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brian26
February 05, 2007 at 04:10:29 AM
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Does anybody miss the supermodifieds? I do. So much in fact, I built one just so I could look at it.





SJFast
February 05, 2007 at 05:39:52 AM
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This message was edited on February 06, 2007 at 06:25:19 PM by SJFast

Yessir....they will always be my favorites.

http://www.cpinternet.com/~sjfast/budcinca.jpg


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Hawker
February 05, 2007 at 06:47:33 AM
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Yep, I miss 'em. I worked on 'em through my teens and early twenties.


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Twister Cars
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February 05, 2007 at 12:18:24 PM
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Posted By: brian26 on February 05 2007 at 04:10:29 AM

Does anybody miss the supermodifieds? I do. So much in fact, I built one just so I could look at it.



I agree. I have been working on a project to bring back some of the excitement from that era and at the same time educate the younger crowd on what a race car should look like. Check out www.twistercars.com

Jimmy

 



blkbndt1976
February 05, 2007 at 12:49:05 PM
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i miss the supermodiefieds on dirt use to go to west capital and vallejo speedway all the time i just cant handle seeign the supermodifieds on pavement just to hard on the equipment when they wreck



SVMike
February 05, 2007 at 02:37:56 PM
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Absolutely miss that class of car! Growing up in San Jose, CA I spent many nights at the SJ Fairgrounds and West Capital in Sacramento...Those were great times in the late 70's-late 80's. I think they even had a class at Skagit, WA at one point.

I keep hoping that someday they'll start up a vintage class in Northern California so I can buy one....




brian26
February 05, 2007 at 03:24:42 PM
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Posted By: Twister Cars on February 05 2007 at 12:18:24 PM

I agree. I have been working on a project to bring back some of the excitement from that era and at the same time educate the younger crowd on what a race car should look like. Check out www.twistercars.com

Jimmy

 



Those are cool! I'll be looking in on you from time to time. Those could woo me back into owning a race car. I like the tributes to those drivers too.




Hawker
February 05, 2007 at 10:56:07 PM
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Posted By: Twister Cars on February 05 2007 at 12:18:24 PM

I agree. I have been working on a project to bring back some of the excitement from that era and at the same time educate the younger crowd on what a race car should look like. Check out www.twistercars.com

Jimmy

 



Dude, that is freaking cool!!!


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BIGFISH
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February 05, 2007 at 11:11:22 PM
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This message was edited on February 05, 2007 at 11:12:25 PM by BIGFISH
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Posted By: SVMike on February 05 2007 at 02:37:56 PM

Absolutely miss that class of car! Growing up in San Jose, CA I spent many nights at the SJ Fairgrounds and West Capital in Sacramento...Those were great times in the late 70's-late 80's. I think they even had a class at Skagit, WA at one point.

I keep hoping that someday they'll start up a vintage class in Northern California so I can buy one....



Yeah,they had a fine bunch that ran every Sat night with the Sprints at Skagit. We had some great one's at Manzy ,you must have heard of the "twister".The first the one and only.


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fordfan
February 06, 2007 at 01:31:06 AM
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The cars really look sharp and all that, BUT: My problem with them is the same as the problem I have with Legends cars. You can only buy parts from them, they are the only ones that can perform required engine work, they are the only ones that can perform required chassis repair, ..... From the looks of things (rules), there is little or no room for adjusting stagger. About the only thing that the Legends rules have that these cars don’t is you have to buy your tires from "Authorized Dealers". If they are the only ones that can do any major repairs on the car, and the only ones you can buy parts from, it leaves too much chance for them to set any price they want to charge. On top of that, if you live very far from these "Authorized Dealers", it could cost you quit a bit of down time and $$$$$ to ship your car or engine to them and back again. I understand and applaud what they are trying to accomplish with this car and class, and like I said, they really look sharp. But some of the rules, when it comes to making needed repairs or replacing bent and broken pieces, are just a little too stringent. "It’s our way or the highway."



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February 06, 2007 at 11:35:51 AM
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Posted By: fordfan on February 06 2007 at 01:31:06 AM

The cars really look sharp and all that, BUT: My problem with them is the same as the problem I have with Legends cars. You can only buy parts from them, they are the only ones that can perform required engine work, they are the only ones that can perform required chassis repair, ..... From the looks of things (rules), there is little or no room for adjusting stagger. About the only thing that the Legends rules have that these cars don’t is you have to buy your tires from "Authorized Dealers". If they are the only ones that can do any major repairs on the car, and the only ones you can buy parts from, it leaves too much chance for them to set any price they want to charge. On top of that, if you live very far from these "Authorized Dealers", it could cost you quit a bit of down time and $$$$$ to ship your car or engine to them and back again. I understand and applaud what they are trying to accomplish with this car and class, and like I said, they really look sharp. But some of the rules, when it comes to making needed repairs or replacing bent and broken pieces, are just a little too stringent. "It’s our way or the highway."



fordfan, I am glad you responded as it gives me a chance to explain that we have dropped most of the tight spec-series rules simply because the amount of time (2 years and well over 1000 laps) it has taken to develop a quality product with safety first on our agenda followed closely by reliability which relates directly to afford-ability. I have heard the complaints about the Legend Cars and I can assure you that we are not going to over price our parts. I am sure that in your business your mark up is set based on the profit that is require for the survival of your company.

I would like to talk to you more about what we are trying accomplish which is have Cool looking cars that provide close racing at a more affordable price.

Send me an email at the address on the website.

 

 

 

 



BIGFISH
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February 06, 2007 at 12:42:04 PM
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This message was edited on February 06, 2007 at 05:29:10 PM by BIGFISH

They look good. Anyone remember Hank Arnold?...Stupid question!

THE one and only Twister! http://www.frontiernet.net/~sgalbreath/HankArnold/thetwister.html


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fordfan
February 06, 2007 at 04:13:02 PM
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They say that the memory is the second thing to go, I can’t remember the first. But, it seems to me that there was a guy from Southern Calif., I think, that had a super modified that at least looked like a Twister. One thing I DO remember was that he had a Ford in it, and called it the "Flying Ford". Anyone remember his name, and more importantly, have any photos of the car? This was back in the mid to late 60's.



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February 07, 2007 at 03:14:23 PM
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Posted By: fordfan on February 06 2007 at 04:13:02 PM

They say that the memory is the second thing to go, I can’t remember the first. But, it seems to me that there was a guy from Southern Calif., I think, that had a super modified that at least looked like a Twister. One thing I DO remember was that he had a Ford in it, and called it the "Flying Ford". Anyone remember his name, and more importantly, have any photos of the car? This was back in the mid to late 60's.



The car you are refering to was driven by Jimmy Woods and I was fortunate enough to see him run at Manzanita. Another famous car that ran back then was the Peet Brothers T. There were alot of neat modifieds back then not to mention the 100 inch cars from the 70s and 80s. Check out Windy McDonalds book "Thunder in the Desert".



SteveV
February 07, 2007 at 07:38:31 PM
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My all time favorite aussie supermodified (we called the modified sprintcars) Bob Blacklaw from around 1976.





Twister Cars
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February 07, 2007 at 09:32:39 PM
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Posted By: SteveV on February 07 2007 at 07:38:31 PM

My all time favorite aussie supermodified (we called the modified sprintcars) Bob Blacklaw from around 1976.




SteveV, Did you happen to know Sid Hopping? I got him a modified ride at Tucson in the early 70s.



SVMike
February 07, 2007 at 10:36:15 PM
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Anyone know where I can find pictures and info on the supermodifieds which used to race in AZ?

-Mike



SteveV
February 10, 2007 at 09:57:38 PM
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Geez Twister Cars, everyone knows Sid Hopping, he started/built Parramatta speedway back in 1978. Ran it for 10 years or more then retired.







racenut
February 11, 2007 at 02:20:47 PM
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Twister cars, are they racing anywhere in Phoenix, if so where and what day or night? I'll be down in Phoenix in two weeks and would like to see them in action.



Sprint57
February 11, 2007 at 05:41:18 PM
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I hope the newer cars have taller rollcages.





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