# Hyper Racer > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Hyper_Racer > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Hyper_Racer.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyper_Racer > Source revision: 1347351679 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Open-wheel racing car}} The '''Hyper Racer''' is a relatively low-cost, high-performance [circuit racing](/source/Road_racing) [open-wheel](/source/open-wheel_car) car for both seasoned and aspiring racing drivers. Manufactured by Racing Cars International P/L in Melbourne, Australia, the '''Hyper Racer X1''' was designed and built by the founders, father-and-son team Jon Crooke (Director of Design) and Dean Crooke (Director of Engineering and Product Development). == Design == The Hyper Racer's design is unusual for a modern high-performance open wheeler, in that it uses a [chrome-moly](/source/41xx_steel) [space frame](/source/space_frame) chassis rather than a [Carbon-fiber](/source/Carbon-fiber_reinforced_polymer) [Monocoque](/source/Monocoque), primarily to reduce manufacturing and repair costs. The suspension features relatively few adjustments, to limit the difficulty of setup for inexperienced drivers. It also uses [Ground effects](/source/Ground_effect_(cars)) and a relatively large front and rear wing, to increase downforce to increase cornering speeds and improve handling at the expense of top speed.{{Cite news |last=Breslin |first=Mike |date=November 2023 |url=https://www.racecar-engineering.com/ |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240525132251/https://www.racecar-engineering.com/ |archive-date=25 May 2024 |access-date=26 May 2024 |work=Racecar Engineering |pages=39–45 |publication-date=November 2023 |title=Archived copy }} The Hyper Racer is powered by a largely unmodified [Suzuki Hayabusa](/source/Suzuki_Hayabusa) motorcycle engine producing 195 hp (144 kW). It uses the Hayabusa gearbox with shifting controlled by a sequential shifter to the right of the driver's wheel, and a [Centrifugal clutch](/source/Centrifugal_clutch), eliminating the need for a clutch pedal. The car uses a Formula 3 tyre, manufactured by [Hankook](/source/Hankook). The Hyper Racer weighs approximately 400 kilograms dry. == Series == The Hyper Racer X1 has been used for a [one-make](/source/One-design_racing) racing series in Victoria, Australia since 2022. In 2024, the series added interstate rounds and acquired the rights to represent the [Australian Drivers' Championship](/source/Australian_Drivers'_Championship).{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Bruce |date=2 March 2024 |title=Motorsport Australia sanctioning rival claims prestigious Australian Drivers Championship title |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2024/03/02/__trashed |access-date=26 May 2024 |website=Auto Action}} ==References== {{reflist}} == External links == * [https://www.hyperracer.com/ Hyper Racer Website] * [https://www.australiandriverschampionship.com/ Australian Drivers' Championship 2024 website] Category:One-make series Category:Auto racing series in Australia Category:Open wheel racing cars --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Hyper Racer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyper_Racer) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyper_Racer?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.