In April of 1992, a revolutionary
new race car, the Legend car, was unveiled at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, President and General Manager of CMS, and Elliott
Forbes-Robinson, famed road racing champion, designed these 5/8 scale fiberglass
full-fendered versions of the famed NASCAR modifieds. The idea was
to create a fun and affordable "Spec" class of racing for everyone.
Competitors are not permitted to make any major changes to the original
car. Add a strict set of rules including a $4,300 engine claim rule
and a tough technical inspection, and you have a series that is fair for
everyone involved. The cars feature a "new" Yamaha FJ1200 motorcycle
engine which produces approximately 115 to 125 horsepower. Horsepower
is not a significant factor in Legends Racing because the rules require
the use of a 13 inch, 60 series B.F. Goodrich radial "spec", specially
manufactured for Legends Cars, tire mounted on a 7-inch wide steel wheel.
The tire is of a moderately hard compound and no alterations may be made
to the tires. Legends Cars are only sold through Great North Legends
in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North & South Dakota & a dealer network
in the rest of the country, Canada, Europe, Japan & Australia.
Legends Cars have already become an international racing class. Racing
the same cars & rules throughout the world. A full tubular roll
cage sits atop the frame rails which are firmly braced. The cars
utilize a recycled Toyota rear end, front disc and rear drum brakes, rack
and pinion steering, Carrera coil-over shock suspension on all four corners,
a four-gallon fuel cell, AC Delco battery, Simpson five point safety belts,
factory manufactured racing seat, Moog Automotive suspension components,
Wagner brakes, and Belden wire & Cable. Both doors are operational
for easy entrance and exit of the cars.
Courtesty: Great
North Legends