WELD/SUTTON DIRT MISSILE build

[rustomatic]

Just a note back on topic: After crawling all over a new Trans Am Camaro racer at Sonoma today, it is easy to see how this build, frame and everything, is quite similar--this is a compliment, as the chassis on the spec racer, according to the owner, was built by Howe. The Sutton version is just more exotic and probably a lot more fun (read: potentially way faster) to drive (when it's done). What's funny is that on a cost basis, the bespoke (for Greg or other people) Sutton version seems like a considerable bargain when put up against a spec Trans Am racer . . .

[GregWeld]

A group from Lat G spent a few days at Performance Racing Industries show (PRI) in Indy last December..... of course I was in the throws of picking the few parts I get to on the ' 70.... and we spent considerable time looking at all the other chassis and car builders and their offerings....


Yeah ---- I'll take my RSRT car.

[FETorino]

It’s ok Greg. I remember trying to get some good BBQ and Brian hijacking the trip.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by FETorino

It’s ok Greg. I remember trying to get some good BBQ and Brian hijacking the trip.

Git ya sum!!!!

https://saltlickbbq.com/

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Git ya sum!!!!

https://saltlickbbq.com/

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by carbuff

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Oh Bryan ---- it's always the one little thing that a group of guys glom on to and won't let it go. It's almost like it becomes "the theme". LOL

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Oh Bryan ---- it's always the one little thing that a group of guys glom on to and won't let it go. It's almost like it becomes "the theme". LOL

It makes me feel loved.

[Ron Sutton]

Originally Posted by rustomatic

Just a note back on topic: After crawling all over a new Trans Am Camaro racer at Sonoma today, it is easy to see how this build, frame and everything, is quite similar--this is a compliment, as the chassis on the spec racer, according to the owner, was built by Howe. The Sutton version is just more exotic and probably a lot more fun (read: potentially way faster) to drive (when it's done). What's funny is that on a cost basis, the bespoke (for Greg or other people) Sutton version seems like a considerable bargain when put up against a spec Trans Am racer . . .

Thanks for the kind comments.

Greg Weld's Track Warrior will be quicker than a Trans Am 2 car, but not as quick as a Trans Am car. The chassis, downforce, suspension & overall grip would be equal to a TA car, but the 700hp is the limiting factor. Today's Trans Am cars are making north of 850hp.

Greg wanted a tame LS7 ... and 700hp is the lowest power version of LS7 I offer. We have them up to 900hp, but as you can imagine, those engines come with a lot of maintenance requirements. Besides, this thing will be a beast with 700HP.

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I just returned from my 10 day vacation in Yosemite. I'll jump on here Monday & post some updates & some dyno sheets.

[GregWeld]

I didn't grow up winning go kart races at 13..... I'm old..... I didn't start doing this crap until I bought Old Yeller..... and that was a mere 7 years ago. 700 HP is all I'm going to sneak up on right now. When I can drive this SOB to new track records..... then maybe I'll add some more gasoline to it.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I didn't grow up winning go kart races at 13..... I'm old..... I didn't start doing this crap until I bought Old Yeller..... and that was a mere 7 years ago. 700 HP is all I'm going to sneak up on right now. When I can drive this SOB to new track records..... then maybe I'll add some more gasoline to it.

Whaat?

Everyone knows you need max hp right out of the gate to be fast. Quitter.