Well, now the GT-R is out of the way, here’s my GT-P Entry.
#OAM '85 Phoenix GTi (GT-P Custom)
Developed from the 1982 Phoenix, the Phoenix GTi is a revised, redesigned model of it’s predecessor, with a new more modern chassis made from corrosive-resistant steel, a shorter wheelbase and new aluminium panels. In addition, a new smaller engine 2.8L V6 Turbo replacing the larger and older NS70V8 ‘Buzzard’ engine, making the car significantly lighter.
The GT-P spec was a modified race variant of the OAM Phoenix GTi. By replacing the aluminium panels with lighter kevlar reinforced fibreglass body the car becam significantly lighter and faster. In addition, the 2.8L V6 Turbo used in the GTi was modified to fit the rules of the ATT.
This car is using OAM Racing Team #55 ‘Yellow Bullet’ Livery used in OAM’s entry into International Rally and European Touring Car Championships.
Drivers:
-Kevin Smith: A seasoned NASCAR driver, Smith joined the OAM Racing Team in 1974, coming 8th place in the Daytona 500 in the OAM Cavalry NASCAR. He has also driven for OAM’s Rally Division multiple times racing in Pikes Peak, coming 6th in 1977 using the Apache and 4th in 1981 in the Phoenix.
-John Hansen: Although born in the US, Hansen is of German descent, racing mostly in European Racing Leagues, including at Le Mans. Joining OAM Race Team (ORT) in 1982, Hansen is currently the most experienced driver in the ORT.
-Ryan Mitchell: The youngest driver in ORT (joining in 1977), Mitchell, much like Smith, started out in NASCAR, being the driver of OAM #44 Apache in 1978 coming 4th in the NAPA 400. However, Mitchell also has experience racing in the European Touring Car Championship with MBS.strong text