Vehicle Description
If you're looking to have some fun on the racetrack, we bet this
2008 Ford Focus Challenge Spec Race Car looks pretty darn
interesting. It's a full race build done for a one-make series. In
fact, as much as you might not have first thought about a Focus for
track day fun, you know there is certainly an appeal in a car that
was built to be sturdy and isn't made of rare/expensive materials
that could scrape if you dig too deep into the apex. So as you look
through the details, you'll see a rare, distinct, and hardy car
that can hit the track for less than the price that some teams
invest in their trailer.
The Focus coupe has sporty and compact lines that look good with
racing numbers and decals. And the 17-inch wheels have real Hoosier
racing tires. So while there's still a nice shine on the Kiwi Green
metallic paint, your real attraction is about a racecar that looks
the part. It appears there was a single-model race series utilizing
similarly prepared versions of the Ford Focus coupe. It's sort of
like the classic IROC races or Lamborghini Super Trofeo, only you
don't need to be a professional champion or millionaire to
participate. There were believed to be only 20 cars prepared for
this series. This kind of rarity will still not create a
million-dollar Focus if you hide it away for 30 years. But what it
does mean is that you have a unique track entry with a story to
tell. And it's not just the decals that make this one race-ready.
Take some time to read the further details and look at all the
pictures. It shows there was a solid investment in creating a true
track car, and when you have professional-grade equipment, it means
you are going to show some store-bought supercars your tail lights.
This one is believed to have won its class at the 2009 SARRC South
Atlanta Road Racing Championship.
The interior is a pure competition machine. And you know that from
the moment you spot the full welded safety cage. It also includes a
Sparco racing seat, a five-point harness, a fire suppression
system, and a Sparco removable steering wheel. This deletes things
that get in the way, like the passenger seat, driver's door panel,
center console lid, and door glass. It all makes for a Focus that
focuses you on the best way to attack the tarmac.
The appeal of this one is about how you can have a hardy race car
with affordable components, and the motor is a big part of this
attraction. The 2.0-liter Duratec motor is a dual overhead cam
motor developed in conjunction with Mazda. The whole engine bay is
quite stock aside from a shock tower brace and upgraded exhaust
header. The nimble fully independent suspension has been sharpened
even further.
Plus, this has desirable features like a five-speed manual
transmission, power steering, and four-wheel power disc brakes.
Complete with racing logbooks, this is an alluring mix of available
stock components and race-ready upgrades. In fact, it probably
wouldn't take much more than a set of street tires to make it legal
to hang a license plate on the back. It's almost the car you can
drive right to the raceway! So if you're looking to spend some time
in the paddock without putting yourself in the poor house, this
Focus is an awesome track machine. Call today!!!
