Speedhunters did a feature on this amazing 1947 Chevy truck autocross project. It’s powered by a circle track racing Chevy V8 with the customized body sitting on a shortened S10 chassis with Ridetech suspension. Head over to Speedhunters to see more pictures and read the whole story behind the project.
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Formula 1 – You Give Everything You Have
“Once you’re in it you’re in it, because you commit yourself to such a level, where, there is no compromise, you give everything you have, everything absolutely everything” – Ayrton Senna
Source: YouTube user SebbyHaughtonf1
The Nature of Performance – Chris Harris
This video is for the people who have yet to test drive the Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT-86 and don’t see the appeal of them because they don’t look like much of a performance car on paper. It’s my opinion that we as a generation of automotive enthusiasts are too concerned with on paper performance numbers. My theory for the reason is pretty simple. Another name for “on paper performance” is “impressive on an internet forum performance.” The problem is that on paper performance is all about power, acceleration and top speed numbers. What the paper doesn’t convey are things like chassis balance, feedback and the character of a car. Chris Harris does a truly exceptional job explaining the difference in this comparison video of the Toyota GT-86, Nissan 370Z and a used Porsche Cayman S. He says, “It’s time we got back to enjoying performance for its nature and not because of its quantity” and I couldn’t agree more.
Source: DRIVE on YouTube
2012 World Time Attack Challenge – 7Tune *UPDATED*
7Tune put together some amazing coverage of all of the action from this year’s World Time Attack Challenge from Eastern Creek in Australia. Last year’s defending champion is the Cyber Evo. The Cyber Engineering team wanted to retire the car, but decided to bring it out for one more go at WTAC. They were plagued with a ton of technical problems and ultimately retired when the engine’s rear main seal failed and started an engine fire (there’s a shot of it in the video). This year’s winner was a new team from Australia with their Evo named Nemo.
Source: 7Tune on YouTube
**UPDATE** I found some development footage of the Cyber Evo as they were trying to get ready for the WTAC after the decision was made to delay the retirement of the car. The first video is about the development of the brand new aero package from C-West. Continue reading
1953 Willys Jeep 8×8 Centipede
This little gem is currently for sale on Ebay. It’s a custom 8 wheel drive, 8 wheel steer 1953 Willys Jeep nicknamed the Centipede. Dick Cook pulled parts from 3 different Willys Jeeps to build this one. It’s powered by a 327 Corvette engine that lives in its own compartment in the back.
Source: Ebay