Results tagged “show” from Pantera #2245

This year I invited Nick my brother in law along who drove the Pantera in the C class while I drove it in the B class. We had the Hoosier slick tires on and boy did they make a difference! I was passing cars right and left and had a real blast. Before the event I added a new fuel system with an Aeromotive pump and regulator. This remedied my fuel issues from last years Rally.

I also added a front wing on the car which is made from 1/4" aluminum plate and angled about 30 degrees to create some downforce. Its shapped the same as the front of the car and painted to match. It looks really nice.

We had alot of fun this year in pahrump and will be back again next year.

We went as a family this year. Taking the Pantera down ahead of time and coming back with the truck the next day. A great show this year with a great burnout contest. We also participated in the historic races and hospitality of Pantera International.

I showed up alone this year, Brigitte wasn't feeling well. It was a good trip and a nice drive. I still had some issues with the carb running too rich but wasn't a big deal. For some reason I cannot locate any pictures for the event. If I find any I will post them.

However I did win 3rd place trophy for Modified Class for the Pantera International awards!

I went to the Good Guys Hot Rod show on saturday with a good friend who
runs an Austin Healy 3000. Bob, Jim, and Curt also showed up to say hi. We
had a great time. The pantera ran fine but overheated a bit on the way
home. Looks like I have more cooling issues to sort out.

I participated in a car show last weekend which was held in the middle of Laguna Seca track during the American Le Mans series race. Most of the cars invited to the show were modern japanese cars. Most of the participants were born after the Pantera was made. I believe participating in that show did more to raise awareness of the Pantera then other car shows. Most people did not know what it was or who made it.

The racing was exciting and the weather was excellent. The Pantera even took 3rd place in the "Euro" class. We were able to drive around Laguna Seca track for only one lap, under the encouragement of the fans I had to light up the tires :) Thanks to my friend Mike for hooking me up with the car show. I will definitely be back next year.

This is our first Pantera Rally. After purchasing the car in 98 I wanted to get some exposure to the experts and learn more about the car. We took Nick and his fiance to the rally who got married while there in Vegas. Also my sister in-law was there as well. We had a good time looking at all the cars and talking with pantera owners.