In-depth Look at the Blue Second-Gen IROC Camaro Restoration
At 13:23 in
Ray Evernham's IROC Racecar Collection: Driven By The Most Legendary Names In Racing
What happens here
Ray Evernham presents a light blue second-generation IROC Camaro (number 4) that is currently undergoing restoration. This car boasts a significant racing history, having competed in the IROC series from 1977 to 1980 and notably driven to victory at Riverside by road racing legend Peter Gregg. The car, originally restored by IROC staff in the 1980s, is being prepared for vintage racing events. Ray points out period-correct mechanical features such as the old Hurst/Airheart brakes and confirms the absence of power steering, a characteristic of early IROC cars that made them challenging to drive. The vehicle retains its original steel roof, doors, and quarter panels, with other body parts made of fiberglass. A key safety feature for its time, the fuel cell, was a substantial 30-33 gallons, designed to allow for 100-mile races without pit stops. This large capacity significantly impacted weight distribution, making the cars quite heavy at the start of a race.
Goal: Examine the features and restoration process of a specific second-generation IROC Camaro.
Tools and materials
- 30-33 gallon fuel cell
What they say
(2,498 characters)Hide
What they say
(2,498 characters)Auto-generated from the video audio.