Cummins Diesel Race Car. However the cummins team had a plan to pick up a few spots during the race. Since rickenbacker had guaranteed a spot in the 40 car field the cummins diesel special was the slowest car in the 1931 indianapolis 500.
Retired cummins engineer and hands on restorer who brought the race car and its diesel engine back to original racing condition and will pilot the car on the goodwood track. Irwin his business partner to showcase the cummins diesel. In endurance racing the broad power band high torque and fuel economy can prove advantageous.
The cummins diesel no 8 became the first diesel vehicle to reach 100 mph running on the hard sand at daytona beach florida.
We see lots of drag car videos on the internet but it s rare something truly catches our eyes as special. Irwin his business partner to showcase the cummins diesel. Darlington uk 23 june 2017 one of the most famous diesel powered race cars of all time the no 28 cummins diesel special will bring its distinctive diesel growl to the goodwood festival of speed taking place june 29 to july 2 as it runs up the iconic hill climb track in a rare. Innovative indy 500 roadster created a diesel sensation with a record breaking 138 mph pole position in 1952.
