Why build a Champ Car (conversion)?   Original power plants are very difficult to find and maintain   Wanted a serious race car with handling and performance close to original car   Race on hundreds of tracks across the country in SCCA FS class, not just historic series   Car Specifications   Reynard 2001 Champ Car   1.5L custom 4 cyl, Turbo, dry sump, Motec, 11,000 RPM, 650HP @418 ft-lbs, Methanol   Xtrac 6 Speed gearbox   8 piston Bremo Calibers with Carbon or Steel Rotors   Wheelbase stock 123", weight 1612 lbs (+37 lbs)   Avon Radials 10.0"x25.2" and 14.0"x28.4"   Ohlins shocks, Road and Oval trim packages