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STEVEN BARNETT STEPPING IT UP!


Still on a high after running Australia's first 6 second 13b pass in his yellow RX3 Coupe, Steven Barnett now has his sites set on the 13b World Record. With the 3/4 chassis RX3 pushed close to its limits now, Steve made the decision to step up to a full chassis car purchasing our old Mazda 6.  
This car, which was debuted in early 2009 instantly shot the Pac Performance team to fame with a world record pass of 6.75@209mph, steered by Rocky at the 2009 Fuchs Nationals. Rocky then went on to run multiple pb's and world records with a best et of 6.58 @208 before tragedy struck at the 2011 Nitro Champs when the Mazda 6 turned hard into the wall at the finish line rolling several times and bursting into flames. With Rocky recovering in hospital, the decision was made to retire the car until the team could fully assess the damage. Upon inspection the car was found to only have superficial damage but the decision was made to update to a newer model, which is our current Mazda 6 SP.  

Rocky's horrific accident in the car at the 2011 Nitro Champs.

After purchasing the damaged Mazda 6 earlier this year, Steve sent it straight to Craig Burns at SCF Race Cars to have the Rick Jones built chassis repaired.  

With the chassis repaired the team at SCF Race Cars set about mounting the brand new body to the frame and the car is now starting to take shape.

The only body panels left intact from the car were the boot lid and rear wing, still adorned in the PAC Purple paint. 

Steve plans to have the proven 6 second Billet 13b engine from his RX3 installed into the Mazda 6 but for now a spare block has been used for test fitting purposes.  

Just like in his RX3 Coupe a Liberty 5-speed gearbox will be helping to get the power to the ground. 

Although you would think it would be hard for Rocky to see his old Mazda 6 he has made peace with it now and is excited to help Steve realise his dream. 

There's still a lot more to do before the car is race ready, but as soon as it is you can be rest assured that, Steve will be doing all he can to take out the 13b World Record, which is currently held by Quiles Racing in their FD RX7 - 6.65 @201

    


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