STEVE COTRELL'S ROYAL ENFIELD CRUSADER
RACING No. 97

Owner/Tuner: Steve Cotrell
Rider: Ray Hemming
Year of Manufacture: 1958
Capacity: 248cc
Bore + Stroke: 70mm x 64.5mm
Compression Ratio: 12 : 5 (Methanol)
Carburettor: 1 3/16" Amal TT
Ignition: Crankshaft Triggered Electronic
Gearbox: 4 speed Albion
Power Output: 25.8 BHP @ 8250 RPM
Dry Weight: 99 kgs
LATEST DYNO TEST: Results of dyno testing 11 November 03, with overlay of previous test (16 April 03)
Much internal modification has been carried out on the engine/gearbox unit, including special valves, springs, piston, connecting rod and camshaft in the quest for more power and that other ingredient for success, reliability.

The gearbox now benefits from special gears manufactured to provide more useful ratios for racing.

The machine has been campaigned since 1992 by a succession of riders. The first of them getting off to a flying start by winning the VMCC Newcomer of the Year trophy for 7th in the 250cc Championship and outstanding performances in the Classic/Vintage Challenge races at Pembrey that year.

This has been followed by top ten places in every subsequent 250cc championship with other riders aboard. The best result was an excellent 2nd in 2000, 2001 and 2002 achieved by the present pilot.

Development continues on the machine for the 2003 season.

Another machine is being used for the occasional Classic events. (Ray's Enfield.)

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