Winged Sprint Car Build

[ModWrench]

This build has been on my "wish list" for a long time, so the opportunity to participate in a winged sprint car group build-off seemed like the perfect time to get after it!! Going to build a replica of the '79 Syracuse Supernationals winning car driven by PA icon Smokey Snellbaker. I attended races at the New York State Fairgrounds one-mile track for a number of years and loved watching the sprints and modifieds from my vantage point standing on the cinder track in Turn 1! There will be lots of scratch building on this one to make it look like the car from 1979 as-run at the race that year. Started by laying out the Evergreen rod and drew up plans to create a Lloyd sprint car chassis. Used the bottom rails from an old Monogram frame and scratch built the cage and lowered the top frame rails to accommodate the big block Chevy engine that this car ran. Still need to add mounting hardware for the top wing and a few minor items in the drivers compartment to complete the chassis, but it's close to being done. Next up will be building the top wing and the body parts. I have a Lloyd style hood from Big Donkey Resin that will provide a realistic engine cover.

[Johnny Canuck]

In the wrong thread. This is the thread for NASCAR builds. Mind you, it looks good so far.

[OldNYJim]

I think this is as good a place as any for it…

Nice start!  That frame looks great!

[ModWrench]

Thanks Jim. I started a new thread under "WIP - Other Racing" and added some new pics there. Will add to that build thread as I make progress.

[Reegs]

Change the thread to "Roundy-Round Models".

Edited February 1, 2024 by Reegs