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The Next Generation. 3G T.A.
We are sharing this hoping to expand the idea of what a Pro-Touring car may be. Or, a certain type of PT car. Like, a Super PT. For this, it is time to go outside the box. Way outside. We are pretty far along in the project now, but let me go back and start from the start.
About two years ago Keith Corrigan and I (Rob MacGregor) started having a discussion about a new car build. Not so much about the car itself, but the concepts, directions, and rules for a new build. We studied the past builds of ours, most currently the HellBoy C10 and his Velocity Camaro. Both are solid competitors and great drivers, and, both have reached there performance limits (without major reconstruction). We talked about the current crop of fast cars, The Leisinger 'vettes, the RideTech 48hr vette, Dusold's Camaro, and such. What we liked, and what we didn't. Some discussions focused on events and their rules. So we have gathered up some rule books. SCCA, SCTA/Bonneville, Silver State, PPIHC, USCA an more. We may not go to any of these, but, a well built car should be capable of attending. If we can fit in here, then others like the Texas Mile, Ohio Mile, Sand Hills, and other Hill Climbs are also a fit. A car capable of the Power Tour, The One Lap, Cars and cones, a cruise to the local BBQ joint. A Supercar with stamina.
This thread will look different, and I hope to include sources and part numbers along the way. We have also summarized many discussions and topics, these will be posted like pictures, from the saved documents. AT the end, we will disclose the final hour count and total cost to get the car out to it's first event. We both feel strongly that the "Why" you do something is maybe more important that the "How", so, those discussions will be included.
The car itself, an '85 FireBird. We'll cover the "Why" of that later. How far will we go? FAR. BTW, if you are not a subscriber to "Race Car Engineering" (magazine) or "Hi Performance Academy" (facebook) you want to consider doing so, it will help you keep up.