For Sale: 2008 Toyota NASCAR Cup Race Car in Auburn, Indiana

To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Auburn Spring event, May 11-13, 2017.

Chassis No.
BILL OF SALE

Estimate:
$ 30,000 - $ 35,000 US

The Red Bull Racing Team, owned by Red Bull energy drink founder Dietrich Mateschitz, utilized his vast resources as he began to put personnel in place with his NASCAR Sprint Cup team for its 2007 debut. The drivers for the team were Brian Vickers (#83) and A.J. Allmendinger (#84); well-respected crew chief Kevin Hamlin being in charge of the Vickers car. Kevin Hamlin gained attention and respect in winning nine Sprint Cup races prior to joining the team; five of those wins were with Richard Childress Racing and Dale Earnhardt Sr. During the 2008 season, the #83 team finished 19th in the final NASCAR Sprint Cup standings. The Red Bull team amassed three top-five finishes and eight top-ten finishes during the course of the racing season. The team gained a reputation for having fast, well-prepared machines.

This Toyota was originally purchased directly from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Red Bull Racing Team as a fully running car that is ready for vintage racing. It was built with a Toyota Racing Development NASCAR engine with road course top-loader transmission and axle gears, Alcon brakes and full containment seat.

While run by the Red Bull Team the car ran at Sonoma (Infineon) and Watkins Glen with best finishes of 14th at Sonoma and 18th at Watkins Glen. The current consignor took ownership of the Toyota following a restoration and preparation by Gene Felton Racing. The car has been successfully campaigned in HSR, SVRA Vintage events by current owner and remains highly capable to compete.

This Car of Tomorrow body shape is no longer legal, and the distinctive rear wing has been eliminated, all of which helps to enhance collectability. It is a true NASCAR racing machine.