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It’s a common misconception that a professional racer is someone who drives a specific vehicle and competes in an elite class. Truth is, you can be a professional racer in any car, in any series, and in any class of racing. Learn 3 steps to help you advance your program in our newest blog post: https://lnkd.in/eaTF6mtw

THE RACING MACHINES, PART IV. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 24, 1981. After winning the Indy 500 the year before (his third win), Johnny Rutherford (No. 1 Chaparral Racing Pennzoil Chaparral 2K/Cosworth) lasted just three laps in the 1981 race. But the Chaparral 2K was the dominant machine at The Speedway in 1979 and 1980. Designed by John Barnard, the 2K started off somewhat conventionally with its bonded and riveted aluminum monocoque chassis. At the front, lower wishbones and top rockers were fitted, while a double wishbone design was utilized in the rear. The magic could be found in its “ground effects” design principles. Two long tunnels ran under the 2K, and as the air passing underneath the car entered the forward section of the tunnels, it created a low pressure zone beneath the car. This had the effect of sucking the car down against the road, increasing the tire grip. The added grip helped the car corner faster and accelerate quicker than its competitors. The Chaparral 2K was powered by a turbocharged, 2.65-liter Cosworth V8 producing in excess of 700HP. This was fed to the rear wheels through a Weismann four-speed gearbox. The narrow engine and gearbox allowed the ground effect tunnels to run all the way to the integrally mounted rear wing. READ THE ENTIRE COLUMN AND SEE THE PICS HERE: https://lnkd.in/efDexsp

Here's my latest "Keeping Pace" column at Paulick Report. Everyone in racing should be encouraged by the latest safety numbers, even as we recognize there is still more work to do. https://lnkd.in/gwxA7Fxq

Did you know that professional racecar drivers prepare differently for nighttime races than daytime races? PPG's partners at Team Penske explain the effects that temperature fluctuations between the day and night can have on a racetrack. Hear more from driver of the No. 2 PPG car, Josef Newgarden, as he shares his preference between daytime and nighttime racing. #PPGproud #TeamPenske #Bommarito500

Did you know that professional racecar drivers prepare differently for nighttime races than daytime races? PPG's partners at Team Penske explain the effects that temperature fluctuations between the day and night can have on a racetrack. Hear more from driver of the No. 2 PPG car, Josef Newgarden, as he shares his preference between daytime and nighttime racing. #PPGproud #TeamPenske #Bommarito500

Plymouth completely redesigned the Belvedere/Satellite/Road Runner series for 1971 with a handsome fuselage theme. The coupes and hardtops were now quite different from the more conventional sedans and wagons. The two-doors had a low recessed grille surrounded by a loop bumper, flared fenders and a high trunk. 1971 Plymouth Road Runners could be recognized by the “ladder stripe” running down the C-pillars. The new Road Runner Hardtop was shorter, but the wheelbase was longer. Performance was being eroded by insurance rates and emissions issues, and this would be the last year for the high-powered engines. The muscle car party coming to an end, and there were no more Superbirds no convertibles, while the Road Runner and GTX were limited to just one Hardtop model each. Plymouth sold 651,812 units in 1971, nine percent less than 1970, while the industry rose 31 percent overall. As a result, the division dropped from third to sixth place nationally. On a brighter note, Richard Petty came back to drive his signature #43 blue Hemi Road Runner and won his 3rd NASCAR Grand National Championship. Checkout this beauty we appraised for a client. #mopar #musclecars #cars #vintagemopar #roadrunner #americanmusclecar #plymouth #classiccars #classicarvalue #carappraiser #vintagecars #plymouthmusclecar

Did you know that professional racecar drivers prepare differently for nighttime races than daytime races? PPG's partners at Team Penske explain the effects that temperature fluctuations between the day and night can have on a racetrack. Hear more from driver of the No. 2 PPG car, Josef Newgarden, as he shares his preference between daytime and nighttime racing. #PPGproud #TeamPenske #Bommarito500

Did you know that professional racecar drivers prepare differently for nighttime races than daytime races? PPG's partners at Team Penske explain the effects that temperature fluctuations between the day and night can have on a racetrack. Hear more from driver of the No. 2 PPG car, Josef Newgarden, as he shares his preference between daytime and nighttime racing. #PPGproud #TeamPenske #Bommarito500