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Kit Car Builder, September 2007

		With FFR Engineer Jim Schenck behind the wheel, the Corvette LS&-powered Factory Five Racing GTM performed admirably in the slalom.

		Mike Bell of Sandy, UT, seemed to handle the skidpad course swell in his 427ci Ford big-block V-8 Sideoiler-powered Shell Valley Cobra 427 SC, regardless of whether he went clockwise or counterclockwise.

		Owner of Vintage Spyders in Stanton, CA, the manufactures of the 550 and 550-S, Greg Leach had never driven a skidpad course before. He did better going clockwise than counterclockwise, as you can see from the photo of him in a 210hp Subaru-powered 550-S Spyder. To his credit, Greg has a big old grin on his face.

		Jim Schenck, lead engineer and accomplished driver at Factory Five Racing, did better in successive runs. He's piloting Jesper Ingerslev's FFR Mk III roadster, which is mentioned in the "Texas Venom" article in this very issue.

		Even when you're shooting action shots all day, sometimes the best photos are posed. Associated Editor of Custom Classic Trucks, Dakota Wentz captured Steve and Angela Lane's thunder Ranch 550A-6 Spyder in the early morning overcast light, just right. The Lanes live in Medford, OR.

		Here's proof positive that different kit car manufactures can get along amicably, especially when they're all lined up and ready to get a Carl's Jr. catered lunch of gourmet burgers or chicken, fries, and a soda, It was an all-you-can-eat affair. Yummy!

		After the lunch siesta, manufacturer'[s cars were rested sufficiently to run the afternoon tests, the 0-60 mph, and the braking from 60-0 mph. Midstates Classic 427-SC roadster owner Wayne Wells of Lemoore, CA had his black beauty lined up first.

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