21 replies to this topic

[daviesfan4life]

Does just the Wylie kid himself and Joe Martin have them? Why don't more people run them? I was at McKean on Friday and Martin drove the wheels off that car (until hitting the wall) but man he was smoking them. Never seen a car drive that straight. He's been pretty consistant so far this year, and Wylie picked up a win at PPMS on Saturday too. For being basically a two-car team, they seem to do pretty well. I looked at there website but doesn't seem to be much info on there about them or who drives them. Are they just Rocket copies like a bunch of other chassis that are out there?

[Dirt81]

I believe Tommy Beck that runs Lernerville and PPMS occasionally has one too.. I think he runs the 91 Super Late.

[stiles fan]

tommy beck does't anymore. waiting on a new ROCKET.

[dirtguy200948]

tommy beck does't anymore. waiting on a new ROCKET.

Everytime i seen tommy beck he never finished a race in that car at any track.

[BaconBits]

Everytime i seen tommy beck he never finished a race in that car at any track.

Really? I've seen him win on dirt and pavement.

Edited by BaconBits, 17 June 2013 - 05:57 PM.

[Chuckball5]

They are certainly not a Rocket copy.

[dirtguy200948]

Really? I've seen him win on dirt and pavement.

Im talking in the wylie car!

[BaconBits]

Im talking in the wylie car!

Oh, fair enough. I agree with you then. I've only seen him run a it a couple times, and he didn't run well.

[dirtguy200948]

Oh, fair enough. I agree with you then. I've only seen him run a it a couple times, and he didn't run well.

He looks fast but something always breaks or happens, great guy though.

[lrnvlFan1w]

Wylie had his car hooked up Saturday at PPMS when he drove away in the feature.

[scruffy1a]

tommy beck does't anymore. waiting on a new ROCKET.

I remember hearing that Beck was working on a chassis design of his own. This was a while back, though. Apparently he's not going in that direction?

[55-jm2]

These cars are definitely not a copy of anything. Andrew is an engineer with a passion for racing. He is one of the smartest people I have ever talked to and has plenty of connections from his time he spent at school in North Carolina. Stop by and take a look at my car or his anytime, it is a unique piece. He's only ever built 4 cars, and there are only 2 (mine and his) that are of the current design. That being said, we are still learning about them. However, recently I think we have turned the corner and am excited to see what we can do from here on out. I have never driven anything as good as my car was Friday night at McKean. I simply screwed up and grabbed the frontstretch wall. With a few breaks I truly believe Andrew can become the next popular chassis in the industry. Not just locally, and not just in crates. He has a bright future. Joe Martin

[BFP92]

A new rocket isn't gonna help Tommy Beck.

[Rocky Kugel]

92.. thought you are married to him...lol

[scooter14]

92.. thought you are married to him...lol

Lol

[bezerker]

There is a big difference between a crate and a late model! R&D work takes ALOT OF TIME and hard work, some people dont understand that. If you choose to use actual race conditions vs practice, the process can take longer. Some people dont understand that. Ideas are trial and error, some work, some dont. Also some team members are trying combined ideas while others are using those results or errors for their benefit. Isnt that how teams are suppose to work? Some look good, some dont, all for the benefit of the "team". So before you start throwing people under the bus, get the facts straight first.

Edited by bezerker, 18 June 2013 - 10:38 PM.

[tombeck91]

Tough crowd! lol Rocky...if that was actually Jayme the comments would've been a lot worse than that! lol I'm with Joe Martin, Wylie Race Cars are not a rocket copy by any stretch of the imagination. Andrew has developed his own frame design, front geometry, fuel cell, and related components...including front spindles which are some of the nicest I've seen in the industry! These cars are only a few years from competing with the top builders in the area with the level of cutting edge technology that has been applied in the engineering development by the Wylie Team. I was provided a generous opportunity to be involved with the development of these cars by Andrew and we both learned a lot in the process. Wylie Race Cars is currently using this gathered data in refining their super late model program. Based on us being at the midpoint of the season, I decided it would be best to wait and finish out the season before applying these refinements to a new Wylie Car in 2014. I communicate with Andrew on a daily basis and am already making these plans for next year. If you haven't had the opportunity yet, stop in the pits and talk to Andrew about these cars. He is very proud of the work he has put into these cars and is always excited to discuss any new developments related to his design.

[94.3-RADRACER]

just curious, what do his cars run for price? i've looked at his website, and these cars have adjustments galore.....that might not always be a good thing, but joe and andrew are proving they are working.....

[Paul55]

just curious, what do his cars run for price? i've looked at his website, and these cars have adjustments galore.....that might not always be a good thing, but joe and andrew are proving they are working.....

I have looked also but I think they look very well built and ahead of the times.

[daviesfan4life]

saw the shop photos on the website and it looks like he has nice equipment. do the other manufacturers use 3D CAD design also? seems like the guy really knows what he's doing based on what all of you have to say on here, surprised there aren't more of them out there in western PA