1976 LeGrand Mk 18
A purpose-made race car built in the 1970s for SCCA's D Sports Racing category.
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Latest updates
Mar 23, 2012
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Our LeGrand is recommissioned for the season to take the B Modified win at the Dixie National Tour.
Dec 21, 2011
| LeGrand
With our LeGrand project wrapped up in the magazine, we contemplate selling our B Modified beast.
Nov 9, 2011
| LeGrand
We replace the main hoop on our LeGrand with a slightly taller one.
Oct 27, 2011
| LeGrand
We work on the LeGrand to get it in tip-top shape before our next local event.
Oct 4, 2011
| LeGrand
Our LeGrand gets some downtime, but plans are afoot for a strong 2012 season.
Sep 7, 2011
| LeGrand
We finish up the SCCA Solo National Championship with the third-place trophy.
Aug 25, 2011
| LeGrand
We head up to Whitehouse Airfield for our last event before the Solo National Championships.
Aug 16, 2011
| LeGrand
In just a few short weeks, we'll be in Nebraska.
Aug 9, 2011
| LeGrand
After a five-month hiatus, we take our LeGrand to an autocross.
Jul 21, 2011
| LeGrand
We wrap up our work on the LeGrand's body and wing.
Jul 5, 2011
| LeGrand
Time to mount our finished orange LeGrand body.
Jul 1, 2011
| LeGrand
We take the LeGrand back to the dyno for some follow-up testing.
Jun 24, 2011
| LeGrand
We make a secondary element and a leading edge slat for our LeGrand.
Jun 15, 2011
| LeGrand
We take advantage of the long weekend with some garage time.
Jun 2, 2011
| LeGrand
We fabricate a carbon fiber wing.
May 19, 2011
| LeGrand
We watch a body get pulled out of the mold.
May 10, 2011
| LeGrand
Popping out bodies left and right.
May 3, 2011
| LeGrand
Our fiberglass guys get started on making new LeGrand bodies.
Apr 26, 2011
| LeGrand
We take our LeGrand project to Superchips to find out how much power it makes.
Apr 19, 2011
| LeGrand
Our LeGrand gets a new body made from the original molds.
Apr 13, 2011
| LeGrand
How to make a carbon fiber diffuser at home.
Apr 5, 2011
| LeGrand
Per's dad finds another LeGrand.
Mar 29, 2011
| LeGrand
We try our hand at laying up some carbon fiber for our LeGrand project.
Mar 14, 2011
| LeGrand
We capture the BModified win and overall FTD this weekend at The Tire Rack SCCA National Tour!
Mar 1, 2011
| LeGrand
Our LeGrand hits the track for the first time in 2011.
Jan 12, 2011
| LeGrand
We wrap up this phase of the LeGrand project with some corner weighting.
Dec 28, 2010
| LeGrand
We repaint our garage and do some cleaning.
Dec 8, 2010
| LeGrand
Our LeGrand is on display at the 2010 PRI show in Orlando, Florida.
Nov 30, 2010
| LeGrand
We wrap up our preparations for the 2010 PRI show.
Nov 17, 2010
| LeGrand
We build a new triple-decker wing for our LeGrand.
Oct 29, 2010
| LeGrand
Front suspension work begets some chassis restoration in the front of our LeGrand sports racer.
Oct 27, 2010
| LeGrand
Replacing rod ends in our suspension = sore fingers.
Oct 22, 2010
| LeGrand
We rework our LeGrand's splitter and upgrade the body mounts and master cylinders.
Oct 15, 2010
| LeGrand
We score an FTD and Top Index award in a local autocross
Oct 13, 2010
| LeGrand
We install a Stack dash in our LeGrand project.
Oct 5, 2010
| LeGrand
We start more aerodynamic work on our LeGrand.
Sep 13, 2010
| LeGrand
We finished fifth at the Solo National Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska!
Sep 5, 2010
| LeGrand
We take our LeGrand to a local autocross and visit Ocala Gran Prix kart track for some last-minute testing.
Aug 19, 2010
| LeGrand
We come up with a simple front wing design for our LeGrand before Nationals—all for less than $200.
Jul 27, 2010
| LeGrand
After finishing up our LeGrand's engine rebuild and tracking down a few oil leaks, we're good to go.
Jul 16, 2010
| LeGrand
We finally get our LeGrand's engine back together—just in time for some testing.
Jul 9, 2010
| LeGrand
We pick up an original LeGrand trailer to haul our project.
Jun 18, 2010
| LeGrand
We install a two-camera system from Competition Data Systems in our LeGrand.
Jun 4, 2010
| LeGrand
We lunch another engine in our LeGrand sports racer project. Trust us, it's getting old.
May 7, 2010
| LeGrand
We're getting ready for the Southeast Divisional Championships in Moultrie, Georgia.
Apr 14, 2010
| LeGrand
Our LeGrand's new, new engine is installed and running.
Mar 29, 2010
| LeGrand
We find another 2006 Kawasaki ZX10R engine to replace the one we blew up.
Mar 17, 2010
| LeGrand
We win our B Modified class at the SCCA National Tour in Cecil, Georgia, but have engine issues.
Mar 9, 2010
| LeGrand
After a shakedown autocross, we address our LeGrand's issues to prepare it for the Dixie National Tour.
Feb 17, 2010
| LeGrand
We're busy tackling the final stages of our LeGrand's engine swap. Long story short: The car now runs!
Jan 13, 2010
| LeGrand
We modify our "original" header to fit a modern engine.
Jan 11, 2010
| LeGrand
We finalize the engine mounts and more on our LeGrand project car.
Jan 8, 2010
| LeGrand
Fabrication continues as we prepare to install a ZX10R engine in our LeGrand.
Dec 16, 2009
| LeGrand
We pull the KZ1000 engine out of our LeGrand to start the installation of a 2006 ZX10R powerplant. Fun times ahead!
Dec 4, 2009
| LeGrand
We add louvers to our LeGrand's front fenders to increase front downforce.
Nov 23, 2009
| LeGrand
Our first event after the differential conversion was an eyeopener.
Nov 19, 2009
| LeGrand
We try out our new Race Ramps and start work on an inexpensive second element for our wing.
Oct 29, 2009
| LeGrand
We get our LeGrand back on the ground after eight months of work.
Oct 15, 2009
| LeGrand
We replace our wafer-thin brake rotors with a pair of new pieces from Coleman Racing.
Sep 14, 2009
| LeGrand
We borrow a LeGrand for the big Solo Show in Lincoln, Neb.
Sep 4, 2009
| LeGrand
The prototype of our new custom uprights has arrived. Plus, we measure our car for new axles.
Aug 14, 2009
| LeGrand
We install a Lifeline fire system in our LeGrand.
Aug 10, 2009
| LeGrand
Our uprights are slowly being carved out of solid aluminum.
Jul 30, 2009
| LeGrand
New uprights are being machined out of billet aluminum for our LeGrand.
Jun 9, 2009
| LeGrand
We complete fuel cell and aluminum work on our LeGrand.
Jun 2, 2009
| LeGrand
Our LeGrand's Kawasaki engine is reunited with the chassis. Now we're waiting on the rear suspension and axles.
May 4, 2009
| LeGrand
After reducing the LeGrand to a pile of parts, we finally see the car take shape.
Apr 16, 2009
| LeGrand
We finish up the LeGrand's framework and begin planning its engine upgrade.
Apr 7, 2009
| LeGrand
Per and his dad work together on the LeGrand.
Mar 31, 2009
| LeGrand
We start major work on our B Mod terror.
Mar 16, 2009
| LeGrand
We compete at SCCA National Tour in Cecil, Ga.
Feb 27, 2009
| LeGrand
Polishing, cleaning and upgrading our LeGrand's cockpit.
Feb 16, 2009
| LeGrand
We start working on a real seat for the LeGrand. We also mount up our Keizers and get a tire rack for the trailer.
Feb 4, 2009
| LeGrand
We start our differential conversion on the LeGrand.
Jan 14, 2009
| LeGrand
We go for wider Keizer wheels and some taller-diameter Hoosiers.
Jan 12, 2009
| LeGrand
Our second event in the LeGrand is a success.
Jan 12, 2009
| LeGrand
We have our fiberglass bodywork painted Porsche Signal Green.
Jan 7, 2009
| LeGrand
We get some track time in our LeGrand--and then start working on the problems that have cropped up.
Dec 19, 2008
| LeGrand
We get our axles serviced by Raxles.com.
Dec 5, 2008
| LeGrand
We find a cracked weld on our car. Time to learn about brazing.
Nov 25, 2008
| LeGrand
We figure out how to load the LeGrand into our enclosed trailer despite its low ground clearance.
Nov 17, 2008
| LeGrand
Making a splitter at home for our LeGrand--and the problems it can create.
Nov 10, 2008
| LeGrand
Getting used to Warp Speed.
Nov 6, 2008
| LeGrand
We add some seat padding to our LeGrand so we can reach the pedals.
Oct 30, 2008
| LeGrand
Adding new vinyl to the LeGrand.
Oct 29, 2008
| LeGrand
Taking pictures and identifying past owners.
Oct 28, 2008
| LeGrand
A 1976 LeGrand Mk18 arrives in Florida.
Oct 27, 2008
| LeGrand
We find a LeGrand D Sports Racer.
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