Team Information

  • Sponsor: Industrial Scale Inc. and Gillette Body & Paint
  • Owner: Byrne Racing, Jim and Debbie Byrne
  • Chief Mechanic: Jim Byrne
  • Timing and Scoring: Debbie Byrne
  • Crew Members: Tim Byrne, Rick Hanley, Katie Byrne
  • Special Thanks: Bay, Danny, Erik Darnell and Keith Tolf

Race Car Specifications

The Allison Legacy Race Car is a ¾ scale NASCAR Winston (Nextel) Cup Ford Thunderbird. It is a “spec” racing series with sealed engines and hard Goodyear tires. The Allison Legacy Series was designed to emphasize driver ability and chassis set up. Many current Winston Cup drivers started their stock car racing careers in this very competitive series.

  • Thunderbird Fiberglass Body

  • Mazda B-2200, 120 Horsepower Engine, sealed

  • Five Speed Transmission

  • Vehicle Weight: 1425 (without driver)

  • Interchangeable & Adjustable Front End Suspension

  • Fully Adjustable Three Link Rear Suspension

  • Speedway Engineering Quick Change Rear End

  • Rack & Pinion Steering

  • Coil Over Shocks & Springs

  • Four Wheel Disk Brakes

  • Aluminum Radiator & Electric Fan

  • Aluminum Racing Seat & five Point Safety Harness

  • Full Instrumentation: Tack, Oil Pressure, and Water Temperature

  • Top Speed on 1/2 mile tracks: 115 Miles Per Hour

The Allison Legacy Racing Series rules require Fire protective racing uniforms and gloves along with approved helmets and shoes. Each driver must have a Hans or Hutchins neck brace system. Safety is the most important factor.