The power steering was also revised to be integral in the steering box, rather than the external booster style used in previous years.

The Tracker had a strong front suspension with a rugged recirculating ball steering box.

Minor mechanical improvements were also made, with changes to the engine, suspension, brakes, gearchange linkages and the steering box.

Most mini-sprints make use of a steering box, however a few manufacturers are utilizing steering racks.

"I'm not comfortable just running wires to a steering box yet," he said.

To fit the Zephyr engine, AC had to modify the frame, relocate the steering box and completely change the nose of the car.

Up front, a MacPherson strut layout was carried over from the E1, turned by a steering box and drag links.

The steering box was recently overhauled and new track rod ends fitted to the steering linkages.

The steering box was behind the front axle to protect the driver in a front-end accident.

No external lockstops are provided as they are incorporated into the steering box.