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Formula
First M-5
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Sugar Grove Custom Cars, LLC., is the proud owner
of the designs and tooling used to produce the M-5 Formula First
Race Car.
The design and tooling originated from Kurt Lemay
at Mysterian Race cars. Most people familiar with the name Mysterian
know that over the years Kurt's designs have won many
championships including the SCCA national runoffs.
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The M-5 is the latest in a very successful series
of race car designs that feature beautiful, elegant body lines,
simplistic construction, and superior craftsmanship.
Features of the M-5:
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accommodates drivers up to 6'-4” and 250 lbs
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precise rack and pinion steering 4 wheel disc
brakes
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beautiful 6” x 13”cast aluminum wheels
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ultra smooth shift linkage with aircraft quality
universal joints
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double adjustable rear shock
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excellent access to the engine for maintenance or
quick removal of the engine
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proven zero roll rear suspension with leading
arms
We at SGCC feel that the Formula First class is
the most exciting new formula car class to come along in some time;
its unique combination of affordability, performance, and close
racing will make it one of the fastest growing formula car classes
available.
SGCC made several adjustments to the prototype
and proudly entered the M-5 in it's first-ever race, the opening
round of FormulaCar Magazine’s 2008 Formula First Challenge Cup
Series. The first race of the Cup Series was held April 4-6th at
Roebling Road Raceway, located near Savannah, Georgia. Scott Meyer,
in SGCC's M-5, captured pole position and finished in second place,
beaten only by the reigning 2-year champion, Greg Rice.
See Press Release.
No footage yet of the M-5, but here is a
YouTube video
of Formula Vees at this race. Our M-5 Formula First car is bigger
and faster and we look forward to many more race weekends!
The driver of our M-5, Scott Meyer, wrote this
message:
"Congratulations to Greg for a great drive to the front. I think it
is going to be a long year for the rest of us. Also thanks to Jim,
Mike, and Jarb from Sugar Grove Custom Cars, they were brave enough
to let me drive the M-5 after purchasing it from me. Prior to this
weekend I had only logged 12 laps in the M-5. I have to say that it
is the best handling car that I have ever driven. It is a very fast
car right out of the box. Kurt LeMay deserves a ton of credit for
designing such an awesome car. Sugar Grove will be working on many
improvements to the car including removing the engine fan and blue
printing the motor."
First SGCC Built M-5
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Here's a picture of our prototype M-5. The
driver shown is 6 ft. 6 inches and weighs 250 pounds. He
reports being comfortable in the car.
We will continue to work toward finishing
this car and getting the proper SCCA paperwork. Soon after
that we will be able to price kits and/or complete cars.
Assuming that all goes well we eventually will be in a
position to build four frames, etc. within a reasonable length
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This car has a yellow gel coat, but
actually we will be able to offer 60 base colors and even
custom gel coat colors. |
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Our first built M-5 will color coordinate
with the Mystique Jr. cars we are sponsoring for Formula High
School. This yellow/blue/red color scheme can be seen in the
image to the left.
SGCC will be glad to be an active part of
Formula FST racing in 2009. |
View the
Formula First M-5 Photo Gallery.
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