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http://www.the-paddock.net/sportscar...iew/240963/49/

John Shiels

Lancer033

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There were rumors a while back about 1 of the big 3 leaving NASCAR to focus on GT racing. I had assumed that it was going to be Ford. Anyone know why Ford isn't funding this?

Westwopper

Huh.... that seems all over the board. They talk VW (porsche) and Ferrari like the car would go GT2, then they say Vette and VW (never seen a GT1 VW) in GT1....

That would be fly to have the Panoz, Ferrari, (someone should by Tom Milners BMW's and run them), doodle bugs (VW(porsche)), and a Ford GT battling it out .... then in LeMans, add the Spykers and maybe the TVR's. That would be a race!

The Spark

They can take the C6R's place when they pull out of the ALMS and go elsewhere.....

The NCM magazine had a good article about how the Corvette team is pretty fed up with the handicaps they had to deal with this year. I'm sure they are just showing their displeasure with ALMS and will be back in '07. I would like to see the C6R battling (aka beating) the Ford and the Aston Martin.

boerio

It will be interesting to see what they really try to do. They talk about running with the "Corvette and Porsche in GT1". Well, Porsche doesn't run GT1 of ALMS. However, Corvette and Porsche are classed the same in the Grand Am series.

Can the Ford GT really run with the Pratt-Miller and Prodrive teams of ALMS?

Jeff

AU N EGL

When one looks close at that web site the info is 6+ months old. Hard to take seriosly with old and misinformation.

The GT40s engine is too big for the Grand Am races. However, the SCCA is allowing the GT40 to race in the new Super Touring group with the C6Z.

95jersey

pretty corny website...they seem pretty confident.

boerio

Heh. Have to sound confident if you want to attract investors. Think they should cut the clip about running mid-pack, however

- Jeff

Westwopper

3 months till Sebring...

Why do I picture that GT40 as being as successful as the Lambo's were (with Barber?)....

If you look at the info for Lemans Endurance Series, there seem to be a few more of those Panoz things floating around.... Also, Luc Alpinestar Adventures (no idea what the real name is) is running a C6R.

BrianCunningham

That's what Ford should have done with the GT when it came out. Maybe they wouldn't be in such a state if they did. Look what ALMS has done for Audi.

Jeffvette

The NCM article was garbage. Received mine the week before Christmas, already had the news Chevy is returning to GT1 from the week prior. I know the NCM is not trying to be the racing mag, but when stuff is months old.... it's pointless. Unless you are one the old farts that is getting the rag for free from buying your new C6. Then just flip through looking for tacky appearance mods.

As far as Ford GT being competetive in GT1 first season. Not going to happen. Took Corvette several years to do so, and then Prodrive had experience with other cars before taking on Aston as their ride, and they still haven't won a Championship. Ford would be flat out embarassed.

Besides, I don't think this guy has the funds to support a full season of ALMS.

boerio

Like someone else mentioned, the information on the web site could be as much as six months old. Maybe more money has materialized since then

I agree though, that it will be difficult for these guys to be competitive out of the gate.

- Jeff

rudyarias

The comment of the aluminum chassis so well engineered??? Humm, when torn apart, both of their chassis are practically identical. I guess history once again repeats itself. In 1947 the Russian TU-4 was introduced to the World. Not to say that the Russians were not capable of engineering such a plane but it was built three years after the Russians interned the crew of a B-29 that was forced to divert to the Soviet Union.

AU N EGL

Holman & Moody have an ORIGINAL GT40 for sale.

http://www.holmanmoody.com/

GT P Mark II
Car Class: GT Mark IIA Race Car
Chassis Number: Holman Moody #201 built to 1966 race ready condition
Current Description:
Color: White / Black racing Interior
Wheels: Halibrand Knock off
Engine: Correct Dry sump Aluminum head 427 Ford
Carb: 1 4v Holley
Rear Fenders: Standard GT Mark II A
Oil coolers: Two, one engine, one trany
Hood Scoop: Yes- two rear brake NASA type on rear deck
Roll Bar: No, as raced in 1965-6
Exhaust: Stainless Steel headers
Modifications: Has 1967 Mark II B oil tank
Current Condition: Original race ready

xsiveone

Porsche in GT1?

I'm surprised that the Saleen competes in FIA GT Championship, but doesn't compete in the ALMS.

John Shiels

If you mortgaged everythink you own like Ford just did I am sure you would be pinching pennies also. There still may be a NASCAR drop out. THey have a hard road ahead.


The GT-40 from them is One million bucks or more and they can make them for you if you have the coin. I sent them an email and it was big money.

micro

because Doran is building the car.

http://www.doranracing.com/

They still sell fwd sedans and launched an suv recently. Where are their diesels?

An Aston Martin team won the GT1 team championship in LMS in 2006.

Terry Borcheller told me in an email that Jeff Giangrande spent $4 million in 2005. Jeff owned the ACEMCO Motorsports team.

Jeffvette

Notice they pulled the diesel V10 Toureg off the market after 1 year. The quality of the US diesel was causing issues. Diesel in the states sucks. Go look at the ratio of petrol Vs Diesel in Europe.

Let me know when that translates into a ALMS win over the factory Corvette team.

Westwopper

Huh.... $5 mill for a year of GT1 is pretty damn cheap. I'm guessing GM's budget is about 2x that.