Something BIG has happened at John Galt Racing. Stay tuned for more information. An announcement will be coming in the next few weeks!
1974 BMW Model 2002 Refresh
The John Galt Racing 1974 BMW model 2002 had new fenders and doors made, painted, and mounted in preparation for the June 2017 track day and July 2017 races. The broken front bumper was welded and fully repaired. Crash damage from earlier races is now fully repaired. This video shows the driver’s side door being riveted together as the car nears race readiness.
New Hankook High Performance Ventus R-S4 Tires For The 1974 BMW 2002
In preparation for the upcoming races in July 2017, the John Galt Racing team replaced the tires on the 1974 BMW model 2002 with Hankook High Performance Ventus R-S4 tires. The exact tire specifications can be found on the Hankook website by clicking here.
The tires were purchased from and mounted on the wheels by America’s Tire Store at 2915 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The team picked them up in the shop truck (see below).
After bringing the tires back to the shop, they were mounted the car. Body work is still being completed, so the front fenders are missing in the photos which allows for a better view of the tires (see below).
Dashcam Footage Of The Turns At Willow Springs
Below is dashcam footage of the turns at willow springs in the John Galt Racing 1974 BMW model 2002.
2002 BMW Sway Bar Replacement
John Galt Racing is replacing the non-adjustable sway bars on the 1974 2002 BMW race car with adjustable sway bars. This allows lower spring rates (to increase mechanical grip) while minimizing body roll for better stability, control, and limiting driver fatigue.
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Dashcam Footage At Willow Springs While Thomas Hartline Was Driving
Thomas Hartline driving dashcam footage from John Galt Racing at the Lucky Dog Racing event at Willow Springs Raceway May 5-7, 2017.
Dashcam Footage From Willow Springs May 2017
Here is a compilation of dashcam footage from John Galt Racing at the Lucky Dog Racing event at Willow Springs Raceway May 5-7, 2017.
2014 Porsche Cayman After Accident And After Restoration
Our resident miracle worker Simon Leach purchased a 2014 Porsche Cayman after it had been in a horrendous accident and totaled by the insurance company (see below photos).
After Simon worked his magic on the car, it is restored to 100% minus the pending paint job. See below for the after restoration photos.
Brake Booster Upgrade
To save space in the engine compartment, John Galt Racing upgraded the brake booster in its 1974 BMW model 2002 to a more compact design.
Engine Update: 911 Porsche Carrera And BMW 2002 Motors
The above two photos are of the complete 911 Porsche Carrera motor which will be placed in the John Galt Racing Porsche 914 (in development). The 914 is being rebuilt from the ground up for racing.
The above two photos are of the backup and/or replacement motor for the existing John Galt Racing 1974 BMW model 2002. Work is still progressing on this motor although it is nearly completed and awaiting final assembly.