Stock car racing series
The
Allison Legacy Series
is a
stock car racing
series in the United States. It is based on 3/4 size scaled-down
NASCAR Cup Series
chassis utilizing a
Mazda
B-2200 truck engine. The lower-tier series has been used as a stepping stone into higher divisions. The cars were designed in 1996 by NASCAR driver
Donnie Allison
's sons Donald, Kenny, and Ronald Allison.
History
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An Allison Legacy Series car at
Columbus 151 Speedway
in 2012
The series was conceived in 1996 by Donald, Kenny, and Ronald Allison, the sons of former NASCAR driver
Donnie Allison
.
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The vehicles were designed to be 3/4 size stock cars.
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Kenny Allison said that the cars were designed to be decently affordable and have decent maintenance costs yet be a class that fans can relate to.
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The cars began to compete regularly in 1998 with the formation of a national series.
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The national touring series is run out of the Allison Brothers shop at
Salisbury, North Carolina
.
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By 2004, eight regional touring series had formed in the United States, including the Maine Legacy Series which had
Canadian
dates in
Quebec
and
Nova Scotia
.
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The cars are typically raced on
road courses
and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) or less
short tracks
.
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Feature events are typically 50 laps or less.
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Vehicle
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The series uses a tubular chassis with a
fiberglass
body.
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Body styles include a
Ford Thunderbird
and
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
.
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The vehicle is 60 inches (150 cm) wide, 12.5 feet (3.8 m) long, 42 inches (110 cm) high, with an 80 inches (200 cm) wheelbase.
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The chassis is powered by a
Mazda
B2200
2.2-liter engine. The chassis must weigh 1,425 pounds (646 kg) (without the driver) and it utilizes 7-inch-wide (18 cm)
Goodyear
tires.
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As of August 2004, the vehicles were estimated to cost around $16,800 by
Stock Car Racing Magazine
.
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Racing enhancements including an aluminum radiator, adjustable front suspension, aluminum front hubs, a quick-change rear end, steel racing wheels, and coil over shocks and springs. An aluminum racing seat, 5-point harness, and window nets are required for safety.
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Drivers
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Drivers in the series are part-time, including children who are old enough to have jobs.
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The series is often used as a development series by
Late Model
drivers.
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Drivers who have used the Allison Legacy Series on their way to NASCAR include
Trevor Bayne
,
Kelly Bires
,
Erik Darnell
,
Joey Logano
,
David Ragan
,
Regan Smith
, and
Brian Vickers
.
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Chad McCumbee
won the 2001 national championship and rookie of the year; he repeated as champion in the following season.
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Timmy Hill
won the 2009 U.S. national championship after winning ten races.
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National championship drivers
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References
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External links
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