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While he didn't win the 1,000-mile endurance event, the racer was extremely quick. With Robby Gordons stamp of approval, you can trust that youre getting a top-of-the-line product that will take your RC experience to new heights. Width: 1752mm. We did the first Trophy Trucks, we turned the Nadeen Class 8 into a Trophy Truck, we won a championship with Rob McCachren, then came back with Robby Gordon and won the championship in 95, and weve been doing it ever since, Patton continued.
We've run 45 vehicles on our private airport test track, but none as nutty as the Stadium Super Truck (SST). We met with Leon Patton to have a look at the operation and pick the brain of an industry titan. The way it ends up, theres some goofy stuff that the cam manufacturer says this is too weird, it wont work but it works very well for our application, Patton explained. top: 0px !important;
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The trucks interior was updated with new aluminum paneling crafted by Tim Everts. width: 26px !important;
Famous for his no-holds-barred driving style, Robby's philosophy was to build a truck that could handle whatever he chose to dish out.
7 SCORE International championships (198690, 1996, 2009), 3 time Baja 1000 winner (1987, 1989, 2006), 4 time Baja 500 winner (1989, 1990, 2005, 2013), 3 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins (New Hampshire 2001, Infineon and Watkins Glen 2003), 1 NASCAR Sprint Cup Gatorade 125 Win (2003), 1 NASCAR Nationwide Series win (Richmond 2004), 1 Central Europe Rally Special wins (2008 CER Stage 5 Scratch 1 winner (1/2 stage) Hummer), Attempted the Double Duty four times, racing the Indy 500 and Coca Cola 600 in the same day (1 of 4 drivers), Indianapolis 500: Three top-five and five top-10 finishes in 10 starts. Viktor Doktor, a friend of Coleman, assisted with fabrication, as well as Tim Lawrence at TLR Performance, and John Cole at Elite Performance/Elite Broncos.
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Chassis:Custom Tube Chassis built by Robby Gordon Weight:6000lbs Engine:Patton Small Block Motec Engine Management Cooling:Rear-mounted radiators and cooling fans Lights:KC HiLites, Baja Designs Exhaust:Custom Headers Transmission:Chevy Turbo 400 Tires:3712.5r17 BF Goodrich KR2 Wheels:Ultra Beadlocks Front Suspension: J-Arms, Robby Gordon Internal bypass shocks coil-overs Rear Suspension: Four-link, Robby Gordon Internal bypass shocks coil-overs Navigation:Lowrance GPS Communication:PCI Race Radios/ Rugged Radios Seats:Cobra Safety:Fire suppression system, 1994 SNORE Eldorado 250 1995 SNORE Vegas 300 1996 SCORE Parker 400 1996 SCORE San Felipe 250 1996 SCORE Primm 300 1996 SCORE Fireworks 250 2000 SCORE Primm 300 2002 SCORE Terrible 250 2003 SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge 2003 SCORE Terrible 250 2004 SCORE San Felipe 250 2007 SCORE Baja 1000 2007 BITD Terrible Cup 250 2007 BITD Parker 425 2013 NORRA 500 2017 NORRA 1000 2018 NORRA 500 2018 NORRA 1000 2019 NORRA 1000.
As a guest on the Dale Jr. Download, Robby Gordon provided insight into his Stadium Super Trucks, its plans to return after the season pause by COVID-19, its role in the world of racing marketing . /*transform: scale(1.1);*/
> DIMENSIONS. While Ford powerplants are the most prominent in the Patton shop, small-block Chevy, LS, and other marques can be found on work benches and dyno. clear: both;
Robby has always been known for his incredible speed in these off-road endurance events. Id still say the Fords are number one in popularity for Trophy Trucks, Ford used to put up $50,000 contingency, and still in Best In The Desert if you run a Ford you get a big contingency, Chris and Leon Patton explained.
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Extensive wind-tunnel testing would optimize drag coefficients; they wanted every possible competitive advantage over the other racers dialing in the air ducting and rear wing for downforce.
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Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. The most video viewed motorsports in the world. They shook hands, and the deal was done that dusty truck in the back corner would become one of the most famous trucks in Baja, known to locals as Diamante Negroor Black Diamond in English. padding: 2px;
And he did not disappointat yesterdaysstart of the 49th Annual SCORE Baja 1000. SPEED Energy Racing on Flickr . Parts of the truck were missing, and all the parts that were on the truck wereworn our, bent, or broken. }
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A highly recognizable feature to most Patton Trophy Truck engines is the Kinsler eight-stack fuel injection systems. Jason Yeoman past away in the early part of 2014, and Mike Coleman (Henderson, NV) purchased the truck from Yeomans mother. Toyo, In 1996 the truck body was changed to match the newer generation of F150. All rights reserved. .view-forth .mask {
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#stad, @rstoutracing & @vicegripgarage battling at @itsbr, @heavydsparks & @benmaier67 flying at @itsbristolb.
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The motor had been in a machine shop during that entire 7 years. At some point (1992/1993) Robby Gordon partnered up with Frank Vessels to race the truck, and they changed the colors to red / white / blue for their major sponsor Valvoline.
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So why wait? The suspension, which is tuned to eat desert whoops with grace while maintaining speeds upwards of 100 miles per hour, is on full display in the parking lot test. But his passion was always in off-road racing, and he wanted to build something that changed the sport and pushed the boundaries of engineering. ROBBY GORDON, DRIVING THE RED BULL CHEVROLET CK1500 TROPHY TRUCK, TAKES THE OVERALL WIN AT THE 39TH ANNUAL SCORE/TECATE BAJA 1000. . -webkit-filter: grayscale(0) blur(0);
At this years Baja 1000 Mark teamed up with some good friends to go race in the legends Trophy Truck class Ed Herbst and Curt LeDuc. Rodrigo Ampudia Prerunner Curry/Raceworks, 2023 CODE Kendall Motrix Laguna Salada GP, 1936 Ford Prerunner A Mad Max Inspired Build, SCORE International Ends Partnership with PCI Race Radios for the Weatherman Relay Service, 430ci V8 Chevrolet EFI 725HP Leon Patton, DP4 SXS Racing Rd 2 The Johnson Valley 250. }
These high-performance RC cars are designed with realistic features such as 4-wheel drive and independent suspension, providing a thrilling off-road racing experience.
10615 Twin Lakes Pkwy. The racecourse is centered around San Felipe, and there's no doubt it will affect the outcome of the race. In the UTV industry, the Speed UTV is a formidable competitor to models such as the Polaris RZR, Can-Am Maverick, and Yamaha YXZ.
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If you know racing, you know Robby Gordon and his outright speed in whatever he drives. text-align: center;
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But the most impressive thing about this truck is how unchanged it was from its initial build in 1993. His newest creation stems from a Baja-developed trophy truck that's been converted from rear-wheel-drive to all-wheel-drive with a snarling V8 mounted amidships.
The FMX guy steps aside. 2020 Parker 425 Qualifying Robby Gordon. opacity: 0;
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Introducing speedrccars, the newest addition to the RC market from off-road racing legend Robby Gordon. Engine Builder: Chevy Chassis: Custom Transmission: Albins, Highlights of the 2017 SCORE Baja 500 campaign of Robby Gordon and the Planet Robby #77 TT. .element_21 .image-block_21 img {
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The "monkey wrench" in this year's SCORE International World Desert Championship racing season has been Covid-19, and the series cut down to two races, creating fewer opportunities for drivers to rack up championship points. When Coleman was younger, he remembered watching a young Robby Gordon fly across the Baja terrain . .element_21 .title-block_21 a, .element_21 .title-block_21 a:link, .element_21 .title-block_21 a:visited, .element_21 .title-block_21 {
Engine Builder:Chevy Chassis:Custom Transmission:Albins No other form of racing is close to desert racing, the only thing that comes close is offshore boat racing becuase the get out of the water and rev a lot. That data introduced us to why we were destroying stuff, and now theyve ground special lobes just for us. We do pretty good, even at 860 horsepower well just do a ring and valve job and its out the door in a week, ready to run another 1,000-1,500 miles. The body was then removed, allowing access to complete the trophy truck's construction. }
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In 1990, he moved from dirt to asphalt, driving an IMSA GTO Mercury Cougar for the Jack Roush Racing team. And the hopes were high that Robby was going to come home with an overall win inthe granddaddy of all desert races, the Baja 1000. bottom:-41px;
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Under the hood, Coleman dropped a 580 cubic inch Ford Big Block that was built by Greg Grosset at Total Performance in Santee, California. A call came across the radio that theNo. }
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The harder you drive it, the faster it wants to go, Mark Post. Pro-am 2.5" bore 6" stroke steering rack. His newest creation stems from a Baja-developed trophy truck that's been converted from rear-wheel-drive to all-wheel-drive with a snarling V8 mounted amidships. }
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Gordon raced this truck in last year's Baja 1000 and has been fine-tuning it in the time since. left: 0;
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This is the story of the legendary Riviera Racing Black Diamond.
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This is Robby Gordons mid engine Trophy Truck built in 2004 for Chet Huffman ready to off-road race the Baja 1000 Advertising supports this site . /* view 4 */
77 SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires Trophy Truck equipped with the new Albins ST6-i was first again to cross the finish line. padding:0 1% 0 2%;
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Robby Gordon's dreams of winning the 2016 SCORE Baja 1000 were crushed when his Trophy Truck blew an engine at mile marker 200. color: #fff;
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SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks feature identically prepared high-horsepower trucks.
The experience gained to learn these tricks is a mixture of real world scenarios and data collection, even sophisticated machines cant replicate the conditions. }
That all changed when Mr. Gordon dominated the field at the 2005 SCORE Baja 500.
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How do you keep engines alive racing in Baja? This event will be streamed via Pay Per View. color: #fff;
We have the ability to have eight oscilloscopes, one on each cylinder, to watch if theres any knock. With Robbys Indy sponsor Valvoline across the side of the trucks body it could be seen racing through deserts at speeds upwards of 130 MPH.
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During the 2002 and 2003 Memorial Day weekends, Gordon transformed into an Ironman, competing in the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, then flying by corporate jet and helicopter to the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina, just in time to get strapped into his No.
The front suspension was upgraded with new hand-made front spindles and custom I-beams. > INTERIOR. This truck is an icon. So dont miss out on the chance to see the most video viewed motorsports in the world. transition: all 0.5s linear;
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Welcome to PLANETROBBY.COM, a Robby Gordon fan network,with daily updates.Official Robby Gordon 2019 racing headquarters.
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Trevor is engaged with hands-on skill sets such as fabrication and engine building, but also the theoretical discussion of design and technology. Robby knows a thing or two about energy after all, hes built his own successful UTV brand and competed in some of the most grueling races in the world. The first mid engine TT Robby built was not the current truck he has. The truck sat in the back of their shop in California, collecting dust from then on, waiting for another day for someone to get behind the wheel and race it. .view-fifth .view-fifth-wrapper {
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2022Recurrent Ventures. Robby Gordon, one of the most talented drivers on asphalt or dirt, was long overdue for a big Baja win. background: rgba(75, 75, 75, 0.7);
With a powerful engine and durable construction, the Speed UTV is the perfect choice for those who want to experience the ultimate off-road adventure. Introduction.
Utilizing all TT components the parts live longer and are a fraction of the maintenance cost of a 850HP TT. Coleman also upgraded any of the trucks original factory lighting with new Baja Designs LED driving lights, and LED bulb replacements for the headlights and taillights.
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This year the Gordon's, father Bob and son Robby, have decided to team up to tackle the most grueling of all off-road races ever staged on the long, thin finger of Mexico south of the . }
Win or lose, Mark is still out there enjoying racing and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. transition: all 0.5s linear;
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A pair of Corbeau racing seats with Mastercraft Safety harnesses were also added while a PCI Race Radio system was installed for constant communication between them and their crew. In 2014, Coleman was fortunate enough to locate and purchase the truck. .view-third .text-category {
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With a unique blend of vitamins and caffeine, this drink is sure to give you the fuel you need to take on even the toughest challenges, like the Baja 1000 or Dakar Rally. -o-transition: bottom 0.3s ease-out 0.1s;