Featured Stories of Custom Projects
Bonneville ‘Speed Week’ 2016
Back in 2012, the Aircraft Windshield Team went to the SCTA Speedweek at the Bonneville Salt Flats to witness the record breaking achievements of the many crews they had the pleasure of working with.
Now, in 2016 they will return to experience ‘Salt Fever’ and watch as these teams attempt to shatter their previous records. Here are a few of the projects that AWC has worked with…
George Poteet’s Streamliner 715 The Rebirth
of the ‘Speed Demon’
Poteet & Main ‘Speed Demon’
George Poteet and Ron Main’s Speed Demon has established a new land speed record for a piston engined wheel driven car. During Bonneville Speed Week the car hit 451.933 mph with Poteet at the wheel, setting a new combined record of 437.183 mph smashing the old record by 47.183 mph.
“On the first run on the year on 9/12, Speed Demon got a little sideways and rolled several times near the 3-mile mark on the course.”
Check out this great article written by Le Roi Tex Smith for the Hotrod Hotline about Poteet.
H & H Motorsports 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger
“We have been running this car at El Miarge Lakebed and Bonneville Salt Flat since 1985. We won the SCTA championship in 1985. It has had various engine combinations, it currently has a 2 liter, 16 valve Chrysler engine and just this past weekend (2015) went 175 mph at El mirage.” – Steve Hope
A little taste of El Mirage… Getting ready for Bonneville…
Mike Dincau's Bonneville Racer
Danny Thompson's The Challenger II
Customer Reviews & Featured Stories
Experimental One Design Aircraft Windshield
“The windscreen finally arrived yesterday and I spent today fitting it.It fits perfectly, so thanks for all your help.”
Mike Clark from the U.K.
1965 Mark 10 Genie Windshield & Sides
Floyd Sable is ready for the Road America Track at Elkhart Lake July 16-19, 2015
Historic GTI Camaro Headlight Covers
“I wanted to thank you and your crew for the stellar job in producing the new headlight covers for our historic GT1 Camaro race car.
They are perfect! The car owner was very impressed with the final product and the difference they made to the overall appearance was substantial.
Like new again!!
We are heading to the 2015 Indy Brickyard Vintage race event this week – this is an invitation only event at the Indy 500 Speedway.
Thanks again!!
Best regards,
Clay Filson
6/7/15
Gold Lindy Grand Champion Seaplane Seabee
“After a 14 year restoration the Seabee is flying again. Only the best quality suppliers were used and the results was winning the
Thank you for all your help in achieving this grand award!”
John and Sherl Cuny
1966 McLaren MKII
“Driven by 25 year old Jerry Entin in the 1967 United States Road Racing Championship Series and the 1967 Canadian- American Challenge Series (CAN-AM). After siting 45 years, the car was restored in 2011/2012 by Ike Smith. On completion it was driven at the Coronado Festival of Speed (“Fleet Week”) in September 2012 by now 70 year old Jerry Entin A good time was had by all.”
Ike Smith
One of a Kind ‘Quazar’
“The canopy fit perfectly, and I never had to trim it. I’m very impressed with the quality of the optics. The airplane has 8 hours flight time on it now. Fly’s great. The canopy is hinged at the front.”
P.S. The aircraft is one of a kind, its called a Quazar.
Clare Hawthorne