For the first time ever (or so claims Junkyard Wars) three of racing premiere divisions, Stockcar, Indy and Drag Racing have come together for the ultimate test to see who is the best in the west. Experts and mechanics in each field of racing will be competing to see who can build the best all-around race car. The car s will have to maneuver three different tracks. The first is 2 runs down a 1/8th mile drag strip (fastest time counts), then 10 laps around a road course. The teams receive points based on their performances in these 2 events. Those total scores will determine the positioning for the final race...10 laps around a 1/2 mile oval. The team that crosses the finish line first will be the champs for this special contest.

On the other Junkyard MegaWars, the teams get 2 days to build their vehicles. However, since they are "only building a car" (which is less complex than the other challenges) they will have the standard 10 hours to build their vehicles. Also, the lovely Cathy Rogers returns to host along side Tyler and Karyn. Also, each teammember must drive the car one time.

 

The Teams & Their Designs

	The Stockcar Stars cwise fr top lt; Captain Gordon, Peaches, Tom and Jim Their design consists of a truck chassis with a big engine attached. Finding a powerful enough engine could very well be a challenge
	The Indy Idols cwise fr top lt; Captain Jerry, Grant, Matt and Rick They want to make their own chassis, powered by a motorcycle engine. Because the engine is small, they will have to keep their weight down.
	The Hotrod Heroes cwise fr top lt; Captain Willie, John, EJ and Donnie Very simple design. Strip a truck to the frame and add a big V8 engine for power. They also want to add a VW body...but only for form, not function

 
 
 

The engine only from this camaro will hopefully power the Hotrod Heroes to victory	By removing 90% of this truck, the Indy Idols are hoping for a winner
Instead of building a frame from scratch, this dune buggy will suffice once it goes on a crash diet	Once the supports have been removed, it is no problem to remove the cab from their pick-up truck
Oops! They dropped their hi-tech engine causing a leak and problems	It's contagious! The Stockcar Stars have had their engine slip and leak fluids as well
In the good news department, the Idols have found an axle complete with sprocket attached	Judge Pat Foster
The Heroes test their engine...it's a no go show...	...but they set a record for biggest fire in the junkyard!
The Indy Idols haven't started their engine but they attach it anyway	Safety first means roll cages of steel tubing are very important
Adjustable springs mean the Heroes can adjust each wheel to provide better traction to individual tires	No, this isn't a mistake. By off-setting the drivers seat, it places more down force on the inside tires which should help in cornering
More safety gear for the teams...this time in the form of racing seats	To get their engine going, the Idols are using the engine from the quad bike as an example of how it goes together