A 1/10th. scale Limited Edition
build of 1 model, owned by:
Mr. Bobby Rahal
1995
we received our first order from Rahal/Hogan Racing. We had tried
to get together with Mr. Rahal a few years earlier but without success.
We built 10 Limited Edition 1/10th. scale models of their #9 Miller Genuine
Draft Car, for presentation in 1995. One of these models
was presented by Bobby Rahal, to his then "New Partner" David
Letterman. I believe the model was shown
on the "Tonight Show". Presentation plaque read "welcome partner"
1996
Bobby Rahal fielded a two car team.
He drove the #18 Miller car, and the #28 Shell car was driven by Brian
Herta.
Models of the
Brian's Shell #28 car in 1/10th scale were commissioned.
1996 - Miller 25 Years in
Racing - 1/5th scale This
car had a very impressive paint scheme, to commemorate the Miller Brewing
Company's 25 Years in Racing. I understood it was on display
in Mr. Rahal's car dealership showroom in Ohio.
1997 saw
the new "Lite" colour scheme for the first time, and I personally felt
it was one of the most impressive looking cars that year.
Bobby drove this Miller Lite Reynard #7, and Brian Herta continued for
another year, in the Shell #8. 1/10th. scale models were
built of both of these cars.
2000
was the last models to be commissioned by
Team Rahal. A series of Kenny Brack Shell #8 Reynard / Ford
Cosworth Champ cars were built that year. These models were
produced in the "short oval set-up" , instead of the usually favored
"road
course" version.