When you think of Doug’s Time Attack winning FWD terror graces Greasy Blocks in a tell all hangout!

This feature is like a funny story to me. See, Doug is a local, and before I saw his car racing at Button Willow, Englishtown, Fontana, and Roebling, I saw it riding around on the street on my daily routine. And, with the lack of media support for the SRT4 and other Domestic sport compacts, I was ill-advised on what type of car that was beside me on those days. This SRT4 does not only see the street in normal traffic, but it also is reigning champion and holds the title of National Street Tire Champion for 2009.

The deal with Doug is though, he carries on a daily 9-5 grind, he does not work in the motorsports industry, and he still carries on to lead his family life. This, and the fact that he is working with a car that most of us would not expect to see at a Redline event, but instead a drag strip. While the SRT4 holds an unlimited potential in both its platform and drivetrain, the support compared to the import choices and competition he has makes the Dodge a black sheep of the crowd in most cases. I see these things all over the place too, and while there is aftermarket support, there is not much of a media following to this car. It is a shame. But Doug’s car has become a Internet icon, and has set some pretty awesome records including the Buttonwillow Street Tire FWD track record of 2:00.256, which was set at the 2009 Super Street Super Lap Battle Finals.

Doug at Fontana for the Finale last year:

Doug is a pretty cool guy to hang out with. Not only helping me out with a few lights on the photo shoot, but we had a chance to catch up one night recently at a local hangout spot where I went to meet up with him. I had to chance to ask him a few interview style questions about the SRT4 and his history in racing. Check it out!

1. Why did you get the srt4?

Best bang for the buck performance car.  High HP, decent OEM handling and brakes in a “sub-3,000lb.” platform.

2. Why did you start racing? What exactly made you decide to compete in the Time Attack Series?

I got into running time attacks after several years of competing in the One Lap of America event and NASA-TT.  My involvement was spurred by a friend who passed my name along to Continental Tires as someone whom they could count on to run a highly competitive car in “Street Tire” events around the country.  As they were getting more involved in these events they were looking for someone to showcase their new line of high performance street tires.  I started running on the Continental Sport Contact 3 tires in 2008, moved to the Extreme Contact DW in 2009 & 2010 and for the west coast finals of 2010, we will be debuting the new Force Contact ultra high performance tires.

3. Your keys to staying successful in time attack?

Constant evolution of the platform.  I do not think there has been an event in the last two years that didn’t give us an idea of how we can next improve on the car.  Keeping 2 steps ahead of the competition is hard work, but it pays great dividends.

4. Recently, you got a new block setup together. When will you be testing?

I hope to get the new block completed with about 4 weeks time and testing at Roebling Road or VIR prior to prep for our trip to Cali in late October.

5. Any new upgrades to the car besides the block?

We recently added an awesome 19-row Setrab oil cooler set-up.  This keeps the oil temps back down in the 240-250 range on even the hottest days in the South. We are also working with several new potential sponsors at the moment, but those announcements will have to await final contract details.

6. What part about the srt4 is your least favorite?

About my particular car…. I wish I had a non-sunroof model, just to save a few pounds.  Truthfully I love almost everything about this car, but if I had to pick something that has given me more headaches than anything else this year, it would be the transmission.  Replacement parts are pricey and whole spares are hard to find in good condition.

7. What tire are you currently running? How do you like it?

In 2009 and 2010 we have been running the latest offering from Continental Tires, the Extreme Contact DW.  This has been a great tire and has helped us achieve back-to-back Championships in Redline Time Attack as well as the Super Lap Battle.  With the Extreme DW’s we have set the track record at EVERY track we have attended for both Redline Time Attack and Super Lap Battle.  All but one record still stands!

8. 2011 is right around the corner. Are you already making plans for the new year?

Yes.  Planning for the next year always starts before the previous season is complete.  Prioritizing winter projects, sourcing parts and sponsor relations is a never ending process that takes a lot of time and energy.

9. Do you have any advice you would give to someone who is interested in the Time Attack series?

If you haven’t ever experienced driving a car at high-speeds around a road course track, you don’t know what you are missing!  The ability to push your car to the limits (and sometimes beyond them) is an exhilarating experience and being able to grow and learn the craft of race-car driving, is an adrenalin junkies dream!

Check us out at www.windspeedmotorsports.com to follow along with our racing schedule and for updates about events and results.

10. What turbocharger do you currently have on the car?

Forced Performance “GREEN” 47 lb turbo

Doug at Englishtown at the end of last year:

Here is the breakdown of Doug’s SRT4 (…because he says its mostly stock!)

Stuff just for looks:

• ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ! ! !

Powertrain:

• Forced Performance “Green” turbo
• CNC Port Race Head (+1,+2)
• STOCK Bottom-End – Balance Shafts removed (built motor in progress)
• Ishihara-Johnson Cranks Scraper and baffles
• MA Performance Crank Strap kit w/ ARP studs
• SPEC Carbon/Carbon Twin Disk
• SPEC Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel
• Sebtrab 19-row oil cooler
• Mopar “Stage 2″ PCM
• DeatschWerks 750cc Injectors
• MaxxFab custom 3.5″ O2 housing
• MaxxFab SEE with Magnaflow Resonator
• DCR Crane 16’s
• DCR 5 Layer HG
• DCR Billet Oil Gears
• DCR Oil Modifier
• DCR Lash Adjusters
• DCR Head Nuts & Washers
• APR Head Studs
• Unorthodox Cam Gears
• Stage 3 fuel system w/
• TKMotorsports Walbro 255
• Mopar Toys w/ double sprayers
• Rage-Tek Ported Intake Manifold
• 60MM Iceman TB
• AGP Stage 3 Wastegate
• Greddy Type-S BOV
• AIS Intercooler
• Samco Hoses
• Iceman intake
• Booger Bushings
• Custom mounted Mopar STS
• AGP Road Race Motor/Tranny Mounts

Suspension:

• JRZ remote reservoir coilover – double adjustable
• Ground Control Camber/Caster Plates
• Swift Coilover Springs
• TCE/Wilwood 13×1.1 BBK
• Custom CNC hubs at all 4 corners (5×114.3) to accommodate -
• 18×9.5″ 15mm Enkei RPF1’s in SBC (or silver depending on my needs)
• 285/30/18 Continental Extreme DW tires (Redline T/A & DD’ing)
• 275/35/18 Hoosier A6’s (NASA & Misc Ass kicking)
• Custom Timken Wheel Bearings and Seals
• ARP Wheel studs
• Rage-Tek LCA Bushings
• Hotchkis sway (Frt)
• Progress sway (Rr)
• DC Strut Tower Bars
• PWerks Crossmember Brace
• High Durometer Urethane bushings thru-out

Aerodynamics/Exterior:

• APR Front Splitter
• APR GTC-200 Wing (custom mount points)
• RFR Rear Diffuser
• MannyZ Performance undertray
• Custom Brake ducting to BBK
• Custom Fiberglass Sunroof replacement
• Custom modified Fenders and Rear Quarter Panels
• Carbon Fiber Trunk
• IPP CF Hood

Safety/Interior:

• RaceTech WHR-4009 race seat (driver)
• RaceTech W-4009 race seat (pass)
• Simpson Cam Lock 6Pt Harnesses
• RaceCarBuilders Custom 6-Point Roll Cage
• Sparco Alcanterra Steering Wheel
• Triple Autometer Gauges (Oil Temp/Press/30-30 Boost)
• AEM Wide Band
• Aeroforce ScanGauge
• Panavise “Traqmate” mount
• Relocated (to trunk) Optima Red Top
• Custom battery cut-off
• Gutted Interior
• All sound deadening removed
• All seats removed

Custom made one-off parts list:

• Billet hubs
• Fender flare application
• Fiberglass sunroof replacement
• JRZ Coilovers – dbl adjustable
• Competition legal roll cage
• Stage 2 “Mopar” programmed PCM
• APR GTC-200 wing (special material and spacing)
• Brake ducting kit

To view more of this Time Attack vixen, check out the album:

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SRT-4 Owners and lovers unite! The Time Attack series this year was dominated in the street class by this “evil skittle” and for good reason! Doug Wind is a local to me here in upstate  South Carolina, and this car notorious on all levels of bad-ass! Sitting on 285’s and boasting over 450hp, this bitch hauls.

Doug clinched the street Championship with the Forced Performance/Continental Tire-backed SRT-4 taking home a victory in damn near every event! This title, The East Region Buddy Club Street FWD Class, was more or less Doug’s playground! He even won the west coast Super Lap Battle Finals at Buttonwillow, setting a new lap record and winning the Street FF title in the event! Congrats to a great season in 2009, and the best of luck for 2010. I hear the car is already under the knife for changes, and I cant wait to see what those changes will be! Stay tuned to Greasy, and you might just get a sneak peek here and here!!!

For more on Doug, his car, sponsors, ETC, check out his company website: www.windspeedmotorsports.com

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