TKR Motorsports: June 2014

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Bisimoto Widebody Twin Turbo Porsche 911

This is the full length movie from the Garage Way, featuring the 771hp Bisimoto Twin Turbo 911. The Bisimoto 911 blurs the lines between classic beauty and modern technology by modifying a 1976 wide-body Porsche Carrera. The latest in performance electronics, a custom water cooled twin turbo powerplant, and a 6-speed 997 gearbox were utilized to create the ultimate road race inspired; street monster. The goal of the build was to combine the best 911 elements of the old, with the new. Success was achieved: exploration of the strengths of a unique powerplant, drivetrain and chassis combination. Bisimoto Engineering is an organization known worldwide for awe-inspiring street, show and race vehicles. With close ties to many OE manufacturers, and no fear of the unknown, Bisimoto is always on the cutting edge of automotive technology. Bisimoto Engineering is located in Ontario, California, United States.

1959 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

NOTES

Built by AutoKraft Racecars & Restoration in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

C1-based VetteRod
500 Plus HP LS3/T-56 Combo Modern Powertrain
Bentley Exhaust Tips
Cut Down Windshield
Custom Bucket Seats, Console & Door Panels In Tan Leather
Momo Steering Wheel
Alpin/Polk Audio Sound System
New Vintage USA Custom Carbon-Fiber Gauges
Hurst Shifter
Forgeline Forget Aluminum Wheels
General “Exclaim UHP” Tires
C6 Disk Brakes

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

2014 Red Bull Global Rallycross Series Volkswagen Rallycross D.C.

The third event of the 2014 Red Bull Global Rallycross season takes place at RFK Stadium, as the series brings motorsports back to Washington DC for the first time in over a decade. After two high-profile events in Barbados and Austin to open the season, expect the sport’s championship contenders to assert themselves in the nation’s capital.

VW DC ADMISSION $45 Adult $20 Junior

Saturday and Sunday event admission. Includes paddock access and open grandstand seating

Monday, June 9, 2014

What If The DeTomaso Pantera Has Lived On?

Sean Bloemers' 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

NOTES ON THE RIDE

50mm were cut off the stock sills

Pathfinder lays completely flat on the ground

The rear seats were removed to make way monstrous 24x9.5-inch KMC Brodie wheels

The firewall, door jams and rear doors are tubbed.

Slam Specialties airbags

The chassis acts as the air tank and has been pressure-tested to 200psi

RE-6s in the front with custom adjustable plate arms

RE-7 airbags work with the hole-sawed I-beam canti-lever set-up for the one-off, adjustable sleeved 4-link rear-end

The diff was shortened 50mm on either side

The modified steering uses two Flaming River steering knuckles and a heim joint

A one-of-a-kind adjustable upper arm plates

Adjustable tow-in and toe-out on the bottom arms

Monday, June 2, 2014

What Are Zingers?

Zingers!, the "hairiest, scariest fistfuls of muscle yet," according to the ads for the line of MPC plastic models introduced in 1971. In the days when wild show cars reigned, legendary promoter Bob Larivee Sr. drew crowds by commissioning full-scale versions of top-selling toys. Perhaps the most well-known is the Red Baron, built in 1:1 scale in 1969 by Chuck Miller of Styline Customs based on the Tom Daniel-designed Monogram model. When Larivee wanted fullsize Zingers!, he called on Styline to build the VW, the van, and the Vettes shown here in these Mike Brenner photo outtakes from a story in the July '71 HOT ROD. The dune buggy was built by show-car builder and drag-racer Steve Tansy. The life-size Zingers used real engines with half-scale bodies, and others on the show circuit (and in the model-car line) included a '57 Chevy and a Super Drag dragster.

Zingers From The Early 70's