Escort Mk1 – 2.0L XE
Kevin used his XE powered Escort Mk1 on the drag strip, competing in the Old Skool Ford Drag Championship, achieving 10.6s quarter mile @122mph. His Vauxhall XE engine had our 2.0L XE Carburettor kit.
Picture: Retro Ford (Tricky)
Kevin’s Escort was featured in Classic Ford, November 2008
Kevin Jenkins at Shakespeare County Raceway for Round 5 of Old Skool Drag Challenge.
Old Skool Ford Drag Championship 2006: Round 2 – Best Burnout
Old Skool Ford Drag Championship 2006: Round 4 – 1/4mile Fastest 5.6 seconds
Old Skool Ford Drag Championship 2006: Round 5 – Fastest Overall Time 11.63 seconds
Kevin’s Escort was featured in Retro Ford, July 2006
Picture: Retro Ford (Tricky/Dave Derry)
Kevin won the Fastest quarter-mile time of the day at the Classic Ford Show at Santa Pod on June 11, 2006 for the 1600-1999NA class with 11.839 seconds 110.76 mph. Also the Fastest reaction time off the line with 0.17 seconds. Results courtesy of Classic Ford August 2006
