Oy V.a.Y.! Driving VAY Special

V.A.Y. Photo: Jim Williams

For all the talk today of “level playing fields” and equal opportunities for all, it has to be understood that motor sport has never really been egalitarian. Contrary to popular belief, racing runs not on gasoline, but on money. From its humble beginnings at the turn of the 20 century, the combined forces of competition and advancing technology have always driven the costs of motor racing ever higher.

Built around a bespoke spaceframe, the V.a.Y. combines Morris Minor suspension and rear end, with a BMc a-series engine and a simple aluminum body to create a quick and nimble sports racer.
Photo: Jim Williams

 

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