I have had alot of guys ask for me to post pictures and tell a little about my car. There was a thread here about its availability, but not much facts or history. I also have a thread on Mountain High Mustangs and had one on the now defunct SVTE site. But it is high time I post it here, so here we go! Oh and P.S. If anyone here ever went to a Champcar race and went for a ride in my car, or has any pictures or stories of my car, PLEASE post them up!!!!!!!! First of all, I would like to give props to Sam (19cobra93) for knowing how big of a Champ Car fan I am and hookin me up with this one of a kind Cobra and NOT keeping it for himself. Second, After owning a bunch of Terminators, The Third time must be the charm as This is the Third Redfire Terminator I have owned.....its the only one that has run...many have come close tho.....very, very, close!
In 2003 Ford became the title sponser and sole engine supplier to the Champ Car World Series (the original Indycar series before the IRL joke) When Ford did this, they provided 5 SVT Flagship vehicles to act as Fastlap Pace Cars. These cars would take VIP's and such for hot laps around the track in between on track activities, and act as the actual pace car for the race at all of the races that took place.
These 5 SVT vehicles were jokingly dubbed "The Fabulous Five"
So when the Champcar World Series and the IRL merged, the IRL stayed the same and Champcar, in reality, just dissolved....very sad, it was a far better series and the racing has been lackluster since. All of Champcars assets were put up for auction. Timing, video, audio, cars, scooters, office equipment, semi's Featherlight trailers, a handfull of previous Pace Cars...all of it. Mysteriously missing from the auction list was the 5 SVT Pace cars. Their whereabouts were unknown until June when word on the street was that Miller Motorsports Park was selling some un-needed vehicles. Thanks to some slueth work by Aaron Stiles, and Sam(19cobra93), The Fabulous 5 were located. The Silver Coupe was purchased by two employees to use as a track car.
Photo provided by 91notchback
The Sonic Blue convert was sold to a vendor of MMP for trade work.
The status of the Lightning is unknown. We all know where the Redfire coupe has ended up! And last but not least....The 2003 Supercharged Sonic Blue Focus....It has now been sold and calls Portland its new home.
Photo provided by 91notchback
So sit back and enjoy The options and pictures of one of the Champcar Fastlap Pace Cars......
Fuel Safe Racing Fuel cell
Brembo Grand Turismo Front Brakes with two piece slotted rotors
Cobra "R" Front Brake Duct Kit
Full 6 point cage (Upholstered!)
5 point racing harness's
Kenny Brown Rear IRS diff cooler
Kenny Brown Camber Caster Plates
Kenny Brown Strut tower Brace
Kenny Brown style frame connectors and ladder system
Kenny Brown Driveshaft Loop
Kenny Brown Bump Steer Outer Tie Rod ends
Koni Yellow Coil over front and rear suspension
K&N FIPK kit
Fire suppression system
Whelen Track Strobe light system
One Gynormous Triangle shaped Hole in the roof for the aero Strobe Light
Custom designed catback to allow previously unheard of rear exit exhaust with Fuel cell and IRS
Master power kill system
In 2003 Ford became the title sponser and sole engine supplier to the Champ Car World Series (the original Indycar series before the IRL joke) When Ford did this, they provided 5 SVT Flagship vehicles to act as Fastlap Pace Cars. These cars would take VIP's and such for hot laps around the track in between on track activities, and act as the actual pace car for the race at all of the races that took place.
These 5 SVT vehicles were jokingly dubbed "The Fabulous Five"
So when the Champcar World Series and the IRL merged, the IRL stayed the same and Champcar, in reality, just dissolved....very sad, it was a far better series and the racing has been lackluster since. All of Champcars assets were put up for auction. Timing, video, audio, cars, scooters, office equipment, semi's Featherlight trailers, a handfull of previous Pace Cars...all of it. Mysteriously missing from the auction list was the 5 SVT Pace cars. Their whereabouts were unknown until June when word on the street was that Miller Motorsports Park was selling some un-needed vehicles. Thanks to some slueth work by Aaron Stiles, and Sam(19cobra93), The Fabulous 5 were located. The Silver Coupe was purchased by two employees to use as a track car.
Photo provided by 91notchback
The Sonic Blue convert was sold to a vendor of MMP for trade work.
The status of the Lightning is unknown. We all know where the Redfire coupe has ended up! And last but not least....The 2003 Supercharged Sonic Blue Focus....It has now been sold and calls Portland its new home.
Photo provided by 91notchback
So sit back and enjoy The options and pictures of one of the Champcar Fastlap Pace Cars......
Fuel Safe Racing Fuel cell
Brembo Grand Turismo Front Brakes with two piece slotted rotors
Cobra "R" Front Brake Duct Kit
Full 6 point cage (Upholstered!)
5 point racing harness's
Kenny Brown Rear IRS diff cooler
Kenny Brown Camber Caster Plates
Kenny Brown Strut tower Brace
Kenny Brown style frame connectors and ladder system
Kenny Brown Driveshaft Loop
Kenny Brown Bump Steer Outer Tie Rod ends
Koni Yellow Coil over front and rear suspension
K&N FIPK kit
Fire suppression system
Whelen Track Strobe light system
One Gynormous Triangle shaped Hole in the roof for the aero Strobe Light
Custom designed catback to allow previously unheard of rear exit exhaust with Fuel cell and IRS
Master power kill system
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