The Legacy Car

About Allison Brothers Race Cars

Allison Brothers Race Cars, Inc. was founded in 1987 by Kenny, Ronald, and Donald Allison. The company began specializing in building race cars and has fabricated Winston Cup, Busch Grand National, ARCA, All Pro, and Sportsman cars. The brothers have built race cars and components for over 30 race teams that include:  Tri-Star Motorsports, Inc. Davey Allison Racing Robert Yates Racing Ken Schrader Racing Morgan-McClure Motorsports Bahari Racing SABCO DARWAL Collins Engineering Sam Ard In 1992 the company began building Legends Cars in conjunction with 600 Racing and continued through 1995. In 1995, the operation switched exclusively to the manufacturing of the new Allison Legacy Race Car. The shop is located approximately 45 minutes north of Charlotte near Salisbury, NC, on US 70. Visitors are welcome and shop tours are available upon request. The Legacy Car & Series The Car The Allison Legacy car is a three-quarter sized replica of a Nextel Cup car and is powered by a four cylinder MAZDA B-2200 truck engine that produces approximately 125 horsepower.  The cars use the standard MAZDA five-speed transmission. The cars weigh about 1,400 pounds dry but must weigh a minimum of 1,675 pounds with driver to race.  The series is a "SPEC" series designed to minimize your racing costs and place the emphasis on the driver instead of the equipment. "The Allison Legacy Cars are excellent equipment for the beginner to get his or her first exposure to racing," said David Pearson, winner of 105 NASCAR Winston Cup races.  "They are well designed and professionally constructed cars that will give the drivers the same feel and experience they would get from a bigger and more powerful car." The Allison Brothers, sons of former NASCAR competitor Donnie Allison, are the creators of the Allison Legacy car.  Rules and National technical inspections are strictly enforced to limit alterations to the basic car. The engines are sealed and can only be rebuilt through Allison Brothers Race Cars.  The engines are resealed before shipment back to the competitor.  Almost all parts are spec and cannot be modified for competition. The Series The Allison Legacy Touring Series offers a professional to intermediate racing program.  This unique and innovative program attracts drivers, new and old, with or without experience, and has proven to be a valuable stepping stone for drivers looking to further a racing career. "It's important to offer a program for everybody who wants to be involved," explained Kenny Allison.  "We are growing as a series and as a promotional outlet.  Drivers are able to get valuable exposure and experience with our program that can contribute to furthering a racing career.  At the same time, people who want to get into racing just for fun can maintain and operate the car in this series on a minimal budget, and with little or no experience." There are 22 Touring Races scheduled for 2007.  Each event will be 50 laps or more in format.  The Touring Series introduced road courses during the 2005 season.  This venue proved to be highly successful and was enjoyed by the participants.  There are approximately 150 regional events in different areas around the country. The Series Structure There is a Touring Series and a growing number of Regional Series for the competitors to choose from. Touring series races are in Virginia, Georgia and The Carolinas. Other regions for the series are in New England, the Great Lakes, and 3 regions are in the state of Texas.  All races are sanctioned by CompCar of NC, Inc. and a rigid set of rules are in place and apply to all regions under the direction of area regional dealers and directors. Points systems are in place in each region. Each region has their own purse structure. Campaign Cost Approximate cost per race to campaign an Allison Legacy car is minimal compared to other professional racing series. Tires, fuel, oil and most of the other normal maintenance items associated with a race car plus travel expense sets the cost per race. Once the car is set up to a driver's particular style or liking it becomes very low maintenance and can be easily serviced by an individual with normal mechanical skills. The Car Specifications  At A Glance The Allison Legacy Race Car is a turn key, ready to race, and precision engineered vehicle with a fiberglass body a Mazda B-2200 truck engine on a full tubular chassis. This vehicle is CompCar of NC, Inc. sanctioned. The price for the basic car is currently $18,800.  Specs Body Styles - Thunderbird or Monte Carlo Engine - Mazda B-2200 120 HP Weber Carburetor Fire Suppression System Aluminum Racing Radiator and Electric Radiator Fan 4.8 Gallon Fuel System Sealed Engine with 5 Speed Transmission with Reverse Gear Vehicle Wheel Base - 80 Inches Vehicle Width: 60 Inches Length: 12 Feet 6 Inches Height: 42 Inches Vehicle Weight: 1425 lbs (without driver) Tires - Goodyear Wheel Size - 13" x 7" Steel Racing Wheels Wheel Width: 7 Inches Wheel Diameter: 13 Inches Aluminum Front Hubs Interchangeable and Adjustable Front End Suspension Quick Change Rear End Fully Adjustable 3 Link Lear Suspension Rack and Pinion Steering One Set of 4.86 Gears Four Wheel Disc Brakes Coil Over Shocks and Springs Aluminum Racing Seat and 5 Point Safety Harness Custom Window Safety Net Custom Instrument Panel - Tachometer, Oil Pressure Gauge and Water Temperature Gauge