Steve Levin
Master of Disaster
I wanted to move up to a quicker car for track days than my Chrysler 300, and then a friend pointed me at Spec Racer Fords. So I thought I'd give it a whirl...and try racing as well!. It's not really "my" car in that it's a rental, but since I'm planning on renting it for at least 12 events this year (and will get to chose the new paintwork) it's close enough to mine to count, I think
First test was at an open track day at Buttonwillow, CA, on the 29th. I unleashed 100 horses of fury on the track...and did fairly well after a big spin early on.
Most of the bodywork on the car is going to be replaced because it's seen better days (but better to test with old bodywork in case something goes wrong).
Compared to street cars, the braking and cornering is just amazing. Because of the weight distribution, the car tends to oversteer badly, so you really have to respect weight transfer.
Dave explaining the digital dash and alarms before I head out for the first time:
At speed:
Rolling in after a session on the track:
And here you can see how ratty the bodywork really is...honest, it's not all my fault!
First test was at an open track day at Buttonwillow, CA, on the 29th. I unleashed 100 horses of fury on the track...and did fairly well after a big spin early on.
Most of the bodywork on the car is going to be replaced because it's seen better days (but better to test with old bodywork in case something goes wrong).
Compared to street cars, the braking and cornering is just amazing. Because of the weight distribution, the car tends to oversteer badly, so you really have to respect weight transfer.
Dave explaining the digital dash and alarms before I head out for the first time:
At speed:
Rolling in after a session on the track:
And here you can see how ratty the bodywork really is...honest, it's not all my fault!