Ron Capps new look funny car

[BamBam2140]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1882238320144757115

I like it!

 

[Fueler1]

Beautiful

 

[mick]

is this F3 Energy's first year with ron? first year in NHRA?

 

[NITRO JUNKIE]

is this F3 Energy's first year with ron? first year in NHRA?

I don't recall seeing the logo in the past. I also don't see Gear wrench anymore.

 

[TSK]

I really like the Supra bodies for the FCs.

 

[mick]

I don't recall seeing the logo in the past. I also don't see Gear wrench anymore.

thinking gearwrench and carlyle are both brands found in napa stores. maybe this is a carlyle year?
carlyle has been on the napa bodies previously. it's too bad toyota is pulling the plug.

 

[aakar]

Digging it, colors remind me of '71 Hawaiian mini Charger

 

[J. S.]

Same ugly body, different paint. Yes, I'm a buzz kill.

I am glad Ron still has the big Napa sponsorship though. If that were to go away, he might well be sidelined.

 

[Nunz]

Same ugly body, different paint. Yes, I'm a buzz kill.

I am glad Ron still has the big Napa sponsorship though. If that were to go away, he might well be sidelined.

Pretty profound observation. Is it fair to say that could apply to most sponsored race cars, in any form of racing?

 

[mick]

NAPA AUTO CARE has replaced NAPA AUTO PARTS in last couple years.
i liked when ron would have NAPA BRAKES or NAPA HEADLAMPS ...... IMO those wraps advertising specific napa parts stood out.

 

[DragFan2]

Same ugly body, different paint. Yes, I'm a buzz kill.

I am glad Ron still has the big Napa sponsorship though. If that were to go away, he might well be sidelined.

What is ugly to some is beautiful to others. I disagree with your opinion of the Toyota Supra body. I actually think it is the swoopiest looking funny car body out there. Bummed that Toyota is pulling out of NHRA. Can't figure that one out, but they are pretty much in EVERY motorsports arena out there, and maybe the ROI was not as good as in other motorsports. That will hurt Ron Capps for sure, as well as Kalitta, but not as much in their case? Just glad NAPA values Ron Capps Motorsports and keeps re-signing with him.

 

[65 Goatboy]

What is ugly to some is beautiful to others. I disagree with your opinion of the Toyota Supra body. I actually think it is the swoopiest looking funny car body out there. Bummed that Toyota is pulling out of NHRA. Can't figure that one out, but they are pretty much in EVERY motorsports arena out there, and maybe the ROI was not as good as in other motorsports. That will hurt Ron Capps for sure, as well as Kalitta, but not as much in their case? Just glad NAPA values Ron Capps Motorsports and keeps re-signing with him.

Toyota is putting more money into Nascar is what I heard.

 

[sammi]

Meh.....

 

[robinjackson]

Bummed that Toyota is pulling out of NHRA. Can't figure that one out

In December, Epartrade's Race Industry Week interviews included one with retiring president of Toyota Racing Developments USA, David Wilson.

RACE INDUSTRY WEEK 2024 was Spectacular - Watch The Recordings

Speakers included Jimmie Johnson, 7-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and Co-owner of Legacy Motor Club; Tony Stewart, 3-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion

www.epartrade.com

He sounded pretty enthusiastic about drag racing.

Incoming new president maybe less so, brings change of direction? Could be.

Bummed though.

 

[mick]

toyota might be around past 2025. sounds like they are going to step away eventually

 

[Mike]

Toyota is going to a engine supplier in Formula One$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[Randy]

Toyota is going to a engine supplier in Formula One$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I don't think you put enough dollars signs in your post. Probably more like this:

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Speaking of that, I don't see how the demographics of the typical Toyota car buyer fits Formula 1. Kinda like the ladies knitting bunch sponsoring a WWF event.

 

[Mike]

F1 has a huge following all over the world and I'm pretty sure this move was very well calculated. I'm not sure I think its the best move either but look at how much Cadillac is investing in F1.

Cadillac confirms R$ 800 million investment for factory in the US and Formula 1 debut in 2026

Cadillac, one of General Motors’ (GM) most iconic brands, has confirmed a billion-dollar investment to secure its entry into Formula 1 starting in 2026. The project involves building an engineering and power unit development complex in Concord, North Carolina, with an estimated investment...

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[mick]

ron was on wfo with joe yesterday. no big revelations, but ron seems very optimistic about where nhra is at right now. good stuff.

 

[timebombkal]

Toyota ONLY has Funny Cars, Nothing else in NHRA. They put a lot of money into Drag Racing but No Pro Stock , No Pro Mod, really no other classes. Should be glad they were around this long