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The Rennmax name was applied to a series of
Although Rennmax cars are often referred to by model designations such as BN2, BN3 etc., Britton claimed that the origins of these were unknown to him and in practice he did not even stamp chassis numbers on his creations.Graham Howard, The Rennmax Story
Retrieved from www.rennmax.com on 5 August 2010 The following list utilises these unofficial model designations and also includes models which were built by Rennmax Engineering but raced under names other than Rennmax.
The Rennmax BN1 was a single seater racing car incorporating concepts from the Lotus 20 & Lotus 22 designs.Rennmax BN1 on OldRacingCars.com
Retrieved 5 August 2010 At least 6 examples were built circa 1962–1964.
Retrieved 5 August 2010 Nine cars were built during 1965–66. The cars were originally referred to as CBs but each example was later renamed to "Rennmax".
A series of replica Lotus 23 sports racing cars were constructed in the mid 1960s.
Retrieved 5 August 2010 It used a 1.5-litre Ford twin cam engine.
The
Retrieved 5 August 2010 Initially power by a 1.6
A Rennmax sports racing car, powered by a 2-litre BMW engine, was built in 1970 for Doug Macarthur. A second chassis was built the following year for Ray Hanger who also commissioned another example in 1982. This model has been referred to as the Rennmax BN6 although this designation has also been applied to an
Formula Vee: Rennmax Engineering, Australia
Retrieved 5 August 2010
The Rennmax name was applied to a series of open wheel racing cars
An open-wheel single-seater (often known as formula car) is a car with the wheels outside the car's main body, and usually having only one seat. Open-wheel cars contrast with street cars, sports cars, stock cars, and touring cars, which have thei ...
and sports racing cars constructed by Rennmax Engineering in Sydney, Australia between 1962 and 1978.Tony Davis, The Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring, 1986, pages 402-403 Rennmax Engineering was established by Bob Britton in 1961, its name derived from the German word "Renn", meaning race and the abbreviation "max", for maximum.
Models
Although Rennmax cars are often referred to by model designations such as BN2, BN3 etc., Britton claimed that the origins of these were unknown to him and in practice he did not even stamp chassis numbers on his creations.Graham Howard, The Rennmax StoryRetrieved from www.rennmax.com on 5 August 2010 The following list utilises these unofficial model designations and also includes models which were built by Rennmax Engineering but raced under names other than Rennmax.
Rennmax Climax
The first Rennmax chassis, built for Noel Hall in 1962, utilised numerous components from Hall'sCooper
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, including a 2.2-litre Coventry Climax
Coventry Climax was a British forklift truck, fire pump, racing, and other specialty engine manufacturer.
History
Pre WW1
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engine.
Rennmax BN1
The Rennmax BN1 was a single seater racing car incorporating concepts from the Lotus 20 & Lotus 22 designs.Rennmax BN1 on OldRacingCars.comRetrieved 5 August 2010 At least 6 examples were built circa 1962–1964.
Rennmax Vee
The Rennmax Vee was a Formula Vee racing car produced in series for Greg Cusack and Bruce Burr.Rennmax on OldRacingCars.comRetrieved 5 August 2010 Nine cars were built during 1965–66. The cars were originally referred to as CBs but each example was later renamed to "Rennmax".
Mildren Maserati
The Mildren Maserati was asports racing car
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built for Alec Mildren
Alec Mildren (1915–1998) was active in Australian motor racing as a driver from 1938 to 1961, and subsequently as the owner of Alec Mildren Racing.
Racing career
Mildren began his racing career in an Austin in 1938Mike Kable, ''Alec Mildren w ...
in 1965. It was constructed in the style of the Lotus 23, utilised various components from a Cooper T51 and was powered by a 2.9-litre Maserati Type 61
The Maserati Tipo 60/61 (commonly referred to as the Maserati Birdcage) are a series of sports racing cars produced between 1959 and 1961 by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati for privateers racing in sports car events including the 24 Hours ...
engine.
Lotus 23 replica
A series of replica Lotus 23 sports racing cars were constructed in the mid 1960s.
Matich SR3
TheMatich SR3 The Matich name was applied to a series of sports racing cars and open wheel racing cars produced in Australia between 1967 and 1974 under the direction of Sydney-based racing driver and engineer Frank Matich.The Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring, ...
sports racing cars were constructed by Rennmax Engineering for Frank Matich
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. Bob Britton then accompanied Matich to the United States when he competed in the 1967 Can-Am season
The 1967 Canadian-American Challenge Cup was the second season of the Can-Am auto racing series. It involved FIA Group 7 racing cars running two-hour sprint events. It began September 3, 1967, and ended November 12, 1967, after six rounds.
The s ...
.
Rennmax BN2
The Rennmax BN2 was a one-off single seater model, based on theBrabham
Brabham () is the common name for Motor Racing Developments Ltd., a British racing car manufacturer and Formula One racing team. Founded in 1960 by Australian driver Jack Brabham and British-Australian designer Ron Tauranac, the team won fo ...
BT14 and built for Max Stewart in February 1968.Rennmax BN2 on OldRacingCars.comRetrieved 5 August 2010 It used a 1.5-litre Ford twin cam engine.
Mildren (Waggott)
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, based on the Brabham
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BT23, was produced for Alec Mildren
Alec Mildren (1915–1998) was active in Australian motor racing as a driver from 1938 to 1961, and subsequently as the owner of Alec Mildren Racing.
Racing career
Mildren began his racing career in an Austin in 1938Mike Kable, ''Alec Mildren w ...
in 1968.Rennmax BN3 on OldRacingCars.comRetrieved 5 August 2010 Initially power by a 1.6
Alfa Romeo
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engine, it later used a Waggott powerplant.
Racing as the Mildren Waggott, the car was used by Max Stewart to win the 1969 Australian Formula 2 Championship
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, the 1970 Australian Formula 2 Championship
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and the 1971 Australian Drivers' Championship
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.
Rennmax BN3
The Rennmax BN3 was an open wheeler design derived from the Brabham BT23-based Mildren. Five examples were built between 1968 and 1971. {{ClearRennmax BN6 (Sports racing car)
A Rennmax sports racing car, powered by a 2-litre BMW engine, was built in 1970 for Doug Macarthur. A second chassis was built the following year for Ray Hanger who also commissioned another example in 1982. This model has been referred to as the Rennmax BN6 although this designation has also been applied to an Australian Formula 2
Australian Formula 2, sometimes abbreviated to AF2 or ANF2, is a "wings and slicks" formula racing category in Australia. The category is one of Australia's oldest, dating back to 1964. The current format of AF2 was introduced in 1978. Brian Shea ...
car of 1974. (see Rennmax BN6 (Formula 2) below)
Rennmax Repco
The Rennmax Repco was a one offsports racing car
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built in 1972 for Lionel Ayers and powered by a 5-litre Repco V8
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engine.
Rennmax BN6 (Formula 2)
The Rennmax BN6 was a one off prototype of the BN7Australian Formula 2
Australian Formula 2, sometimes abbreviated to AF2 or ANF2, is a "wings and slicks" formula racing category in Australia. The category is one of Australia's oldest, dating back to 1964. The current format of AF2 was introduced in 1978. Brian Shea ...
car of 1974. The BN6 designation has also been applied to the 1970-71 Rennmax sports racing car. (see Rennmax BN6 (Sports racing car) above).
Rennmax BN7
The Rennmax BN7 was anAustralian Formula 2
Australian Formula 2, sometimes abbreviated to AF2 or ANF2, is a "wings and slicks" formula racing category in Australia. The category is one of Australia's oldest, dating back to 1964. The current format of AF2 was introduced in 1978. Brian Shea ...
car of 1974, four of which were built.
Rennmax Vee (2nd series)
A second Formula Vee design was released in 1975. Fourteen examples were built.Retrieved 5 August 2010
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