BRE Datsun 240z Runs Daytona 24hr Race!

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BRE Datsun 240z Runs Daytona 24hr Race!

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The BRE Datsun 240z made its debut in the Classic 24hr race at Daytona Speedway in November. Legendary racer John Morton and Co-driver Rob Fuller piloted the Z on the high banks of the 3.56-mile course clocking 156mph. Despite rain the duo climbed from 10th to 3rd place in class! Unfortunately Morton got tangled in traffic and the Z flipped but it is back at Z Car Garage for repairs!

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https://www.zcarblog.com/2019/12/30/eve ... ytona.html

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Alvin - Thanks for posting this, loved it! Glad no one was hurt.

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Wow! Thanks for posting Alvin. Glad everyone was OK.
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Appreciate the feedback!
I will document the rebuild. Goal is to have it ready for the Mitty in April!
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The #46 BRE Datsun 240Z is back at Z Car Garage! You might recall that it flipped onto its roof at the 2019 HSR Daytona race. The body was fully restored and hand-painted livery is being applied this week followed by assembly. We will test at Sonoma with John Morton and Rob Fuller. Enjoy!

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https://www.zcarblog.com/2021/02/02/aut ... -2-21.html
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Not sure how I missed this back in 2019, but I sure enjoyed the article and race footage. One of the two model cars I did as a kid was this very car, many years before owning a Datsun. So glad to see her looking good and getting ready to take on all comers yet again.
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My 12 year old son and I just did the Revelle model. So fun!

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