JEDI SUZUKI - 1100cc FORMULA LIBRE

JEDI SUZUKI - 1100cc FORMULA LIBRE - HILLCLIMB

STEPHEN HOOKER RACING

After the crash, and the subsequent rebuild. At speed through the dipper at Mt Panorama. Photo: Grant Paterson

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NEWS UPDATE: I have not competed in the NSWHCC's in 2008 and 2009, but you will still see the car racing at Bathurst, Canberra and Bulahdelah. I am also having fun doing further development at Wakefield Park Raceway. After the big accident at Bulahdelah in September 2008 the car was completely rebuilt with some safety improvements, revised aero, and a paddle shifter from Geartronics (UK). I am slowly getting back up to speed, and hopefully in the future the Jedi will again compete in the Championships. For now I am having fun doing clubbies and Championship rounds close to home . . . and having fun!

This page last updated: 24/04/09

THE ENGINES:

- Suzuki GSXR1100WP engine. Engine capacities: 1074 (stock bore), 1118 (Wiseco), 1145 (JE) or 1190cc (JE), depending on track, or how I feel on the day.

- Suzuki GSXR750WP engine. Engine capacity: 749 (stock bore). Under development for the up to 750cc Formula Libre class.

- Heads modified, flowed and ported in house by MT & C Engineers.

- Crankshaft and conrods have been crack tested, polished, cryo treated and shot peened (MT&C Engineers).

- Crack tested, cryo treated and shot peened (MT&C Engineers) undercut sequential gearbox.

THE CAR:

British made by John Corbyn. Initially CAMS log booked by Peter Edmundsen, and raced successfully from 1998 to 2003, in the 751 to 1300 Formula Libre class, with an engine capacity of up to 1290cc. The car is the holder of records at most tracks that Tim and Peter raced at over that period.

Since buying the car Stephen has continued to refine the car, and continues to set track records and PB's at tracks in NSW.

PERFORMANCES:

2003: First time out testing on the track, and ran our first meeting at Wakefield Park Hill Climb . . . Fastest Time of Meet (FTM) award @ 50.66 seconds, and won fastest in class . . . not a bad debut !

2004 NSWHCC results: Overall . . . First in 751-1300cc Formula Libre class. Second in Outright Championship.

Round 1, Wakefield Park. First in class. Sixth outright.

Round 2, Bathurst Esses. First in class. Thirteenth outright (bloody quick sedans that day!).

Round 3, Fairbairn Park. First in class. Outright winner (FTD).

Round 4, Ringwood. First in class. Second outright.

Round 5, Huntley. First in class. Second outright. First in Top Ten shootout. 0.07 seconds from class record!!!

Round 7, Eastern Creek. First in class. Second outright. First in Top Ten shootout (Slipping clutch, and wheel spin!!!).

Round 8, Bulahdelah. Second in class. Fourth outright.

Round 9, King Edward Park. First in class. Second outright. First in Top Ten shootout.

2005 NSWHCC results: Overall . . . First in 751-1300cc Formula Libre class. Second in Outright Championship.

Round 1, Wakefield Park. First in class. Third outright.

Round 2, Mountain Straight. First in class. Fifth outright. Class record: 49.06 seconds.

Round 3, Bathurst Esses. First in class. Fourth outright. Class record: 25.69 seconds.

Round 4, Fairbairn Park. First in class. Second outright.

Round 5, Huntley. First in class. Second outright. Class record: 21.83 seconds

Round 7, Ringwood. First in class. Outright winner (FTD). Class record: 28.67 seconds

Round 8, Bulahdelah. First in class. Third outright. Class record: 30.94 seconds

2006 NSWHCC results: Overall . . . First in 751-1300cc Formula Libre class. Third in Outright Championship.

Round 1, Wakefield Park. First in class. Fourth outright.

Round 2, Bathurst Esses. First in class. Seventh outright.

Round 3, Mountain Straight. First in class. Fifth outright. Class record: 48.01 seconds.

Round 4, Fairbairn Park. First in class. Second outright.

Round 5, Huntley. First in class. Second outright.

Round 8, Ringwood. First in class. Second outright.

Round 9, Bulahdelah. First in class. Third outright. Class record: 30.61 seconds.

Round 10, King Edward Park. First in class. Second outright. Second in Top Ten Shootout. Class record: 35.85 seconds.

2006 Australian Hillclimb Championships, Mt. Panorama Esses: First in class. Eleventh outright. Class record: 25.41 seconds.

2007 NSWHCC results: Overall . . . First in 751-1300cc Formula Libre class. Second in Outright Championship.

Round 1, Bathurst Esses. First in class. Fourth outright.

Round 2, Mountain Straight. First in class. Fourth outright. Class record: 47.86 seconds.

Round 3, Fairbairn Park. Second in class. DNF'd in the wet . . . ouch!

Round 4, Wakefield Park. First in class. Second outright.

Round 5, Huntley. First in class. Second outright.

Round 8, Ringwood. First in class. Outright winner (FTD).

Round 9, Bulahdelah. Cancelled by WAC . . . don't know why. Pity, because it was a fantastic hill!!!

Round 10, King Edward Park. Second in class. Third outright.

CLASS RECORDS ACHIEVED:

2/3/08. Bathurst Mountain Straight. 46.98 seconds

25/10/06. Bathurst Esses. 25.41 seconds

17/9/06. Bulahdelah. 30.61 seconds

1/4/07. Huntley (club). 21.60 seconds

15/5/05. Huntley. 21.83 seconds

1/10/06. King Edward Park. 35.85 seconds.

31/7/05. Ringwood. 28.67 seconds

IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES:

Stephen prides himself in being involved in all aspects of the development of the Jedi and its engines. Some of the capabilities include:

Head development using Flow Performance flow bench, and Mira valve seat cutting.

Motorcycle engine building and modification.

Custom machining of piston valve relief pockets using our Geezero piston vise (very reproducible!)

Motorcycle gearbox building and modification.

Open wheel race car chassis setup, including corner weights.

Fabrication of components in resin reinforced fibre, steel or aluminium (wings included).

Dyno graphing of shock absorbers using our Speedwerx Shock dyno. Shock servicing of rebuildable shocks.

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Check out this YouTube video of the Jedi in action at Huntley hillclimb: Jedi at Huntley through the fork at speed