Gobstopper 3, Subaru and Rally, New STI? - Olly Clark from RCM

Olly Clark of Roger Clark Motorsport is back on the Podcast for this episode.

 

We catch up with Olly first about the latest developments of Gobstopper 3.

 

Matt Clark has found a way to add AVCS to their GS3 spec shortblock, and this is in part motivated by getting the car to a point where they think it would be ready to race up Pikes Peak.

 

We talk about how Pikes Peak and the Nürburgring are similar, but also very different.

 

Subaru has a long history in Rally and RCM has been right there through a lot of that time.  What would it mean to Olly and RCM if Subaru returned to the WRC?

 

Also, Olly's son Archie has been working his way up the driving ladder in Europe, building the foundation for a professional racing career.  What does that look like, and would it be possible for Subaru to develop a car that could fit into one of those series?

 

Thanks for watching and Stay Tuned!

In this Episode:

00:00 - Introduction to Episode 209 
01:34 - Welcome back, Olly Clark 
02:24 - Current Status and Development of Gobstopper 3 
04:53 - Preparing for Pikes Peak: Safety and Cooling 
07:01 - Adding Variable Valve Timing (AVCS) to the Engine 
11:51 - The Value of Testing at Pikes Peak 
15:10 - The Legacy and Capability of the EJ Engine 
19:29 - Thoughts on the Nurburgring vs. Pikes Peak 
21:22 - Potential Return of Subaru to the WRC 
26:06 - Subaru's Current Racing Programs in Japan 
30:53 - Transitioning from Rally to Time Attack 
39:42 - The Future of Combustion Engines and the STI 
46:57 - Archie Clark’s Motorsports Career Progression 
52:16 - The Reality of Costs in Professional Racing 
56:47 - Updates on Gobstopper 1 and Gobstopper 2