Is there no prize for winning?
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I'd have to think about it. CT is a long way from ND. Flying in for the race probably wouldn't be an issue for me but I wouldn't be able to physically participate in the build to make it race worthy.
What kind of speeds do they average?
You can put up to a 24 gallon tank on the vehicle, 24 gallon fuel cell in the bed would probably be the way to go, less stops for fuel that way.
Could probably remove the tailgate for weight or put an el cheapo (think homemade from aluminum sheet) hard cover on the bed for aerodynamics, plus an adjustable NASCAR Trucks style rear spoiler for downforce!
....ok, maybe the spoiler idea crossed the line.
the swiss cheese was just a joke, and cutting coils is better than heating them
removing the tailgate would help to decrease resistance too
They average around 60-70, maybe a tad more depending on the track. At the end of the front straight at Stafford some might have hit 90, but that'd be it.
Besides, "Ranger Aerodynamics" is an oxymoron.
Uh oh. Not the tailgate up, tailgate down debate again.![]()
EDIT:: Boxing the frame would definitely be a cheap mod. The less flex this truck had the better, which reminds me GT sway bars and shock tower braces. WOW IDeas are flowing in now, Im gonna hush before I get the idea to enter a ranger in the real Le Mans lol.