This Sunday, July 26th, the legends cars are racing at the Casino Speedway, along with WISSOTA Late Models, Modifieds and Street Stocks. But what is a "Legends Car" and where/why/how was this unique racing car developed?
It was in April of 1992 that the first Legends Car was unveiled at the Lowe's Motor Speedway. The concept of creating a fun and affordable "spec" class of racing for anyone to participate in was born. President and General Manager of LMS, H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler and Elliott Forbes-Robinson, famed road racing champion, designed these 5/8-scale fiberglass full-fendered versions of the famed NASCAR modifieds driven by legendary drivers such as Fireball Roberts, Buck Baker, Curtis Turner, Speedy Thompson and Banjo Matthews.
Since that time, the Legends Cars have become one of the fastest growing segments of motorsports today. With drivers being classified into four different divisions, Legends Cars is THE racing opportunity that is available to anyone! The Pro Division is for the experienced drivers. The Masters Division features drivers 40 years and older. The Semi-Pro Division is the novice class, featuring the drivers that are new to the sport or have been inactive in other forms of racing for a while. Then there is the Young Lions Division which is designated for the drivers between the ages of 12 and 16. Since the car stays the same from division to division, it is the driver that makes the difference!
Legends Body Style
Wheelbase: 73.00"
Overall Length: 10' 6"
Height: 46"
Engine: Yamaha 1250cc (sealed)
Horsepower: 122 HP
Weight: 1300 lbs. with driver
Tires: 205/13R60 BF Goodrich Tires Comp TA HR4
Wheels: Width:7" / Diameter: 13"
Suspension: Coil Over With Bilstein Shocks
Frame: Full Tubeframe With Integral Rollcage
Harness: G-Force Five-Point
The RC Technologies Candy Toss is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. and the green flag drops at 7:00 p.m. Come check out the only appearance of the season by the INEX Legends Cars!
