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Tracy Crook: The Invention Continues

11/30/2015

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Long ago and far away an engineer by the name of Tracy Crook (owner and founder of RotaryAvaiation) decided to modify the RX-7 engine for flight in experimental aircraft.  Hundreds and flight hours and one Sun n Fun 500 Air Race win later, the engine from the plane lives again in his latest project:  The reincarnation of Roxy (his 2nd Gen RX-7 what was, sadly, hit by a deer many years ago) into a new lightweight, street legal toy.  This blog will chronicle his project (at least, whenever he agrees to send new posts).

"WHatTHe"???

The project name is "WhatThe" because that is what people are likely to say when they see it drive down the street. In his own words " I think "WhatThe" is going to be a blast to drive. But it's going to look like Bubba tried to mate a Porsche 944 with a pickup truck then couldn't afford to put doors on it."

Forgot to mention the original inspiration for the project.  It is definitely for on-road use, like the Slingshot which I ordered back in July and still has not been delivered.  I got so tired of waiting that I decided to build my own version of the Slingshot but with 4 wheels instead of 3.  That's why it will have no doors or rear glass hatchback.  Even though it still has the windshield and most of the roof, the feeling of openness is amazing!  People think the missing doors are just crazy and don't get it.  I mention how much fun the old Army version of the Jeep was and anyone who ever road in one instantly remembers it and says "Oh yeah!"   Some then say, but what about the danger?  My answer to that is 'Compared to my motorcycle?'.
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