Rick Dudek and the Speedmaster-Equipped Ford VA XR8

A second-generation racer carries forward a family legacy with a Cleveland 383 crate motor and full Speedmaster drivetrain.

Published on
May 2nd, 2014

Racing runs through the Dudek family. Fred Dudek, owner of Dizzy-fix - Australia's most respected engine distributor installation and repair workshop - earned the Super Stock championship and broke multiple records throughout the 1980s. His son, Rick, followed the same path, earning the 2010-2011 WSID Super Stock Champion title.

The Build

Rick's Ford VA XR8 runs a complete Speedmaster powertrain, engineered as an integrated system from radiator to rear end:

  • Cleveland 383 complete crate motor
  • Complete ignition system with crank trigger
  • Race-prepped C6 gearbox
  • 35-spline Pro 9-inch differential

Every component was selected to work together - not assembled from a parts catalogue, but configured as a matched drivetrain designed for the demands of Super Stock competition.

Why It Matters

When a second-generation racer with championship pedigree chooses a single source for the full powertrain, it reflects confidence in the engineering behind it. The Dudek program represents what Speedmaster systems make possible: a complete, race-ready platform built on components designed to perform as one.

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