George Harkless

Welcome to George's page. George owns an ITA and ITB Capri. If you would like to see George in action... Head over to Waterford Hills. This track is located 6 miles north of Pontiac Michigan on Waterford Road, 1/4 mile east of Dixie Highway (U.S. 24). Take I-75 to the Sashabaw exit 89, go south to Pelton Road, then wes to Waterford Road. For more information about Waterford Hills Road Racing Inc., phone (810) 623-0070.

1999 Racing Schedule at WHRRI

April 17 Drivers School Classroom
April 24-25 Drivers School Track
May 8-9 Race 1 ( Mom's Day )
May 29-30 Race 2 ( Memorial Day Weekend )
June 26-27 Race 3
July 24-25 Race 4
July 30-31-Aug 1 Meadowbrook Vintage ( Bugatti )
Aug 21-22 Race 5 ( moved up due to conflict with Grand Rapids Trans Am)
Sept 24-25 Race 6
Oct 2 Fun Run
Nov 6 Awards Banquet

George races at WHRRI. You can check it out for their latest racing schedule and information! But do come back :-)

Next are George's Capris. The first is his main Capri that is to ITA specifications and secondly is his ITB Capri.. enjoy!

Capri Specifications

Built to SCCA ITA Racing Specs.

Capri Specifications

Body Built to SCCA ITB Racing Specs.

Engine stock using a Cortina carb
2.0 Liters
Front Suspension KYB shocks Mk II 2.8 springs cut down
and an extra sway bar

Rear Suspension KYB shocks, Mk I 2.6 leaf springs cut down
standard sway bar
a panhard rod

Tires Yokohama 185/60 13 A001 R

A litte about specifications for those new to the sport

George picked up this car from Jeff Lantz just recently. The body year is one of a 1973. It is built to SCCA ITB specifications. This means that it has a six point roll cage, a stock engine/driveline and lowered suspension. Much of the interior is removed but the front seats, the dash and the door panels remain. There can be no modifications to the stock bodywork with the exception of some extra cooling ducts and a front spoiler. Stock wheel diameters must be used and there is a limit to the rim width. Street tires with a DOT approved tread pattern are required. The four cylinder Capri runs in ITB while a six cylinder Capri is classed as ITA.

Although the rules suggest that the result will be race cars that are slow and heavy, the opposite is true. Many lap times are within a small percentage of the production classes such as GT3,4 or 5. They allow major engine modifications and suspension changes. This shows the emphasis that a tight and twisty track like Waterford Hills places on the development of the suspension. Now, it's been confirmed that the Capri now qualifies for E Production.

We are hoping to hear more from George for this Capri is racing this year!