The Wolf experience

GENIE RACING: COMPANY TO IMPORT TWO VARIATIONS OF ENDURANCE RACING CARS

Two variations of the car – the GB08S and the Wolf F1 – will be imported for the local series.

The Mopar South African Endurance Series has grown in stature over the last two seasons.

And the reason is simple: value for money.

In terms of seat time versus budget, the series of long distance events at circuits all over the country offers drivers the opportunity to split race expenses between up to three participants – all of whom spend a lot more time behind the wheel than would be the case with sprint racing.

Seeing the trend, the Genie Racing team has become the official local agents for Wolf Racing Cars. The cars will be imported by Genie and distributed by their MV Motorsport and Promotions company.

They will import two variations of the car, but concentrate their efforts on the GB08S endurance racing model. This Wolf is a righthand drive, two-seater sports race car using a FIA homologated carbon fibre monocoque chassis, a FIA homologated roll cage, plus a FIA approved front carbon crash box.

Like is the case with Wolf cars run in European, Asian and American championships, the South African racer will be powered by a dy-sump Honda K24 engine.

This two-litre four-cylinder unit produces 180kW of power at 8 200rpm, while being reliable and cost-effective to run.

The Wolf GB08S uses of a Sadev six-speed sequential gearbox, including paddleshifts and a manual overdrive, torque-biasing limited-slip diff and interchangeable gear ratios.

Including the paddle shift system, the steering wheel houses a full colour display with many functions to assist the driver. These include GPS, light flashing, page scrolling, rain light and fuel consumption.

The GB08 has a 80-litre FIA certified fuel tank and filler system allowing the vehicle to run for two hour stints in a race.

According to Genie, the Wolf is the epitome of quality, from carbon body panels made in an autoclave, to impeccably machined billet components. The car also includes OZ magnesium wheels, Ohlins dampers, a state-of-the-art stainless steel exhaust and a carbon intake system.

To stop the car, Wolf uses Brembo mono-block calliper brakes.

Genie say that, since the Wolf GB08 remains aligned with overseas championships, the cars’ presence here could encourage participation from other countries in the Mopar series.

Secondly, Genie will have the Wolf F1, featuring GB08 technology but offering the performance of a 360kW V8 engine.

Customers will enjoy the sup- port of an international engineering team, and will have the option of Wolf SA preparing their cars on a race-to-race scenario.

In addition, local racer Roman de Beer will act as a driving coach, and help customers develop driver fitness programmes.

Finally, local customers will enjoy the support of a well-equipped parts department, including Wolf GB08 race car parts, race day accessories and driver safety gear.

How much does it cost? If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.