paradocs98

Somewhat random question. Just managed to watch the CTSCC Sebring race on my DVR this afternoon. The ST class #23 Burton Racing BMW 128i piloted by Terry Borcheller had a spectacular failure when its loaded left rear wheel sheared off through the spokes near the hub. Obviously this kind of failure can happen on occasion with almost any wheel under race conditions at a brutal track like Sebring, but I'm curious as to what brand wheel they were running. It's not listed on the Burton website, and it's not obvious to me from the picture below. Any ideas?

LostSouth

Sure looks like O.Z. Alleggerita

coryf

They have been running that wheel on there cars for a while. We noticed it a few years ago and were surprised that a team with their budget was running a "cheap" wheel. There is a minimum weight for wheels in that class so it might be the lightest available in their size.

paradocs98

Interesting--does look like the OZ, which is cast/flow-formed and not forged.