HASCON 2017: Transformers D3+ Race Car based on Radical RXC Sportscar
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Sep 13, 2017 at 8:17am CDT
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Comment by WeatherManNX01
Sep 13, 2017
Keep in mind that this is still the show car and not the actual chassis that will hit the track next season. A previous press release had indicated that they hadn't chosen which LMP2 chassis they'll use.
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Comment by Kyleor
Sep 13, 2017
So when do we get toys and a character for the race car? 

Re: HASCON 2017: Transformers D3+ Race Car based on Radical RXC Sportscar
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It's just Drift.
I don;t actually know that, but it does sorta look like him.
Comment by Flashwave
Sep 13, 2017
Kyleor wrote:So when do we get toys and a character for the race car?
It's just Drift.
I don;t actually know that, but it does sorta look like him.
Re: HASCON 2017: Transformers D3+ Race Car based on Radical RXC Sportscar
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Comment by Tyrannacon
Jan 4, 2018
It has been a while since we last mentioned the Transformers sponsored race car from Dawson Racing. By way of Racer.com we have learned that it seems that it will be missing out on Rolex 24 for the 2018 IMSA Season-Opener. This is what Ian Dawson had to say as to why exactly it will be missing:
You can see the full article here in any event. Unfortunately it just sounds like the race car has a lot of testing to go to perfect itself. In any case we wish Dawson Racing team the best of luck in their quest and look forward to more future information and when the Transformers car itself will race!

Ian Dawson was further on the record of saying that:"We've had a few delays, as often happens with a new team, new car, new infrastructure," said Ian Dawson. "Although we would love to commence the season at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, it is also one of the most grueling races in the world. We decided that rather than rush with a new car not yet tested, new drivers, new team, to try to make the Roar Before the 24 test days at Daytona the first week of January and then the race just over two weeks later, we would delay our race start."
"We would like to do a proper testing program in the U.S. with our new Onroak Ligier Gibson LMP2 in January and February, and go into the 12 Hours of Sebring in March with a solid team structure," Dawson added. "This will also allow us to finalize further details with our core partners and best be able to enter the season in a position of strength."
You can see the full article here in any event. Unfortunately it just sounds like the race car has a lot of testing to go to perfect itself. In any case we wish Dawson Racing team the best of luck in their quest and look forward to more future information and when the Transformers car itself will race!

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Comment by kurthy
Jan 4, 2018
My only question about this article: why is the car not painted like drift or blurr?