Dodge IROC Avenger Championship IROC RACE CAR driven by Dale Earnhardt Sr

First time offered for sale since 2016 restoration. 1994 Dodge Avenger IROC race car. Chassis was originally built by Banjo Matthews for use in the 1984 IROC Camaro race cars. When IROC switched to Dodge Daytonas in 1990, the chassis was retrofitted with Dodge power and the Daytona body. Finally in 1994, the IROC race cars were all fitted with the Dodge Avenger bodies, as shown here. This car retains one of the original IROC Dodge 355 cu. in. 9:1 compression race engines, with only 45 hours runtime since last rebuilt by Ilmore Engineering. (Receipt in hand.) The Richmond Super T10 four-speed transmission and Stock Car Products quick change rear end are also authentic IROC Avenger components, also with low hours. This car is ready for track fun or a museum. Currently set up in road course configuration, but since its restoration has only been used for car shows and cruise-ins, where it is always a crowd favorite.

History

This car raced in 7 of the 8 International Race of Champions series races held in 1994 and 1995. Mark Martin won at Darlington in '94 and Dale Earnhardt, Sr. won at Talladega in '95, both driving this car. Other drivers to compete in this, the only, tan-colored Avenger in the IROC fleet were: Tom Kendall, Danny Sullivan, Rusty Wallace, Ken Schrader, and Steve Kinser. After the '95 season, the IROC Avengers were retired and this car became one of twelve IROC Avengers that were used as promotional "school" cars by the Penske-run Marlboro Racing Experience from 1999 to 2010. These twelve Avengers were all rebuilt, painted Marlboro red and white, and fitted with passenger seats. This car was recently restored back to 1995 race appearance, except minor mechanical upgrades and the passenger seat were retained. This car was purchased with no historical documentation. During the restoration, the driver history was provided by former IROC officials based upon the original stamped chassis numbers, body component ID numbers, and the original 1994 tan race paint uncovered throughout the car.

Recent Competition History

TV broadcast video from Earnhardt's 1995 IROC Talladega win in this car can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G-hfPg_WGI

Performance Data

Weight: 3600 lbs

Engine

Engine Builder: IROC

Manufacturer: Dodge

Type: V-8

Displacement: 355 cu. in.

Horsepower: 480

Induction: Edelbrock Victor 340 intake, with new Holley 750 cfm 4150HP carb.

Heads: Brodix Aluminum

Block: iron Mopar

Main Caps: four bolt

Crankshaft: forged

Pistons: Diamond

Valve Train: Jesel

Clutch: Alcon

Exhaust: stainless headers, open

Total Time: 45 hours

dry sump oil system

Fuel System

Fuel Cell

Manufacturer: Fuel Safe

Capacity: 33 gals

Fuel Pump: Carter mechanical

Fuel Type: 110 octane

Oil/Water System

Oil Cooler: yes

Electrical System

Ignition: MSD

Transmission

Manfacturer: Richmond

Type: Super T10

Trans Cooler: no

Rear End

Manufacturer: Stock Car Products

Type: quick change

Cooler: yes

Body

Construction: fiberglass

Color: tan/cream

Paint: PPG Concept single stage

Condition: excellent

Custom molded for IROC by Diversified Glass Products

Chassis

Type: Tube steel. 105 in. wheelbase

Builder: Banjo Matthews

Front Suspension: original IROC

Rear Suspension: original IROC

Brakes: Coleman

Steering: power

Wheels: Aero, steel NASCAR

Tires: Goodyear Eagle race slicks

Interior

Fire System: new bottle

Restraints: current

Condition: excellent

Spares

4 sticker road course tires+rims

dollies

1 painted and decaled replacment nose

4 brake rotors