The Worst Of ARCA

[ElvisOnFire]

That looks awesome on the old Ford, doubt they'll use those headlights though.... man I miss the old Fusion :(

You should see Jame Hylton's short track car

[Paul8]

You should see Jame Hylton's short track car
Oh, you mean the Forge?

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2011%20Race%205%20New%20Jersey/2011%20Race%2019%20Toledo/48.jpg

[JJohnson48]

that is the funniest looking stock car ever

[atruebudfan]

Why even waste the money on the headlight decals?

[RobbyFan]

Probably just had them around the shop.

[ElvisOnFire]

Probably just had them around the shop.

I always thought, with the grill, he was trying to emulate the 1997 Ford Thunderbird, the grandaddy of all grandad cars.

[Paul8]

Why even waste the money on the headlight decals?

Don't knock it. At least he can afford it, unlike Brad Smith:
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/Race%2017%20DuQuoin/26.jpg

[powersteamracing]

Don't knock it. At least he can afford it, unlike Brad Smith:
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/Race%2017%20DuQuoin/26.jpg

Wow, my old 4-cylinder mini-stock was in better shape than that, and that's saying something.

[atruebudfan]

Sharpie headlight decals for the win.

[Josh O'Brien]

Sharpie headlight decals for the win.


Best part is the passenger headlight is there. That means he somehow was down to just 1 headlight decal left in his supply.

[CJMearsGang13]

The fact that it's a Taurus body says enough about the age.

[ElvisOnFire]

The fact that it's a Taurus body says enough about the age.

All we need now for this thread is a picture of "Pumpkin"

[STEVE]

http://luvender.com/files/images/dodgerolet.jpg

[ElvisOnFire]

I was actually was talking about this, which was at the track multiple times last season

[Matito29]

Wasn't that the one that had a piece of blue tape across the zero to make it an eight?

[ElvisOnFire]

Wasn't that the one that had a piece of blue tape across the zero to make it an eight?

yes

[Paul8]

I have a feeling this is gonna turn into one of those "Worst of ARCA" threads.

But to be fair, it's just so hard not to make fun of them.

[8EARNHARDT8]

Rather than see the 2012 ARCA Scheme page turnout a misguided rocket, why don't we just make a thread for the worst of ARCA. I personally have nothing for the collection but I'm sure people here do

[beanboy89]

Ironically, I was just composing a "worst-of" ARCA page myself. I found a ton of images at this (http://thepitlane.hoogetech.com/paint/main.html) site, which is basically the Jayski of ARCA schemes.

Here's the gallery: http://imgur.com/a/LlUvv

[ElvisOnFire]

I can say right now this car has very little power steering. Real fun pushing it through tech :lol:

EDIT: Also, the right side of the car was wrinkled for the final 3 races. We then raced it at Myrtle Beach for the Pro Cup race!

[STEVE]

Rather than see the 2012 ARCA Scheme page turnout a misguided rocket, why don't we just make a thread for the worst of ARCA. I personally have nothing for the collection but I'm sure people here do
Good idea! I merged the two threads.

[8EARNHARDT8]

Sorry Steve! Had I known there was another I would've just bumped the other

[MGC2488fan]

ARCAs Tech inspection process.

"Well If It has Tires It passes!!"

Well that's what I think lmao.

[ElvisOnFire]

ARCAs Tech inspection process.

"Well If It has Tires It passes!!"

Well that's what I think lmao.

I know Pumpkin doesn't even fit any of the templates. They literally ask how many laps you're gonna run and say "OK, just go on through." And People wonder why people think ARCA's a joke :lol:

[STEVE]

Sorry Steve! Had I known there was another I would've just bumped the other
I moved the off-topic posts from the 2012 ARCA thread to be merged with the thread you made so that there'd only be one thread like you mentioned. What you did helps. :)

[Paul8]

The Evolution Of A Crapbox: by Brad Smith

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2010%20Race%205%20Talladega/26.jpg
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2011%20Race%205%20New%20Jersey/2011%20Race%206%20Chicagoland/94.jpg
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2011%20Race%205%20New%20Jersey/2011%20Race%208%20Michigan/94.jpg
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2011%20Race%205%20New%20Jersey/2011%20Race%2010%20Berlin/94.jpg
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2011%20Race%205%20New%20Jersey/2011%20Race%2014%20Springfield/94.jpg
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2011%20Race%205%20New%20Jersey/2011%20Race%2015%20Madison/26.jpg

[beanboy89]

http://i.imgur.com/yGEJq.jpg

Shane Doles at Daytona in 1996. Capped from YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzTVE0zDOCA&feature=related). The right side of the car was pretty much all duct tape after a practice crash. It was properly Bondoed and painted the night before the race.

[Matt]

Levi Youster at Toledo in 2011:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f359/MattV2008/23-1.jpg

[ChevyTruck42]

All we need now for this thread is a picture of "Pumpkin"

Which one is "Pumpkin"?

[ElvisOnFire]

Which one is "Pumpkin"?

The 10 car I posted near the top :)

[ElvisOnFire]

Levi Youster at Toledo in 2011:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f359/MattV2008/23-1.jpg

Don't worry, it has a brand new motor to offset the damage :)

[STEVE]

Found a bunch from here.
http://efr1.8.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=5270&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Some really good ones if you look through the list -- here are my favorites.

http://i.imgur.com/WlmDo.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bBt6f.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs312.snc4/40916_10150270157090271_806540270_14912423_1662921 _n.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/9qRra.jpg
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8965/billventurini95.png
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f359/MattV2008/arca-2011-day-eg-0021.jpg

Chevy headlights

[OverKill0421]

WOW.... I like the 35 or 25 car the most

[nwt0]

At least the NSCS, NNS, and most NCWTS start and parks try to make themselves look decent. ARCA backmarkers on the other hand, are just down right hideous.

[Blue_Oval_Hero]

WOW.... I like the 35 or 25 car the most

Me too. Wonder if the car was scored twice as well. lol

Sexy shade of green on that hood of the 06.

[MGC2488fan]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs315.ash2/59539_687553974544_38312332_38075704_3631396_n.jpg


Common theme with Brad smiths cars, Beat Up and the Nose is Completely up in the Air.

[Matt]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f359/MattV2008/23-2.jpghttp://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f359/MattV2008/24-1.jpghttp://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f359/MattV2008/26.jpg

[Josh O'Brien]

At least the NSCS, NNS, and most NCWTS start and parks try to make themselves look decent. ARCA backmarkers on the other hand, are just down right hideous.

I got to see my first ARCA race in person at Pocono in August, because of the rain it was run Sunday morning before the Cup race. And man, the backmarkers looked ugly, sounded ugly, and struggled to make it down the front straight.

[WG_TRG]

I'm highly disappointed that there are no Darrell Basham cars in this thread.

[Paul8]

I'm highly disappointed that there are no Darrell Basham cars in this thread.
They were too "cheap" to be in this thread until now.

http://hphotos-ash4.fbcdn.net/280460_10150233261172307_576157306_7863089_7931526 _o.jpg

[ElvisOnFire]

I got to see my first ARCA race in person at Pocono in August, because of the rain it was run Sunday morning before the Cup race. And man, the backmarkers looked ugly, sounded ugly, and struggled to make it down the front straight.

Wait until Eminem's team goes to Daytona. That team was DREADFULLY slow at Toledo :lol:

[MGC2488fan]

Although this was Taken back in 2007, A 2004 Pontiac

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6701902795_763f01054f.jpg

and another Darrell Basham pic
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluegrassrailfan/6258404797/sizes/m/in/set-72157628881255195/

[beanboy89]

How long can a team use a body style in ARCA? I remember with the COY in NASCAR, the limit was three years. Same in ARCA, or don't they care? If not, I'd like to show up to the track with a 95-99 Monte Carlo at a race this year. :D

[Matt]

More Brad Smith:

2001
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f359/MattV2008/26bradsmithxg2.jpg
2005
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f359/MattV2008/0526a3th.jpg
2009
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f359/MattV2008/arcasalem040509226.jpg

[RedLineRacing4]

2004:
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTVpFJzExPcysqIi4LqJO671WYY90WVc SmW_5sZwoCSeeVJUqK9OIYa1g8S
Wayne Peterson (This was before a race)
3328

[ElvisOnFire]

Wayne Peterson.... did you know his car is also his toolbox?

[ttucker77]

I remember that #0. I believe he wrecked it TWICE in qualifying at Kentucky. Because that was the one time qualifying was aired live on Speed lol.

[penskefan]

The rule for Arca I believe is 5 years.

[beanboy89]

http://i.imgur.com/FSaNd.png

Grand Prix headlight decals on a Monte Carlo. From the 1999 Georgia Boot 400 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H95zLN-6Fm0&feature=plcp&context=C3dcbf7cUDOEgsToPDskJEv3XTneB8eFLyR5CAw3e7 ).

[powersteamracing]

So, can someone please explain something to me.

All this talk about how old a car can be in ARCA, one thing has always confused me.

I thought ARCA's rules (mind you I haven't read them) was that cars had to be based off of current style NASCAR Cup/Nationwide cars. I believed this to be true because you always saw old Cup stuff in ARCA.

Now, is that true at all, and if so, how long before we see old COT's in the field?

Pardon my ignorance.

[JCTay]

Not sure if theres enough recycled down COTs quite yet to field another series..i could be wrong but i bet in the next 5 years it could happen. Unless ARCA sticks with the old chassis and comes up with their own new bodies maybe? Just all depends on cost i bet.

[beanboy89]

I just can't see ARCA coming up with their own bodies to fit on the old chassis. I expect ARCA (and the K&N Pro Series East/West) will be using the current crop of bodies for the foreseeable future.

[Paul8]

I think part of the fun about ARCA is being able to identify which drivers are running old re-purposed Cup/Busch cars. Since very few teams could afford to paint them over, some were much more obvious than others. A few examples:

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/4738/toddshafer1ut3.jpg
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/events/1999daytona/images/arca/arca_91.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh234/frank59/Car%20Shots/1999%20ARCA/22.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh234/frank59/Car%20Shots/1999%20ARCA/53_kelly_2.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i112/Mattswad/Racing%20Scans/Picture012.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f71/ChasKrall/04-19-99JCSalem02.jpg
http://www.decalsbydillon.com/Cars/Cars-Images/5.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/9i4sw2.png
http://i44.tinypic.com/14x03o6.png
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8731/frankkimmel98.png

Evidently, even Frank Kimmel was guilty of it (Hint: Look closely at the roof).

[rookiechamp]

Although this was Taken back in 2007, A 2004 Pontiac

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6701902795_763f01054f.jpg

Not to be a smartass or anything, but that was actually an 03 pontiac because that was the last year of Pontiacs in the cup series. So it puts the age of this car to 4 years

[rookiechamp]

Wayne Peterson (This was before a race)
3328
He really raced it like that? Or started it?

[dako]

06-07 Montecarlo SS with 01-02 Montecarlo headlights, it looks a bit chinese lol
http://www.rubbins-racin.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3394&d=1328583867
This one looks weird, the front is so ugly..
http://www.rubbins-racin.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3395&d=1328585085
Another recycled scheme, Elliot Sadler's 2007 scheme.
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2010%20Race%208%20Michigan/3mis.jpg
And Kasey Kahne's 2006 scheme too.
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2010%20Race%208%20Michigan/7mis.jpg

[RobbyFan]

The old Caterpillar car works atleast.

[Legacyofthe24]

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8731/frankkimmel98.png

Evidently, even Frank Kimmel was guilty of it (Hint: Look closely at the roof).
Does that happen to be an old gordon rainbow warrior car?

[dako]

You can totally see the 24 under the 46 in the roof.

And here's another example of ugly numbers
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2011%20Race%202%20Talladega/19.jpg

[Paul8]

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8813/1988arcatracyleslie72jo3.jpg
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/1787/1988arcakeithsegars55cr1.jpg
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/9472/1997arcajcooksey.jpg
http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/474/23roncox.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg206/WillG_46/1992%20ARCA/55TimFedewav2.jpg
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/1938/28charlieglotzbach91ls6.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2cptd77.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs075.snc3/14265_1235734547287_1646926821_614252_4429626_n.jp g
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/7307/randybaker7arca1992pt1.jpg
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4945/05dougreidgs7.png
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4610/05dougreid2ya1.png

[ElvisOnFire]

Do I spy Chevy Beretta? :)

[Paul8]

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7035/edberrier.jpg
Ed Berrier, Charlotte 1997
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1561/06day34ab7.jpg
Darrell Basham, Daytona DNQ 2006

[atruebudfan]

Ooo a Benz. Have to say those are Intrepid lights on that Chevy?

[Richard Hammond]

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8731/frankkimmel98.png


Holy contingencies, batman.

[ryandaley19]

its not that hard to find a local cutter/plotter

[ryandaley19]

Ooo a Benz. Have to say t
hose are Intrepid lights on that Chevy?

No they are fivestar bodies Monte Carlo headlights

[Legacyofthe24]

No they are fivestar bodies Monte Carlo headlights

and to top it off, it's on a pontiac body.

[jh7pk]

and to top it off, it's on a pontiac body.
still looks like a chevy to me

[dako]

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j355/Chives5150/199346BobHill.png
Another shot of the 46 car.
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2008%20Race%201%20Daytona/2008%20Race%2010%20Cayuga/10.jpg
lolductape
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/dako16/Untitled2-29.jpg
BETCHA YOU CAN'T GUESS THIS ONE! lol
http://assets.arcanation.com/user_files/photos/000/006/878/original.jpg
...

[Stevie Richards]

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j355/Chives5150/199346BobHill.png
Another shot of the 46 car.


The original was actually #46 as well.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l67/raylawsonII/90sNASCARSHOTS/46dupont.jpg

[psugorilla]

whats wrong with the 05 car posted on this page?

[Lastlap]

whats wrong with the 05 car posted on this page?

Guessing it's an old RYR car and they kept the Texaco paint scheme?

[WALZ]

Jason Hedlesky
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2007%20ARCA/2007%20Race%209%20Iowa/08.jpg
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2007%20ARCA/2007%20Race%207%20Kentucky/08.jpg

Tim Mitchell
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2007%20ARCA/2007%20Race%2012%20Berlin/1d6512eb.jpg

Dexter Bean
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2007%20ARCA/2007%20Race%2012%20Berlin/6.jpg

Greg Seevers
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2007%20ARCA/2007%20Race%2012%20Berlin/8.jpg

Damon Lusk
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2007%20ARCA/2007%20Race%2011%20Michigan/25.jpg

Ryan Hackett
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2007%20ARCA/2007%20Race%2010%20Pocono/33.jpg
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2007%20ARCA/2007%20Race%2013%20Kentucky/33h.jpg

Nick Tucker
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2007%20ARCA/2007%20Race%207%20Kentucky/48.jpg

[dako]

How can you put the headlight decals crooked and in the wrong place!?
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/dako16/Untitled4-7.jpg

[beanboy89]

http://i.imgur.com/u8OAZ.jpg

[Athalon]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs315.ash2/59539_687553974544_38312332_38075704_3631396_n.jpg

There is a point where a team owner must step back and say, "I don't have enough money to compete at this level", and moves to a less-expensive series. This owner has obviously not had that moment yet.

[RobbyFan]

Considering the track though...

[STEVE]

At least he won't get any unnecessary air/drag underneath the front end of the car!

Oh, wait...

[champkarter1]

I'm surprised no one has added the 13 from yesterdays race that had 4 inch numbers on the doors

[burtonbraves]

http://www.motorsport-total.com/news/images_big/91061.jpg

[pdas1996]

Impala + Camry + Dodge = ???

[dako]

Dodgetoya Imcamry?
Toyodge Impamry?

Pick your favorite! lol

[darthideut]

That has to be the worst contingency layout EVER. Also, the Chevy/Dodge/Toyota front end is hilarious.

[Matito29]

I think that's an old Taurus headlight decal above the front wheels. :lol:

[powersteamracing]

Mind=Blown

[OverKill0421]

WOW there are a lot of competing companies on that car (Sunoco/Unical76, MAC/Snap-On)

[beanboy89]

What's with the old Harry Gant car in the background?

[Phathead]

We have a winner

[savyo4]

I just don't understand. I mean, this has to be done on purpose. Nobody is that stupid, which then begs the next question. Why?

[ElvisOnFire]

I just don't understand. I mean, this has to be done on purpose. Nobody is that stupid, which then begs the next question. Why?

Its ARCA, it's pretty much for fun, until a Cup owner's grandson uses it as a stomping ground

[David24]

What's with the old Harry Gant car in the background?

Was gonna ask the same question.

[br329]

What's with the old Harry Gant car in the background?

I think the bigger question is what's with the cardboard cutout of Ernie Irvan right above the roof?

[pdas1996]

Driver also has one of them open-faced helmets on.

[Phathead]

Driver also has one of them open-faced helmets on.

Oh hell, I didn't even notice him. That's creepy... it's like he's staring into my soul.

[thunderboy98]

I'm surprised no one has added the 13 from yesterdays race that had 4 inch numbers on the doors

That was probably for the better, just look at the test car...
http://georgecushmanracing.com/2012pics/daytona/MYDC0896.jpg

[RedLineRacing4]

It's not ARCA but.........
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/426843_337083166331053_100000881175919_923570_5402 53153_n.jpg

[nascarartist20]

Some people just shouldn't be allow to play with stickers.

[Lastlap]

That's outside the Nascar Sports Grille, Orlando, Fl.

You should have seen the old Chevy with Jr Bud decals there aswell (I was there in 07' might be Amp or Dew now, lol)

[Nathan_Drake]

That's outside the Nascar Sports Grille, Orlando, Fl.

You should have seen the old Chevy with Jr Bud decals there aswell (I was there in 07' might be Amp or Dew now, lol)

The last 3 years it's been Junior's 88 National Guard outside that place. Not sure what's there now.

[RedLineRacing4]

The last 3 years it's been Junior's 88 National Guard outside that place. Not sure what's there now.
Same car.

[Nathan_Drake]

Same car.

I'll see in July if it's still there. Definitely won't be eating at the grille though. Urhg. Still, some really cool photos inside and some awesome stuff upstairs.

[T_Sporano]

It's not ARCA but.........
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/426843_337083166331053_100000881175919_923570_5402 53153_n.jpg

The massive fecal matter HURRicane this ignited at SRD was sad...

[Paul8]

http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/1364693.jpg
http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/4719582.jpg

[ElvisOnFire]

I'll try to find a shot of it in the morning, but Josh Williams got his primary destroyed by Newberry in practice, and he was forced to start and park Hessart's backup. The team used orange take to turn the 5 to a 0.

[elliott21fan]

I'll try to find a shot of it in the morning, but Josh Williams got his primary destroyed by Newberry in practice, and he was forced to start and park Hessart's backup. The team used orange take to turn the 5 to a 0.

I saw that during the race, wasn't sure what the story there was.

[ElvisOnFire]

I saw that during the race, wasn't sure what the story there was.

Yeah Newberry flat got loose, went high, and took out Williams. Newberry got off easy, but Williams' car was destroyed. Sucks cause Josh has quietly having a top-10 season, and that team is truly a low-budget team. Good people there.

[Paul8]

I think Williams was driving a former Andy Belmont Racing car at Pocono, if I recall correctly.

[ElvisOnFire]

I think Williams was driving a former Andy Belmont Racing car at Pocono, if I recall correctly.

Probably. He's got a couple different speedway Fords. It was the same car the he destroyed.

[Paul8]

http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/781552.png
(Sorry for the watermark)

[cantdrive55]

http://www.motorsport-total.com/news/images_big/91061.jpg


I think I'd call this a Toylet Chamy

Also, how is the B-Pillar nearly empty?

[pdas1996]

Would that be toy-LET or toy-LAY?

[rookiechamp]

(Toilet - Chamois)

[pdas1996]

Not Toylay Shammy?

[weisel]

Not Toylay Shammy?

Out there somewhere.....is a young African-American female with that name.

[Mike Lala]

I think I'd call this a Toylet Chamy

Also, how is the B-Pillar nearly empty?

Ernie Irvan back there seems to like this particular car.

[RobbyFan]

More importantly why is their a Skoal Bandit in the background?

[Paul8]

http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/3219917.png

You can just see the outline of the #97 covered up by the #40. Real car below for comparison.

http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/3721442.png

[ElvisOnFire]

I believe this was a last-minute thing, since Barford was in the car that was the #40 the previous week. Considering Barford destroyed the green car.

[rookiechamp]

It's still a nice looking car to me.

[ElvisOnFire]

The wreckage of Larry's Michigan car

[beanboy89]

Wow. That big hole in the windshield is probably what would scare me most.

[T18]

Wow. That big hole in the windshield is probably what would scare me most.

IDK the driving was scary as hell.

ARCA should look at some go kart tech so that when they throw a yellow all the cars go to idle.

[Richard Hammond]

Trauma Doc was the right sponsor for that car...

[stenhousejr#1fan]

http://www.motorsport-total.com/news/images_big/91061.jpg

were they going for this....
http://images.wikia.com/disneyvillains/images/6/64/ChickPitShop.jpg

[cantdrive55]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7255/7608363228_bef9178857_b.jpg


If you look closely, you can see that the roof number isn't much bigger, if not the same size as the door number. Not to mention it's the old '98 HMS Budweiser number to begin with.

[elliott21fan]

If you look closely, you can see that the roof number isn't much bigger, if not the same size as the door number. Not to mention it's the old '98 HMS Budweiser number to begin with.

It was the NASCAR 50th anniversary number style first :P

[RobbyFan]

I like it kinda.

[rookiechamp]

Invis A Rack is on that car! I was thinking about making a fictional with that as a sponsor since I saw it on Shark Tank.

[Adam Simons]

Anyone have a picture of the #09 car at Chicago? The numbers were ridiculously small XD

EDIT: I found it.
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[ElvisOnFire]

Peterson's 0 car also looked like they used a rollerbrush to paint the car. The red was even peeling really bad.

[WWEFan14]

Peterson's 0 car also looked like they used a rollerbrush to paint the car. The red was even peeling really bad.
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[beanboy89]

I like the Taurus quarter window.

[ElvisOnFire]

Kimmel Racing sadly have been guilty this year of being eligible for this thread. Just look at the "9" on Korbin's car.... (yes there's a car in the picture!)

[darthideut]

(yes there's a car in the picture!)

Where? :lol:

[elliott21fan]

I noticed those numbers in the race... pretty lawl worthy

[ElvisOnFire]

Yeah they've been running them all year

[powersteamracing]

Kimmel Racing sadly have been guilty this year of being eligible for this thread. Just look at the "9" on Korbin's car.... (yes there's a car in the picture!)

Love the thumbs up from the driver. Looks like he's saying "One on the left...... I tapped that." lol

[atruebudfan]

Love the thumbs up from the driver. Looks like he's saying "One on the left...... I tapped that." lol

I noticed the car and all. Did not notice the driver though haha... what did the 9 used to be? 8?

[ElvisOnFire]

I noticed the car and all. Did not notice the driver though haha... what did the 9 used to be? 8?

Yeah it was one of Will's old cars

[Paul8]

Chevyota Campala?
http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/4985391.jpg

[cantdrive55]

Chota Camala

[Paul8]

http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/1127421.png

Completely trashed before the race even starts. That's ARCA for ya.

[rookiechamp]

Wait...Is that a pontiac nose?

[ElvisOnFire]

I wish I got a pic of Mike Senica's car for IRP. He wrecked it hard in qualifying but made it in on points. He started the race but limped it straight into the pits.

[Matito29]

Chevyota Campala?
http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/4985391.jpg

To be fair, Toyota pretty much ripped off the Chevy nose on the original Camry anyway, so I can understand Venturini's confusion.

[beanboy89]

Wait...Is that a pontiac nose?

Kind of hard to tell with all the damage and duct tape, but it looks like it might be. The hood looks like it's from a 00-05 Monte Carlo as do the quarter windows.

[ElvisOnFire]

Kind of hard to tell with all the damage and duct tape, but it looks like it might be. The hood looks like it's from a 00-05 Monte Carlo as do the quarter windows.

and those do look like '06 Monte headlights

[T18]

and those do look like '06 Monte headlights

Although we have seem that the light decals don't mean much do they lol.

[ElvisOnFire]

Although we have seem that the light decals don't mean much do they lol.

Just ask James Hylton :lol:

[ElvisOnFire]

Finally found a pic of the car Peterson's been using since Iowa. Pretty sure they used housepaint :lol:
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2012%20ARCA/2012%20Race%2013%20Lucas%20Oil/43b5b923.jpg

EDIT:

Tim Walter returned to LOR with this gem.
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww99/thepitlanewebsite/2012%20ARCA/2012%20Race%2013%20Lucas%20Oil/86.jpg

[cantdrive55]

A plate car on a short track, only in ARCA

[thunderboy98]

Venturini Motorsports in a nutshell. XD

[T18]

Well now that the #0 burned up.... maybe we won't see it again....

[ElvisOnFire]

Well now that the #0 burned up.... maybe we won't see it again....

We are talking about Wayne Peterson Racing, you know? :lol:

[ElvisOnFire]

How long can a team use a body style in ARCA? I remember with the COY in NASCAR, the limit was three years. Same in ARCA, or don't they care? If not, I'd like to show up to the track with a 95-99 Monte Carlo at a race this year. :D

Little late answering the question, but the cut off is 5 years, so the teams can get equipment handed down to them.

[thunderboy98]

So... by 2017 they'll be getting the Nationwide bodies? :/

[ElvisOnFire]

So... by 2017 they'll be getting the Nationwide bodies? :/
From what I've heard, we'll see the COT in ARCA by then

[Stevie Richards]

From what I've heard, we'll see the COT in ARCA by then

Do you know a specific time frame?

[ElvisOnFire]

Do you know a specific time frame?
Nope, just that the owners have been advised to expect it. That's all that's known.

[Stevie Richards]

Nope, just that the owners have been advised to expect it. That's all that's known.

10-4, thanks

[OverKill0421]

which COT? Nationwide? Cup with wing, spoiler, or current COT?

[JJohnson48]

which COT? Nationwide? Cup with wing, spoiler, or current COT?

id say cup COT hits ARCA waaaay before the NW one does, thats if the NW one ever actually hits ARCA. but with the new cars for cup next year wouldnt the ARCA COT be coming in like a year or so? teams will want to get rid of the old cars quickly

but man the cars are a mess now imagine what the COT will look like

[ElvisOnFire]

Yeah I imagine that any COT would be acceptable. ARCA still runs 2 different wheelbases at the moment.

[ElvisOnFire]

For those wondering, Peterson did race the "fire car" at Berlin :lol: Pics are on ARCA's website :lol:

[Kahne4RedBull]

id say cup COT hits ARCA waaaay before the NW one does, thats if the NW one ever actually hits ARCA. but with the new cars for cup next year wouldnt the ARCA COT be coming in like a year or so? teams will want to get rid of the old cars quickly

but man the cars are a mess now imagine what the COT will look like

Hard for them to purchase the Cot when they have been crushing them lately when they are done with em.

[Stevie Richards]

Hard for them to purchase the Cot when they have been crushing them lately when they are done with em.

Wat.

[Smoke_20]

http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/car-crusher-8.jpg

[OverKill0421]

Hard for them to purchase the Cot when they have been crushing them lately when they are done with em.

ARCA, Dey turk yur jerb!!!

[Daniel Rüppel]

If they are going to buy wrecked Cup COT's to run in the future, they'll find tons in the Montoya session of EGR.

[ElvisOnFire]

Stumbled upon this gem today. Just look at it.

http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/72/49/45004972/photos/Norm-Benning/benning.JPG

[RaceMan]

Stumbled upon this gem today. Just look at it.

http://memberfiles.freewebs.com/72/49/45004972/photos/Norm-Benning/benning.JPG
Cingular!!!!!

[cjt3viper]

I really liked that car back in the day.

[ElvisOnFire]

Chuck Roumell & Tony Altiere.... in 1997
http://mwphoto.smugmug.com/Cars/ARCA/1997-MIS-ARCA/0-2/116844303_mcxoe-L.jpg
http://mwphoto.smugmug.com/Cars/ARCA/1997-MIS-ARCA/89/116844720_dVL7Q-L.jpg

The 06 in that race was also funky looking
http://mwphoto.smugmug.com/Cars/ARCA/1997-MIS-ARCA/06/116844294_CKQYZ-L.jpg

[ElvisOnFire]

Stumbled upon another "ARCA fail" thread from another forum. Unfortunately 2 pages in it turns into "I don't like the paint scheme so I posted it" and "herp derp they stole Jack Roush's #99!" I also don't get the accusation's of stolen cars. Yes, a small ARCA team purchased a Cup car & simply removed the logos, but it doesn't mean they "stole" the car.

http://efr1.forumotion.com/t139-arca-hall-of-shame

Then someone posted this, and I think it sums up what happened to their thread :lol:
http://i16.servimg.com/u/f16/16/78/78/46/screen10.png

[Paul8]

Our first inductees of the 2013 season: Thomas Praytor and Kyle Benjamin @ Mobile

http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/6922153.png
http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/9086846.png

http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/6828850.png
http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/3758110.png

[ElvisOnFire]

Yeah Venturini is supposed to be Toyotas this season. They're officially a Gibbs development team now, so I wasn't surprised to see this. Especially since they got a lot of real fast Chevys in their fleet. They also plan on running a partial NW season in what I believe are Gibbs Camrys.

As for Praytor.... I'm pretty sure that's an old Hixson car. Still doesn't explain the headlights, since they entered it as a Chevy, but oh well :lol:

[RobbyFan]

What's so bad about those two?

[ElvisOnFire]

What's so bad about those two?

The first is a Chevy body with Dodge headlights, the 2nd is a Chevy body with Toyota headlights

[Paul8]

Toledo gifted us with a Dodge with Chevy headlights, Wayne Peterson's first "Tapemobile" of the season, and the much-anticipated debut of the Chevrolet SS in ARCA competiton.... sorta.

http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/8193045.png

http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/132837.png

http://hostingbytes.us/images/3/8307126.png

[ElvisOnFire]

Venturini's cars were funky looking as well.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8125/8752603395_58bd5e6e11_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8542/8764287867_7595df4679.jpg