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Championship Golf

Tatenda Jinya
Last updated: 2021/08/19 at 7:51 PM
By Tatenda Jinya 3 Min Read
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When you think of champions; you’d normally think of the biggest, fastest or most dominating athletes. The championship golf is unassuming at first glance. Driving this blue VW Golf affectionately known in racing circles as the Blue Jerry Can; Onysmo Mhute became 2019 Drag Racing Champion.

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Powering the BJCLean Machine

The previous champion’s recipe was little car and big horsepower, however the BJC’s success is the product of light weight and consistency. The combination of which, allowed him to knock out competitors regularly in the bracket racing format of the National Championship.

The golf started out life as a neat daily driver. Typical of style as seen south of the border with VW’s Citi golfs. The BJC has been modified to be competitive. Built specifically to compete in the NA 1600cc class.

Powering the BJC

The engine may be small but it’s a far cry from the uninteresting engine that left the factory. Mano from Turbo Solutions Africa tore the engine down and built a high compression (ironically) naturally aspirated monster of an engine.

Torn down and rebuilt back up to withstand the rigours of racing; the bottom end was fully balanced. Wossner custom pistons sit on the conrods held together by ARP connecting rod bolts. A high volume oil pump keeps everything well lubricated whilst a baffled Schrick sump manages G forces.

The hybrid cylinder head also had plenty of custom work. Air enters the tuned length inlet manifold through the individual throttle bodies. The 16 valve head was ported and flowed with uprated valve springs to maximise airflow. A custom fuel rail and mappable ECU take care of fuelling. Finally spent gases exit via the custom exhaust manifold.

Lean Machine

Every bit of weight that wasn’t needed to race has been removed. That means no passenger seats, carpeting or sound deadening. A strange side effect/benefit of this is that the BJC can double as a mobile gym if the need arises.

Lightweight chassis and a boost in horsepower means a potent power to weight ratio. To make sure this combination works at it’s best; the BJC runs a reverse staggered wheel setup. Skinny biscuits on the rear and slicks for the front to give the best grip. With a best time of 15.2 seconds down the quarter mile; it would embarrass many cars.

It just goes to show that doing well and having fun on the racetrack isn’t always about the most horsepower. Having conquered the drag strip, Onysmo is now looking to tackle the rest of the circuit. I am quite certain this little golf, will do quite well in the twisties and have fun doing it.

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By Tatenda Jinya
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A graphic designer by day, part-time anime otaku, and a lover of driving who, if unchecked, could discuss cars for hours on end.
4 Comments 4 Comments
  • Kartmom says:
    June 9, 2020 at 11:35

    Nice article

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  • King_Nkonie says:
    June 9, 2020 at 13:37

    Wow nice article right there. Awesome Build too

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  • Mister Leeyan says:
    June 9, 2020 at 19:24

    Blu Jerry Can🔥🔥🔥 Congrats Onsimo

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  • Panganai kaseke says:
    June 13, 2020 at 00:48

    Zoogie got it all

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