whalebird

this guy drives flat out.


http://www.dogfightmag.com/2010/08/a...s-nurburgring/

Daniel Dudley

That car is a serious hammer.

Ed Hughes

That is awesome, thanks!

That, my friends, is the Stig's American cousin. I'd love to know the suspension specifics and the rubber he had on that car.

rusnak

Was he pullin 1g? Are those speed numbers in mph or kph? Holy freakin hell, that was WILD !!!!! I was practically giddy.

Thanks for posting!!!!

Ed Hughes

Those are kph, but he was in the 260's at some pounts-that's about 160 mph. That's why I'd like to know more on the specs of that thing.

GothingNC

Thanks for posting the link.

The website has a bunch of great vintage automotive related clips.

John

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Looks a lot like the super-rare Ford Thunderbolts of the time.

They were Fairlanes with 427 side-oilers and designed and intended for NHRA competition. Given the heritage and success of the Holman & Moody operation for Grand National and Winston Cup cars, this one's clearly prepped for track use.

Uber 911

They used to run similar big block US cars in the British Saloon Car Championship in the 1960's. Still do now is Classic events.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWp-0TuY4Sk

Whats interesting about the 'formula' is the mix of cars, 1200c Mini's right up to 6 litre with no penalties, this clip is a cracking race 1600cc Ford against a 5.7 litre Camaro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY5zdnGvT0c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDAK4...eature=related

ivangene

wow

cool vid

raspberryroadster

thanks for posting - nothing the like big block american muscle to stir the soul on occasion.........

dshepp806

Nice, Bird.

Doyle

whalebird

Here is a little insight. This is good stuff for the road racers out there. Ed, you may enjoy since you recently finished the GT40 book.

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl..._fairlane.html

rusnak

Wow.....I am captivated.

Holman Moody has nos Gt40 MkII tubs as well, awaiting production(?!!). Hamanahamana......!!

whalebird

Doyle. How are you feeling?

Vino

Thanks for posting this, very cool video!!

As for American cars in Europe, when I lived in Vienna, Austria there was a Corvette club, I'll tell you it didn't matter what other exotic car makes were around when there was a car show, tons of people just crowded to see the Corvettes, it was very cool.