Riley & Scott MKIII Ford V8 Team #20 Winner 1997 24h Daytona in 1:18 scale
This is the Riley & Scott MKIII Ford V8 Team #20 Winner 1997 24h Daytona in 1:18 scale by Spark.
The Riley & Scott Mk III Ford V8, entered by Dyson Racing as car #20, claimed an unforgettable overall victory at the 1997 24 Hours of Daytona—marking a major triumph for an American-built prototype in a field traditionally dominated by European manufacturers. Piloted by an all-star lineup including Elliott Forbes-Robinson, John Schneider, Rob Dyson, John Paul Jr., Butch Leitzinger, Andy Wallace, and James Weaver, the team showcased consistency, durability, and speed. What made this race unique was the depth of talent across the driver roster and the reliability of the Mk III chassis, which withstood the grueling pace and mechanical attrition that plagued competitors. The win was especially historic as it marked the first overall Daytona 24 victory for Riley & Scott and Ford in the modern prototype era, cementing their legacy in American endurance racing.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Polished to a beautiful finish Exceptionally
accurate scale and shape.Each model is created using a variety of production processes, such as hand
cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing
and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best quality possible.
The Riley & Scott Mk III Ford V8, entered by Dyson Racing as car #20, claimed an unforgettable overall victory at the 1997 24 Hours of Daytona—marking a major triumph for an American-built prototype in a field traditionally dominated by European manufacturers. Piloted by an all-star lineup including Elliott Forbes-Robinson, John Schneider, Rob Dyson, John Paul Jr., Butch Leitzinger, Andy Wallace, and James Weaver, the team showcased consistency, durability, and speed. What made this race unique was the depth of talent across the driver roster and the reliability of the Mk III chassis, which withstood the grueling pace and mechanical attrition that plagued competitors. The win was especially historic as it marked the first overall Daytona 24 victory for Riley & Scott and Ford in the modern prototype era, cementing their legacy in American endurance racing.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Polished to a beautiful finish Exceptionally
accurate scale and shape.Each model is created using a variety of production processes, such as hand
cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing
and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best quality possible.
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