GB/FW87 and WindCutter chassis, 1995. Pic: Jeremy Featherstone
GB/FW87 and WindCutter chassis, 1995. Pic: Jeremy Featherstone
In 1995, Great Central acquired a second car from the Rugby 7th Venture Scouts. At the time it was little more than a rolling chassis, as depicted here.
Following its purchase, the side frame members were shortened and repositioned, the track was narrowed, the seat was lowered and various other modifications were carried out. Over subsequent seasons, virtually the entire car was modified or replaced to provide better acceleration, handling and comfort.
As Great Central's front-line race car, it took the team to victory in several races as well as the 1998 and 1999 British Championship titles.