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The Hipercon 1982 Mazda Harrier RX 83-C

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The first Harrier GTP car, and the world's first FIA GTP C-Junior

Current Specifications:

• FIA GTP C-Junior / IMSA GTP Lights
• 13-B Mazda 2 Rotor, Peripheral port, single dual-throat
• Down-draught Weber Carburetor. Very conservative configuration, ~260 hp
• Flat-bottom aluminum sheet monocoque
• Fiberglass body, fitted to a laminated Porsche 962 windscreen
• 1998 RALT Super V, KONI prototype adjustable coil-overs
• 13" x 1.2" disc brakes with quick-release, GIRLING master cylinders
• AEROQUIP and TEFLON fittings
• HEWLAND FGB Formula 1, 5-speed gearbox w/remote cooler
• New, dual, larger-capacity oil coolers and Davis radiator

Early History:

Designed and built by Ray Lester for Mazda-UK

Events:

• Raced at Monza, Brands Hatch, and LeMans
• Class Win - C Junior @ Spa Francorchamps, Belgium
• Featured in World Sports Cars 1983-1987
• Seen in Derek Bell video "In-Car 956"

Recent History:

• Restored by Neal Harrison and Dave Dunn between 1997 and 1999
• Motor re-built in 1998 by Roger Mandeville

Events:

• 1st place in Payne Webber series, HSR @ Roebling Road
• 2nd place in Payne Webber series, SVRA @ Road Atlanta
• 2nd place in Payne Webber series, SVRA @ Watkins Glen
• Overall 2nd in class, 1999 Payne Webber Series Championship

• HSR July 2000 event, Virginia International Raceway:
  - 5th place Overall
  - 2nd in Class
  - 14th Overall Sprint Race
  - 3rd in class Rolex Enduro (co-driving with Dave Dunn)

• SVRA October 2000 event, Virginia International Raceway:
  - 4th place overall, 1st in class
  - Posted best lap time of race @ 2:01.445 on the full course

Upcoming Events:

To be announced

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