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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[Sir Crashalot]

I just love all that fun stuff RB is doing. Best marketing ever! Those guys definitely had fun. Almost mowed down the camera guy😄 And damn, that truck sounds amazing!

 

[Sir Crashalot]

Sorry for 2 posts in a row but I feel like this deserves it's own post. Also it's not really "racing" but I think it still fits the topic and I really want people to see this:

 

[Draggon]

I just love all that fun stuff RB is doing. Best marketing ever! Those guys definitely had fun. Almost mowed down the camera guy😄 And damn, that truck sounds amazing!

That is the most fun thing I've seen in a long time!! Thanks for sharing it

 

[05XR8]

Might be a can't believe they raced it in the near future.

TCR and Speedcar united in unlikely secret project

The unlikely union is the work of the TCR team boss Barry Morcom and speedway racer Don Mackay, who hatched

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At the moment, the TCR-powered Speedcar is in its proof of concept stage.

The team is awaiting homologation and Speedcars Australia Inc to vote on whether it can race.

Approval and demand for the engines will ultimately determine its cost.

“Essentially, what we are attempting to do is create a more affordable entry point into the category that is competitive but does not make the existing engine technology obsolete,” said Grech.

“We want to encourage new teams and drivers – and potentially new fans – to the Speedcar class.

“The TCR engine is a production-based motor that is more affordable to purchase and significantly cheaper to maintain with longer service intervals.

“The car has been through a rigorous test program on the dyno and has already competed at numerous events with positive results.

“The next step is to have the regulations updated across the country that will allow it to compete.

“We have presented all the relevant documents to the Australian Speedcar Association and are waiting on a voting process for approval.

“We are racers at heart and excited to expand our horizons into the action-packed world of speedway racing.”

 

[Har1MAS1415]

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The 2nd car in this shot is the first Honda ever to race in the British Touring Car Championship.

The car in question is a Honda Prelude (3rd generation). In the hands of Martin Wray, competing under the Hawes Group Racing banner, the car started 2nd from last on the 31-car grid (notably ahead of Mike Newman's Sierra) and finished 22nd and last of the classified finishers. It took 3rd place in the 1.6 to 2 Litre Class.

1988 BTCC - round 8

World Wide Touring Car Racing results 1952-1993

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(Brands Hatch 1988 was the car's only appearance so footage and photos of it are hard to come by, the following image is the best I can find at the moment)
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At last, a real proper image!

 

[Har1MAS1415]

This probably doesn't really count but this here was the last Toyota to race in the British Touring Car Championship until the NGTC-era. Geoff Kimber-Smith raced this Toyota Carina in the Production Class at Silverstone in the 2000 Season finale. He finished both races with a best result of 13th (5th in Class).

 

[05XR8]

1997 Suzuki Baleno wagons. Came upon this as I was watching a 1999 DTCC at Zandvoort. A car went off at the start and I caught a wagon in a few shots. Had missed it when I watched these previous races.

Here’s the first rally estate version.