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TROYER RACE
CARS RELEASES THE NEXT GENERATION
OF TROYER ASPHALT MODIFIED: THE TA SERIES |
 Troyer
Race Cars is set to release their newest generation
of Asphalt Modifieds, the TA series. The Troyer TA1
and TA2 are the evolution of over 30 years of
asphalt modified chassis development.
Some of the major improvements with the TA Series
cars include drastic weight reduction, improved
adjustability, and optimized location of the Center
of Gravity (CG). Through the use of center-less
ground tubing, redesigned bracketry, and changes in
manufacturing, 27 lbs were shaved from the car
without any compromise on stiffness or durability.
Both the TA1 and TA2 have increased adjustability
over their predecessors. Both cars feature an
improved front clip that allows a team to adjust
every aspect of the front-end geometry. All
adjustments are done though the use of precision
machined pills to allow for precise and repeatable
adjustments.
Centerless ground tubing is used in the Pro models
of TA Series cars. This process saves weight and
provides a more constant chassis with the
elimination of tube wall thickness variations.
With input from multiple top tour teams, the
decision was made to move the CG of the cars. The
location of the CG is a critical factor on how the
car reacts to driver inputs and set up changes. This
change has had the biggest impact on increasing
cornering speeds of the cars. Drivers have commented
they can brake later and get back on throttle
earlier compared to their competition!
The TA1 is a torque arm rear suspension chassis that
was developed during the winter of 2014. This car is
an evolution of the proven 2008 and 2013 style
chassis. Combined, the ‘08 and ‘13 style chassis
have won the last 10 Whelen Modified Tour
Championships. Leaty Racing was the first to unveil
the TA1, and have done so in spectacular fashion,
winning back-to-back ROC Tour races! Mike Leaty led
teammate Patrick Emerling for a 1-2 finish at the
second round of the ROC tour and Patrick took the
win at the third stop for his first carrier win on
the ROC!
Development of the TA2 started in the spring of 2014
with an idea to put a new “Bud Link” rear Suspension
in an Asphalt Modified. Friend of Bill Colton, Bud
Dreher, designed and patented the concept of the Bud
Link rear suspension. The Bud Link suspension first
saw great success in the Troyer Dirt Asphalt cars.
The staff at Troyer took Bud’s concept and turned it
into a prototype car for Crew Chief Ron Ste-Marie
and the Buzz Chew Racing Team. The car was finished
during the summer and went to numerous test sessions
throughout the summer and fall. This prototype
showed great promise, and going into the winter of
2014, the plan was to produce a small number of
development chassis for testing at New
SymrnaSpeedweeks. Two development cars went south.
The TS Hauler #6 of Ryan Preece, and the Goodie
Motorsports #58 of Eric Goodale. Staff from Troyer
and Ron Ste-Marie made the trip to assist both teams
in testing these new cars. The two cars dominated
Speedweeks, sitting in victory lane for all six
nights of racing.
With the success at New Symrna, focus shifted to the
NWMT and NSWMT. After an early season win on the
NSWMT, Eric Goodale was leading the southern series
points headed into the NWMT Season.
To date the NWMT season has been very successful
with two TA2 Wins, two Poles, and ten top five
finishes in just five races! The TA2’s first NWMT
win came at the hands of Woody Pitkat in the Buzz
Chew Racing #88 during Spring Sizzler weekend at
Stafford Motor Speedway.
Troyer has to thank the owners, drivers, and crews
from the development teams for their feedback and
assistance in developing the TA2. The Buzz Chew
Racing team of Buzz Chew, Ron Ste-Marie, and Woody
Pitkat were instrumental in getting the TA2 program
started and have provided valuable feedback on the
chassis. Troyer would also like to thank The TS
Hauler team of Ed Partridge, Tom Grasso, and Ryan
Preece; the Riverhead Building Supplies Team of
Edgar Goodale, Jason Shephard, and Eric Goodale; the
Our Motorsports team of Chris Our, Brad Lafontaine,
and Keith Rocco; the Brunnhoelzl Racing Team of
George Brunnhoelzl Jr. and George Brunnhoelzl III;
and the McGuire Motorsports Team of Ed McGuire and
TJ Potrzebowski.
With notes built from the valuable feedback of these
teams and five months of racing Troyer is excited to
release the TA Series to the entire racing
community.
For more details on getting one of these new cars
call Troyer at 585-352-5590 or go to
http://troyerracecars.com/quote to start
your TA series build.
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Source:
Max Hautaniemi /
Troyer Race Cars
Posted:
June 19, 2015 |
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