RestoRod - I'm sure some of the folks who have been doing this longer than me have done detailed comparisons. There might be some results online somewhere, but I have never researched it myself. Many Electrathon teams have websites with tons of info. There are links to some of them on the Electrathon America website (www.electrathonamerica.org).

HRD - Motors are available from several places including National Power Chair, EV Parts, KTA Services, Pentad, Robot Marketplace, Cloud Electric, and others. (Just do a search for one of those or go to the Electrathon website for links to some of them) I have done business with most of them and all have given me good service. Prices are all over the spectrum. I bought a brand new Scott (NPC) from National Power Chair a few years ago for $180 on sale. On the high end, the sky is the limit.

Bat - I'll trade motors with you if you make your driver gain a hundred pounds and disconnect one battery. Then I MIGHT have a chance of outrunning him...

Signshop - How did that Mustang starter hold up on your old minibike? Did it ever get really hot? I have a friend who owns a salvage yard; he will give me starters if I want them... How far are you from Berlin Raceway (Marne, MI)? They have some Electrathon races coming up there in just a couple of weeks.