Father-Son Duo Building Custom Muscle Cars
Hammerhead
With Russell’s love of second generation Firebird Trans Ams and Cavan’s high school senior internship, a father and son custom race car build project was launched.
Horizon Motorsports specializes in Reynard Champ Car parts 1994-2002. Integration of these high tech Reynard Champ Car parts are the core this exotic street/race car build.
This race car continues as an engineering project for Cavan as he studies Motorsports Engineering at IUPUI/Purdue University Indianapolis. When finished, Cavan will test the car at Gridlife, Global Time Attack, Super Lap Battle, and Optima Street car Challenge.
Marketing opportunities with corporate partners are available and they plan to participate and display Hammerhead at SEMA 2023. Long term, brand recognition for marketing and business opportunities through social media and corporate affiliation.
Specs
1973 Firebird - steel and composite body
LME/LSR 400 CID engine 9000 RPM, set back 26”
Motec paddle-shifted
Xtrac 6 speed sequential transverse gearbox
2001 Reynard suspension and uprights
Brembo metal matrix brake calipers
Forgeline custom aluminum wheels
10”x18” front wheels 14”x18” rear wheels
Michelin racing tires
Full tubular chassis
Ohlins TT-44 dampers
Hyperco springs and hydraulic spring platforms
ATL fuel cell - Radium Engineering fuel system
Sparco steering wheel
Sparco Racing harnesses
Spark carbon racing seats
SPAL cooling fans
Dual radiators
G-35 900 Garrett twin turbos rear mounted
Twin Garrett waste gate
Aerodynamics include:
Front splitter with adjustable IndyCar
Front wing flaps and end fences with rub strips
Radiator exit ducts in hood
Flat bottom from splitter to the tunnels and out the diffuser
82” wide rear IndyCar rear wing
Fender flares with flow through design and top fender louvers
Ride height adjustments allow a range of 2”-4”
3100 lbs total curb weight, 50/50 weight distribution
Top speed of 202 mph at 9000 rpm
