Qcon

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I had the opportunity to fly out to Midland, TX last month to shoot at the Chaparral Cars HQ and the Chaparral Gallery of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. The Chevy powered Chaparral Cars pioneered the use of ground effects in race cars beginning in the 60s. Everyone there was so nice and accommodating, which made the experience fantastic. These are all the original cars and the Chaparral 2D and 2E were rolled outside which doesn't happen too often. Despite their age, these cars are still incredibly sexy.

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2F

blue98Z

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Those are badass! Same for the pics!!

The Alchemist

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Chaparral really were pioneers in the whole understanding and manipulation of downforce. Lots of rules were written thanks to the work they did and innovations they put into practice including active downforce in the force of fans creating a negative pressure under the car.

It's a shame they got 'outlawed' so quickly.

HoLLo

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Must be one of those cars where "you have to drive it to understand"...

Reject

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wow didnt even know that stuff was out there in that small town! guess i have something to see myself now

The Alchemist

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These are cars that were developed back in the 50s and 60s when there weren't wind tunnel tests. The had active ground effects which made them pull well over 1g in turns which was unheard of back then.

It's a historical thing.

tonypaul

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Thats Jim Halls place isnt? I use to know a guy that worked there back in the late 80's early 90's named Billy Rasco.....

Qcon

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Yep, that's Mr. Hall walking away from the 2E.