Detailed Look at Aerowars and Restored Cars
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What happens here
The hosts examine an orange Dodge Daytona #71, a replica of Bobby Isaac's 'Aerowars' car from the 1969-1970 NASCAR season. The current car features a modern Roush Yates FR9 engine and represents a blend of classic design with contemporary technology. They also look at a red #27 Sunny King Ford stock car, explaining that it was originally a Leroy Yarbrough car that they restored and unveiled as a surprise for Donnie Allison. The team took this car to Bonneville Salt Flats, setting 24 records, and Aaron's promise to Goldie (Bobby Isaac's sister) to race it on the salt flats was fulfilled.
Goal: Examine specific historical race cars and their restoration stories.
Tools and materials
- Dodge Daytona #71 Race Car Dodge — Restored 'Aerowars' replica
- Roush Yates FR9 Engine Roush Yates — Modern engine in the Dodge Daytona replica
- Sunny King Ford #27 Stock Car Ford — Restored historical race car
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