Posted to News on 9th Oct 2024, 12:30
Replica Lotus 23 continues decade-long winning streak
A replica Lotus 23, fitted with Vesconite suspension bushings, continues to dominate its class in local racing circuits, securing victories in most monthly races for more than a decade.
The car, built in 2006, as a replica of the original car, incorporates Vesconite self-lubricating wear-resistant bushings in its double wishbone suspension system, contributing to its enduring success on the track.
The owner of Racetech - a motorsport and performance car specialist in the Western Cape, South Africa - has been responsible for the repair and maintenance of the race car.
While the Vesconite suspension bushings have been replaced several times, Dave Sinclair emphasises that these replacements were not due to wear but rather the inevitable hazards of racing. Accidents and collisions frequently result in components needing replacement, but Vesconite bushings exhibit exceptional durability under normal racing conditions.
"Vesconite bushings require no lubrication and have excellent wear properties, so there's no play on the suspensions. This provides a critical advantage when you're racing at the highest levels," says Sinclair.
Over the years, Sinclair has installed Vesconite suspension bushings in 15 to 20 small sports cars, originally for customers in Johannesburg, where Racetech was based, and more recently in Cape Town. Many of these sports cars, including the Lotus 23 replica, race regularly at local circuits, including at Cape Town's renowned Killarney Race Track.
Vesconite Bearings' advanced bushing materials ensure superior performance in motorsport applications, providing strength, reduced friction, and longer-lasting suspension components, even in demanding racing conditions.
Sinclair's extensive experience with motorsport design, machining, and fabrication, has cemented Racetech's reputation for excellence in motorsport engineering.
