July 2010 - OzTruck Gains Momentum
The Oz Truck team continued their push to create a stand alone action packed category by displaying the No 85 Oz Trucks awesome potential at the “Shannon’s Muscle Car Spectacular” at Queensland Raceway last month.
Graham drove the truck conservatively to 2nd place in the over 5ltr sprint class and with some 1.17 lap time’s on the Friday Practice the white and blue truck was certainly a talking point for all in attendance, even some very experienced and seasoned competitors showed strong interest in the trucks potential and the future of the class.
Fielding enquiries from past and present racers kept the Oz Truck team busy all weekend. The next few months will be a busy time for the team as racers put together budgets and get themselves ready for the New Year.
Graham and Greg encourage anyone interested in purchasing a truck or wanting to discuss any aspects of the class to call or email. No question is to simple or complex. The guys believe in this being the most talked about race class over the next 12 months. So jump on board and be part of the evolution of Australian motorsport.
The American version of Oz Truck showed its true circuit potential last week by winning not only its class but taking the overall win in the “Western Endurance Racing Championship” three hour enduro held at “Buttonwillow Raceway Park”. The No 66 Jägermeister sponsored truck was the class of the field, which included some prototype circuit racers and an array of European and U.S race bred cars.
OzTruck Bulletin - June 2010
Latest News - Track Test & Pricing
We thank you for your interest in this exciting and dynamic new racing category we are introducing to Australia. A lot of time, effort and expense has gone into making Oztruck a reality and ensuring we stay true to our philosophy of creating the most affordable, exciting and close racing series available in Australia.
It has been a long time coming and we here at Oztruck are very excited by the results of our first track sessions with the new trucks. The trucks look fantastic and have been drawing a crowd wherever they go.
Oz Truck has run the Trucks at Lakeside Raceway in a Sprint Practice session on the 22nd of May.
Our own truck, and the Truck owned by Miles Racing ran in the morning sessions. Both vehicles preformed faultlessly and with Chas Mostert at the wheel of the Miles machine and Graham Struber doing the driving in the OzTruck owned truck impressive lap times were recorded.
Particularly given neither driver has had any experience around the Lakeside circuit and the trucks had a very basic, un-developed set-up in them. 58.1sec and 58.2sec lap time were recorded respectively.
The trucks turned 20-30 laps each with no maintenance or problems encountered. Both trucks barely wore the factory marking off the tyres. Which means that tyre wear, even around a tyre hungry circuit like lakeside will be very minimal. Neither could wipe the smiles from their faces.
Oz Truck is investigating a drive day currently. This day would be available to anyone holding an open AASA licence or a Cams Circuit licence.
A two-tiered program is being looked at. A morning session, comprising of laps in a streetcar leading to a number of laps behind the wheel of an Oz Truck. The Afternoon session would comprise of more laps in the truck. Those wishing to take part in a complete day program would have the price of the second half refunded if they then purchased a truck. Please list your expressions of interest by emailing graham@oztruck.com.
We have had many enquiries regarding the price. We had hoped to have this information available sooner, however extreme fluctuations in our dollar against the US dollar has made this almost impossible.
We have now decided our only option is to list the trucks at a U.S Dollar price. If we were to try and stick to a fixed Aus Dollar price we would need to dramatically increase our margins to cover these fluctuations. This goes against our philosophy of keeping costs as low as possible for our competitors.
All the parts listed on the Web Site will remain in Australian Dollars and we will absorb any difference.
So,
A complete OzTruck, ready to race, four wheels and tyres, seat, in your choice of 5 colours.
$US 69,000 plus GST. Landed at the Oz Truck shop at Morayfield Queensland.
Oz Truck currently has a truck in stock (OzTruck sign written truck in the photos) and it is available for immediate delivery. Trucks are readily available ex the US. Allow 7 weeks for delivery.
Please don’t hesitate, lets get some real door to door racing going again, without the out of control costs.
See you at the track
The OzTruck Team.
April 2010 - OZTRUCKS HAVE ARRIVED !!!!!
The OzTruck Team is now busy preparing the new Trucks. A full report will soon appear on these pages.
Mar 2010 - OzTrucks on Their Way
The OzTruck Team, Greg McIntyre and Graham Struber have realised a huge step in the Development of the Newest Circuit Racing Category in Australia.
The First two OzTruck’s have left the United States bound for Brisbane.
An extremely excited Graham Struber stated " the truck’s look better than I could have possibly imagined ", as they were loaded at Long Beach, California. They now have a six week journey to Brisbane, before being put through their paces at a shakedown day shortly after they arrive.
The first truck has been purchased by Wayne “Milo” Miles and will be delivered to him officially upon arrival after a seat fitting at the Oz Truck, Morayfield, workshop.
The second truck will be put on display and a test drive day will be held to help generate interest in the category in late April / early May.
Details of the drive day will be available on the Web site in the coming weeks.
The drive day will be a first in, first served basis (although preference will be given to people on the Oz Truck mail out list, registerhere before you leave!). A tiered pricing structure will be used depending on the individual’s expectation and final intentions. Details of this will be available soon.
A full range of spares and a stock of the Good Year racing tyres have also been sent so the trucks arrive with ready access to spares and tyres.
Wayne hopes to Debut his truck at the Q.R.D.C Round at Queensland Raceway on the 23rd of April.
Feb 2010 - OzTruck Moves a Step Closer
Brand New Trucks to leave the U.S. Early February
Two brand new OzTruck’s are nearing completion at the factory in Los Angeles. The first of the trucks, purchased by East Coast Traffic Control Group owner Wayne “Milo” Miles and a second truck owned by OzTruck are in the final stages of the build.
Only a Db noise test and the final body panels remain to be fitted before the first trucks will be shipped to Australia via Long Beach.
The Australian spec trucks will be running e85 fuel in the 385ci Chevrolet Engines. OzTruck is bringing a comprehensive spares inventory and stocks of tyres and wheels to ensure that the trucks will have the backup they require.
The second truck is available for purchase or lease (full season).
Upon purchase, OzTruck offer the new owner a fitment service which comprises of seat placement and steering column modifications to ensure that the new owner is completely comfortable in his new office. A twenty lap shake down is then done at a Queensland race track to again ensure that the purchaser is completely satisfied and at ease with his, or her, new plaything. All included in the purchase price! A service un-matched by any Australian racecar seller.
The website now contains a full spares price list and a contacts page. Please feel free to contact either Graham or Greg if you would like any information on purchasing or leasing a truck for what is sure to be, the most talked about category in Australian Motorsport for 2010.
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