RPM Project: Pace Car/Race Car – #1

In this issue of RPM we’re introducing a new project; Pace Car Race Car (PCRC). It’s more of a mini project considering it is an existing finished car that needed some serious attention after a year of trying to “make things work.” A number of our RPM projects are street/strip, however, PCRC will be a street car-styled race-only ride. The Pace Car Race Car will be a basic deal: avoid overkill, know the goal, and stick to it. Research and purchase parts that have a great track record and reputation. Spend a bit more on what matters and budget for parts that will work and last for the purpose. Nobody wants to fall into the money and time pit and end up with a car sitting in the garage they can’t afford to enjoy. The catch is that we plan to run this car in some type of pure heads-up class, eventually, and that doesn’t usually go hand in hand with any type of “budget build.” Instead, it usually sends images of dollar signs hovering above our heads. So how does the average working man or woman run one? Scrimp, save, eat a lot of mac & cheese—in other words, it takes sacrifice…