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Benny Rapp 1964 CAE Sprintcar .
Built from a CAE kit on a garage floor in Toledo OH. Spec'd as a pavement car to run with IMCA....competed as AAA twice including Canada.
Won pole for it's first race the Little 500 at Anderson Speedway OH. Finished third.
Magnesium Hilborn injected 327 Chevy, magnesium Halibrand wheels, 4-corner magnesium Halibrand disc brakes. Dirt cars sometimes run one caliper.
In-out gearbox, no clutch or flywheel.

Little 500 is held the night before Indy around a quarter mile pavement track, 500 laps with 33 cars competing, so it's basically a 70 mph traffic jam for 3 hours. Unusually, infield pitstops are required for fuel and tires so push starts are chaotic.

Benny Rapp raced speedway for 60 years!

Apologies for the info........:topic: eyecandy

no apologies, Jim. That's a cool story. Thanks for sharing.

My first car was a 1/4 midget size version with the same number. Rear mount single cylinder Continental engine with direct drive. Pic taken almost 50 years ago on 1/4 mile track after my first race. Loved that car!

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Nice looking 572 cid/5 speed car...

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Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis (Post 689221)

I went to that event. It was awesome seeing those cars doing what they were meant to do! It was also fun seeing how our old junk compared to some of today's super and hyper cars.

The good stuff (after the nice opening roar) starts around the 1min50sec mark...

Cuz lat-g deserves to look at 2 amazing grey ‘40 Ford pickups-;)

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales (Post 689158)

my Buddy tricked me as he did not run the 24 - he is continuing in the now BlancPain GT World Challenge (formerly Pirelli World Challenge). He will be running two cars ( and I'm not one of the Drivers! :lostmarbles:). I thought he was running IMSA due to the Michelins on the car as delivered.

the Two Cars Testing at COTA - the New Car and last years Model, they are waiting for the 2nd New GT3R

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2019/02/...77024_n.md.jpg

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales (Post 689817)

the Two Cars Testing at COTA - the New Car and last years Model, they are waiting for the 2nd New GT3R

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2019/02/...77024_n.md.jpg

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2019/02/...77696_n.md.jpg

yeah, I'm going to need more pictures of the mustang coupe, Sip. My buddy's building a 69 with the shelby spoiler so I'm trying to find inspiration for him.

From DSE: Gorgeous flared ‘69 Vette body meets chassis...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJsuLJF...on_share_sheet

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 689872)

yeah, I'm going to need more pictures of the mustang coupe, Skip. My buddy's building a 69 with the shelby spoiler so I'm trying to find inspiration for him.

Trey,

Skip can’t “Sip” alcoholic beverages anymore...so I fixed it for ya.
:P

BTW- that’s the only pic I saw.

lol, whoops. Damn fingers.

Thanks Skip

I’ll just leave this here...

From across the pond...

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales (Post 689863)

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Change in Driver Line-Up, my friend is letting his son Michael drive the full season

https://sportscar365.com/sro/blancpa...alegra-lineup/

Aussie V8 Supercars season opener this weekend......first outing for Penske Mustangs.... they won both races this weekend ..

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales (Post 690221)

Jim, what cars are they running this year? I know you posted a picture of a Mustang on another Thread

T.C. .......Mustang is new for this year. Stretched bodywork to fit spec tube frame like nascar but there are some remnant O.E. parts used such as a-pillars and winshield frame, instrument panel (dash to y'all) , roof and rear window opening, dogleg pillars. An increasing % of parts are carbon/ kevlar.
Nissan run Altima cos originally the series ran sedan body shapes only. Holden run an Opel designed Commodore new last year. Opel designed cos no more GM cars built here. The image posted on "Wheels Up" is the Commodore.
Ford had to go Mustang cos no more Falcon local production here. Camry is the only locallybuilt car.
There has been some criticism of Supercars not having the foresight to modify the spec chassis/cage to accommodate current body styles. Marco Andretti has bought into the Holden factory team now run by Ryan Walkinshaw (Le Mans sportscars 20 years ago) and they say they will "NOT BASTARDIZE" the Camaro body to fit that chassis and suffer justified criticism like Mustang has.
Walkinshaw runs a factory authorized and warrantied conversion business importing Camaro, Chev Silverado and Dodge RAM .........right hand drive conversions, Australian Design Rule compliance (side intrusion, seat belts, tyres, airbags) . They strip ALL these vehicles from front bumper to rear window, weld proper pressed and laser cut patch panels, mostly to firewall, paint, insulate and re-assemble. ... impressive! !!
Note: I'm ex-GM body design so got a bit carried away. ..sorry....still a passion at 66 y.o.
Suggest u go to youtube and search "Supercars slo mo".

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales (Post 687544)

Carlos got his New IMSA car yesterday, can he get his Third 24 Hours of Daytona Victory?

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/...88832_n.md.jpg

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2018/12/...35584_n.md.jpg

I don't think I've ever posted his Porsche IndyCars (X2)

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2019/03/...48924928_n.jpg

that's his 962 in the background

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2019/03/...95668736_n.jpg

Short but very cool vid from McLaren Automotive...

Nissan CanAm late 60's....possibly a prototype

The Alloway crew strikes again...

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Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis (Post 691244)

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One of the most talented drivers in NASCAR history!

Ron

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Originally Posted by Pantera1889 (Post 691287)

One of the most talented drivers in NASCAR history!

Ron

I'm not a Big Nascar fan, but I got to know Mark when he was running Roush Mustangs & Cougars in the 24 Hours of Daytona, winning the Class Title Four Times.

Great Driver!

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Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis (Post 691239)

Its been Slim Pickens as far images go for awhile...

https://i.postimg.cc/43pyqjRd/2-EC33...88-D4-FCED.jpg

https://i.hmjimg.com/images/2019/04/...kens-sized.jpg

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Big fan of Mark. He always had time to talk about houses and planes when we saw him at Bristol for many years in a row. Never talked cars or racing, more fun to BS about other stuff. Great driver, prolly the best to not win a championship.