eAmped Pro Forum
login join
Loading
1025 views

A friend from Australia's 4cyl dirt car - WOW!

Page 1 · 2
1–20 Newer
Rocket Propelled - founder
2188 posts

I've been communicating with a fellow in Australia for the last few years here at the shop.  He races a Focus, and of course there are alot of similarities to our cars, so we've done a tidy bit of business over that time.

He races at Maryborough Speedway in Maryborough, Queensland, a roughly 1/4 mile clay/granite oval. 



He races in the Modified Division of the 4 Cylinder class.  They allow damn near everything which must make for some FAST racing. 

The workmanship and level of work to Paul's car is astounding.  Nearly a tube chassis vehicle.


.
Pauls Pictures 039 Small
Interior tin work is NICE
Pauls Pictures 042 Small

Relocated radiator
Pauls Pictures 043 Small
Look at the through the firewall cage
Pauls Pictures 045 SmallPauls Pictures 048 Small

Pauls Pictures 050 Small

__________________
The Suede Denim Secret Police
Rocket Propelled - founder
2188 posts

Pix from the track:
http://www.thecarrells.com/maryborough1411speed/index_2.htm

TRack site

http://www.maryboroughspeedway.com.au/

And even though the steering wheel is on the wrong side, they still turn left!!!

__________________
The Suede Denim Secret Police
Rocket Propelled - moderator
556 posts

Damn, thats pretty sweet. What all does he have done to it?

__________________
Taylor Dawson is a DOUCHEBAG!!!
Rocket Propelled - founder
2188 posts

Well, as evidence by the Cosworth intake mani, it's not "stock" that's for sure.  I know what he has in it, but I dont exactly want to let it out all over the web.  Suffice it to say, it's FAST.  He is second in points right now.


__________________
The Suede Denim Secret Police
Rocket Propelled - moderator
556 posts

That interior is sweet. I love the fake headlights.

__________________
Taylor Dawson is a DOUCHEBAG!!!
Rocket Propelled - founder
2188 posts

Those tires look fuckin NUTS too.  In general that car is HOOOOOKED UP

__________________
The Suede Denim Secret Police
Rocket Propelled - moderator
556 posts

Fo sho!!!

__________________
Taylor Dawson is a DOUCHEBAG!!!
Hustler - member
101 posts

Cage work is beautiful

__________________
AWD We do it on all fours...
Bad Mutha Fucka - moderator
350 posts

the intake jumped out at me i was like oh shit. that for sho is one nice looking ride.

__________________
waiting for nice weather to start racing.
novice - privileged member
12 posts

That is a nicely built car..

If you'd like to seem some amazing racing they do on a circle track in Australia and New Zeeland, check this out :


Rocket Propelled - founder
2188 posts


Paul WON the series this year!  Great job, Paul!!!


Some more pix!!!


__________________
The Suede Denim Secret Police
Rocket Propelled - founder
2188 posts

Car is fuckin BAD TO THE BONE.

__________________
The Suede Denim Secret Police
Rocket Propelled - moderator
892 posts

man you guys are really making me want to race next year

__________________
lake geneva raceway checkered flag season champion #49
novice - privileged member
16 posts

Hi all in the US, Thanks for the great comments on my Focus, We are currently doing some more upgrades to the engine, Karl has some Oversized Supertec pistons on the way for me, looking forward to firing it up again soon. Should produce some 200+ fw horspower with the new mods. Cheers Paul

__________________
My wife loves racing, Iv'e got a good one.
Rocket Propelled - moderator
892 posts

nice build! i love watching v8 supercars!! i wish the us was more into road racing, but oh well. congrats on your title

__________________
lake geneva raceway checkered flag season champion #49
Rocket Propelled - founder
2188 posts

Glad to see you on the boards, Paul!!!  

__________________
The Suede Denim Secret Police
novice - privileged member
16 posts

Thanks for your comments guys, yes Hustler we love watching the nascar coverage from the US but I must admit the v8 Surercars are somthing special to watch, I hope you were able to catch the telecast of the Gold Coast 600 last weekend, the Supercar guys tore up a lot of gear that weekend.My son Hamish races a formula ford here so we get to go to some of the tracks were the V8 Supercars race they are great events.

__________________
My wife loves racing, Iv'e got a good one.
Rocket Propelled - moderator
892 posts

the last televised one was the 1000km race at the mountain track. i forget the name of it. as far as i know anyways

__________________
lake geneva raceway checkered flag season champion #49
novice - privileged member
16 posts

grinThat would be Bathurst, the biggest event on the V8 Supercar calender.Definatly a weekend on the couch in front of the plasma with a few cold ones.

__________________
My wife loves racing, Iv'e got a good one.
novice - privileged member
16 posts

Hey Guys, I am finding it hard to buy any decent front struts here, I hope someone can advise what brands you have available in the US that would be suitable for oval dirt track. I also need to check that the fitment is the same between the AUST and US models, I have seen some pictres of kyb ajustables and they look like they are simular, The one thing I would like to check is the diameter of the lower section of the strut that clamps into the stub axel. Could someone that has a focus please measure this for me? Mine measures 52mm.I have a 2007 model Focus but the struts I have seen for your earlier models look simular, help would be appreciated

__________________
My wife loves racing, Iv'e got a good one.
Page 1 · 2
1–20 Newer

Locked Topic


You must be a member to post in this forum

Join Now!