Can people who Drive what appers to be a race car post some pictures?

[tyoneal]

Hello:

I've noticed several Cars n this site that appear to be Racing Cars from the outside (With Striping Numbering, Sponsors etc.)

I would really like to see what all people have done in this area, and if it isn't to much of a problem, could you post pictures of your, "Race Cars"?

Also, give a description of your ride.

DRAG, NASCAR, ROAD RACE, ???, all are welcome.

Thanks ahead of time,

Ty O'Neal

[XcYZ]

Sure. In my area, it just has to have headlights, brake lights, turn signals, horn, DOT tires, exhaust, some sort of title or certificate of origin, proof of insurance, etc.

I've seen converted Sprint Cars into street legal cars around here, so yes, you can convert a race car to a street legal ride... although it may not be real comfortable.

Check out this NCTS truck that was on the Power Tour. It was really cool. :thumbsup:

http://www.lateral-g.org/events/2007powertour/0034.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.org/events/2007powertour/0036.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.org/events/2007powertour/0035.jpg

[fvike]

That's not a real race car! It has a cup holder LOL! :D

[deuce_454]

LOL, you beat me to that comment, noticed the cupholder too... my second thought was that it seems like a biatch to clean when its been out driving in the rain... must take a day to get the engine compartment, or whatever you call it clean and show-worthy!

cool UCA mounts as well... adjustable cambercurve!

[krptonite]

Hey what do you mean, real race cars dont have cupholders?? have you checked out rod sabourys new vette yet? it was on the moroso stand at sema, it has done approx 600 road miles inc the woodward cruise and on its second ever shakedown pass ran a 7.09 1/4 mile!! apparently the boost is only at half of what it will do so hopefully it will live up to its " in the 6's" license tag. it has fully operational flip up headlamps and power windows too.http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/krptonite67/th_rodsvetteassembly031.jpg (http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/krptonite67/rodsvetteassembly031.jpg)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/krptonite67/th_rodsvetteassembly017.jpg (http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/krptonite67/rodsvetteassembly017.jpg)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/krptonite67/th_rodsvetteassembly015.jpg (http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/krptonite67/rodsvetteassembly015.jpg)

[krptonite]

this is the link to the in car video at englishtown of the shakedown run
www.mydeo.com:80/videodownload.asp?YID=636&CID=137727

[ProdigyCustoms]

I hate to even post my little slow 9 second car after Rod's killer. But until last year (sitting in the garage since 2006 Run Thru the Hills, damn shame, need to get time to use it) it got a couple thousand street miles a year, and a few hundred passes since 1998 when we finished ithttp://prodigycustoms.com/images/Mikescamaro.jpg.

[tyoneal]

this is the link to the in car video at englishtown of the shakedown run
www.mydeo.com:80/videodownload.asp?YID=636&CID=137727
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Holy Crap!!

Now I know what the phrase, "Off the Hook!", means.

That got my heart racing, just watching it.

Spectacular!

Thanks,

Ty

[tyoneal]

I hate to even post my little slow 9 second car after Rod's killer. But until last year (sitting in the garage since 2006 Run Thru the Hills, damn shame, need to get time to use it) it got a couple thousand street miles a year, and a few hundred passes since 1998 when we finished ithttp://prodigycustoms.com/images/Mikescamaro.jpg.
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Frank:

Very Nice!

It's cool you get it out and drive it and drive it on a semi regular basis.

At 9 seconds, I'm sure it can still be a handful.

"Street" cars like this don't get the attention they deserve.

Thanks for Posting it.

Ty

[tyoneal]

To All:

If possible, even the people who drive, "More Street Friendly", cars (That Look like Race Cars) are invited to post as well.

Your still a segment that are not often seen.

The guys NASCAR post for his Street Chevelle is a good example.

Please post your, "Race Car", rides also.

Thanks again to those who have posted so far. Very Cool!

Ty

[NOT A TA]

I got tired of making #'s with race tape at road events so I had sticker #'s made by a printing place with "less sticky" adhesive. When I was at Road Atlanta for a NASA weekend event there happened to be a cruise night at YEAR ONE down the street Sat. night so we decided to go check it out and took my car. The whole crowd turned and stared as I rolled in! then I realized it must be the #'s that were still on the car!

So now I run them as well the other stickers (windshield banners etc.) on the street for a short time after an event. Then when I want a more subdued look or more elegant look I take them all off.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/IMG_0199-1.jpg

[RaceMan]

do you want "not street legal" race cars too ?

[69Nova]

Not my car but this car was in my class at my last autocross. Looks similar to NOT A TA's car

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d116/AndrewPetty/CIMG3837.jpg

[Derek69SS]

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/NASCAR69.jpg

Here's a quick sketch I did of what I plan to do with my SS car just to get it on the road, and make it look "cool" in its own way without spending much money. It won't by any means be a real race-car, just something fun to build and play with for a while until I can build it "right" which will take significantly more money.

The car looks like crap from the body line down, so I figure a quick bondo-job and white paint will hide all. It looks OK from there up, so I'll leave it blue on top. Wheel-wells on front are rusty, and the rear are butchered up already, so if I need to "flare" it a little, so be it... it will fit the vintage NASCAR look.

For the drivetrain, I have a rectangle-port 12:1 427, M-21, and 4.10 12-bolt posi all sitting around waiting for something to use them in.

The number is my birthday, and sponsor is made up. It's not something I'll drive often, but I think I could build it in a couple months if motivated, with minimal cash outlay. Most of all, I see it as a way to actually get to drive a car I've owned for 13 years and have yet to drive, and build something "different" than anything else around.

[byndbad914]

I drive this somewhat regularly on the weekends to grab lunch, but it is really a racecar that is driven on the street. Tube chassis car with stock windshield, doors with glass, wipers, headlight are mounted to tubes, signals, backup lights, license plate lights, etc. All there to be legal including insurance.

Loud as hell tho' with sprint car headers dumping into 3.5" mufflers straight out the back. I drive with the slicks sometimes which pushes my luck, but I have street tires on Carrol Shelby minilites as well.

almost forgot - 525HP SBC in that car.

[mpozziCPL]

Here's a clip from an open track day at Buttonwillow Raceway in Central California. Had a blast chasing down a couple of Pro-Touring.com friends with my '73 Camaro.

http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o71/davidpozzi/Open%20Track/?action=view&current=MaryatButtonWillow2.flv

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[NOT A TA]

A buddy of mine liked the way my car looked stickered for the track so he asked me to put some #'s on his car similar to the way I usually put mine on. Since he wanted a sort of period correct look for his RA III TA so he got some stickers on ebay from companies that would look like sponsor stickers back in 70. I also had my guys make his name, wifes and kids. He drives it on the street often. Imagine the look on the other kids faces when he picks his kids up at grade school! Here's a few pics

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/pauls%20TA/StickeredTransAm003_1_1.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/pauls%20TA/StickeredTransAm012_3_1.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/pauls%20TA/StickeredTransAm018_4_1.jpg

[tyoneal]

do you want "not street legal" race cars too ?
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I was really wanting to check out the, "Street Legal", cars, however, if you have a fun ride, post it. (There's always room for one more);-)

Ty

[tyoneal]

I got tired of making #'s with race tape at road events so I had sticker #'s made by a printing place with "less sticky" adhesive. When I was at Road Atlanta for a NASA weekend event there happened to be a cruise night at YEAR ONE down the street Sat. night so we decided to go check it out and took my car. The whole crowd turned and stared as I rolled in! then I realized it must be the #'s that were still on the car!

So now I run them as well the other stickers (windshield banners etc.) on the street for a short time after an event. Then when I want a more subdued look or more elegant look I take them all off.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/IMG_0199-1.jpg
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Do you have some pictures from the side?

Are you pipes, "True", side mount headers?

I really like the year, one of my favorites.

Thanks,

Ty

[tyoneal]

I drive this somewhat regularly on the weekends to grab lunch, but it is really a racecar that is driven on the street. Tube chassis car with stock windshield, doors with glass, wipers, headlight are mounted to tubes, signals, backup lights, license plate lights, etc. All there to be legal including insurance.

Loud as hell tho' with sprint car headers dumping into 3.5" mufflers straight out the back. I drive with the slicks sometimes which pushes my luck, but I have street tires on Carrol Shelby minilites as well.

almost forgot - 525HP SBC in that car.
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Tim:

That's a great looking car. Are you going to run numbers on it eventually?

That's flat out, "Bad Ass".

Thanks,

Ty

[tyoneal]

A buddy of mine liked the way my car looked stickered for the track so he asked me to put some #'s on his car similar to the way I usually put mine on. Since he wanted a sort of period correct look for his RA III TA so he got some stickers on ebay from companies that would look like sponsor stickers back in 70. I also had my guys make his name, wifes and kids. He drives it on the street often. Imagine the look on the other kids faces when he picks his kids up at grade school! Here's a few pics

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/pauls%20TA/StickeredTransAm003_1_1.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/pauls%20TA/StickeredTransAm012_3_1.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/pauls%20TA/StickeredTransAm018_4_1.jpg
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John:
Those pictures are great. I bet he has a blast driving it around.

I don't know about the rest of everyone, but I really like looking at these. Lots of exterior creativity.

Thanks for posting.

If you find any more pop them up here.

Thanks again,

Ty

[byndbad914]

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Tim:

That's a great looking car. Are you going to run numbers on it eventually?

That's flat out, "Bad Ass".

Thanks,

Ty
Thanks for the compliment - car is a rocket and handles quite well being light and mid-engine. When I lived in CA I could run through first gear 0 to 60mph in roughly mid 3-second range when I could get it to hook. I just spin the 12" slicks until they really get heat in them. Here in CO now I still spin 'em but second gear to 105mph is a longer pull and I can feel the altitude loss.

I go back and forth about adding numbers. I was thinking about a 3-digit number just to be a bit different than the typical 2, then only 2, then none and so forth.

When I first bought the car as a stock 4-cyl I was pit crewing for a SouthWest Tour team and they had an extra sticker pack, so I stickered the car exactly like a SW-Tour car on the front fenders. Looked kinda cool to me, but a bit too redneck on a German 4-cyl car :lol: Got some interesting looks driving around that way for about a week.

[NOT A TA]

Ty
Here's a side pic you asked for. If you have old car mags it was featured in Sept 05 Popular Hot Rodding shot at a NMCA True Street Drag race in Bradenton FL and there was a couple nice pics in Sept 06 HOT ROD in an article about top speed racing at the E.C.T.A. in Maxton NC Different sticker looks in those mags. Land speed racing uses 4 #'s so when I go again I'll have my given # 9354.

The sidepipes are functional but aren't full length headers. I've only seen one set of used full length Pontiac headers to connect to sidepipes for sale in the past 15 years and they were priced out of the range I thought was appropriate for them used and kinda banged up. Hooker made them for Pontiacs at one time and still shows a part # for them but they're never in stock.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/IMG_0198.jpg

[BallnRods]

This is my old Pro Street 69 Camaro
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/My69Camero.jpg
This is my Dads old 69 Corvette Funnycar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/69CorvetteFunnycar.jpg
This is my Mom in our old Slingshot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/MomDragster_01.jpg
This is my Dad’s current Comp car.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/OpelGT-NinjaWarrior.jpg

[Payton King]

growing up in a racing family...and your mom not only drove but was a hottie as well.

Great pics and great history!

[BallnRods]

growing up in a racing family...and your mom not only drove but was a hottie as well.

Great pics and great history!
Thanks Payton,

It was awesome; I wouldn't change it for anything.
My brother-in-law & my sister has matching rear engine dragsters. My dad is getting old & he wants to hand the little black Opel down to me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/Benoit-MimsRaceTeam2004_small.jpg

My Uncle & Cousins are also drag racing with us. This is my cousin Ashley, she’s 18 years old & she runs in the mid 7s.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/LeBlue01.jpg

[rogue]

I need to get some decent pictures without the lincoln in it but you get the idea. People flip when you fly past them on the freeway :lol:

http://lh4.google.com/daign2002/RwasEpTrCfI/AAAAAAAAGqE/0ndfoT3-7ek/s800/IMG_2668.jp

Without numbers:
http://lh5.google.com/daign2002/RtHyFSSS14I/AAAAAAAAGGc/vHDJmn0brHc/s800/IMG_2522.JPG

[byndbad914]

Rogue - that looks pretty damn cool. Neat car - I like the stock car theme and the all black wheels really work with the subtle color of the car.

[va72mlibu]

Rogue...proceed directly to member/project/vehicle introductions and give us the whole story on your bad-a$$ lookin' car. I want pics and info!!!:cool:

[Mecom Racer]

How's this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/MecomRacer/GS/GSside.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/MecomRacer/GS/GrandSportBeauty.jpg

[krptonite]

wow rogue , that is one sweeeet ride man! how many more of this style are running around un noticed ? we need more pics of these cars,:thumbsup: :woot:

[tyoneal]

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/NASCAR69.jpg

Here's a quick sketch I did of what I plan to do with my SS car just to get it on the road, and make it look "cool" in its own way without spending much money. It won't by any means be a real race-car, just something fun to build and play with for a while until I can build it "right" which will take significantly more money.

The car looks like crap from the body line down, so I figure a quick bondo-job and white paint will hide all. It looks OK from there up, so I'll leave it blue on top. Wheel-wells on front are rusty, and the rear are butchered up already, so if I need to "flare" it a little, so be it... it will fit the vintage NASCAR look.

For the drivetrain, I have a rectangle-port 12:1 427, M-21, and 4.10 12-bolt posi all sitting around waiting for something to use them in.

The number is my birthday, and sponsor is made up. It's not something I'll drive often, but I think I could build it in a couple months if motivated, with minimal cash outlay. Most of all, I see it as a way to actually get to drive a car I've owned for 13 years and have yet to drive, and build something "different" than anything else around.
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How far along are you on it. Be sure and post some pictures as the progresses. Looks like it would be a un car.

Thanks or posting.

Ty

[tyoneal]

Here's a clip from an open track day at Buttonwillow Raceway in Central California. Had a blast chasing down a couple of Pro-Touring.com friends with my '73 Camaro.

http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o71/davidpozzi/Open%20Track/?action=view&current=MaryatButtonWillow2.flv

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi
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Dear Mary:

I'm speechless!. That is a killer bit of film, I bet your very proud of it. (I know I would be)

Thanks a tone for posting the link to it. I might just have to watch it several more times, it's very inspiring.

Is this you daily car or your street legal "Race Car"?

What all have you done to it? I haven't checked yet, but do you have pictures posted of it?

Thanks once again for linking it. It looks like you had an absolute blast.

Take Care, and post some pictures of this Bad Boy when you get a chance.

Ty

[tyoneal]

This is my old Pro Street 69 Camaro
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/My69Camero.jpg
This is my Dads old 69 Corvette Funnycar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/69CorvetteFunnycar.jpg
This is my Mom in our old Slingshot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/MomDragster_01.jpg
This is my Dad’s current Comp car.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/OpelGT-NinjaWarrior.jpg
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BallnRods:

You are a very fortunate person. Talk about a HotRod back ground, growing up you were surrounded by it. Very Cool.

My Grandfather and I had a common interest, but the rest of the family couldn't give a hoot about cars as long as they run. go and stop, when they want it to.

Does you family still own all those cars?

The Pictures of Your dad's and Mom's cars look to be circa 1973-1975? Am I close?

BTW: What were you running in your green Camaro?

Thanks a lot for posting the pics.

Ty

[tyoneal]

Thanks Payton,

It was awesome; I wouldn't change it for anything.
My brother-in-law & my sister has matching rear engine dragsters. My dad is getting old & he wants to hand the little black Opel down to me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/Benoit-MimsRaceTeam2004_small.jpg

My Uncle & Cousins are also drag racing with us. This is my cousin Ashley, she’s 18 years old & she runs in the mid 7s.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/cbenoit/Rides%20-%20All%20in%20the%20Family/LeBlue01.jpg
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BallnRods:

Seriously, you have one of the coolest families ever!

It's Extra Cool the women were laying down the Rubber also. That picture of all the cars is about the best, "Family" Hobby/Occupation picture ever.

Thanks again and feel free to post anything else you think we would like seeing. (Hint: Girls and Racecars go together real well) I'll be checking this thread on a regular basis if you keep this up.

Take Care,

Ty

[tyoneal]

I need to get some decent pictures without the lincoln in it but you get the idea. People flip when you fly past them on the freeway :lol:

http://lh4.google.com/daign2002/RwasEpTrCfI/AAAAAAAAGqE/0ndfoT3-7ek/s800/IMG_2668.jp

Without numbers:
http://lh5.google.com/daign2002/RtHyFSSS14I/AAAAAAAAGGc/vHDJmn0brHc/s800/IMG_2522.JPG
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Rogue:

Great looking Ride. Tells us something about it. It looks like it is crying out for numbers and some time on the track! How is it set up?

I'm really looking forward to your next post.

Thanks,

Ty

[tyoneal]

How's this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/MecomRacer/GS/GSside.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/MecomRacer/GS/GrandSportBeauty.jpg
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Mecom Racer:

Ok, you win the prize!! I remember seeing that car, and it has ALWAYS been one of my favorite cars on this forum.

That is exactly the kind of street/race car that I think really jumps out and says, "Bad Ass!".

Even people who don't know anything about cars, know there is something special about this car.

The decoration next to the car doesn't hurt either. I bet that ride is a Chick Magnet!

More Pictures?, How about some video clips from the out side and the inside?

Please visit this thread again.

Thanks a million.

Ty

[mpozziCPL]

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Dear Mary:

I'm speechless!. That is a killer bit of film, I bet your very proud of it. (I know I would be)

Thanks a tone for posting the link to it. I might just have to watch it several more times, it's very inspiring.

Is this you daily car or your street legal "Race Car"?

What all have you done to it? I haven't checked yet, but do you have pictures posted of it?

Thanks once again for linking it. It looks like you had an absolute blast.

Take Care, and post some pictures of this Bad Boy when you get a chance.

Ty

Hey Ty,

Thanks for the complements and yes, it's licensed for the street but not a daily driver. It's a '73 Camaro RS that's got a lot of suspension and steering goodies, 383 GMPP engine with Richmond 5-speed, roll bar (no cage as I want to still be able to drive on the street without a helmet), wide 17's with Kumho V710's for track/autocrossing, and a bunch of other stuff. It's not a real looker (guess I'm saying I know where all the warts are ...) but very fun to drive.

As for me on this site, I pop in occasionally and saw this thread so decided to post the track link. I'm usually on Pro-Touring or NastyZ sites ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[ZZ3ElCamino]

Amazing car! Probably my most favorite car!

How's this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/MecomRacer/GS/GSside.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/MecomRacer/GS/GrandSportBeauty.jpg