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Carroll Shelby strikes a pose with a Cobra.
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American Racers (210)On this episode of
Ride of Your Life we visit with two giants of American racing, Dan Gurney and Carroll Shelby. Both of these men have new, exciting vehicles in development.
Gurney 1 Facts: (Lower third information from show):
- Dan Gurney's first automobile race was in 1955.
- Dan Gurney won 48 races of 303 races entered during his 15 year racing career.
- Dan Gurney won endurance races at Daytona, Sebring and Le Mans.
- Dan Gurney retired from professional racing in October 1970.
- Each Alligator is hand-built by ten highly skilled engineers, designers and craftsmen.
- The MSRP of the Alligator is $35,000.
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Gurney 2 Facts:
- The first Alligator prototype was built in 1980.
- The Gurney Alligator puts out 70 horsepower and has a top speed of 140 MPH.
- The Alligator name came about because of the bike's long, low appearance.
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Shelby 1 Facts:
- 2002 marked the 40th anniversary of the Shelby Cobra.
- In 1992 Carroll Shelby was inducted in the Automotive Hall of Fame.
- Carroll Shelby served as a flight instructor and test pilot in World War II.
- In 1956 and 1957, Sports Illustrated named Carroll Shelby "Driver of the Year."
Shelby 2 Facts:
- Gary Patterson has been active in club racing and car clubs over the last 25 years.
- The Series 1 and 2 body is made entirely of lightweight carbon fiber.
- New owners are introduced to the Series 1 by driving one around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
- Series 2 performance options include supercharger and four piston brakes.
- Projected base sales price of the Series 2 is $125,000.
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