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Kirt Bennett pilots his favorite Shadow Can-Am at Goodwood.

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
April 30, 2024
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Kirt Bennett pilota sua Shadow Can-Am favorita em Goodwood.

Crédito: Andrius Laucius / UK (Chichester)

14 de abril de 2024 © No 81º Encontro de Membros de Goodwood, Jim Bartell era dono de seis dos sete carros Shadow presentes, enquanto Kirt Bennett era dono do Shadow DN2 de 1973.

Em uma entrevista, Bennett compartilhou informações sobre o carro Can-Am que ele possui e dirigiu na demonstração.

Bennett: Este carro é um Shadow DN2 de 1973. Originalmente, foi projetado e construído para correr com um motor big block twin-turbo. No entanto, devido a alguns contratempos, este carro, chassi número um, correu em todas as corridas com um motor big block naturalmente aspirado. Para certas corridas como Road America e Laguna Seca, eles introduziram o segundo carro com a versão turbo, que foi pilotado por Jackie Oliver. James Hunt, por outro lado, dirigiu este carro para essas duas corridas. Infelizmente, o carro turbo enfrentou problemas na classificação ou nos treinos e nunca chegou à corrida. No final de 1973, após os Porsches causarem problemas, os carros foram redesenhados com limites de combustível e o DN4 foi construído, vencendo o campeonato em 1974.

Em relação a ter todos os carros juntos, Bennett expressou sua empolgação e gratidão pelo esforço de Jim Bartell em montar a frota e pelo convite de Goodwood. Embora eles adorariam correr com os carros, a pista não é adequada para isso. Em vez disso, eles farão voltas de demonstração para entreter o público e mostrar os carros.

Quando questionado sobre a experiência de dirigir os Shadow Can-Ams, Bennett os descreveu como máquinas potentes que podem ser desafiadoras em certas áreas. No entanto, com a configuração e o motor certos, eles são relativamente fáceis de dirigir. A aceleração e o ruído desses carros são impressionantes, tornando-os uma era única e visualmente emocionante nas corridas. A aerodinâmica e o design dos carros, incluindo as asas, contribuem para sua aparência atraente.

As the owner, Bennett explained that managing these cars is relatively simple due to their age and lack of advanced technology. Parts can be easily fabricated or reproduced, and proper maintenance ensures their reliability. Although the drivetrain may wear out more quickly due to the torque, a well-built car can still be reliable.

Bennett emphasized the importance of having this car in the display and keeping it running in the current world. Can-Am cars hold a special place in racing history due to their unlimited nature and the unique era they represent. The desire to see and experience these cars comes from the respect and admiration for what they achieved in the past. It is a reminder of a time when racing pushed the limits of lightweight design and maximum power. Can-Am cars are considered the “king of the hill” and bringing them back on track is a significant and thrilling experience. It is comparable to the early 1970s era of Formula 1, where drivers were part of a distinct group. Stay tuned for the final piece on the display.

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