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McKee 1969 12C Dudiak

July 1, 2025 by LEAH

Make: McKee F5000 Mk12C
Model: 12C
Year: 1969
Chassis: Type 300 SS, No. N/A
Engine: Chevy 302 cid (5 lt. equivalent)
Transmission: Hewland LG 600

Owner: Paul J. Dudiak
Location: Peoria, Illinois USA

Previous Owners: Tito Nappi (1969-1971; C.J Salomone (1972); Anthony M. Kestian (1972-1974); Donald G. DeMaaagd (1974-2005)

Racing History: Mk12C was built by Bob McKee for Tito Nappi of Team Nappi Racing of Rockford, Illinois. The car was driven successfully by Kurt Reinold from 1969 to 1971 to 8 SCCA National wins, he won numerous Divisional races and the Central Division Championship in 1969, 1970 and 1971. He also won the June 1971 Sprint race at Road America. The car was restored to its original configuration in 2006 by Paul Dudiak. In july 2006 at the Kohler International Challenge races at Road Amarica, Bob McKee, Tito Nappi and Kurt Reinold were part of the McKee reunion and autographed the car. Currently raced with HSR, SVRA, and other historic racing events at Watkins Glen, Road America, etc. Check Paul’s website for more details.

Filed Under: McKee

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