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27-05-2008, 11:25 PM
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Recently saw the 64 Falcon Sprint racecar of Jim Richards, currently under construction, at his workshop in Melbourne.
It is without a doubt the finest example of its kind. It is like a V8Supercar in 1964 clothing! The car is being built to race in the Biante Touring Car Masters racing series. I understand it is only days away from getting a shakedown test and then it should be heading up to QLD for the Shannons Sports and Muscle Car Showdown. Only has a 289 V8 but apparently the Mick Webb built engine, came up trumps on the dyno. It can be viewed on www.picasaweb.google.com.au/tytechengines JR's crew-chief from 1990, Bruce Tyson, has built the car. Let's hope it performs as good as it looks. rgds 84march |
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28-05-2008, 03:45 AM
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I was expecting this topic to be about an FG Sprint for some reason. But that looks very nice. should be quick enough Ill bet.
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28-05-2008, 03:56 AM
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BF XR6
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biantes hey. ive got a family member in the biantes. not sure if theres different classes. anyway paul stubber in the yellow camaro if any1 follows that
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28-05-2008, 11:48 AM
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28-05-2008, 03:50 PM
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02-06-2008, 08:00 AM
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I spent the weekend at Qld Raceway and this car is going to give the front runners in the Biante Series a shake up. It is a really well sorted car and isn't short of mumbo in a straight line. Jim had a ball and they used the weekend as a shakedown for the car.
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28-05-2008, 08:34 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The biante series is starting to get out of control.. the top cars are getting closer to V8SC's now than their original street guise..
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28-05-2008, 09:39 AM
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Wow. Considering the lower weight of these things and the no expense spared construction (and the sublime skill of one J Richards!) this thing could be a real surprise package.
It might not match the 351's, 350 etc in the grunt deparetment but it will be lighter and better balanced. Cannot wait! |
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28-05-2008, 12:54 PM
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28-05-2008, 10:31 AM
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I notice its a left hooker - or have you got the pic reversed?
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28-05-2008, 10:51 AM
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28-05-2008, 11:16 AM
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Grinder+Welder = Race car
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After looking at those pics... I wish I had that sort of budget...
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28-05-2008, 11:35 AM
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Well it is millionaires racing after all. They are spending some absolutely stupid money on the cars and engines ($100+k engines in some of them) spending big dollars for minor weight savings and now they have some good quality steerers in them (Seton, Bowe, Richards – nice way to spend your retirement guys!).
It’ll be interesting to see how an E55 Charger goes with all of the freedoms that the Biante class allows.
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28-05-2008, 02:35 PM
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Falcon Sprint in construction
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