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11/05
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Arizona
Firm Unveils Nostalgia Cars and Announces New Racing Association FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tuesday, January 10, 2006) – Are you a member of the racing fraternity who longs for the glory days of wingless open wheel racing? Do you have fond memories of the dazzling, colorful cars that graced our nation’s short tracks and fairgrounds in the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s? Well, Twister Cars has developed the perfect response to those daydreams. Today, Buckeye, Arizona based Twister Cars unveiled two beautiful examples of their new nostalgia style race cars at the Golden Driller Expo, site of the 2006 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. These ready-to-race replicas of racing history provide an exciting, new opportunity for youngsters and oldsters alike to go racing. The first two cars on display at the four day trade show represent a tribute to fabulous dirt cars of the past. The bright yellow mini retro is a sure bet to inspire memories of the legendary Emmett Hahn and his hard charging style while at the wheel of the original, full sized John Zink Specials. The brilliant red replica, fittingly nicknamed “Old School”, is the spitting image of the late Hank Arnold’s renowned Twister. The cars are the brainchild of Buckeye, Arizona’s Jimmy Schrum. Together with his business partner, Phoenix area steel executive Brent Burnstein, Jimmy created Twister Cars. Schrum is no stranger to the open wheel racing fraternity. His racing background and motor sports experience runs the gamut from childhood fan to full fledged competitor as driver & owner of super modifieds, midgets and sprint cars. Additionally his free hand (no computer aided design) racing graphics & artwork have adorned race cars and motor sports apparel for hundreds of drivers, cars and race tracks literally throughout the world for the past thirty plus years. In fact, examples of Jimmy’s artwork can be found at the Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, IA or just about anywhere a group of t-shirt wearing race fans gather. When asked what racing niche these cars were expected to fill, Jimmy responded “When I first developed the concept of these cars I had three things in mind. Number one, of course, was safety; number two was to ensure affordability; and number three was the cars had to provide competitive fun for all involved. While these cars may be easy on the eye, they have been built with an emphasis on safety and to withstand the rigors of close competition. In fact, the competitive niche they will certainly fill for the younger racer is the gap or rung on the racing ladder between 1⁄4 midgets and mini-sprints or full fledged midgets. Twister Cars have the typical handling characteristics of much larger open wheeled racers and are designed primarily to run the shortest of dirt tracks up to a 1⁄4 mile. The cars are capable of speeds from fifty to seventy miles per hour depending on gearing, track length, etc.” Schrum went on to say, “These cars are a blast to drive and can also accommodate those ‘older, larger’ drivers looking to have a barrel of fun without spending a barrel of money.” When queried about affordability Schrum responded, “There really isn’t a better bargain to be found in racing today. Powered by an affordable, race prepared and sealed ‘spec’ engine you can have a Twister Car without having to take a second mortgage on the family home. $6,200 will get you get you a complete, ready-to-race car. All you need to add to go racing is your favorite livery and a driver. Of course I can also add the paint and lettering for a nominal fee,” Schrum added. Jimmy also announced the creation of the Mini Retro Racing Association with Donovan Schrum serving as the organization’s National Director. Donnie will be handling all organizational activities for both local and regional branches of the national sanctioning body. If you would like to see these cars in person, they will be featured throughout the week at the Twister Car display at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. For more Twister Car information email twistercaraz@msn.com or call 623-261-7422 |
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