Random Snap>>white Van Man

November 2010 is Haulers & Sedans month on SpeedHunters, so this concept encouraged me to cast my mind back to the Le Mans Series round held at Portimao in July. The support event was the genuinely bizzare Ford Transit Trophy, a Portuguese series for express haulers.

So here for your pleasure on a dreary and wet Sunday in November is some fun in the Sun

When these vehicles appeared on track, Brits like me, of a certain age, expected to hear the theme-song from the magical 70's TV Cop Show, The Sweeney belt out at any time.

"Shut it! You're nicked, son". Regan and Carter, happy days.

John Brooks

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1

Perhaps you would like to do a feature on the "Syborg"?



http://highperformancetrucks.com/HPTSyborg/wordpress/



2

Looking for more good 'Haulers' racing?

I would really like to see some holdens. HSV makes some of the most fun to drive 4 doors in the world, not to mention the best utes.

You should do a feature on the v8 ute racing. These guys aren't afraid to trade paint or get sideways.

http://www.v8utes.com.au/

3

Can't believe this actually got on SpeedHunters xD



This is a really crazy series, even by my (portuguese) standards, but then again - we portuguese do enjoy our little dose of daily crazy :D

4

Where is the petition I sign to get something like this to support the BTCC?!

5

truck specs?

6

truck specs?

usual TDCI with leaf spring or something spicier?

7

Perfect! I'm going to Portugal!

8

It's aTransit 260S 2.2 Duratorq TDCi Diesel 140cv! Engine, ECU & Gearbox (6 Spd.) are standard, only uprated mounts & clutch.

8 point rollcage, Bilstein Coilovers F&R, Pirelli DH/N3 Slick/Wet Tyres. Stock brakes, Brembo pads & SS brake lines!

Min. weight - 1.600 kg

So, mostly standard, except for above, safety features (FIA or FPAK) and everything else you don't need in Racing!



Search "Ford Transit Trophy" for videos & photos!



Regards!

9

I love the Ford Transit, and I'm waiting for that "One-Ford" to further itself so we can get these in the states. I like the Transit Connect, by the regular Transit is just much cooler.

10

I'm portuguese and i have to say i really hate this series.... i've seen them race and its not fun or cheap at all... they would be better of with small ka's or fiestas.... mutch more fun and pilots intrested... not having to be ford portugal and the dealers paying it all....

11

I saw those Transits for the first time a few months ago at the classic car hillclimb in Caramulo, Portugal. Got a few shots of them here: http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/foto_1976/Rampa%20do%20Caramulo%202010/?start=all .

Cheers!

12

I hope this will be an event in Gran Turismo 5

13

It is the most crazy Portuguese cup, The van is a 2.2disel Ford Transit with 170hp, this is a stock van with factory specs because this is a production cup



You can see more in this site

http://fordtransittrophy.com/

14

Glad to see many portugueses here!!



Qlq dia falamos comentamos em portugues lol

15

Oh....and they run on BioDiesel!



And ECU is not standard:

Original: Power: 140 CV; Torque: 350 Nm

Optimised:Power: 180 CV; Torque: 450 Nm

16

thanks for the specs.

17

por favour, extend Haulers and Sedan Month into a yearlong feature! Or a permanent fixture! I love seeing Nissan Stageas with massive horsepower and vans with carbon fiber hoods!

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