![]() ![]() Kassulke is a regular competitor in the annual Bathurst 12 Hour.Īll four TCM races at Sandown will be broadcast live and ad-free via Stan Sport, with 9Gem also showing the first points-paying race of the weekend live. “It was always fast at Sandown so we will see how it goes against the newly built TCM cars.” ![]() The GT featured the now locally-produced Cleveland 351 V8, four wheel. This engine produces a maximum power of 304 PS (300 bhp - 224 kW) at 5400 rpm and a maximum torque of 515.0 Nm (379 lb.ft) at 5400 rpm. “It’s a fantastic circuit and I’m sure the XB will be a popular addition to the category given they have been absent from the grid for some years. By Brett Foote Septem7:33 am Sponsored Loaded 0 Of all the many cool movie cars that have starred on the big screen over the years, the 1973 Ford Falcon XB Interceptor, or Pursuit Special from the original, post-apocalyptic classic Mad Max film from 1979 is easily one of the most recognizable and famous. In September 1973, Ford introduced its updated XB Falcon, an evolution of the 1972 XA. More pictures With a maximum top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h), the Falcon (XA - XB) GT has a naturally-aspirated V 8 cylinder engine, Petrol motor. “I’m looking forward to being at Sandown again and am aware that it may well be the last time I get to race there – but I hope not. “It’s going to be great,” said Kassulke, 70. The Falcon last raced at Queensland Raceway in 2015, when it was heavily damaged in a crash, and will only now make its comeback. Kassulke purchased the car ahead of the 2012 season and drove it to victory the following season at Phillip Island. MORE: Ford’s Falcon celebrated in new book The Ford debuted in 2011 with Glenn Seton behind the wheel at Sydney Motorsport Park and later that year won the Bathurst round. The Papua New Guinea-based racer has entered the Jim Morton-built car in the upcoming Gulf Western Oil Touring Car Masters round at Sandown across September 16-18. THE popular Ford Falcon XB GT Hardtop will make a long-awaited racing return next week in the hands of Keith Kassulke. Most of the parts and panels were built at Ford in Canada and shipped in crates to Ford Australia where they were assembled. ![]()
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