The "I can't believe they raced it!" Thread.

[Har1MAS1415]

As much as I love the more "humble" race cars that participate in the N24, that's a terrifying thought. Going by the article, the Twingo makes even less power than the Dacia Logan that's been running for the last few years, and that car seems to always get into some sort of trouble with the GT3 cars.

Well, only time will tell....

 

[05XR8]

I had no idea.

THE ADELAIDE 500’S LOST FORD VERSUS HOLDEN BATTLE

After the success of the Celebrity Challenge concept at Adelaide’s Australian Grand Prix events between 1985 and ’95, it was no surprise that a similar

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• The event followed the success of the Celebrity Challenge format, which had been held at Adelaide's Australian Grand Prix between 1985 and 1995.
• The 2001 Clipsal 500 race was part of a similar concept, but specifically for a field of female celebrities.

 

[desmodan]

This car should come to Gran Turismo. It would hilarious fun online.

This is how to fix Monaco gp.
20 of these in full livery, 3 abreast through the swimming pool !!
I'd pay good money to see that.

 

[Greycap]

Going by the article, the Twingo makes even less power than the Dacia Logan that's been running for the last few years, and that car seems to always get into some sort of trouble with the GT3 cars.

The current iteration of the Dacia has 280 bhp but the original had 200 bhp, and the Twingo is just about guaranteed to be smaller and lighter than it was. Probably won't be any kind of a problem as long as the drivers don't do anything stupid.

 

[05XR8]

Datsun 1200: The unsung Bathurst hero - Shannons Club

The five-speed Datsun 1200 ‘factory lightweight’ built for Bathurst ’73 was a pocket rocket! (Image from: autopics.com.au) The Datsu...

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Mazda 1300: The $5000 Bathurst Champ! - Shannons Club

The Geoff Leeds/Les Carne entry backed by Sydney's Tynan Motors was the fastest Mazda 1300 in qualifying for the 1970 Hardie-Ferodo 500, with an identical t...

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Toyota KE10 Corolla: The little car that taught a champion how to win - Shannons Club

Toyota’s original KE10 Corolla proved to be a successful Bathurst class competitor in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, with three podium finishes...

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[05XR8]

Thanks to a Facebook post. First time I’m seeing this.

 

[05XR8]

I not too long ago found out about the V8 Sierra. Didn’t know the 7-series raced in a series.


This is the channel.

 

[Strittan]

It didn’t actually race, but this Dune Buggy almost raced in the 1970 Daytona 24 hour race.

It did qualify, but the guy who entered it was a Porsche dealer and the car had an incident with one of the 917’s before the race. He backed out of the race to keep things cool with Porsche.

 

[Har1MAS1415]

For anyone who is a fan of "The Simpsons"...

Real-life Homer car revealed

Simpsons fans make Homer’s dream car a one-off reality.

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[Har1MAS1415]

For anyone who is a fan of "The Simpsons"...
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Real-life Homer car revealed

Simpsons fans make Homer’s dream car a one-off reality.

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...and before it was the "Homer"...

...it was the "Porcubimmer!

Homer Simpson's Perfect Car Comes to Life at 24 Hours of LeMons

The Homer began as the dream of a dimwitted everyman in a cartoon sitcom. Now, it’s a real car that raced other ridiculous contraptions in 24 Hours of LeMons.

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