<VV> NSU-TT racecars - Bit of Corvair

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/15/2006 11:02:02 AM Pacific Standard Time,  
reray at echoes.net writes:

"From  1961 to 1972, NSU, a German auto-maker, produced compact cars that 
looked just  like early-series Corvairs, right down to the flying wedge roof!  
And  they were mechanically similar too, with rear-mounted air-cooled engines.  "


Back in the mid-70's, there was an off road circuit racing  series located at 
the Fremont Raceway dirt track in Fremont, CA,  adjacent to Fremont Dragstrip 
(see American Graffiti). "RURA", the had a class  for 1200cc cars. First it 
was dominated by three Datsun 1200's -  followed by 25 VWs. They banned the 
water cooled Datsuns, specifying air-cooled  only. The next year a pair of 
NSU1100 TTs led the class, followed by 25 VWs. The  next year the class specified 
1200cc VW bugs. OH well!  By the way,  the fastest cars at the track were 
Corvair powered Dune Buggies. One driven  by Gary Kanayuer, (SP?) Who also drove at 
Pikes Peak! - Seth  Emerson