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Old 04-24-2010, 05:04 PM
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The 07 Corvette of Banner Racing finished 3rd at VIR in GT class. Finally, a podium!! Continued success!
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The 07 Corvette of Banner Racing finished 3rd at VIR in GT class. Finally, a podium!! Continued success!
They were doing 1:55 in a clear track jsut like the RX-8's and Ferrari.

The DP cars were doing 1:44's.
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Interesting Race...

Mazda still has a weight advantage.

Some pics just before start....




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Old 04-24-2010, 06:28 PM
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Nice pix. Thanks for posting.
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Who is the fat guy in photo #2 ?

Rustang Challenge whoowha? 10 second spread in qualifying with 13 cars? HPDE race! Evenly space'em out with passing only in the straights!
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Originally Posted by SCCACornerWorker
Who is the fat guy in photo #2 ?
You're kidding, right?
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Who is the fat guy in photo #2 ?


That's Lou Gigliotti
http://www.lgmotorsports.com/catalog...oducts_id=1936
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Hey Lou G,

Any stories about the race you'd like to share?
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