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During the 2002 and 2003 Memorial Day weekends, Gordon transformed into an Ironman, competing in the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, then flying by corporate jet and helicopter to the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina, just in time to get strapped into his No. font-family: Raleway, serif;
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This Ford F-150 Class 8 race truck was originally raced by Frank Scoop Vessels and Robby Gordon in the 1990s. It's impressive, seeing a . By that year, Robby had won six races so far with the truck since initially building it in 1993. left:0;
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Frank finished the truck (sometime around 1990), painted it black, and raced itin Class 8 for a couple of years. Last year, Gordon's Indy 500 Honda-powered Dallara finished Twenty-seventh after dropping out on Lap 169 with gearbox problems.
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He built one previous to this one, which was sold to Marty Coyne.
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My mother won a 1/4-midget when I was four and half years old, so I started racing at five. It wasnt until 2000 Mark would get his first win in the Black Diamond at the SCORE Primm 300. #rwd-share-googleplus:hover {
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This time, however, Gordon was the undeniable winner. 4. By 1994 it was completed for the debut season for the Trophy Truck class in SCORE.
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Robby would later get back to off-road racing and build a mid-engine Trophy Truck truck. }
Aerodynamics took a large role in developing the truck to be stable at high speeds. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network.
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As Mark would say, the truck just works. For a nearly 30-year-old truck to go reach speeds in excess of 130 mph out in the desert and battle it out with some of the latest and greatest trucks designed in recent years is an impressive feat. }. .view .mask,
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7 SCORE International championships (198690, 1996, 2009), 3 time Baja 1000 winner (1987, 1989, 2006), 4 time Baja 500 winner (1989, 1990, 2005, 2013), 3 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins (New Hampshire 2001, Infineon and Watkins Glen 2003), 1 NASCAR Sprint Cup Gatorade 125 Win (2003), 1 NASCAR Nationwide Series win (Richmond 2004), 1 Central Europe Rally Special wins (2008 CER Stage 5 Scratch 1 winner (1/2 stage) Hummer), Attempted the Double Duty four times, racing the Indy 500 and Coca Cola 600 in the same day (1 of 4 drivers), Indianapolis 500: Three top-five and five top-10 finishes in 10 starts. }
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Robby has officially built a brand new 4X4 Trophy Truck. Gavin Harlien 6. background-color: rgba(226, 200, 127, 0.2);
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And the hopes were high that Robby was going to come home with an overall win inthe granddaddy of all desert races, the Baja 1000. margin-top: 15px;
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Obnoxious V8 noise? The head is CNC milled to a custom program we have worked with someone to develop specifically for off-road racing.. With its powerful engine and durable construction, it is the perfect choice for those who want to experience the ultimate off-road adventure. -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;
This Ford F-150 Class 8 race truck was originally raced by Frank "Scoop" Vessels and Robby Gordon in the 1990's. Mike Coleman is a desert racer, SCORE fan, and the current owner of this truck. }
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I was at CORR '07 Primm, the Geiser's brought the Chet Huffman TT (built by Geiser).
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If youve kept an eye on the snarling trucks that race in the deserts of Baja California, Nevada and Arizona, a few key players always come back to the top when it comes to race-winning engine programs. -webkit-transition: all 600ms cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1);
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He is known for reversing the fortunes of Polaris with the development of the revolutionary four-seat RZR and delivering 2018 & 2019 UTV of the year to TEXTRON/Arctic Cat with the Wildcat XX. We met with Leon Patton to have a look at the operation and pick the brain of an industry titan. max-width: 100%;
Mark even won the NORRA 1000 three years in a row up until 2019.
As for the trucks condition, Mike said that it hadnt been taken care of for at least the previous 7 years, and concluded that the truck must have sat outside the entire time.
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With Robbys Indy sponsor Valvoline across the side of the trucks body it could be seen racing through deserts at speeds upwards of 130 MPH. color: #ffffff;
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Some speculate because it was big and loud. I believe Jesse Jones was the last guy to own it before Robby bought it back to convert into a prerunner.
Click the images to enlarge click the arrows to load more. Once it was cleaned up, the entire cage/frame was covered in Steel-It protective coating. .rwd-share-buttons {
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We will actually sand and massage bearings to a certain shape, we dont just say we need .003 clearance, its elliptical to accommodate the pounding.. Rules. border: 1px solid #ffffff;
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However, trophy truck engines might just beat them out. The Stadium SUPER Trucks will race at the Bristol Motor Speedway September 3-4, 2022 with Cleetus & Cars / Bristol 1000. }
Emerald Gypsy 1949 Ford Bus Converted Motorhome, 1995 Ford E-350 Airstream B190 Motorhome 44, 1972 Ford Courier Twin-Turbo LS Drag Truck, Rough Rider 1988 Ford F-150 Class 8 Show Truck. Win or lose, Mark is still out there enjoying racing and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. This is Robby Gordons mid engine Trophy Truck built in 2004 for Chet Huffman ready to off-road race the Baja 1000 Advertising supports this site . box-shadow: 0 0 5px #000
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It also absorbs the massive impact when landing on the pavement after each jump. The next owner was Marty Coyne, and he raced it for some time in the late 1990s.
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All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Not only aesthetically cool to the gear head, but offering functionality and tuneability that becomes part of Pattons secret recipe for success. #filters li:first-child span {
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Perhaps the best part, though, is the on-power three-wheeling when Gordon exits one corner and hammers it into the next. These days, they can displace over 9 liters and make anywhere from 700 to 1000+ hp - many of them naturally aspirated, no less! The harder you drive it, the faster it wants to go, Mark Post. Gordon raced this truck in last year's Baja 1000 and has been fine-tuning it in the time since. Weight: 1315kg. color: #fff;
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Viktor Doktor, a friend of Coleman, assisted with fabrication, as well as Tim Lawrence at TLR Performance, and John Cole at Elite Performance/Elite Broncos. opacity: 0;
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A 1990's Class 8 Legend Brought Back To Life. Cheaper to build two of them. All Rights Reserved. transition: all 0.2s linear;
Weve always avoided them since years ago when we were racing against Walker Evans because we could destroy him on acceleration, Patton concluded. If you know racing, you know Robby Gordon and his outright speed in whatever he drives. display: none;
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It is designed for thrill-seeking adventurers who are looking for an off-road vehicle that can handle anything. Whether youre a die-hard motorsports fan or just looking for a thrilling new experience, SST is the perfect choice. So, gear up for an ultimate experience of thrill and excitement with SST (Stadium Super Trucks). With a unique blend of vitamins and caffeine, this drink is sure to give you the fuel you need to take on even the toughest challenges, like the Baja 1000 or Dakar Rally. Robert Stout 9. Team Gordon's Trophy Truck was conceived from a computer's CAD program. .view .album_social:active, .view .album_social:focus, .view .album_social:hover {
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The truck has a Patton Small Block sending 850 horsepower to a Turbo 4000 and a Rancho underdrive.
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But the good years were still ahead of them; that year was 2007. SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks feature identically prepared high-horsepower trucks. .view-third p {
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Robby Gordon finishes 41st with an expired engine in the 2012 Daytona 500. How does a Trophy Truck reach this level of legendary status, and how does a 30-year old truck still remain competitive in Baja today? .clear{
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He won three Rolex Daytona 24-Hour races in a row.
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Special rules may be published by (SST) specifically for the event and any applicable agreements to which (SST) is a party may . We buy raw blocks with no liners and then we make sure theyre up to our spec, sonic inspect them etc. Trevor has a private pilot's license and is pursuing an MFA in fine art - specifically researching the aesthetics of machines, high performance materials and their social importance to enthusiast culture. #, I just wanna fly
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With its sleek design, rugged construction and ultimate organization, Speed Tools is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder. This truck is an icon.
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