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Patrick Morgan has a special relationship with the cars that were powered by his family’s engines. The Briton also has a special talent for bringing those cars back to life, to a state of perfectio…
Patrick Morgan, the founder of Dawn Treader Performance Engineering, has a special connection with cars powered by his family’s engines and has a talent for restoring them to perfection. Founded in 1983, Ilmor, where Morgan worked as an IndyCar engine technician, became known for its successful engines, especially the Chevrolet V8 CART IndyCar engine. Morgan’s notable project includes restoring Penske PC26 chassis 05, which won at Gateway in 1997 and marked Penske Racing’s 99th IndyCar victory. Morgan acquired the chassis and engine through an interesting arrangement, bringing personal significance to the restoration process. The restoration of the PC26 posed challenges, particularly in terms of the electronics, but the car now operates with period-correct components and runs at slightly reduced specifications from its racing days.
