In a thrilling development for motorsport enthusiasts, the Lismore Speedway is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Australian Legend Car Championship.
This event promises to showcase the best of Legend Car racing, a category that has captured the imagination of fans and drivers alike with its unique blend of nostalgia and high-octane competition.
What Are Legend Cars
Legend Cars are 5/8-scale replicas of American automobiles from the 1930s and 1940s, powered by Yamaha engines. These cars are designed to promote exciting racing while keeping costs down, making them accessible to a broader range of competitors¹. With their distinctive body styles, including the standard coupe, ’34 coupe, and sedan, Legend Cars offer a spec series where all vehicles are mechanically identical¹. This ensures that the focus is on driver skill, strategy, and the sheer thrill of racing.
The Championship at Lismore Speedway
The Australian Legend Car Championship is set to take place over the 2024 June long weekend, marking a significant date on the Legend Cars yearly calendar⁵. The championship will run over two spectacular nights on the 8th and 9th of June, with drivers from all over Australia converging on the Lismore Speedway to battle it out for the coveted title⁷. Matt Gordon, a dominant figure in the Legend Car scene, has already made his mark at Lismore Speedway, hinting at the intense competition that awaits in the upcoming championship⁵.
With the Legend Cars capable of running on both dirt and asphalt surfaces, the versatility of these machines will be on full display, offering a racing spectacle unlike any other.
The Appeal of Legend Cars
One of the many attractions of Legend Cars is their adaptability. Technical experts note that in around two hours, a car can be changed from dirt specs to asphalt and vice versa⁵. This versatility, combined with the low budget entry and the full-fendered charm of the cars, makes Legend Car racing a fan favorite.
As the countdown to the Australian Legend Car Championship begins, the excitement builds not just for the competitors but also for the fans who eagerly await the roar of engines and the sight of these classic beauties tearing up the track. The Lismore Speedway is set to become the center of the Legend Car racing world, and all eyes will be on this historic event as drivers vie for glory in what promises to be a weekend of unforgettable racing action.
For more information on Legend Cars and the upcoming championship at Lismore Speedway and to purchase tickets, visit the official Lismore Speedway website⁶ and the Legends Racing Europe Ltd website⁴.
The event will be live streamed on Clay Per View.
April 12 2024
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(6) Legend Car Review: At $17,500, Affordable Racing Is Alive and Well. https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/legend-car-review-at-17500-affordable-racing-is-alive-and-well.
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