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Old 03-26-2022, 08:20 PM
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In 1968 (13YO) I was allowed to spend the weekend around the Penske/Donohue Z-28 Trans-Am car @ Pacific Raceways. I was amazed how they kept the car so clean, I asked Mark why?? He said a 'A Clean race car is always faster than a dirty one' That mindset stayed with me my whole life, when my car came in off the track it was always wiped down, (bugs, rubber marks, brake dust, and easy to find issues. Leaks, etc.) before the next session. A good friend (non-car person) asked if that makes you feel good that others think you a have a well-kept car, I said I do it for myself (My Ego) not for anyone else, if they like it that's cool too, but never tried to impress the masses. Once a car is cleaned it EZ to keep it that way, At least I've found, Cheers Tom.
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