Eric ‘Dewey’ DeWitt has been competing in the Gridlife StreetMod class in Time Attack USA
Eric ‘Dewey’ DeWitt has been entering Time Attack events with his modified Subaru Impreza WRX for some time now.
At the start of the 2023 season, DeWitt turned to EBC Brakes Racing and the firm’s sintered endurance racing brake pad – SR-21™ – to help with braking performance and consistency to bring his lap times down.
Despite technical issues along the way, his 2024 season has been equally as impressive, with lap records broken and trophies secured.
Read DeWitt’s summary below in his own words…
“The best way to explain this year was ‘taxing’. We had our plate full with having to rebuild from the fire at the end of last year. With some Emtron, ECUMasters, and Turbosmart coming on board, we were able to totally re-do the engine management and wiring of the car. It was a task to say the least and we haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of what is possible. With the total revamp of the electronics, we were able to install a BMW-based Bosch MK60 ABS unit in the car. This REALLY helped utilise the SR-21™ pads in ways we couldn’t confidently do before.
“With development on the rest of the car, we really started to show our speed near the end of the season, even setting a new Street Modified overall record at Road America with a 2:16.3 (beating the overall record by over a second and the AWD record by over 5 seconds!)”
“We finished the season in 4th overall and a clear path to get back to the top. Off-season development plans include:
– Changing over to EBC’s GD STI-based STI Apollo Brake Kit.
– New sequential transmission options (pending rules dispute currently underway).
– Cutting edge new approach for using electronic wastegates and blow-off valves to drastically help response by utilising our new electronics package.
– New aerodynamics development. Side skirts and diffuser to start.
– Cosmetic improvements and potentially a new livery.
“All in all, exciting stuff. None of this would be possible without EBC’s support. With the changes we have in mind and a MUCH better understanding of our new systems in the car we plan to challenge for the championship again and anything less than records and victories is coming up short…”
SR-21™ Race and Endurance Pads
A variation of SR-11™ that offers ultra-high friction and is targeted for the front and rear of race cars with bias controls only. SR bites harder and lasts longer.
