Canada Class Race Cars

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The purpose of the Canada Class formula was to supply an outlet for enthusiasts who wished to build and race their own vehicles and match their engineering ingenuity against others with similar interests.The regulations offer a wide scope to the builder enthusiast and should permit the construction of a car with fairly high performance at a reasonable cost These vehicles used components from cars which retailed in Canada for less than $2,000. This limit was raised to $2,500 in 1962. Engine 1957 - O.H.C 750cc O.H.V. 950cc S.V. 1200cc 1959 - O.H.C 750cc O.H.V. 950cc 2-stroke 950cc S.V. 1200cc 1962 - O.H.C 800cc O.H.V. 1000cc 2-stroke 1000cc, S.V. 1250cc 1965 - O.H.C 875cc O.H.V. 1000cc 2-stroke 1000cc S.V. 1250cc Frame: Purchased or home built, single or two-seater Minimum weight: 750 lbs

Helmut Teubler Mosport 1961 Corner 9