the most part!). Just add some driver skill! For those of you who are not familiar with the Redline Time Attack racing circuit it is the premier road racing circuit in North America. The series brings the fastest tuning shops in the world in head to head competition to see who can lay down the fastest lap times. If you think you are fast, this is the place to test yourself and machine. We even have a Formula team with a multi million dollar a year budget stepping into the series this year to prove their worth. On to the results! 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo - Driver: Jeremy Croiset - 1:32.399 1st Place Street RWD First time out in this car and zero aero mods! Suspension mods are limited to KW V3 coilovers and ST sway bars. The rest of it happens with the Berk Technology GT3076R turbo kit, built stroker motor, Berk custom trunk mount intercooler, & custom Berk single exhaust w/ cat (to meet the rules of Time Attack) Next is the car that should make us all proud owners, the Berk Technology 135i! 2008 BMW 135i - Driver: Jeff Tyler - 1:34.241 5th Place - Street RWD Mods: Berk Technology 3" downpipes Berk Technology Exhaust system KW Variant 3 coilovers w/ Vorshlag Camber Plates Enkei NT03 Dunlop Direzza Star Specs V Fiber Front air dam & side skirts HP Autowerks LSD & Final Drive Burger JB3 Code3 FMIC The only benchmark for performance against another BMW at this event was a turbocharged widebody E46 M3 that ran in the modified class using sticky R-Comp tires. They were running 1:38.438 vs our 1:34.241, a huge difference especially when you consider that we are still running street tires vs. race tires! Last year another 135i ran at this track for the SuperLap Battle with a 1:37.283. So do I think we did well? Hell yes! :thumbup: Next we have: 2004 Honda S2000 - Driver: Charles Ng - 1:33.850 4th Place Street RWD Power Mods: Berk Technology HPC coated header Berk Technology 70mm exhaust w/ muffler delete Berk Technology 70mm HFC Spoon air scoop Suspension/Aero/Tires: Dunlop Direzza Star Spec 255/40/17 Enkei RPF1 KW Variant 3 Coilovers FX Motorsports Development Springs APR Front Splitter Voltex Wing Carbonetic LSD This is a true daily driver that sees LA traffic, errant shopping carts, pot holes, and speed bumps on a daily basis! Shrink the wing by 2" and the car is 100% legal for the stock class. Even though we were bested by the Evasive & DSport S2000, Charles drove the Berk S2000 just about as fast as it could have gone with the limited mods. Changing the tires on Saturday's practice. A fresh set of Dunlop Star Specs were run for race day. Final Results for the street RWD class: 1st Place - Berk Technology - Toyota MR2 Turbo - Jeremy Croiset 2nd Place - Evasive - Honda S2000 - Rob Walker 3rd Place - DSport - Honda S2000 - Robert Choo 4th Place - Berk Technology - Honda S2000 - Charles Ng 5th Place - Berk Technology - BMW 135i - Jeff Tyler More pics from the event: FX Motorsports Development NSX driven by Billy set a new track record. 1:18.555! These guys are getting faster and faster! 1st Place Unlimited The C-West S2000 was fast as always. It takes me about 30 minutes to change the oil on a car start to finish. I've seen these guys change the head gasket in that time. 2nd Place Unlimited Fontana Nissan looks to be working the bugs out of their V8 powered 350Z. They definitely get the award for the cleanest and nicest hauler setup ever. They even have flower pots set up in their eating area. These guys look to have the same budgets as the World Challenge challenge teams. A Berk Technology sponsored 370Z from DoubleDown Motorsports. This is a near stock car that easily fits into the stock class rules. Stock header, stock exhaust, stock seats, stock diff, etc. not even race pads! Their only engine mods are Berk HFC's, JWT Intake! Suspension mods by BC Racing & SPL parts. Even with a stock class car running in street class they ran a quick 1:37.286. There was one other 135i at the event but they were not running the car in the race. Hopefully we'll see more 135i/335i BMW's in competition at future events. The more we race these cars, the more parts are developed, the better we understand the chassis, & the faster our cars get! A quick thank you to our sponsors! Berk Technology (Berk Technology) The premier exhaust manufacturer for the 135i/335i platforms Dunlop Tires (Dunlop Tires) These tires can handle the HP and weight of our cars with ease. KW Suspensions (KW automotive GmbH - Gewindefahrwerke - Sportfahrwerke - Suspension /// Made for Winners!) All hail the almighty Variant 3 coilover! HP Autowerks (index) For supplying us with the LSD and shortened final drive as well as a bunch of other odds and ends! V-Fiber (Vision Autodynamics - Manufacturer of VFIBER Pure FRP Body Kits and Carbon Fiber Hoods) For the custom made front air dam and side skirts. Even though our front air dam is a foam prototype it is in one piece! Enkei Wheels (Enkei Wheels : 2009 : Racing Wheels, Performance Wheels, Custom Wheels) Thank you for the super light NT03 wheels! Code3 Performance (Code3 Performance : Home) FMIC kit We'll see you guys next time! __________________ While the others type fast... Berk Technology goes fast.... See you at the track! OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: (714) 546-BERK READ THE BERK BLOG HERE

06-09-2009, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Nice write up! It was definitely fun hanging out with you guys. Hopefully you all make it up to my home track in September! And congrats again on your success at that event! I should have run stock class and gotten 1st place so I had something cooler to talk about than 7th in Street. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

06-09-2009, 03:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Looks like a great time. __________________

06-14-2009, 12:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Question on Redline TA rules... I noticed that a cage is allowed for street class, but it restricts removal of the doors as well as the front panel... How much flexibility is there on these points?? I will have my cage designed primarily around SCCA and NASA rules and don't want to sub-optimize it for this one series, if I end up getting involved. Thanks. FROM RULES: "Roll cages are permitted in Street class. If the roll cage necessitates door bars that require cutting of OEM door panel, then OEM door panel may be altered only for installation of roll cage. Only as much material as absolutely necessary may be removed from the door panel to allow for fitment of roll cage bars. A safety inspection of the roll cage will be..." __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-14-2009, 11:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	There is no flexibility on the Redline rules. They are running a tight ship this year. You will have to cut your factory door panels around the cage to remain in Street Class. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

06-09-2009, 03:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Totally should of switched to stock class Mike, you would have owned it! Was just reading the Redline rules, and was wondering why Berk and DDM don't run DOT legal slicks for street class. Tires like the Hooiser R6 or the Kuhmo V710's are a lot stickier and seem to comply with the rules.

06-09-2009, 04:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Actually stock class sounds really cool the way they set it up. Who knows, I might enter stock class for the east coast races next year.

06-09-2009, 08:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 16	I'm impressed at the MR2. What kind of HP is that making? There's nothing like mid-engine cars... Thanks for posting!

06-09-2009, 11:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	awesome job!

06-14-2009, 12:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Do you have a contact for their marshall/tech chair that my cage installer can talk with? Did I miss it on their website? Prob won't due this till later, but it'd be good to have. Thanks. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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