With a lot of elbow grease, the old ZR1 began to take a more modern look

with the first race just a few weeks ahead

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

When we found the car at Baker's shop, it was a mess.

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

The build of the Pirate Race ZR-1 car

Pirate Race cat at Walkins Glen

Both Pirate cars on the track sporting wild paint jobs, they became media favorites and were used on the SCCA World Challenge posters 3 yrs in a row.

And don't let anyone tell you ZR1's arent street cars even in race trim. Here's proof that our sponsor, Paul Stanford

At the Lime Rock race we had Kim Baker at the wheel starting 3rd on the grid until a first lap engine explosion caused a massive oil fire.

LimeRock Race fire

LimeRock Race fire

LimeRock Race fire

We decided to go all out after the fire and we didn't stop until the car, the LT5 and the crew were all decked out in new duds.

#75 had the most successful career of any ZR1 ever raced with drivers Scotty B White, Bill Cooper, Kim Baker, Rupert Bragg-Smith, and John Heinricy sharing turns at the wheel.

With several poles and numerous podium finishes, #75 led the points until we entered our C5 in late '99.

Pirate Race car in the NCM

Pirate Race car in the NCM

Pirate Race car in the NCM

Pirate Race car in the NCM

Pirate Race car in the NCM

Pirate Race car in the NCM

Pirate Race car in the NCM

Pirate Race car in the NCM

Pirate Race car in the NCM

Pirate Race car in the NCM w/Jim VanDorn