The opening race of the October 1985 sports car tournament featured a thrilling competition among 32 cars. Balor Baddock’s impressive debut in “Dragon Fuel” was overshadowed by the powerhouse “Cheetah.” Notable upsets occurred as Leonardo Leoni’s “Matador” triumphed unexpectedly, with Warwick Wagner’s “Ragnar” ultimately clinching victory, marking his fifth win.
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Pre-Race Rebuilds, Mods, & Maintenance: More Veteran Competitors Get Makovers
The build shop is preparing for “Secret Oktober,” enhancing the fleet with new wheels and chassis upgrades. The yellow #30 Ferrari received delicate Vincent wheels, while the King Kong Mustang got a complementary orange chassis. Additionally, the pearl white Johnny Lightning Cobra, renamed “AVALANCHE,” is re-entering the race with former skier Lazarus Legrand as the driver.
This Wheel’s On Fire!
Road Race Replicas introduces the “GT Wheel,” designed for Pantera models but versatile for various cars. The author shares experiences swapping stock wheels for customized options in his fleet, enhancing aesthetics and performance. Featured vehicles include a Ferrari 206S, Cheetah, and a Camaro SS, all receiving significant visual and functional upgrades.
NEW BUILDS: “Invictus” – “Just Another” Corvette? Maybe, but a HOT ONE!
Sometimes a new build comes together so fast and so easy that all I can do is marvel! Some don’t go so well; they take a long time to complete and cause quite a bit of frustration, and some I’m not happy with and keep going back and changing over and over again. But thenContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: “Invictus” – “Just Another” Corvette? Maybe, but a HOT ONE!”
OCTOBER 1: The Fall Racing Season Begins!
October of 2020 was joyous, 2021 not so much, 2022 good again. I don’t mind telling you, race fans, that 2023 is going to be very hard. As the fall light begins and the days get shorter, I am missing my friend Dale terribly and thinking of him often; he was my “winter buddy,” andContinue reading “OCTOBER 1: The Fall Racing Season Begins!”