ALLARD CHRYSLER DRAGSTER OPERATING TEAM TO EXPAND
Now that the restoration of Europe’s first dragster (Sydney Allard’s 1961 Allard Chrysler) is nearing completion, the Allard Chrysler Action Group is looking to extend its pool of people available to operate the car at public appearances and carry our general maintenance procedures. The plan is to have at least three stand-alone National Motor Museum, Beaulieu drag racing support crews available at any given time.
In the short to medium term you would need to be available to work on the final assembly. This would also enable you to familiarise yourself with the rather antique systems and get to know the rest of the team (some of whom are also antique and rather quaint). This work is normally carried out on a Sunday at Andy Robinson Race Cars near Basingstoke. Sound mechanical knowledge is required – preferably in a motor sport environment but not necessarily drag racing.
We plan around five appearances this year but other opportunities may crop up. So the commitment is considerable although nothing like that required to be part of a touring race team – particularly once we establish three teams. And we do have loads of fun. In 2014 we hope to take the dragster to the USA on a cackle tour as part of the 50 years celebrations of the First International Drag Racing Festival held in the UK. This featured a touring American team consisting of some of the greatest names in drag racing. Allard Chrysler team members will have the chance to meet some of them and their families.
Uniform provided for public appearances and food available from our Extreme Chef Syd McDonald. A sense of humour and enthusiasm for the project are clearly pre-requisites. If you would like to join us contact
brian@allardchrysler.org and tell him why. You can phone him on 01395 579733 if you prefer.