T&S Enterprises Racing
operated from 1991 through 1998, as an IMCA style, modified, dirt track team. The home track was Park Jefferson in Jefferson SD, with frequent appearances at other area tracks such as Buena Vista Speedway, Crawford County Speedway, and Sunset in Omaha.
At times, the team fielded two cars, and during the inaugural season of the United States Modified Series, many appearances were made in that circuit. Occasional USMS runs were made in the succeeding three seasons.
Talented drivers -- most notably Louie Beatty, Mike Cooper, and Jack Byers -- made the success of the T&S Team possible. Of course, they could not be expected to perform well without good equipment under them, and we always tried to provide that. The crew also had the ultimate in support for their work -- thus the big rig.
Racing operations were shut down at the end of the 1998 season. It now appears that other priorities have superceded our racing interests, and it is time for this equipment to have a new owner. The Peterbilt has already been sold, but the trailer & modified race car are available for immediate purchase.
This race trailer has a very colorful history. It was one of the early, big, NASCAR Winston Cup haulers and was owned by Alan Kulwicki when he campaigned his 1992 championship season and when he was killed the following spring. It was then sold to Felix Sabates. Kyle Petty was driving for Sabco Racing at that time and operated out of it for a short time.
When Sabco upgraded to one of the newer style rigs, this unit was sold to FRC Racing in West Union, Iowa. The ARCA team it was intended for there never developed, and it was used very little, except to transport prototype cars south in the winter for testing on Florida tracks.
T&S purchased this unit from FRC in 1996 to facilitate the travel involved in the new United States Modified Series. At the time of purchase, the rig was black with "Sabco Racing" still on the sides. Although we immediately had it repainted in our T&S red, you can still see the Sabco lettering underneath when the light hits it just right!
Originally a moving van, this converted unit came with many great features, but serious upgrades have been done during our ownership. New red formica covers the plywood cabinets in the work area. High intensity lighting was added throughout. New interior paint & carpeting refreshed the walls and floors. Shallow storage cupboards were replaced with a two-tiered tire rack. A self-contained alarm system, which is also interactive with a central system, was added.
Mechanical upgrades were many also -- all new air-ride system, wheel bearings, brakes, clearance lights, and turn signals.
Specifications on this unit as it now stands are the following:
46' Utility brand, 1976 model, two car hauler
New air ride suspension
New brakes & dry-pack bearings
Alco 10x20 aluminum wheels
Near new Michelin straight tread tires
Aluminum ramps, with electric upper ramp control
Large front workshop with stainless steel work benches
Direct, high intensity lighting throughout
Outside front mounting box for generator
Wired for 110V shore power with breakers
Slide-out lifting beam
8000 lb. Warn winch with remote switch
Hardwood main floor with carpeted workshop area
Formica-faced wood cabinets & drawers with positive closures
Lots of storage for parts & supplies
Crew locker, rag bins & tire racks
Belly tank for fuel or water
Top grandstand with fold-down railing & stow-away ladder
Refrigerator & microwave oven
Full security system with audible alarm
Units in this category regularly sell in the price range of $50,000 and up when offered by the big trailer dealers
You can own THIS one & a piece of NASCAR history for a bargain price
If you have further questions, call
Tom Brosamle at T&S Enterprises
(712)252-4107
10:00-5:30, Monday through Saturday
T&S Racing
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