For many years speedway engines (sprint cars and super sedans) has been the domain of the old 350 Chev.
When sprint cars went up to 410 Chevs still were on the top step.
I believe part of that is the cost.
The one thing Chev did was make their engines for a reasonable price.
There's been some really quick Fords but the cost has been substantially higher with parts also being harder to get.
Well, in the US Toyota have joined the fray, I'm guessing using their Nascar engines as the base.
They have only built 8 so far but all reports are very positive about them.

Two of the engines have made their way to Australia with James McFadden.
It could be very interesting.
The worldwide fridge manufacturer is really getting in to racing development.

Ilya and Ducky are 2 of his most lasting roles.
He always appeared to be a thorough gentleman.

RIP





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The Shahins are looking at buying Supercars lock, stock and barrel!
They are pretty cashed up.


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Jim was a true legend of the Australian Motor Racing scene who raced in the 60s and 70s.
At one stage he has the fastest Corty in the world.
As a kid I loved watching and hearing about his exploits.


https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/vale-jim-mckeown/

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Two practices tomorrow for the Boostmobile Gold Coast 500.
It seems that SVG only has to finish 24th to claim the crown for this year.

Hopefully there won't be too much damage over the weekend as it will be dead money the teams have to spend with only a couple of races to go with the old clunkers.

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Three generations of Johnsons driving three djr Mustangs at Willowbank this morning.
Dick, Steven and Jett all in #17 Stangs.
I doubt if any other family has done that.

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Garry passed away yesterday


https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/vale-garry-dumbrell/

My Scott McLaughlin 2019 Adelaide 1:18 model Mustang finally arrived today.

These cars are awesome - the sound, they're pretty basic and they get around.
There's been some good racing so far particularly with Herne, Seton and Kelly.

Young Junior Johnson Junior cut some laps in one last week at Qld Raceway.
I'm pretty sure he's doing the next meeting.

Darren Kane called time on his 30+ years in the sport last night.
He has had a very good career and said his heart just isn't in it any more.
His last race was the Qld Super Sedan title at Gympie which was won by his arch rival Matty Pascoe.

I haven't watched much this year but was lucky enough to tune into the last 2 races.
Jack Miller won both.
It's starting to look like he has turned the corner  with his career and hopefully will grab a lot more trophies.

The outcome of the 'crisis meeting' yesterday with the teams really raises more questions.
Unless both homologation teams are way further ahead than we are led to believe, I still don't see how they will be racing them at the beginning of next season.

"Supercars has earmarked testing of its Gen3 car to get underway midway through this year."
Do they realise it's already mid May?

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/05/11/supercars-declares-gen3-still-set-for-2022-rollout/